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Football Tracker LIVE: Liverpool beat Tottenham in nine-goal blockbuster

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20:52 GMT - That'll do us for tonight! Thank you for joining us, if you want a round-up of this weekend's major Premier League talking points - you can find that here.

20:30 GMT - Liverpool boss Arne Slot was full of praise for his team after the Reds' 6-3 win over Tottenham, but warns his players against getting complacent.

"Until 60-65 minutes (in), I really, really, really enjoyed what I saw," he told reporters.

"But then you also saw that, no matter how much quality players have, they think they don't have to run anymore.

"In this league, especially against Tottenham because they are so good with the ball as well, they immediately start to create. And that's what they did, and they scored two goals. I was happy that the sixth one went in, to be fair."

Read more here.

19:00 GMT - Speaking after his side's 0-0 draw at Goodison Park, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was "happy" with how the Londoners played against Everton.

"That was a real game," he said. "I am very happy because the performance of the boys was fantastic. Sometimes you have to play a different game and we are learning to play a different game. They (Everton) are one of the best teams in Europe in terms of clean sheets.

"I said to the players I was more happy than (last week's) game at Brentford. We tried everything. For sure, you can always do something better but we are very happy because this is a tough stadium – not only for us but also in the Premier League."

Read more here.

18:23 GMT - FULL-TIME: Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool. It was an incredible match for the neutrals as these two free-flowing teams put on a show in north London. The spoils go to Arne Slot's Reds, who extend their lead atop the Premier League table. Read our match report here.

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18:22 GMT - For those wondering, we'd need to see another three goals to break the Premier League's record for most goals scored in a match. That record is held by Portsmouth's 7-4 win over Reading in 2007.

18:13 GMT - GOAL! Liverpool have a sixth! Luis Diaz has a brace! What is happening?! 6-3.

18:10 GMT - GOAL! Tottenham have another! It's former Liverpool man Dom Solanke who makes it 5-3. Wow! Do we have a shock on our hands?!

18:00 GMT - GOAL! Tottenham get one back! These two teams are delivering us a proper Christmas cracker of a match. A seven-goal thriller, 5-2.

17:48 GMT - GOAL! Salah again! The Egyptian gets his second of the game and his 12th of the season. 5-1, game over.

17:42 GMT - GOAL! Mohamed Salah naturally gets in on the scoring for his 11th goal of the season, 4-1. Game over?

17:33 GMT - We are back underway at Tottenham. Will there be any more twists or can Liverpool further cement their spot atop the Premier League table for Christmas?

17:18 GMT - HALF-TIME: Tottenham 1-3 Liverpool. An exhilarating first period from these teams, but that's what we've come to expect from their free-flowing styles of football. Join us again after the break!

17:16 GMT - GOAL! Liverpool have a third and it's Dominik Szoboszlai who gets in on the scoring. 3-1.

17:11 GMT - GOAL! Spurs have one back! James Maddison gets his side back into this match with a lovely finish, 2-1.

17:06 GMT - GOAL! Liverpool get a second through Alexis Mac Allister! 2-0, a tall task for Spurs now.

17:01 GMT - Liverpool's Cody Gakpo has been shown a yellow card for a daft foul.

16:53 GMT - GOAL! Luis Diaz for Liverpool! The man who infamously had his goal wrongly ruled out against Spurs last season gets on the scoresheet. 1-0.

16:48 GMT - Crossbar! Mo Salah strikes the woodwork after working well into some space. Still 0-0.

16:45 GMT - After 15 minutes, it would be fair to say it's been pretty much all Liverpool. The Reds have threatened, but so far haven't looked too clinical in front of goal. Spurs are seeing a good bit of the ball, to their credit.

16:30 GMT - We have kick-off at Tottenham! Stick with us for all the key updates.

16:15 GMT - Attention now shifts to north London, where Tottenham are gearing up to take on Premier League leaders Liverpool. It's sure to be a cracker!

15:56 GMT - FULL-TIME: Fulham 0-0 Southampton. The Saints held firm to earn a point on the road against solid opponents. Our report is here.

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15:52 GMT - FULL-TIME: Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth. A famous victory for the Cherries at Old Trafford, which adds some pressure onto the shoulders of new Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim. Read our report here.

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15:52 GMT - FULL-TIME: Leicester 0-3 Wolves. It's a wonderful result for Wolves. Did someone say new manager bounce? Read our mach report here.

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15:51 GMT - FULL-TIME: Everton 0-0 Chelsea. The Toffees have squashed the Londoners' hopes of leapfrogging Liverpool at the Premier League summit before Christmas. Read our match report here.

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15:30 GMT - The team news for this afternoon's late kick-off between Tottenham and Liverpool is now available. Both sides have gone strong, as expected, but Spurs are noticably thin at the back because of missing players.

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15:21 GMT - GOAL! It's gone from bad to worse for Man Utd as Bournemouth claim their third of the match! Antoine Semenyo, 3-0.

15:18 GMT - GOAL! It's another for Bournemouth at Old Trafford! The Cherries now lead 2-0 as Justin Kluivert converts a spot-kick.

15:05 GMT - We are now back underway around the grounds! Stick with us for the latest updates and team news.

14:56 GMT - It's turning into a bit of a headache for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, who have now conceded the first goal in each of their last six games.

The Red Devils have also conceded 17 Premier League goals via set pieces in 2024, which is their most in a single calendar year in any competition.

14:49 GMT - Time for a break in this afternoon's Premier League matches. Here's the latest:

Everton 0-0 Chelsea

Fulham 0-0 Southampton

Leicester 0-3 Wolves

Manchester United 0-1 Bournemouth

14:44 GMT - GOAL! Nightmare for Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester as it's now 3-0 to Wolves. Matheus Cunha gets in on the act in what is turning into a rout at the King Power.

14:36 GMT - GOAL! The Pereira effect is working wonders as Wolves go 2-0 up at Leicester! Rodrigo Gomes scores his first in English football and after a quick VAR check for a handball, they double their lead.

14:30 GMT - GOAL! Bournemouth lead Manchester United! Teenage defender Dean Huijsen glances in a header at Old Trafford to put the Cherries in the lead!

14:28 GMT - Chelsea are seeing all of the ball at Everton with more than 70 per cent possession, but haven't found a breakthrough as of yet.

14:19 GMT - GOAL! Scratch that, there's a goal at Leicester and it's to Wolves! Goncalo Guedes scores to put the visitors in front in their first game under new boss Vitor Pereira.

14:17 GMT - Fairly tame start across the division with all four games still goalless as we pass the quarter of an hour mark.

14:01 GMT - It's go time around the grounds this afternoon, kicking off a bumper Sunday in the Premier League!

Eyes on Chelsea as they can top the table by the end of the weekend with a win and if Liverpool slip up at Spurs.

12:50 GMT - We're starting to receive the teams for this afternoon's four games in the Premier League:

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12:20 GMT - What did yesterday in the division bring?

Manchester City's crisis deepened with a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, ensuring they have just one win in their last 12 games in all competitions.

Arsenal renewed their lofty ambitions by thrashing Crystal Palace 5-1, while Newcastle earned a big result themselves by beating Ipswich 4-0 away from home.

12:00 GMT - Good afternoon and welcome back to Flashscore's Football Tracker – coverage of this weekend's Premier League action!

We have another bumper day in store which is headlined by a tasty-looking encounter between Tottenham and Liverpool at 16:30 GMT. 

There a four 14:00 GMT games before that though, with second-placed Chelsea travelling to Everton and Manchester United playing Bournemouth at home. Leicester also take on Wolves and Fulham play rock-bottom Southampton.

Saturday, December 21st

18:26 GMT - FULL-TIME: Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal. A resounding victory for the Gunners, but Bukayo Saka's first-half injury is now a key concern post-match. Read our full match report here.

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18:16 GMT - GOAL! Arsenal score their fifth as Declan Rice puts his stamp on the game. 5-1.

18:50 GMT - GOAL! Arsenal get a fourth! Gabriel Martinelli gets amongst it, 4-1.

18:36 GMT - We are back underway at Selhurst Park! Will Arsenal see out the job or do Crystal Palace have something up their sleeves?

18:29 GMT - A little update from a Premier League side not in action tonight as Southampton have announced the hiring of former Roma manager Ivan Juric on an 18-month deal.

Read more here.

18:20 GMT - HALF-TIME: Crystal Palace 1-3 Arsenal.

18:09 GMT - GOAL! Arsenal have a third against Palace! It's Kai Havertz and it's now 3-1.

17:54 GMT - Oh no, that's not good. Bukayo Saka has been withdrawn after pulling up with what looked like a hamstring injury.

17:45 GMT - GOAL! Arsenal are back in front against Palace! We have a match brewing at Selhurst Park. It's Jesus again! 2-1.

17:42 GMT - GOAL! Crystal Palace screech back against Arsenal! It's Ismaila Sarr and it's 1-1.

17:38 GMT - GOAL! Arsenal have taken the lead in south London, and it's man-of-the-moment Gabriel Jesus who puts the Gunners ahead at Crystal Palace. 1-0.

17:30 GMT - We are now underway at Selhurst Park! Stick with us for all the key updates.

17:13 GMT - Attention now shifts to Crystal Palace, where the Eagles are to play the role of hosts to Premier League title-chasers Arsenal.

Click here for our pre-match content and live coverage.

16:59 GMT - FULL-TIME: West Ham 1-1 Brighton. A forgettable encouter for both sides who share the spoils. Our report is here.

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16:57 GMT - FULL-TIME: Ipswich Town 0-4 Newcastle Utd. An absolute mauling by the Saudi-backed side as Alexander Isak hits an impressive hat-trick. Read our report here.

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16:56 GMT - FULL-TIME: Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest. A wonderful result for the Tricky Trees, who climb above Arsenal into third place. Read our full match report here.

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16:55 GMT - NO GOAL! Dan Burn thought he'd scored, but it's been ruled out. 4-0.

16:25 GMT - The team news for this evening's clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace is now available. Check out who starts for who below.

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16:20 GMT - GOAL! It's like buses as West Ham find a quick equaliser against Brighton. Mohammed Kudus, 1-1.

16:15 GMT - GOAL! Isak hat-trick! Newcastle now lead Ipswich 4-0, and it might not be over yet.

16:13 GMT - GOAL! Brighton have scored against West Ham! It's Mats Wieffer with the magical touch, 1-0.

16:10 GMT - GOAL! Forest have another at Brentford! It's Anthony Elanga and it's 2-0, and they've now got a grip on that third spot in the table.

16:09 GMT - We are back underway around the grounds. What will the second periods hold?

15:52 GMT - HALF-TIME: Ipswich 0-3 Newcastle.

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15:52 GMT - HALF-TIME: West Ham 0-0 Brighton.

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15:49 GMT - HALF-TIME: Brentford 0-1 Nottingham Forest.

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15:47 GMT - GOAL! Newcastle snatch a third before the break as Isak bags his brace! 3-0.

15:41 GMT - GOAL! Nottingham Forest have taken the lead away at Brenford. 1-0, Ola Aina. As it stands, Forest are THIRD in the Premier League table!

15:33 GMT - GOAL! Newcastle have doubled their lead over Ipswich through Jacob Murphy. 2-0.

15:02 GMT - GOAL! Newcastle waste no time against Ipswich and lead through Alexander Isak. 1-0 after just 25 seconds.

15:00 GMT - We are now underway around the stadia for today's mid-afternoon matches! Stick with us for all the key updates.

14:38 GMT - Attention now shifts to further down the Premier League table as West Ham host Brighton. We will also be giving you up-to-the-moment updates on Brentford v Forest and Ipswich v Newcastle.

You can scroll down to see the team news for those matches, and click any links to follow our live coverage.

14:24 GMT - FULL-TIME: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City. That's now nine defeats in Pep Guardiola's last 12 matches for the reigning champions, but what a result for the hosts! The Villans leapfrog their opponents. Read our full match report here.

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14:23 GMT - GOAL! Phil Foden has scored, but is it too late? 2-1.

13:52 GMT - GOAL! Aston Villa have a second, and it's Morgan Rogers who puts the hosts two up against Man City with a cool finish! 2-0.

13:51 GMT - Check out who starts for who below, and click on the links to see our build-up content and live coverage.

Ipswich v Newcastle

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West Ham v Brighton

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Brentford v Forest

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13:48 GMT - The team news for today's mid-afternoon clashes is just filing in now. We'll have that available for you soon.

13:34 GMT - We are back underway at Villa Park! Can the hosts hold on or will City find an answer?

13:17 GMT - HALF-TIME: Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City.

12:49 GMT - GOAL! Aston Villa have taken the lead over City, and it's that man Jhon Duran once again! 1-0.

12:30 GMT - We have kick-off at Villa Park! Will the hosts add to Man City's misery or will the reining champions begin to turn their ship around today? Stick with us for all the key updates.

11:40 GMT - The team news for today's first Premier League match has arrived. No major surprises as Pep Guardiola fields a strong XI to take on Aston Villa, but Unai Emery has benched Ollie Watkins. Check out who starts below.

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11:00 GMT - The fun will begin shortly with Manchester City's trip to Villa Park, but while you're waiting for that you can kill some time by reading about another giant figure in the English game - specifically, Sunderland's efforts to return to the Premier League that seem to be gaining momentum

You can read our 'FlashFocus' feature on that here.

09:45 GMT - Hello and welcome to Flashscore's coverage of this weekend's football.

There's a lot of Premier League action to get stuck into today, starting with Manchester City's visit to Aston Villa at 12:30 GMT and ending as Crystal Palace host Arsenal at 17:30 GMT.

The majority of clubs in Europe's major leagues will be playing their final matches of 2024 over the next few days, so they will be giving their all to head into the winter break on a high.