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Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers goals were enough to extend City's horror run to one win in twelve matches, as Pep Guardiola's problems continue.
Villa nearly capitalised on an early mistake from Josko Gvardiol, but Jhon Duran’s left footed shot was well saved by Stefan Ortega.
Ortega produced a stunning save from the resulting corner to deny Pau Torres, with the replays showing the ball was agonisingly close to giving Villa the lead.
City were cut open by three passes for the opener as Martinez, Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers passes eventually fell to Jhon Duran, who made no mistake as he gave Villa a 16th minute lead.
City youngsters Phil Foden and Rico Lewis combined on the left hand side as the visitors went in search of an equaliser, but Martinez was equal to Foden’s shot across goal.
Josko Gvardiol missed a great chance to level for City, but his header from a Jack Grealish cross was headed high into the Villa crowd at the near post.
Rogers nearly added a goal to his assist, with the midfielder twisting and turning the City defence before his shot hit the outside of Ortega’s post.
The midfielder made amends for that miss as his driving run initially started the move for Villa’s second, and he was on hand to complete the move as he drilled John McGinn’s ball across Ortega in the 65th minute to make it 2-0.
Phil Foden pulled one back in the 93rd minute when he pounced on successive mistakes from Pau Torres and Lucas Digne, but it wasn’t enough as City continued their dreadful run of one win in 12 games.
Pep Guardiola told City+ that his sides second half performance let them down as they fell to another defeat, this time to Aston Villa:
Pedro Neto’s driving run nearly led to a Chelsea opener, but a fine save from Jordan Pickford to deny Nicolas Jackson and a poor header from Gusto on the follow up saw the game remain goalless.
Jackson missed another glaring chance from a Chelsea corner, with the striker heading the ball into the back post from close range, and Pickford made sure Gusto was unsuccessful on another follow up.
At the other end a driving run from Abdoulaye Doucoure set up Orel Mangala, but the Belgian saw his drive from range well saved by Robert Sanchez.
In the second half Jack Harrison had a great chance to give Everton the lead, but the on loan Leeds man hit his strike straight into the body of Sanchez.
Tosin Adarabioyo produced a fine last ditch block to prevent Iliman Ndiaye from scoring a certain goal. Orel Mangala’s long range effort was well saved by Sanchez as both sides held on for a point.
Everton boss Sean Dyche spoke to Sky Sports about getting a good result following the takeover:
Andoni Iraola's men ruthlessly exposed Man United's shortcomings for the second visit running, with Ruben Amorim's side suffering more set-piece woe.
United were undone by another set piece, as Dean Huijsen scored his second Premier League goal with a looping header from Ryan Christie’s free kick (29).
A clever ball over the top from Illia Zabarnyi found Evanilson between two of United’s centre backs, and the forwards volley bounced awkwardly before Andre Onana but the keeper did well to block it.
A superb left hand from Kepa prevented Bruno Fernandes from equalising for United, with the keeper digging his team-mates out from a hole of their own making.
United nearly scored from the resulting corner, with Huijsen nearly heading the ball into his own net.
Two goals in two minutes in the second half condemned United to successive home defeats in the Premier League.
The first goal came when Noussair Mazraoui brought down Justin Kluivert in the box, with the Dutchman stepping up from six yards to convert his own penalty in the 61st minute.
A mistake from Kobbie Mainoo was pounced on two minutes later, as the Cherries walked through the United defence before Semenyo slotted past Onana as Bournemouth made it 3-0 in the 63rd.
Another strong left hand from Kepa ensured that Rasmus Hojlund couldn’t give the hosts a consolation goal, as they fell to successive 3-0 home defeats against Bournemouth.
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola told Sky Sports his side were solid, not amazing as they secured successive 3-0 wins at the Theatre of Dreams:
Gabriel Jesus picked up where he left off in midweek, as he scored his fourth goal in as many days against Palace to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead in the 6th minute.
Bukayo Saka’s cross eventually fell to the Brazillian, and he made the most of the cover provided by the other Gabriel as he side footed the ball into the bottom corner.
Ismaila Sarr provided an instant response, with the winger curling Tyrick Mitchell’s ball beyond David Raya and into the bottom corner in the 11th minute.
Jesus scored a second of the match in the 15th minute, with this finish the best of his five goals, as he side footed the ball into the roof of the net from the edge of the box to give Arsenal a 2-1 lead.
Jean Philippe Mateta should have levelled when Ismaila Sarr picked William Saliba’s pocket, but the Frenchman was unable to dink the ball over David Raya.
Gabriel Magalhaes continued to be a key weapon from set pieces for Arsenal, with the defender heading his effort into the Palace crossbar.
The Gunners made it 3-1 in the 38th minute when Kai Havertz tapped in from close range, after Gabriel Jesus’ header hit the outside of the far post and bounced into the path of the German.
Ismaila Sarr should have pulled back another for Palace, but his header was well saved at the back post by David Raya.
Jesus passed up another chance to secure back to back hat-tricks, but Gabriel Martinelli was on hand to deflect Declan Rice’s drive into the Palace net in the 60th minute to make it 4-1.
Rice turned from provider to scorer as he found the Gunners fifth with a curling effort into the bottom corner with six minutes remaining (84).
Oliver Glasner gave his verdict to PalaceTV on Crystal Palace’s defeat to Arsenal on Saturday evening:
Enzo Maresca's side were denied top spot in the Premier League table after Liverpool's bitter rivals Everton held them to a goalless draw.
Pedro Neto’s driving run nearly led to a Chelsea opener, but a fine save from Jordan Pickford to deny Nicolas Jackson and a poor header from Gusto on the follow up saw the game remain goalless.
Jackson missed another glaring chance from a Chelsea corner, with the striker heading the ball into the back post from close range, and Pickford made sure Gusto was unsuccessful on another follow up.
At the other end a driving run from Abdoulaye Doucoure set up Orel Mangala, but the Belgian saw his drive from range well saved by Robert Sanchez.
In the second half Jack Harrison had a great chance to give Everton the lead, but the on loan Leeds man hit his strike straight into the body of Sanchez.
Tosin Adarabioyo produced a fine last ditch block to prevent Iliman Ndiaye from scoring a certain goal. Orel Mangala’s long range effort was well saved by Sanchez as both sides held on for a point.
Enzo Maresca told ChelseaTV his side’s performance in drawing at Everton gave him greater satisfaction than last weekend’s win over Brentford because of the way his players showed a different side to their game:
Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson both had chances to open the scoring for the Cottagers, with Aaron Ramsdale denying Iwobi and Wilson fired his effort into the West London crowd.
Fulham continued to have joy down their left hand side, with Alex Iwobi’s right footed effort across goal narrowly missing Ramsdale’s far post.
Southampton’s one shot on target came midway through the second half, with Adam Armstrong combining with Yukinari Sugarwara, but the striker could only hit his effort straight into the arms of Bernd Leno.
Iwobi had another chance to open the scoring, but his header from an Adama Traore cross was easily saved by Aaron Ramsdale.
The returning Ramsdale was involved again as he prevented Harry Wilson’s effort on the half volley at the back post.
There was time for one more chance from Adama Traore, but the former Wolves man dragged his effort just wide of the target as the Saints held on for a precious point.
Fulham boss Marco Silva gave his brief thoughts to Sky Sports following a disappointing draw at home against the Premier League’s bottom side:
Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League hat-trick as Newcastle secured an impressive 4-0 win at Portman Road to move up to 8th in the Premier League.
The Magpies made an electric start at Portman Road, with Alexander Isak scoring in just the 25th second as Newcastle raced to a 1-0 lead.
Anthony Gordon should have doubled their lead, but the winger headed Jacob Murphy’s cross into the ground and the ball bounced over the top.
Jacob Muprhy produced an emphatic finish that hit the underside of the crossbar in the 32nd minute as Newcastle doubled their lead.
Alexander Isak made amends for his earlier miss as he slotted home from close range, the Swede could scarcely have wished for a better Christmas present after Arijanet Muric’s hospital pass was seized upon by Bruno Guimaraes (45+2).
Bruno Guimaraes should have added a fourth with a header, but the Brazilian saw his header go agonisingly wide of Ipswich’s far post.
In the 54th minute it was 4-0, as Alexander Isak did well to adjust his feet to fire home from close range, after a brilliant back heel from Jacob Murphy.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe told Sky Sports that "world-class" Isak is rediscovering his best form and does not expect the striker's future to be an issue during the January transfer window:
Villa nearly capitalised on an early mistake from Josko Gvardiol, but Jhon Duran’s left footed shot was well saved by Stefan Ortega.
Ortega produced a stunning save from the resulting corner to deny Pau Torres, with the replays showing the ball was agonisingly close to giving Villa the lead.
City were cut open by three passes for the opener as Martinez, Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers passes eventually fell to Jhon Duran, who made no mistake as he gave Villa a 16th minute lead.
City youngsters Phil Foden and Rico Lewis combined on the left hand side as the visitors went in search of an equaliser, but Martinez was equal to Foden’s shot across goal.
Josko Gvardiol missed a great chance to level for City, but his header from a Jack Grealish cross was headed high into the Villa crowd at the near post.
Rogers nearly added a goal to his assist, with the midfielder twisting and turning the City defence before his shot hit the outside of Ortega’s post.
The midfielder made amends for that miss as his driving run initially started the move for Villa’s second, and he was on hand to complete the move as he drilled John McGinn’s ball across Ortega in the 65th minute to make it 2-0.
Phil Foden pulled one back in the 93rd minute when he pounced on successive mistakes from Pau Torres and Lucas Digne, but it wasn’t enough as City continued their dreadful run of one win in 12 games.
Unai Emery hailed a “great day” for his side when he spoke to VillaTV, after they showed their quality to beat Manchester City at Villa Park:
Forest come into the game on the back of an impressive win as goals from Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga ended the Bees' unbeaten home run.
Mikkel Damsgaard should have given Brentford an early lead at the Gtech, but the Dane saw his effort well saved by Matz Sels after great work by Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa on the right hand side.
Wissa was involved again as he lobbed Morato’s failed clearance onto the roof of the Forest net.
A faint touch from Murillo was the difference as Wissa narrowly missed out on converting Bryan Mbeumo’s ball across goal.
Forest nearly scored from their first chance as Elliot Anderson’s cross was met by Chris Wood, but the striker saw his effort well saved by Mark Flekken.
Ola Aina was the unlikely source as Forest scored a 38th minute opener, with the full back slotting Neco William’s cross across Flekken and into the bottom corner to make it 1-0.
Anthony Elanga doubled Forest’s lead six minutes after the restart (51), with the winger scoring in successive games after he pounced on Keane Lewis Potter’s mistake before curling past Flekken.
The Bees had a chance to set up a grandstand finish, but Ajer saw his brilliant volley well saved by Matz Sels as the game ended 2-0 to Forest.
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo gave his post match thoughts to Sky Sports:
Liverpool took a 23rd minute lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium through Luis Diaz, with the Columbian heading a pinpoint Trent Alexander Arnold delivery into the bottom corner to make it 1-0.
The Reds went 2-0 up in the 36th minute when Alexis Mac Allister headed a failed clearance over Fraser Forster to double their lead.
A mistake from Mac Allister let in James Maddison as the midfielder coolly halved the deficit for Spurs in the 41st minute.
It was 3-1 heading into the break as Dominik Szoboszlai slotted Mohamed Salah’s pass through the legs of Forster in the first minute of injury time (45+1).
Salah grabbed the first of two goals nine minutes after the restart (54), with the Egyptian on hand to tap in at the back post after Archie Gray failed to clear the ball twice.
Dominik Szoboszlai returned the favour for Mohamed Salah in the 61st minute as Liverpool threatened to run riot as they went 5-1 up.
Dejan Kulusevski volleyed in Dominic Solanke’s chip in the 72nd minute as Spurs went in search of an unlikely comeback.
Solanke managed to grab a goal of his own, as he hit Brennan Johnson’s header on the half volley into the Liverpool net to make it 5-3 with seven minutes remaining (83).
But any hopes of a thrilling comeback were ended as Luis Diaz grabbed his second of the match two minutes later (85), with the Columbian firing Salah’s pass across Forster as the game ended 3-6 to Liverpool.
Ange Postecoglou described it as a 'bridge too far' when he spoke to SPURSPLAY after Liverpool ran out 6-3 winners in Sunday’s Premier League clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
New Southampton manager Ivan Juric was in attendance as he watched his side secure a hard fought 1-1 from the Craven Cottage stands.
Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson both had chances to open the scoring for the Cottagers, with Aaron Ramsdale denying Iwobi and Wilson fired his effort into the West London crowd.
Fulham continued to have joy down their left hand side, with Alex Iwobi’s right footed effort across goal narrowly missing Ramsdale’s far post.
Southampton’s one shot on target came midway through the second half, with Adam Armstrong combining with Yukinari Sugarwara, but the striker could only hit his effort straight into the arms of Bernd Leno.
Iwobi had another chance to open the scoring, but his header from an Adama Traore cross was easily saved by Aaron Ramsdale.
The returning Ramsdale was involved again as he prevented Harry Wilson’s effort on the half volley at the back post.
There was time for one more chance from Adama Traore, but the former Wolves man dragged his effort just wide of the target as the Saints held on for a precious point.
Interim manager Simon Rusk reflected to SFC Media on a Premier League point to build on after Southampton held Fulham to a goalless draw at Craven Cottage:
Lukasz Fabianski produced a fine save low to his right to deny Kaoru Mitoma, with the Japan international’s volley destined for the bottom corner if not for the keepers intervention.
Mats Weiffer opened the scoring for the Seagulls in the 51st minute, with the Dutchman calmly side footing into the bottom corner after Lewis Dunk’s header back into the box.
That lead lasted just seven minutes though, as Mohammed Kudus followed up with a header after a driving run and strike from Jarrod Bowen (58).
Fabianski came to the fore again, as the Hammers keeper produced a fine save to deny a deflected effort from Yasin Ayari.
Kaoru Mitoma produced one of the misses of the season, with the winger hitting Yankuba Minteh’s cross onto the inside of the post from less than a yard away.
The Seagulls were lucky not to end the game with ten men when Pervis Estupinian’s two footed effort on Killman was deemed to be a yellow card.
There was still time for one more Brighton chance, but Ayari couldn’t find a way past Fabianski after another driving run from substitute Yankuba Minteh.
Julen Lopetegui was honest in his assessment when he spoke to WHUTV following West Ham United’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday:
Goncalo Guedes and Matheus Cunha scored as Vitor Pereira won his first game as visitors' head coach as they beat Leicester 3-0 at the King Power Stadium.
Jose Sa produced an incredible double save to first deny Jamie Vardy and then Stephy Mavididi on the follow up.
A fabulous finish from Goncalo Guedes opened the scoring for Wolves, with the Portuguese midfielder turning Nelson Semedo’s ball over the top across goal and into the far corner in the 19th minute.
A calamity at the back from the Foxes let in Rodrigo Gomes for Wolves second (36), with James Justin leaving Matt Doherty’s cross field pass, with Danny Ward going down too early as well.
A mistake from Toti Gomes nearly let Jamie Vardy in, but the Portuguese defender recovered well and cleared Vardy’s effort off the line as Wolves looked to record a rare clean sheet.
Matheus Cunha scored Wolves third of the half, with the Brazilian hitting Goncalo Guedes’ pass onto the inside of the far post and into the net to make it 3-0 (44).
Santiago Bueno could have headed Wolves into a 4-0 lead, but the Uruguayan defender couldn’t direct Cunha’s cross goalward.
Cunha was involved again as his cross was headed wide by Joao Gomes, but new Wolves manager Vitor Pereira enjoyed a dream start as his side secured a 3-0 win away at Leicester.
For the Foxes, they now head into the Boxing Day fixture having conceded seven goals in their last two games without reply.
Vitor Pereira told WolvesTV that he believes his Wolves players are already showing ‘true spirit’ after the new head coach achieved three points away at Leicester City on his opening game in charge of the team:
United were undone by another set piece, as Dean Huijsen scored his second Premier League goal with a looping header from Ryan Christie’s free kick (29).
A clever ball over the top from Illia Zabarnyi found Evanilson between two of United’s centre backs, and the forwards volley bounced awkwardly before Andre Onana but the keeper did well to block it.
A superb left hand from Kepa prevented Bruno Fernandes from equalising for United, with the keeper digging his team-mates out from a hole of their own making.
United nearly scored from the resulting corner, with Huijsen nearly heading the ball into his own net.
Two goals in two minutes in the second half condemned United to successive home defeats in the Premier League.
The first goal came when Noussair Mazraoui brought down Justin Kluivert in the box, with the Dutchman stepping up from six yards to convert his own penalty in the 61st minute.
A mistake from Kobbie Mainoo was pounced on two minutes later, as the Cherries walked through the United defence before Semenyo slotted past Onana as Bournemouth made it 3-0 in the 63rd.
Another strong left hand from Kepa ensured that Rasmus Hojlund couldn’t give the hosts a consolation goal, as they fell to successive 3-0 home defeats against Bournemouth.
Ruben Amorim told MUTV that the bad moments will pass, if Manchester United stay strong to our ideas:
The Reds played a full part in a thrilling nine goal encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah doubles helping Liverpool to a 6-3 win.
Liverpool took a 23rd minute lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium through Luis Diaz, with the Columbian heading a pinpoint Trent Alexander Arnold delivery into the bottom corner to make it 1-0.
The Reds went 2-0 up in the 36th minute when Alexis Mac Allister headed a failed clearance over Fraser Forster to double their lead.
A mistake from Mac Allister let in James Maddison as the midfielder coolly halved the deficit for Spurs in the 41st minute.
It was 3-1 heading into the break as Dominik Szoboszlai slotted Mohamed Salah’s pass through the legs of Forster in the first minute of injury time (45+1).
Salah grabbed the first of two goals nine minutes after the restart (54), with the Egyptian on hand to tap in at the back post after Archie Gray failed to clear the ball twice.
Dominik Szoboszlai returned the favour for Mohamed Salah in the 61st minute as Liverpool threatened to run riot as they went 5-1 up.
Dejan Kulusevski volleyed in Dominic Solanke’s chip in the 72nd minute as Spurs went in search of an unlikely comeback.
Solanke managed to grab a goal of his own, as he hit Brennan Johnson’s header on the half volley into the Liverpool net to make it 5-3 with seven minutes remaining (83).
But any hopes of a thrilling comeback were ended as Luis Diaz grabbed his second of the match two minutes later (85), with the Columbian firing Salah’s pass across Forster as the game ended 3-6 to Liverpool.
Arne Slot lauded the attacking contribution from every Liverpool player when he spoke to LFCTV following their 6-3 win at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday:
Jose Sa produced an incredible double save to first deny Jamie Vardy and then Stephy Mavididi on the follow up.
A fabulous finish from Goncalo Guedes opened the scoring for Wolves, with the Portuguese midfielder turning Nelson Semedo’s ball over the top across goal and into the far corner in the 19th minute.
A calamity at the back from the Foxes let in Rodrigo Gomes for Wolves second (36), with James Justin leaving Matt Doherty’s cross field pass, with Danny Ward going down too early as well.
A mistake from Toti Gomes nearly let Jamie Vardy in, but the Portuguese defender recovered well and cleared Vardy’s effort off the line as Wolves looked to record a rare clean sheet.
Matheus Cunha scored Wolves third of the half, with the Brazilian hitting Goncalo Guedes’ pass onto the inside of the far post and into the net to make it 3-0 (44).
Santiago Bueno could have headed Wolves into a 4-0 lead, but the Uruguayan defender couldn’t direct Cunha’s cross goalward.
Cunha was involved again as his cross was headed wide by Joao Gomes, but new Wolves manager Vitor Pereira enjoyed a dream start as his side secured a 3-0 win away at Leicester.
For the Foxes, they now head into the Boxing Day fixture having conceded seven goals in their last two games without reply.
Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy told Sky Sports ‘I can't blame players for mistakes - but it's not something we can allow in our situation’:
Two goals in the space of seven second half minutes saw Mohammed Kudus cancel out Mats Wieffer strike, as the game ended with honours even at London Stadium.
Lukasz Fabianski produced a fine save low to his right to deny Kaoru Mitoma, with the Japan international’s volley destined for the bottom corner if not for the keepers intervention.
Mats Weiffer opened the scoring for the Seagulls in the 51st minute, with the Dutchman calmly side footing into the bottom corner after Lewis Dunk’s header back into the box.
That lead lasted just seven minutes though, as Mohammed Kudus followed up with a header after a driving run and strike from Jarrod Bowen (58).
Fabianski came to the fore again, as the Hammers keeper produced a fine save to deny a deflected effort from Yasin Ayari.
Kaoru Mitoma produced one of the misses of the season, with the winger hitting Yankuba Minteh’s cross onto the inside of the post from less than a yard away.
The Seagulls were lucky not to end the game with ten men when Pervis Estupinian’s two footed effort on Killman was deemed to be a yellow card.
There was still time for one more Brighton chance, but Ayari couldn’t find a way past Fabianski after another driving run from substitute Yankuba Minteh.
Fabian Hurzeler told MyAlbionTV that the 1-1 draw at West Ham represented two points dropped rather than one gained:
Mikkel Damsgaard should have given Brentford an early lead at the Gtech, but the Dane saw his effort well saved by Matz Sels after great work by Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa on the right hand side.
Wissa was involved again as he lobbed Morato’s failed clearance onto the roof of the Forest net.
A faint touch from Murillo was the difference as Wissa narrowly missed out on converting Bryan Mbeumo’s ball across goal.
Forest nearly scored from their first chance as Elliot Anderson’s cross was met by Chris Wood, but the striker saw his effort well saved by Mark Flekken.
Ola Aina was the unlikely source as Forest scored a 38th minute opener, with the full back slotting Neco William’s cross across Flekken and into the bottom corner to make it 1-0.
Anthony Elanga doubled Forest’s lead six minutes after the restart (51), with the winger scoring in successive games after he pounced on Keane Lewis Potter’s mistake before curling past Flekken.
The Bees had a chance to set up a grandstand finish, but Ajer saw his brilliant volley well saved by Matz Sels as the game ended 2-0 to Forest.
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank analysed the Bees' defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday when he spoke to www.brentfordfc.com:
The Saka news was the only dampener on a superb victory, with Gabriel Jesus scoring twice as Gunners closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a 5-1 victory away at Crystal Palace.
Gabriel Jesus picked up where he left off in midweek, as he scored his fourth goal in as many days against Palace to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead in the 6th minute.
Bukayo Saka’s cross eventually fell to the Brazillian, and he made the most of the cover provided by the other Gabriel as he side footed the ball into the bottom corner.
Ismaila Sarr provided an instant response, with the winger curling Tyrick Mitchell’s ball beyond David Raya and into the bottom corner in the 11th minute.
Jesus scored a second of the match in the 15th minute, with this finish the best of his five goals, as he side footed the ball into the roof of the net from the edge of the box to give Arsenal a 2-1 lead.
Jean Philippe Mateta should have levelled when Ismaila Sarr picked William Saliba’s pocket, but the Frenchman was unable to dink the ball over David Raya.
Gabriel Magalhaes continued to be a key weapon from set pieces for Arsenal, with the defender heading his effort into the Palace crossbar.
The Gunners made it 3-1 in the 38th minute when Kai Havertz tapped in from close range, after Gabriel Jesus’ header hit the outside of the far post and bounced into the path of the German.
Ismaila Sarr should have pulled back another for Palace, but his header was well saved at the back post by David Raya.
Jesus passed up another chance to secure back to back hat-tricks, but Gabriel Martinelli was on hand to deflect Declan Rice’s drive into the Palace net in the 60th minute to make it 4-1.
Rice turned from provider to scorer as he found the Gunners fifth with a curling effort into the bottom corner with six minutes remaining (84).
Mikel Arteta told www.arsenal.com that he had plenty to reflect upon after another memorable away game on Saturday:
The Magpies made an electric start at Portman Road, with Alexander Isak scoring in just the 25th second as Newcastle raced to a 1-0 lead.
Anthony Gordon should have doubled their lead, but the winger headed Jacob Murphy’s cross into the ground and the ball bounced over the top.
Jacob Muprhy produced an emphatic finish that hit the underside of the crossbar in the 32nd minute as Newcastle doubled their lead.
Alexander Isak made amends for his earlier miss as he slotted home from close range, the Swede could scarcely have wished for a better Christmas present after Arijanet Muric’s hospital pass was seized upon by Bruno Guimaraes (45+2).
Bruno Guimaraes should have added a fourth with a header, but the Brazilian saw his header go agonisingly wide of Ipswich’s far post.
In the 54th minute it was 4-0, as Alexander Isak did well to adjust his feet to fire home from close range, after a brilliant back heel from Jacob Murphy.
Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna told Sky Sports that his team are going to have to "show a different side" in their next two games against Arsenal and Chelsea to avoid suffering a similar fate after being overrun by Newcastle:
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