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Football Tracker LIVE: Arsenal beat Ipswich to close gap on Liverpool

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Welcome back to Flashscore's Football Tracker, where we'll be bringing you updates from every Premier League fixture this week.

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Friday, December 27th

22:27 GMT - And here's how the Premier League table looks after the latest set of matches - thanks for following along with us, we'll be back on Sunday for more action!

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22:25 GMT - That brings an end to the Boxing Day (and 27th of December) fixtures:

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22:24 GMT - It was a tough evening for Brighton tonight who failed to find the net despite 24 shots, with star man Joao Pedro popping up everywhere in attack but unable to influence the scoreline:

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22:19 GMT - Far from a classic this evening between Arsenal and Ipswich, but Kai Havertz proved to be the difference maker for the Gunners with a poachers' finish:

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Havertz v Ipswich goal sequenceOpta by StatsPerform / GLYN KIRK / AFP

22:08 GMT - FULL-TIME! Arsenal close the gap with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League after a dominant 1-0 victory over Ipswich. Read our full match report here.

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21:35 GMT - Gabriel misses a golden chance to double Arsenal's lead - although the Gunners are still well in control at the Emirates.

21:28 GMT - FULL-TIME! Brighton's clash with Brentford ends goalless despite Yoane Wissa's disallowed strike in the first half. Read our full match report here.

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21:19 GMT - We're back underway between Arsenal and Ipswich!

21:15 GMT - It remains goalless between Brighton and Brentford heading towards the final five minutes - can either side find a winner?

21:04 GMT - Half-time between Arsenal and Ipswich, with the Gunners leading 1-0 and utterly dominant.

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20:38 GMT - GOAL! Arsenal lead Ipswich midway through the first half thanks to Kai Havertz.

At the Amex, the second half is underway between Brighton and Brentford.

20:22 GMT - There's half-time between Brighton and Brentford, where it remains goalless.

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20:17 GMT - Arsenal's match against Ipswich is underway at the Emirates - while it's still goalless between Brighton and Brentford with just a couple of minutes to go until half-time.

20:05 GMT - Bad news for any FPL players out there as Mark Flekken goes off injured for Brentford after just 35 minutes.

19:46 GMT - NO GOAL. Wissa is judged to be offside by the finest of margins after a VAR check.

19:44 GMT - GOAL! Brentford race into an early lead against Brighton after a good finish from the in-form Yoane Wissa!

19:30 GMT - We're underway between Brighton and Brentford!

19:25 GMT - Here are the line-ups for Arsenal's match with Ipswich! Follow that one live here from 20:15.

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19:17 GMT - Kick-off between Brighton and Brentford is just over 10 minutes away - stick with us for all the key updates!

18:22 GMT - The line-ups are in for Brighton's clash with Brentford - follow that one live here.

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17:12 GMT - Good evening and welcome back to our Football Tracker! We'll be bringing you coverage of two Premier League fixtures tonight as Brighton face Brentford (19:30) and Arsenal host Ipswich (20:15).

Those two games follow on from a packed Boxing Day yesterday, which saw several of the league's top sides drop points,

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Thursday, December 26th

22:43 GMT - That's a wrap from us tonight.

Join us tomorrow as Arsenal look to cut the gap at the top when they face Ipswich, while Brentford will be facing Brighton. Night!

22:41 GMT - Here's how the Premier League table looks after the Boxing Day fixtures, with Liverpool now seven points clear at the top.`

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22:38 GMT - Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou blamed an injury crisis for his side's poor form after a 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest on Thursday.

"We are asking a lot of this group of players, a lot of these guys are playing every three days," said Postecoglou.

"It's only logical they are not going to be at their sharpest, but they are trying."

Read more on the under-pressure manager's comments here.

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22:35 GMT - Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said he needs time on the training ground to iron out the Red Devils' flaws after a 2-0 defeat to lowly Wolves on Thursday.

"I think we were always in control, not always dominating, but in control, but the same things, set-pieces and also the sending off was really hard for us," said Amorim.

Read more here.

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22:29 GMT - Fulham scored twice in the final 10 minutes to end Chelsea's 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions with a stunning 2-1 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge.

"It is a privilege to give our fans this happiness," said Fulham boss Marco Silva.

Read more on his comments after Fulham's victory here.

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21:59 GMT - The Reds are now seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand on a few below to boot.

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21:57 GMT - FULL-TIME! Liverpool get the win with a dominant display against Leicester at Anfield.

Read more here.

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21:42 GMT - GOAL! Liverpool are purring now and Mo Salah picks the ball up on the edge of the box before curling the ball into the far post for his 100th home league goal. It's 3-1.

21:08 GMT - GOAL! It's another one just a few minutes after the break as Mac Alliser cuts out wide and crosses a nice ball across the box to be tapped home by Curtis Jones. It's 2-1 to Liverpool.

21:04 GMT - The second half is up and running at Anfield.

20:47 GMT - HALF-TIME! The sides go in all square after that wonder strike from Gakpo.

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20:45 GMT - GOAL! Liverpool have been putting Leicester under pressure since going behind and their patience finally pays off in the fog.

Cody Gakpo curls an excellent finish into the net to level the scores just before half-time.

20:06 GMT - GOAL! Jordan Ayew slots away an excellent finish after a fast breakaway from Leicester. It's a great start for the Foxes, who stun the Anfield home crowd into a bit of a hush.

20:00 GMT - We're underway at Anfield for Liverpool against Leicester - follow live audio commentary here.

19:58 GMT - It's been a tough start to life at Manchester United for Ruben Amorim who today suffered his fifth defeat since arriving at the club.

19:52 GMT - New Wolves boss Vítor Pereira was chuffed with his arrival in the Premier League and said he's desperate to keep man of the match Cunha at the club.

19:26 GMT - FULL-TIME! Cunha's goal and assist for Hwang seal the win against Manchester United, who have now lost three matches in a row.

Read the report here.

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19:25 GMT - GOAL! Wolves break away in the dying embers and they end up two versus one against the keeper. Cunha passes across the goal, allowing Hee-Chan Hwang to tap it. It's 2-0 and game over.

19:17 GMT - Eight minutes of added time at Molineux.

19:04 GMT - Here's a closer look at Cunha's goal for Wolves against United. 

Look at that lovely straight line!

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19:02 GMT - The line-ups are in for Liverpool versus Leicester and there's a start for Darwin Nunez up front.

That's live here from 20:00 GMT.

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18:44 GMT - GOAL! Wolves have the breakthrough via Matheus Cunha who scores directly from a corner! The United players aren't happy as they claim a foul on Andre Onana, but it stands.

18:37 GMT - Wolves have the ball in the back of the net through Jorgen Strand Larsen but the flag is up straight away for offside. The hosts have their tails up now.

18:34 GMT - RED CARD! Some instant action and Bruno Fernandes is off! The United captain lunges in late and receives his second booking of the evening just 88 seconds into the half.

That's already Fernandes' third dismissal of the season.

18:31 GMT - Back underway. Hopefully both sides come out with a bit more guile this second half.

18:19 GMT - Half-time at Molineux. Some football took place, apparently.

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18:05 GMT - This one hasn't been a barnstormer to say the least. Half chances are coming for both sides but none clear-cut as we tick towards the break.

17:36 GMT - While United settle into proceedings, one of their former players Anthony Elanga enjoyed his evening for Nottingham Forest as they took down Tottenham.

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17:31 GMT - Underway at a misty Molineux!

17:25 GMT - Attention now turns to Molineux where Wolves play their first home match under the guidance of Vitor Pereira as they face Manchester United.

17:23 GMT - Bruno Guimaraes was his usual tireless self as he powered Newcastle forward in their 3-0 dismantling of Aston Villa.

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17:05 GMT - FULL-TIME! West Ham escape with a key three points in a competitive outing against rock-bottom Southampton.

Read the match report here.

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16:58 GMT - FULL-TIME! What a turnaround in the late stages from Fulham, who steal all three points against a stunned Chelsea!

Read the match report here.

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16:57 GMT - FULL-TIME! A comfortable afternoon for Newcastle ends in victory against 10-man Aston Villa.

Read the match report here.

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16:55 GMT - FULL-TIME! Nottingham Forest edge out Tottenham and in truth, it could have been much more.

Read the match report here.

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16:54 GMT - GOAL! Scenes at Stamford Bridge as Fulham take the lead very late on! Rodrigo Muniz has surely won it at the death and Chelsea are staring at defeat!

16:51 GMT - FULL-TIME! It's a bore draw on the south coast as Bournemouth and Crystal Palace draw 0-0.

Read the match report here.

16:50 GMT - RED CARD! Djed Spence receives his second yellow of the afternoon and is sent off!

16:43 GMT - NO GOAL! Newcastle's third is disallowed for a handball. They still lead 2-0 with less than 10 minutes plus stoppage time remaining.

16:42 GMT - GOAL! Newcastle are three up against Aston Villa now with Bruno Guimaraes adding to their tally.

16:39 GMT - GOAL! Fulham equalise at Chelsea! Harry Wilson nets for the visitors at Stamford Bridge after ghosting in at the back post!

16:26 GMT - GOAL! West Ham have broken the deadlock at Southampton through Jarrod Bowen, who taps in at the back post.

16:25 GMT - Moving through the afternoon fixtures, while we also have the team news for the day's 17:30 GMT kick-off between Wolves and Manchester United.

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16:21 GMT - OVERTURNED! Rodriguez's red card at Southampton is downgraded to a yellow, so West Ham remain at even strength. Still 0-0.

16:20 GMT - GOAL! It's 2-0 to Newcastle over the 10 men of Aston Villa with Alexander Isak doubling the Magpies' lead.

16:18 GMT - RED CARD! West Ham are reduced to 10 men down at Southampton with Guido Rodriguez heading off just a handful of minutes into the second half.

16:02 GMT - Starting to get back underway now...

15:58 GMT - Pep Guardiola said Manchester City risk missing out on Champions League qualification after drawing 1-1 at home to Everton.

"The one team that has been in the Champions League for the past years has been Manchester City," he said.

"Now we are at risk, of course we are. Definitely."

Read the full story here.

15:49 GMT - We've reached half-time in the Premier League this afternoon. Plenty of food for thought after the first 45...

15:32 GMT - RED CARD! Jhon Duran is given a straight red at Newcastle! The Aston Villa striker is given his marching orders after treading on Fabian Schar after a challenge.

The Premier League's Match Centre confirmed VAR checked the decision for "violent conduct".

15:29 GMT - GOAL! Anthony Elanga finishes off a slick counter-attack to put Nottingham Forest in the lead over Tottenham.

15:16 GMT - GOAL! Chelsea are in the lead at home to Fulham! Cole Palmer slaloms his way towards the box and passes the ball into the corner! Brilliant individual goal.

15:00 GMT - GOAL! Rapid start for Newcastle as Anthony Gordon scores inside 90 seconds against Aston Villa!

15:00 GMT - Game on around the grounds in the Premier League this afternoon!

Stick with us for all the updates.

14:45 GMT - Moving swiftly on, here's a reminder of what's in store in the Premier League this afternoon. Lots to look forward to!

Bournemouth v Crystal Palace

Chelsea v Fulham

Newcastle v Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest v Tottenham 

Southampton v West Ham

14:25 GMT - FULL-TIME! Yet another game without a win for Manchester City as they are held 1-1 at home to Everton.

That's now just one win in 13 games in all competitions for Pep Guardiola's team.

Read the match report here.

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14:08 GMT - Into the final 10 minutes at the Etihad and City are probing for that goal to go ahead, but it doesn't look like it's happening today.

13:50 GMT - Team news is rolling in ahead of today's five afternoon fixtures in the Premier League.

Check out the line-ups for each match below:

Bournemouth v Crystal Palace - follow live

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Chelsea v Fulham - follow live

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Newcastle v Aston Villa - follow live

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Nottingham Forest v Tottenham - follow live

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Southampton v West Ham - follow live

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13:41 GMT - SAVED! Haaland's penalty is stopped by Jordan Pickford who gets down low well!

13:39 GMT - PENALTY! City are given a spot kick after Savinho is fouled in the box. Erling Haaland will step up...

13:34 GMT - Back up and running at the Etihad. Both sides make no changes.

13:27 GMT - With another goal conceded today, City have shipped 26 goals since the start of November. Only German side Heidenheim (28) have conceded more in that time.

13:19 GMT - Half-time at the Etihad. It's looking like more of the same for City as they're being held by Everton.

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13:07 GMT - GOAL! City have been unable to capitalise on their dominance and Everton equalise through a brilliant Iliman Ndiaye finish! 1-1.

12:45 GMT - GOAL! City's early persistence has paid off as Bernardo Silva's effort trickles into the corner via a heavy deflection off Jarrad Branthwaite.

12:30 GMT - The Boxing Day action is underway! Everton get things going at the Etihad.

11:20 GMT - We already have the team news in ahead of the day's first match between Manchester City and Everton.

City are in a troubling run of form, losing nine of their last 12 games in all competitions while notching just one win.

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11:05 GMT - Before digging into the day's action, Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri picked up Men's Player of the Year for the annual Flashscore Awards after voting from editors from 14 different news desks.

The current Ballon d'Or winner took home 31.5 per cent of the votes after a phenomenal year which saw him win the Premier League and Euro 2024.

Read the full story here.

Manchester City's Rodri
Manchester City's RodriJustin Setterfield / Getty Images via AFP

11:00 GMT - Good morning and welcome to Flashscore's coverage of all the Premier League football on Boxing Day!

We have eight games on the agenda, starting with Manchester City hosting Everton at 12:30 GMT to kick off the festivities.

Chelsea are at home to West London rivals Fulham, Tottenham face a tricky trip to Nottingham Forest and Newcastle are up against Aston Villa in a selection of the games at 15:00 GMT.

At 17:30 GMT, Wolves take on a labouring Manchester United before table-toppers Liverpool square off with Leicester at 20:00 GMT.

Be sure to stick with us for all the key updates throughout the day.