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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Newcastle dominant & West Ham draw as City crisis continues with defeat to Villa – updates

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      MATCHWEEK 17 is HERE and there are some blockbuster Premier League ties taking place this weekend.In today’s early kick off, Manchester City suffered yet another defeat at the hands of Aston Villa which now means Pep’s side have one win in their last TWELVE matches!In the 3pm games, Newcastle BATTERED Ipswich Town 4-0, West Ham and Brighton drew 1-1 and Nottingham Forest secured another excellent win – this time 2-0 at Brentford.Crystal Palace vs Arsenal is the evening game – you can follow live coverage from Selhurst Park with our blog.Kick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pmFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Ipswich vs Newcastle – match reportRead SunSport’s verdict hereCopy linkCopied’We got punished’Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said his team got punished for “one mistake” and lamented two points lost.He said: “I think it’s two points lost in the end because there were plenty of big chances. We weren’t able to score and we weren’t able to keep a clean sheet.”Then we got punished for that one mistake. In the end it was our fault that we didn’t leave the pitch as winners.”There were positives things but we also need to get the result to get out of this circle of bad experiences. It’s the business to get results if you want to achieve something.”We have to get our higher standards back. We can defend better. We have to keep going and we have to trust the process.”Copy linkCopied’It happens – that’s football’Thomas Frank was surprisngly “quite pleased” with the way his team played, despite the 2-0 defeat.He said: “I thought we performed well, if I’m honest. I thought we were on top in a lot of moments, but we had more dangerous moments without having clear-cut chances. Defensively, it was probably our best performance of the season.”Of course we’ve conceded two goals. That’s different. The second goal is obviously a mistake. The first one we can do better too, no doubt about that.”Maybe we didn’t have enough on the bench because of injuries, but I’m quite pleased with the performance. It happens – that’s football.”Nottingham Forest have played 4-2-3-1 all season but changed to a 5-4-1 here, which is a credit to what we’ve done [at home].”Copy linkCopied’Upward trend’In the other dugout, Eddie Howe was delighted with the Toon.He said: “”Whenever you go away from home and you make that early impression, you have a chance to go on and win. We have conceded the early goal too many times, today we were professional.”Speaking about Alexander Isak, he added: With Callum [Wilson] injured he has to play the majority of minutes, and he relishes that. He’s got everything, he showed that with his goals today. He is technically gifted, and has a coolness in front of goal.”And on Jacob Murphy, who provided a dazzling assist: “Jacob is capable of the unexpected. He is a very unselfish player, so I am very pleased when he scores. We need variety, different sources of goals, even if Alex will grab the headlines. Hopefully we are on an upward trend in that respect.”Credit: PACopy linkCopied’Tough day’Ipswich Town defender Conor Chaplin summed up their 4-0 battering against Newcastle, by saying: “Tough day definitely. We were second best. I don’t think we helped ourselves, we need to be better at game management when we are up against it, make better individual decisions to see the threat off.”The team are disappointed, it’s a tough one to take. But we will stick together, there are lessons we will learn going into the next one, we have to find solutions.”Copy linkCopied’We’ve achieved nothing yet’Nottingham Forest are up into third and absolutely flying – but boss Nuno said they need to keep their feet on the ground.The Portuguese said: “I think we competed really well. We work very hard every day, so the boys should be happy and proud.“I think we’ve been working well. The beginning was hard. We were able to solve a lot of problems that we had last season. It’s about this journey together. Every day is important in improving the team.“The fans are happy. Now we go back to Nottingham and prepare for our next game. It’s about enjoying the moment. It’s a very hard competition. Every game is so difficult and the next one is going to be very tough.”“We’re very proud of all the things we’ve been able to achieve, but we’ve achieved nothing yet.”Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 1-1 BrightonIt is a stalemate in the capital.Not the best of games and based on the stats, it is a fair result.The point doesn’t really do either side any favours.Copy linkCopiedFT: Ipswich Town 0-4 NewcastleIt has been a harsh lesson in Premier League football for the Tractor Boys this afternoon.They came across a Newcastle team with lots of attacking threat and confidence sky high.Eddie Howe will be a happy man this evening.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brentford 0-2 Nott’m ForestNuno Espirito Santo’s side have ruined The Bees impressive home record this season.There seems to be a solidity to this Forest team and confidence is high.They fully deserved to come away with all the points in the capital.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-4 Newcastle90+4. VAR has done Ipswich a favour here.It was definitely offside but it certainly makes the defeat look a little bit better.The Magpies have dominated this game from start to finish.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-5 Newcastle90+2. The Tractor Boys are hoping VAR saves them here.Terrible defending from the hosts and the big centre-back makes them pay.Now we wait, hopefully it will be resolved before Christmas.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Dan Burn (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Portman RoadIf this was a boxing bout — like Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk tonight – the referee would have stopped it.This is an embarrassing mismatch. Ipswich are so easy to play against and you have to fear for them if they don’t sort out this leaky defence.Alexander Isak completed his hat-trick with a lovely poked effort, squeezing inside the right post, after a brilliant ball from, for me, Newcastle’s man of the match Jacob Murphy.Bruno Guimaroes had his the base of the right post after a bullet effortIronic cheers have just rung out as Ipswich win a corner!Newcastle fans are in a party mood just before christmas.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Brighton82. This is an incredibly even game in the capital.You would have to say that a draw would be a fair result.Sadly the Premier League doesn’t play like that, defeat for either side would be painful.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-2 Nott’m Forest80. As things stand, Forest are moving to third in the table.This has been impressive today, not many teams have been able to cope with The Bees in West London.The fans will be dreaming of seeing their team in the Champions League next season, as things are at the moment, not many would bet against them.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-4 Newcastle70. The Tractor Boys look like they want the final whistle now.Newcastle are rampant and pinning Ipswich into their own half.Eddie Howe will be pleased with this performance from his team.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-2 Nott’m Forest65. Forest have Sels to thank for their two-goal lead right now.Damsgaard crosses into the box and Mbuemo heads it iinto the path of Ajer.The defenders shot is well blocked by the Forest keeper.Close.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Brighton58. The London Stadium erupts as The Hammers equalise.He started the season well for Lopetegui’s side but has been very inconsistent since.No one will remember that now he has got the hosts back in this game.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mohammed Kudus (West Ham)Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-4 Newcastle 54. This is turning into a rout at Portman Road.The Magpies are clicking and Ipswich just cannot cope with them.Murphy has a mazy run into the box and cuts it into Isak who bags his hat-trick and the match ball.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-1 Brighton51. The away fans have that nervy wait as VAR checks a possible offside.They get to celebrate a second time as it is cleared.Wieffer gets his first Seagulls’ goal and it could be an important one with the results elsewhere today.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Ipswich 0 Newcastle 4: Alexander Isak bags stunning hat-trick as Toon all over Tractor Boys from very first whistle

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      ALEXANDER ISAK fired a stunning hat-trick as Newcastle gave sorry Ipswich a thumping.The Swedish striker was at his clinical best to punish an appalling performance from Kieran McKenna’s men.Newcastle dominated Ipswich with a stunning performanceCredit: ReutersIsak scored a hat-trick for Newcastle in an incredible displayCredit: PAJacob Murphy also got on the scoresheet to complete Newcastle’s triumphCredit: GettyNewcastle added to Ipswich’s relegation woesCredit: PAWinger Jacob Murphy had a field day at Portman Road.Not only did he set up two of Isak’s goals — the first and third — but also aptly got in on the scoring act with a wonderful goal to put Newcastle 2-0 up.Isak has now fired 11 goals this season and six in his last five.But Newcastle will not have many easier afternoons than this.Read More on FootballIpswich are still searching for their first Premier League win at home since 2002 after nine attempts this season.They could not have not got off to a worse start going behind after TWENTY-SIX seconds! Well, a bit longer because of VAR!Fabian Schar played a peach of a long pass forward to Murphy racing down the right.He supplied a superb cross which Sam Morsy could only clear as far as Isak who slammed home.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAssistant Natalie Aspinall did not raise her flag until the goal was scored — adjudging Murphy was offside.But after more than two minutes of checking, VAR reversed the decision and ruled the Toon star onside.Ed Sheeran downs drink and gives Ally Pally crowd the middle finger after Ipswich taunt at PDC World Darts Championship And finally the Newcastle players and fans were able to celebrate.The Toon have not lost a game this season after taking the lead while Ipswich have not won after conceding first.Newcastle should have doubled their lead when Murphy supplied another wonderful cross but Anthony Gordon’s downward header from six yards bounced over the bar under pressure from Morsy.The Geordies were really enjoying themselves and Murphy had a pot shot from 25 yards that flashed wide of the left post.But Ipswich did start to get some ball in and around the Toon box.Jens Cajuste fired a shot over from the edge of the box and Sam Szmodics was played in by Conor Chaplin but keeper Martin Dubravka was quick to deny him from close range.Isak and Murphy shineMorsy brilliantly blocked Murphy as he was about to pull the trigger inside the Ipswich box.Isak then was one-on-one with Arijanet Muric but the Ipswich keeper saved his effort from 12 yards.Newcastle then deservedly went 2-0 up through Murphy.The Toon star brilliantly fired past Muric off the underside of the bar from just inside the box after being teed up by Gordon following some good play around the penalty area.Isak had another sighter after being played in by Gordon but his curling effort lacked enough power to trouble Muric from 15 yards.Newcastle were handed a third on a plate.Isak scores hat-trickThe ball was played out of the back by keeper Muric but Cajuste did not deal with it.Bruno Guimaraes pounced, played the ball forward to Isak to slot home.McKenna made a half-time change — bringing on Ali Al-Hamadi for Omari Hutchinson.But Newcastle were denied a fourth by the woodwork.Bruno thumped a header from a Lewis Hall cross that bounced off the base of the right post.But they duly got it moments later when Murphy showed great close control and trickery after pouncing on a Cameron Burgess mishit clearance. He calmly rolled the ball across to Isak to poke a shot past Muric.Leaky defence costs IpswichWith the game in the bag, Eddie Howe rang the changes — bringing on Harvey Barnes, Sean Longstaff and Kieran Trippier and then Miguel Almiron for the brilliant Isak and Lewis Miley for Bruno.Barnes lashed a volley over after Dan Burn had done well to keep Gordon’s deep cross alive.But Ipswich were denied snatching a consolation when Dubravka got down quick to keep out a thumping low shot from Nathan Broadbent.Burn had a late fifth ruled out for offside.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Tractor Boys can forget any chance of extending their return to the Premier League beyond this season if McKenna cannot solve their leaky defending.They are too easy to play. They cannot win at home. The omens are not good. More

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      Non-league clash suspended with players taken off pitch as advertising board sparks safety fears

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      YEOVIL TOWN’s match at Hartlepool United has been suspended after strong winds wreaked havoc at Victoria Park.Players from both sides left the field after an advertising board was ripped loose on one of the stands. Hartlepool’s clash with Yeovil was suspended after an ad board was blown looseCredit: XReferee Aaron Jackson halted the National League game midway through the first half.With the match goalless, the sides were ordered back to the dressing room while the issue was fixed. Footage from BBC Sport Tees showed two members of the ground staff scaling onto the Rink End, occupied by Yeovil’s travelling support.The pair grappled with the pesky sign, before eventually pulling it loose to cheers from both sets of fans. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFootage quickly went viral after the contest was suspended for 17 minutes.One fan laughed: “Good old health & safety.”Another laughed: “Peak non-league. PA announcement: ‘We are working to rectify the damage safely.’ Reality: Two men jump on the roof and rip it off. Game on!”While a third added: “Not sure there is much working at height safety at work in place there!”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd a fourth joked: “Get some gaffer tape on it.”Play eventually resumed following the quick fix, with the full seventeen minutes played as added time before the break. Wrexham clash descends into huge brawl at full-time as tempers flare after fiery League One clashNeither side could force a breakthrough in the North East, which has been battered through the afternoon by 50mph wind gusts.Yeovil currently sit on the edge of the National League playoffs and entered the game chasing a third-straight league win.Hartlepool meanwhile are the league’s draw specialists, with 9 from their 22 league games so far this season. More

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      Brighton star Jan Paul van Hecke left with blood pouring down his face after being injured by own team-mate

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      BRIGHTON star Jan Paul van Hecke was left with blood pouring down his face after catching the studs of his own TEAM-MATE.The defender was accidentally kicked in the head by Carlos Baleba as the visitors attempted to clear the ball from a West Ham corner.Paul van Hecke was left with blood pouring down his face during Brighton v West HamCredit: RexBlood pumped from a nasty gash on his foreheadCredit: ReutersThe accidental collision left the Dutchman needing treatment from the Brighton medical staffCredit: GettyCarlos Baleba caught his own team-mate as they attempted to clear the ball in the first-halfWest Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos was booked for a high boot after the incidentCredit: GettyHis head was wrapped before half-timeCredit: GettyBut referee Rob Jones got it wrong and booked West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos for a high boot.Jones stopped play after Van Hecke got a kick to the temple in the 36th minute.Blood pumped from a nasty gash on his forehead as Mavropanos contested his yellow card.The accidental collision left the Dutchman on his back and needing treatment from the Brighton medical staff.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt came after midfielder Baleba stuck a high leg up to clear the Hammers’ left-swinging corner.But the Cameroonian’s right leg struck Van Hecke, who was attempting to head the ball clear.The Dutchman was forced to change his shirt due to the amount of blood splashed over it.West Ham replaced Mavropanos with Jean-Clair Todibo at half-time.Most read in FootballVan Hecke meanwhile returned after the break and celebrated Mats Wieffer’s deadlock-breaking goal which put Brighton 1-0 up.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFans were quick to call out Mavropanos’ booking. One wrote: “Can you please explain how the yellow on Mavropanos is booked when Van Hecke clearly gets kicked in the face by Baleba?”Gianluigi Donnarumma suffers horror facial injuries after sickening tackle that could have blinded himWhile another said: “These officials are clueless. He’s given Mavropanos a yellow card.”A third added: “That’s such poor officiating.”It comes days after Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was left bloodied and bruised after suffering a horrendous facial injury during a crunch clash with Monaco.Ivory Coast international Wilfried Singo caught Donnarumma’s face – studs first – with his right foot on Wednesday.The Italian required lengthy treatment with a huge gash pouring blood down his face.According to French outlet RMC Sport, he later needed 10 staples to treat the deep cuts on his right cheek.Van Hecke came out for the second half as Brighton went 1-0 up early into the second-halfCredit: PAParis Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered a horrendous injury More

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      Claudia Schiffer spotted at Premier League clash with rarely-seen daughters who are spitting image of supermodel

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      CLAUDIA SCHIFFER was spotted watching a Premier League game from the stands with her daughters.Schiffer, 54, attended the match between Brentford and Nottingham Forest at the Gtech Community Stadium alongside Clementine, 19, and Cosima, 14, who are the spitting image of their mother.Claudia Schiffer was spotted watching a Premier League game with her daughtersCredit: © 2024 PA Media, All Rights ReservedSchiffer was joined by Clementine and Cosima in the Brentford standsCredit: © 2024 PA Media, All Rights ReservedSchiffer is one of the most famous super modelsCredit: AFPThe legendary model lives in the UK with husband Matthew Vaughn, with whom she has been married since 2002 and also have a son Caspar, 21.Schiffer and Vaughn live together in a swanky Tudor manor based in Suffolk.The couple purchased the property around the same time they tied the knot. The pair also own places in Notting Hill, London as well as Northamptonshire.Read More on FootballIt comes as no surprise that Schiffer was spotted with her daughters as they enjoy a very close relationship.In fact, the German model revealed recently that Cosima and Clementine have taken an interest in fashion.Schiffer previously told The Guardian: “I have kept so many pieces over the years, including my Valentino wedding dress.“My daughters are now starting to wear my vintage pieces too, but in a style of their own. Most read in Football”I love watching how they put together outfits. “Wardrobe sharing, swapping and preloved seems second nature to my daughters’ generation.”Supermodel Claudia Schiffer wows in bikini as she celebrates her 53rd birthday in Greece-Schiffer was one of the most famous super models in the 1990s as she featured in esteemed magazine covers across Elle, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Time.Schiffer burst onto the scene during the 1990sCredit: GettySchiffer featured in the front cover of some of the biggest titlesCredit: Getty More

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      Jack Grealish makes gesture at Aston Villa fans as Man City fall further adrift in Premier League title race

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      JACK GREALISH made a cheeky three-fingered gesture to Aston Villa fans after suffering defeat against his former club.Manchester City’s dismal form continued with a 2-1 defeat in the Midlands on Sunday.Jack Grealish made a three-fingered gesture to Aston Villa fansCredit: GettyThe ace was jeered by home supporters as Man City lost 2-1 on the roadCredit: PAThey have now won just once in their last 12 matches under emotional boss Pep Guardiola.While Grealish has gone 45 games without a goal – spanning the course of 369 games.The England winger used to be a cult hero with Villa supporters, having joined them aged six in 2002.He made his debut aged 18 just 12 years later.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Grealish went on to score 32 goals in 213 games for the Midlands side, helping them seal a return to the top flight in 2019.But despite his past heroics, the playmaker was routinely jeered by home fans throughout today’s game.Grealish clashed with several Villa players on the field, most notably right-back Matty Cash.And at the final whistle he was booed even louder by the Brummie crowd.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHowever, Grealish was unable to take the jeers in his stride.Instead, he flicked three fingers up at irate supporters in response.Man City manager Pep Guardiola sings song for Barcelona’s 125th birthdayIt appeared to be a reference to the three Premier League titles he has won with City since joining them from Villa in a £100million deal in 2021.Grealish has played 142 for City and also helped them to the Treble in 2023.But his form has nosedived this season, with teammates also struggling to impress.City have lost six times in the league this season – already more than any other previous campaign Grealish has featured in since joining them.They are nine points behind leaders Liverpool, who still have TWO games in hand.While Chelsea could go 10 points clear if they beat Everton in tomorrow’s early kick-off. More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Newcastle dominant & West Ham level as City crisis continues with defeat to Villa – updates

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      MATCHWEEK 17 is HEREand there are some blockbuster Premier League ties taking place this weekend.In today’s early kick off, Manchester City suffered yet another defeat at the hands of Aston Villa which now means Pep’s side have one win in their last TWELVE matches!The standout 3pm clash is West Ham’s meeting with Brighton as Julen Lopetegui looks to ease pressure on his managerial situation.But SunSport will also bring you all the goals from the remaining three matches taking place today.Kick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pmFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…View from SunSport’s Jack Rosser at the London StadiumThe general vibe at West Ham is that everyone, fans and players, have somewhere better to be.Jarrod Bowen has given it a go at getting West Ham into this one but that is about all there has been to report.Neither side are playing with any real intensity and that is being reflected in the stands where the atmosphere is incredibly flat. Everyone just wants to tick this off and get Christmas underway. Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jack Rosser at the London StadiumWest Ham and Brighton should both be utterly ashamed of themselves after that first half.The way both are playing either side could easily be winning this if they bothered to turn up, but neither look capable of much.West Ham are defending well enough but every time they venture forwards the attacking player is largely on their own.And the less said about Niclas Fullkrug’s full debut, the better.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Portman RoadJACOB MURPHY has been running the show for Newcastle.It was fitting he blasted in a rocket off the underside of the bar for 2-0 because he has been magnificent.Murphy also timed his run to perfection to get on to Fabian Schar’s long pass down the right before teeing up Alexander Isak for the opener after 26 seconds.The right winger has been causing Ipswich no end of problems.And Toon were gifted an early Christmas gift by Ipswich for a third.Keeper Arijanet Muric’s ball out from the back to Jens Cajuste was intercepted by Bruno Guimaroes, who teed up Isak to slot in.Kieran McKenna’s side leak too many goals and until they sort that out can forget any chance of their return to the Premier League lasting more than this season.Ipswich have not won a top-flight game at Portman Road since 2002. They have no chance of winning here today.Copy linkCopiedHT: West Ham 0-0 BrightonThis is by no means a Premier League classic.Neither side can really find a rhythm in the game but currently that is suiting Lopetegui’s side more.One thing the fans will be pinning their hopes to hear is that things can only get better.Copy linkCopiedHT: Ipswich Town 0-3 NewcastleThis could be a painful watch for the home fans.The Magpies are dominating and looking clincal in front of goal.It is hard to see any result but an away win at Portman Road.Copy linkCopiedHT: Brentford 0-1 Nott’m ForestIt is quite an even game at the Gtech Community Stadium.Forest have taken one of their chances and have something to defend now.Brentford will need to take it up a couple of gears if they want to protect theiir impressive home record.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-3 Newcastle 45+1. Big mistake from Ipswich in defence is punished. Guimaraes plays in Isak and he puts this game to bed.This could be a long afternoon for Ed Sheeran and his Ally Pally hangover.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-0 Brighton45+1. The Hammers have come into this game more now.They have had the better chances in the first-half.Despiite this, we are still all square in the capital.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-1 Nott’m Forest38. The deadlock has been broken in West London.Aina is the goalscorer as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side look to consolidate fourth spot in the league.Wood went to shoot and missed the ball completely but it fell to Aina who took his chance well.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-2 Newcastle32. Eddie Howe’s side are in complete control of thi game now.Gordon comes up with the assist this time and Murphy slots home to double the visitors’ lead.It looks a long way back now for the Tractor Boys.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Portman RoadNewcastle are looking comfortable so far at Portman Road.Fabian Schar played a peach of long pass forward to Jacob Murphy racing down the right.He supplied a superb cross for Alexander Isak to slam home.Assistant Natalie Aspinall did not raise her flag until the goal was scored — adjudging Murphy was offside.But after more than two minutes of checking, VAR reversed the decision and ruled the Toon star onside.And finally the Newcastle players and fans were able to celebrate.Toon should have scored further with Anthony Gordon and Isak missing sitters.But keeper Martin Dubravka had to do well to save from Sam Szmodics after being put one on one by a Conor Chaplin pass.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-1 Newcastle23. Newcastle are dominating the game.They have had 60% possession so far and five shots in the game.Ipswich Town have had a few glimpses on the counter but not really tested Dubravka.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-0 Brighton17. It has been a slow start at the London Stadium.Neither side is creating anything in front of goal.The fans in the capital will be regretting having not gone Christmas shopping this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-0 Nott’m Forest5. Forest have dominated possession in the early stages.That will not bother Thomas Frank, they are all about the direct play on the counter.The only two shots of the game so far have both been from the hosts.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-1 Newcastle1. The Magpies break the deadlock after just 26 seconds.Murphy does well setting him free and he makes no mistake in beating Muric to score.It has all gone quiet at Portman Road.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedBrighton starting XI:Brighton will be looking to put some pressure on the sides above them with victory in the capital this afternoon.1. Verbruggen, 34. Veltman, 29. van Hecke, 5. Dunk, 30. Estupinan, 20. Baleba, 27. Wieffer, 8. Gruda, 14. Rutter, 22. Mitoma, 9. PedroCredit: @OfficialBHAFCCopy linkCopiedWest Ham starting XI:Fullkrug leads the line for The Hammers as they look to improve their woeful home form this season.1. Fabianski, 29. Wan-Bissaka, 26. Kilman, 15. Mavropanos, 33. Emerson, 28. Soucek, 19. Soucek, 19. Alvarez, 10. Paqueta, 14. Kudus, 20. Bowen, 11. FullkrugCredit: @WestHamCopy linkCopiedNewcastle starting XI:The big news for The Magpies is that there is no Nick Pope this afternoon, Martin Dubravka deputises.1. Dubravka, 21. Livramento, 5. Schar, 33. Burn, 20. Hall, 8. Tonali, 39. Guimaraes, 28. Willock, 23. Murphy, 14. Isak, 10. GordonCredit: @NUFCCopy linkCopiedIpswich Town starting XI:The Tractor Boys will be hoping to give their fans some festive cheer at Portman Road this afternoon.1. Muric, 2. H. Clarke, 26. O’Shea, 15. Burgess, 3. Davis, 5. Morsy, 12. Cajuste, 7. Burns, 20. Hutchinson, 23. Szmodics, 10. ChaplinCredit: @IpswichTownCopy linkCopiedNott’m Forest starting XI:After his exploits coming off the bench in their last game, Elanga makes the starting line-up for the visit to the capital.26. Sels, 4. Morato, 5. Murillo, 7. Williams, 8. Anderson, 10. Gibbs-White, 11. Wood, 14. Hudson-Odoi, 21. Elanga, 31. Milenkovic, 34. AinaCredit: @NFFCCopy linkCopiedBrentford starting XI: Thomas Frank’s side are looking to keep their impressive home record going against high flying Forest in the capital.1. Flekken, 20. Ajer, 22. Collins, 16. Mee, 23. Lewis-Potter, 6. Norgaard, 27. Janelt, 24. Damsgaard, 7. Schade, 19. Mbuemo, 11. WissaCredit: @BrentfordFCCopy linkCopiedBees favourites to keep home formBrentford have been in exceptional form at the Gtech Community Stadium this campaign and the bookies do not see that changing today.Brentford – 7/5Draw – 5/2Nott’m Forest – 9/5All match odds brought to you by Betway.Copy linkCopied More

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      Pep Guardiola’s Man City crisis laid bare as current run worse than Man Utd and Liverpool have seen in over 60 YEARS

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      PEP GUARDIOLA saw his Manchester City flops fall to yet another defeat against Aston Villa.Goals from Jhon Duran and ex-City star Morgan Rogers – who also set up the first goal – were enough to condemn Guardiola’s side to a sixth Premier League defeat of the season.Pep Guardiola saw his Man City side fall to defeat to Aston VillaCredit: GettyIt means City have now been on a miserable run of nine defeats in their last 12 gamesCredit: RexThat figure is DOUBLE the three games they lost in the league throughout all of last season’s title-winning campaign.However, one record has seen City match records that have not been seen for more than 60 years at two major rivals.With their latest 2-1 defeat – which saw them drop down to sixth in the table – City have now lost nine of their last 12 games in all competitions.Many of their big six rivals have not endured such tough runs for many many decades, as revealed by OptaJoe figures.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOf their top six rivals, Chelsea experienced a similarly horrible run only on May 25th 2023, when the club sacked Graham Potter to place Frank Lampard in interim charge of the team.Tottenham are the next most recent team to suffer that run, though it came all the way back on Boxing Day of 1997.Going back another 20 years sees Arsenal with that horror run of results on March 23rd 1977 – some 47 years ago.However, this pales in comparison to cross-town rivals Manchester United, who have not suffered a run of results so poor since December 16 1961.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRemarkably, Liverpool have an even more impressive consistency with their last run of nine defeats in 12 coming all the way back in January 23rd 1954.Watching the game today, fans believed Guardiola was on the verge of tears as he was also seen letting his fury get the better of him by throwing a bottle at the floor.Pep Guardiola admits he ‘doesn’t know what to do’ and reveals he’s considering radical tactical switch for Manchester derby Another stat compounding their struggles shows that if Southampton pick up a point against Fulham tomorrow, then the Prem’s bottom side would have picked up more points than City since the start of November.Speaking after the game, the Spanish boss remained defiant by insisting his squad can play their way out of the rut.He said: “We made a really good first half, second half we dropped. “We changed our pressing for the reason John [Stones] could not continue. Congratulations Aston Villa and keep going.”In the mid-block, they are so strong. We have good moments, we had chances, more chances than in the [Manchester] United game, but in the second half we dropped and our pressing was not good enough.”We struggled a little bit and we could not drop them well. We found a goal in the end, but too late. We struggle to score and we concede goals.”We have nice personalities in the team and sooner or later we are going to find it.” More