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Minute-by-minute report: Join Rob Smyth for the action at Molineux, with both teams searching for vital points.

He surged infield from the left, full of intent, and played a nice one-two with Fernandes on the edge of the area. A low cross from the right was played into Rashford, who turned Collins thrillingly in a tight space and smashed a shot that was well blocked by Sa. Neves curls a superb free-kick that is well saved by de Gea, flying to his left to push it away with both hands. United take the corner short to Antony, whose brilliant driven cross towards Shaw is headed off Shaw and behind by Semedo. 90+3 min Jonny’s superb inswinging cross is met by Jimenez, whose header hits Varane and goes behind for a corner. He gives it to Fernandes, whose rising drive from the edge of the D is comfortably saved by Sa. 90 min United break four on two, with van de Beek on the ball. I’m not sure he’s got a case really, and he might just be trying to create a siege mentality for future home games. Marcus Rashford, who was dropped for unspecified disciplinary reasons, came off the bench to score an excellent winning goal full of personality and desire. Wolves did plenty right, and it will be a surprise if they don’t start to clamber out of trouble. Maybe that’s been part of the problem in the past. He’s in a really good place at the moment: confident, positive, happy.

Man Utd will move into top four with victory over Wolves who hope to escape relegation zone.

Manchester United will aim to end a transitional year on a positive note at Molineux. Wolves won their first Premier League game under Julen Lopetegui 2-1 ...

Liverpool stole a march on them to sign Cody Gakpo and the Red Devils will have to choose their next attacking reinforcement carefully. Brazil international Casemiro is starting to look like something of a transformative signing for the Red Devils. Christian Eriksen whips a corner to the near post the Casemiro meets. It's worked short to Joao Moutinho who lumps the ball out for a goal kick. 48th minute: Adama Traore is right into the action with a barrelling dribble to get the Molineux crown on their feet. Nelson Semedo sticks to his task, the cavalry arrive and Garnacho is crowded out. Neves whips a sumptuous strike over the United wall and David de Gea gets across his goal to tip behind. Bruno Fernandes spreads play out to the left, where Alejandro Garnacho goes inside and then outside to cross. 84th minute: Rashford has the ball in the net but we're going to VAR. 88th minute: Rashford goes into the book for booting the ball back over halfway for a Wolves free-kick. Harry Maguire and Anthony Elanga are coming on to get United over the line. That's five victories in a row and they move into the top four after the winner from a resurgent Marcus Rashford.

Manchester United puts a wrap on 2022 today when they head south to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers inside Molineux Stadium in search of its third straight ...

For a top-of-the-table team, Manchester United has struggled to find the net consistently this season scoring only 23 goals through its first fifteen games with three of those goals coming in the 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. Wolverhampton restarted the 2022-23 EPL campaign with a 2-1 win at Everton on Monday and today could piece together its first winning streak of the season. Manchester United puts a wrap on 2022 today when they head south to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers inside Molineux Stadium in search of its third straight win at Wolves and the third English Premier League match overall.

Premier League Live - Wolves win at Molineux, Fulham and Bournemouth draw. Premier League / Matchday 18. Molineux / 31.12.2022. https://www.eurosport.com/football/teams/wolverhampton-. Wolverhampton Wanderers. Not started.

Sa has made brilliant saves from Garnacho and Martial's header. Costa makes way for Traore. Rashfors is on for Garnacho. But it was not deliberate and its no pen. Its about 20 yards out he lashes it well over, it looks to be going out of the stadium. Casemiro is booked for lunging in on Podence.

Manchester United will aim to end a transitional year on a positive note at Molineux. Wolves won their first Premier League game under Julen Lopetegui 2-1 ...

Liverpool stole a march on them to sign Cody Gakpo and the Red Devils will have to choose their next attacking reinforcement carefully. India: Star Sports network has the rights to show Premier League matches in India. Brazil international Casemiro is starting to look like something of a transformative signing for the Red Devils. Matheus Nunes comes into midfield, with Joe Hodge dropping to the bench. Christian Eriksen whips a corner to the near post the Casemiro meets. It's worked short to Joao Moutinho who lumps the ball out for a goal kick. 48th minute: Adama Traore is right into the action with a barrelling dribble to get the Molineux crown on their feet. Nelson Semedo sticks to his task, the cavalry arrive and Garnacho is crowded out. Anthony Martial advances the attack to Alejandro Garnacho, who sizes up the Wolves defence. Bruno Fernandes spreads play out to the left, where Alejandro Garnacho goes inside and then outside to cross. Neves whips a sumptuous strike over the United wall and David de Gea gets across his goal to tip behind. United deal with the corner.

Kobbie Mainoo plays for the club's Under-21 team and was named on the bench for Manchester United against Wolves, his second call-up to the senior team this ...

He was named for the senior team against Newcastle United in October 2022 as well. The midfielder, born in Stockport, is just 17 years old and plays for the Manchester United Under-21 squad. Mainoo has played for the club’s youth teams in tournaments Adidas Generation Cup, Premier League 2 and the EFL Trophy

We look at some of this week's fixtures, including Man City v Everton, Fulham v Southampton, and a tough fixture in Brighton v Arsenal.

This should be the game of the weekend, and what a tricky game for both sides. The consistency needs to return for Chelsea now, as they are slipping away from any chance of achieving a top 4 finish. Whilst the international break may have come at a bad time for Forest, it came at the perfect time for Chelsea and Graham Potter. It was always going to be difficult returning to such a big game, but they needed to be prepared, and they certainly were not. The January transfer window could be crucial, and they will be hoping not to lose any of their stars that have performed so far this season. They returned to action against a defensively frail Bournemouth side, and they ran out 2-0 winners, and deservedly so. Everything at Arsenal seems to be going well so far, and they will be hoping they do not hit a stumbling block here. Everton is in big trouble, they were woeful just before the break and did not look any better in their game against Wolves. Daniel Podence got his 3rd goal of the season, and he seems to be the most likely player to haul Wolves out of the bottom 3 at the moment. Nathan Jones has not had the best start to his managerial life at St Marys, and it will be an interesting transfer window for them. Fulham should inflict a 5th straight loss on Southampton here, and it should be relatively comfortable for them. They lost 3-1 against Brighton in their last game, a game in which Brighton’s superior finishing won them the game.

Defending Premier League champions Manchester City play their final game of 2022 as Everton head to the Etihad Stadium on December 31.

2.11 - 1.52 2.30 - 1.57 1.37 - 2.95 India: Star Sports network has the rights to show Premier League matches in India. 1.38 - 3.05 Manchester City vs.

Manchester City host Everton in the Premier League on New Year's Eve, so we simulated the game to try and predict the full-time score.

FIFA 23 predicts that Man City could overcome Everton with ease on Saturday, winning 5-0 in the simulation. It was a dominant first-half display from City, and they entered the break with a four-goal lead when De Bruyne grabbed his second of the afternoon, drilling a shot into the bottom corner from just outside the box on the right. City took a central free kick short, with Riyad Mahrez laying the ball off to De Bruyne just outside the box. De Bruyne started the move as he picked up the ball deep in the Everton half, and after releasing the ball, the Belgian continued his run forward as his side worked their way into the box. Haaland then hit the post moments after City's second with an acrobatic effort from close range, with Everton struggling to get out of their own half. The striker is well on course to beat the Premier League goalscoring record, and City will be hoping he can continue his goalscoring record against an out-of-form Everton side.

Pressure is building on Everton boss Frank Lampard and assignments don't come much tougher than Manchester City. Follow all the action as it happens at the ...

All over at Molineux and Man United have taken the three points to enter the new year in the top four. It’s the first goal of the afternoon and a big one for Palace. The first chance of the game at Craven Cottage. on the final day of the year! And Fulham do now have their breakthrough goal at the Cottage. World class and from Everton’s first shot of the afternoon too. It ends goals at St James’ Park with Newcastle unable to break down the Leeds back line in a goalless stalemate. Pep Guardiola never believed the puff that his team would be champions by 15 points and it’s clear they are really going to have to fight with Arsenal to complete a hat-trick of titles with tough fixtures ahead starting with Chelsea. I don’t want to be in the meetings with them – I don’t care. Jack Grealish, Nathan Patterson and Rodri all needed treatment as the tackles reined in and Everton capitalised on the disruptions in spectacular style. ‘Erling was a bit angry about the first action of the game on his ankle but he deserved the yellow card. Ben Godfrey didn’t give Haaland a moment’s peace even though the Norwegian still managed to get his 27th City goal in only 21 games.

Julen Lopetegui speaks: “I think that the goals are coming after good work and we are working as a team in and out of possession,” the Wolves manager tells ...

Fulham take the lead from a corner. Another corner, another Crystal Palace goal on the back of shocking Bournemouth defending. Southampton equalise against Fulham courtesy of a superb James Ward-Prowse free-kick from a long, long way out. It seems Wood simply has to score but is denied from close range. On the counter-attack, Newcastle force a corner from Liam Cooper, which brings a good save out of Meslier. Pep Guardiola has yet to ring any changes. Neal Maupay is on for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, while Seamus Coleman has replaced Nathan Patterson. Everton scramble the ball clear. Joao Palhinha steals in at the far post to nod a cross into an empty net It’s still early in the season but as things stand, the Saints are rock bottom of the table and going marching in to the Championship. Jamie Jackson was there to see the action unfold … Rob Smyth has the latest, but before you head off to follow his coverage, let me take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very happy new year.

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, who was initally benched for disciplinary reasons in the Premier League fixture against the Wolverhampton Wanderers on ...

“Disappointed not to play, but I understand the decision. “I was a little bit late for a meeting,” he said. “I overslept a bit.

Manchester City look to end 2022 on a high as they welcome Everton to the Etihad this afternoon. Pep Guardiola's side are strong favourites to do just that, ...

The ball is then delivered to the far post and Iwobi heads behind for a corner, which Tarkowski clears. Pickford dives to his right to push away an effort from De Bruyne. To concede so late on was never nice. City looked to be cruising to routine victory in their final game of 2022 when I don’t need to tell you Erling Haaland’s a good player. It feels good to get a point.

In-form Marcus Rashford stepped off the bench to earn Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, a win that moved Erik ten ...

“Maybe we didn’t have the best decision-making in the box. “We were not that good in the first half. “Everyone has to adhere to the rules, and if you react like this, it is the right answer.

Can Arsenal see out 2022 with another win to maintain their surprise Premier League title challenge? Follow the action live.

India: Star Sports network has the rights to show Premier League matches in India. The Seagulls are bidding to record three consecutive wins over Arsenal for the first time. Arsenal win it back in the Brighton half and the goalscorer is played through in acres of space down the right, but Lewis Dunk gets across to block his cut-back. Brighton are a good match for Arsenal here — they just can't seem to pick their way through in the final third. Pacesetters.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) Bukayo Saka struck so early it seemed to shock Brighton out of their previous positive form, and Martin Odegaard has made the lead comfortable. It's a lovely piece of play from Brighton that ends with Pascal Gross playing in the Japan international, who produced a composed side-foot finish. Jeremy Sarmiento is trying to keep their hopes alive, but he goes to ground too easily on the edge of the Arsenal box and is penalised for diving. 88 mins: A few chants of 'off, off, off!' from the home fans as Bukayo Saya (on a yellow) trips Kaoru Mitoma. He's bringing on Rob Holding for Martin Odegaard to make sure of the result. FULLTIME: That's that for 2022 in the Premier League! Arsenal seemed in a mood to celebrate the new year on the south coast, Bukayo Saka giving them the lead inside just two minutes.

If it's the 2022-23 Premier League table you're after, you've come to the right place. The big question: Will Manchester City make it a three-peat?

Below is the full schedule, as you can watch all 380 games across our NBC platforms. QUESTIONABLE: Emiliano Martinez (late return from World Cup) Aston Villa, meanwhile, returned from the World Cup break with a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool for the first Premier League setback of the Unai Emery era (2W-0D-1L). Slow starts plagued Tottenham prior to the World Cup break, and the problem appears no closer to being solved after spotting Brentford two goals before the hour mark. Chelsea’s still learning its biggest stars under Graham Potter, and USMNT winger Christian Pulisic helped Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling deliver the goods against Bournemouth. Forest will present a different challenge, to be sure.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal take on Brighton with hopes of maintaining their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

The new year kicks off with two Premier League matches. First up in 2023 is Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa in a match between a home side with European ...

Forest have climbed out of the Premier League basement but still sit 19th on the table. Meanwhile, the Blues ended a three-match league losing streak on Dec. Spurs sit fifth on the table and could overtake Manchester United in fourth place with a victory against visiting Villa, who lost 3-1 to Liverpool on Boxing Day.

Minute-by-minute report: It's the last game of 2022. Join Rob Smyth for all the latest updates.

63 min Nketiah appeals for a penalty after a challenge from behind by Dunk. 69 min There was an understandable concern that, when Graham Potter left Brighton, the whole thing might fall in a heap. [Arsenal](https://www.theguardian.com/football/arsenal) collapse? Martinelli was quick enough to stay in front of Lamptey, even with the ball at his feet, and once he got into the area he poked the ball impatiently through Sanchez. “A long way to go, but looks like there’ll be lots of squeaky-bum time at the top and bottom before the end.” [Arsenal](https://www.theguardian.com/football/arsenal) can win it,” says Rachel Clifton. 88 min The stylish Mitoma twists Saka one way and then the other before being brought down. He gained no advantage whatsoever, as he was running away from goal, but rules are rules. Mitoma cuts inside a defender in the area and is about to shoot when he slips over. 90+4 min Gabriel gets away with a shirt pull on Sarmiento in the area. Arsenal move S-E-V-E-N points clear at the top after a highly entertaining match. I just had to show some composure and try to put it in the far corner, and I’m glad I did.

Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to Brighton & Hove Albion aiming to break a poor record on the south coast.

A return of three wins from its last four league outings leaves Brighton breathing down the necks of Liverpool in sixth place, and competition to break into Europe this term is rife as they enter Week 17 level on points with Chelsea. Brighton will be missing one key presence in midfielder Moises Caicedo, who is suspended after picking up his fifth caution of the campaign. Brighton & Hove Albion has already booked two wins in as many meetings with Arsenal thus far in 2022, and the Seagulls will hope to close the year by adding one more victory over the current Premier League leaders on its final day.

Fulham forward misses penalty as most transferred-in player shortly after being among most sold.

[Man City's home match against Everton](https://www.premierleague.com/match/75085). That surpasses [his previous high of 7.1m](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2832494) set in Gameweek 10. [GW18 bonus points](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2992193) Marcus Rashford (£6.8m) gained over 525,000 new owners after his third double-figure return of the campaign in Gameweek 17. But the Serb saw his stoppage-time penalty saved by Gavin Bazunu (£4.5m) and lost two points to return zero overall. [Fantasy Premier League stats](https://fantasy.premierleague.com/statistics) [Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/131/Brighton-and-Hove-Albion/overview) midfielder will be looking to make amends when [Arsenal travel to the Amex Stadium](https://www.premierleague.com/match/75082) on Saturday. [Chelsea](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/4/Chelsea/overview) defender is expected to [miss up to a month](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/reece-james-update?utm_source=premier-league-website&utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=link) of action. [Spurs host Aston Villa](https://www.premierleague.com/match/75088) on Sunday. [blank at Southampton](https://www.premierleague.com/match/75080) meant Leandro Trossard (£7.0m) was shipped out by over 381,000 managers. [Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Leicester City](https://www.premierleague.com/match/75084). [15 points on Boxing Day](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2988787), his biggest haul of the season.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has scored the most goals of any Premier League player ever before the turn of the year.

At this rate, the 22-year-old is well on his way to surpassing 40 goals in arguably the best league in the world. With his 21st goal of the campaign on Saturday against Everton courtesy of a Riyad Mahrez assist, the Norwegian [has netted the most goals of any Premier League player ever](https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1609217412259364871) before the turn of the year. [Erling Haaland](https://clutchpoints.com/manchester-city-news-erling-haalands-debut-goal-sparks-wild-twitter-reactions) is an absolute menace in the final third and in his first season in England, is already setting unforeseen records.

Erling Haaland set another Premier League record by scoring Manchester City's opening goal against Everton on New Year's Eve.

By firing past Jordan Pickford in the 24th minute, Haaland became the first ever player to score at least 21 goals before the turn of the year in a single Premier League season. It was Haaland's 21st Premier League goal for City, coming in only his 15th appearance in the competition. Another Day, Another Premier League Record For Erling Haaland

Earlier in the week, against Leeds, Haaland became the fastest player to score 20 goals in the Premier League after he completed a brace at Elland Road.

He threatened for the first time when he latched on to a fine throughball from Kevin De Bruyne and rounded Jordan Pickford but fired into the side-netting. He also surpassed his father Alfie Haaland’s entire Premier League goal tally (18), that too against his father’s former club, in the city Haaland was born. However, he could not inspire his side to victory as Demarai Gray levelled for the Toffees.

Erling Haaland could topple the record for goal involvements (goals plus assists) in a single season, including beating Alan Shearer's 42-game record.

Patrick Vieira will have been unhappy with Crystal Palace’s performance even before Tyrick Mitchell and James Tomkins were sent off short before and after halftime. It was another set piece that put Palace 2-0 ahead in the 36th minute, as Eberechi Eze stalked a corner kick sent to the top of the penalty area by Olise. The opener came after 19 minutes, when Bournemouth left Jordan Ayew completely unmarked in front of goal as Michael Olise whipped a corner kick into the box. Patrick Vieira was bitterly disappointed to see his side not only lose 3-0 to Fulham on Monday, but to also finish the game with just nine men in a truly disastrous situation. 👊💙 Here's our starting XI to take on @Arsenal this evening. That said, Arsenal was largely overrun by Brighton late and this was a Brighton side missing huge pieces of its midfield. Adam Lallana and Leandro Trossard have been in-form over Brighton’s three wins in four, scoring in two games each. Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson scored in a game it trailed 3-0 and 4-1. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Eddie Nketiah also scored for the Gunners. Below is the full schedule, as you can watch all 380 games across our NBC platforms. Alan Shearer put up 47 over 42, while Thierry Henry holds the 38-game record with 44. Haaland scored two more goals in a Wednesday win over Leeds at Elland Road as Manchester City burst out of the World Cup break with the big Norwegian still on pace for a Premier League record.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland continues to take the English Premier League (EPL) by storm as he set yet another record a few days ago.

7 Considering Haaland's staggering goal-scoring record, he is well on course to register the record of scoring the most number of goals in a single Premier League campaign. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland continues to take the English Premier League (EPL) by storm as he set yet another record a few days ago.

Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah set the Gunners on course for a fifth consecutive top-flight success to cement their status as serious ...

Arsenal enjoy a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League standings following a 4-2 victory over Brighton.

Crystal Palace picked up three vital points with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Southampton will begin 2023 at the foot of the Premier League after a last-gasp Joao Palhinha goal condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Fulham. Marcus Rashford climbed off the bench and the naughty step to fire Manchester United to victory at Wolves.

While losing Gabriel Jesus to injury during the World Cup is a blow to the team, Eddie Nketiah has hit the ground running with two goals in two games and ...

Second in scoring behind only Manchester City, Arsenal have scored 11 more goals than any other team in the league with four players scoring five or more goals. Brighton would get another and Mitoma made things interesting by hitting the back of the net again but it was judged to be offside following a VAR review, ending any chance of a dramatic comeback. 15th, but the lead could be at a point by then where Arsenal could still be in great shape no matter the result.

Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah set the Gunners on course for a fifth consecutive top-flight success to cement their status as serious ...

Remember: you can watch all 380 Premier League games across NBC, USA Network, NBCSports.com and Peacock. We've got you covered. Will Manchester City win yet ...

[here](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/08/03/premier-league-predictions-season-awards-cups-ronaldo-future-pulisic-stats/). [FULL MATCH REPLAY](https://stream.nbcsports.com/premier-league/brentford-tottenham-hotspur?cid=SEOPST) – [Recap/Highlights](https://stream.nbcsports.com/premier-league/brentford-tottenham-hotspur?cid=SEOPST) [FULL MATCH REPLAY](https://stream.nbcsports.com/premier-league/chelsea-manchester-united?cid=SEOPST) – [Recap/Highlights](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/10/22/chelsea-vs-manchester-united-video-highlights-recap-analysis-reaction/) – [Player ratings](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/10/22/chelsea-vs-manchester-united-player-ratings-form-head-to-head-prediction/) [FULL MATCH REPLAY](https://stream.nbcsports.com/premier-league/nottingham-forest-aston-villa?cid=SEOPST) – [RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/10/10/nottingham-forest-vs-aston-villa-trade-early-goals-1-1-draw/) [FULL MATCH REPLAY](https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league?cid=2101sportsplsymedi1959&utm_campaign=2101sportspl&utm_source=nbcsports&utm_medium=sym_editorial_seoopt_article&utm_term=nbcsportsseo&utm_content=premierleague) – [RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/10/08/manchester-city-vs-southampton-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) And we’ve also [predicted how we think the Premier League table will look](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/08/05/premier-league-table-prediction-for-2022-23/) at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. [FULL MATCH REPLAY](https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league?cid=2101sportsplsymedi1959&utm_campaign=2101sportspl&utm_source=nbcsports&utm_medium=sym_editorial_seoopt_article&utm_term=nbcsportsseo&utm_content=premierleague) – [RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/10/08/chelsea-vs-wolves-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) [FULL MATCH REPLAY](https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league?cid=2101sportsplsymedi1959&utm_campaign=2101sportspl&utm_source=nbcsports&utm_medium=sym_editorial_seoopt_article&utm_term=nbcsportsseo&utm_content=premierleague) – [RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/10/08/bournemouth-vs-leicester-cherries-battle-back-beat-foxes/) [Watch Premier League live](http://www.nbcsports.com/live) After the World Cup is finished on Dec. Below is the full schedule, as you can watch all 380 games across our NBC platforms. How will the new boys get on?

Substitute Evan Ferguson, 18, scored his first league goal with 13 minutes remaining and Mitoma thought he had brought Brighton to within a one-goal deficit but ...

[Julio Enciso](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/20975/Julio-Enciso) 6. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364) on Oct. [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/299911/mykhailo-mudryk) made it clear he was watching. Maybe we need to control the game a bit better, we let them in a couple of times, but they are a good team, good on the ball." [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland) could enjoy five weeks resting up before continuing his devastating form with Manchester City. It was another test of their resolve in the pressurised environment of a title race, against a gifted Brighton side (albeit bereft of World Cup winning playmaker [Alexis Mac Allister](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/249299/Alexis-Mac-Allister)) who had already thrashed [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) at home and won away at [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) this season. Top of the league and playing such good football, why wouldn't a top player want to be part of something with this much potential? [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Odegaard now has seven goals and five assists from 15 league matches this season, more than his tally for the entirety of the previous campaign. After a man-of-the-match display against [West Ham United](/soccer/team?id=371) on Boxing Day, Odegaard was once again heavily influential here. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights)

Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal a dream start, scoring after only 66 seconds. Martin Odegaard doubled the lead before half-time with his seventh goal of the season.

[Nottingham Forest](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/15/Nottingham-Forest/overview) will hope they can stun Chelsea at the City Ground and move out of the relegation zone. First-half goals from [Jordan Ayew](https://www.premierleague.com/players/5595/Jordan-Ayew/stats), his first of the season, and [Eberechi Eze](https://www.premierleague.com/players/21584/Eberechi-Eze/stats) keep Palace 11th on 22 points. [Demarai Gray](https://www.premierleague.com/players/7946/Demarai-Gray/stats) that gave [Everton](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/7/Everton/overview) a vital 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium. [James Ward-Prowse](https://www.premierleague.com/players/4617/James-Ward-Prowse/stats) had deflected an [Andreas Pereira](https://www.premierleague.com/players/10476/Andreas-Pereira/stats) shot into his own to put Fulham in front, but levelled with a superb free-kick before Palhinha condemned Saints to a fifth straight defeat. [Erling Haaland](https://www.premierleague.com/players/65970/Erling-Haaland/stats) put City in front with a 24th-minute effort. [Eddie Nketiah](https://www.premierleague.com/players/14451/Eddie-Nketiah/stats) added a third 105 seconds into the second half, but [Kaoru Mitoma](https://www.premierleague.com/players/117732/Kaoru-Mitoma/stats) gave Brighton hope of a comeback with a nicely worked goal. You can manage your non-essential cookies using the Cookie Settings or at any time via our [Bukayo Saka](https://www.premierleague.com/players/49481/Bukayo-Saka/stats) gave Arsenal a dream start, scoring after only 66 seconds. The Premier League website uses essential cookies to make our website work. In front of their new owners, Bill Foley and the actor Michael B. [Manchester United](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/12/Manchester-United/overview) will start the new year in the top four and two points behind Newcastle after a [Marcus Rashford](https://www.premierleague.com/players/13565/Marcus-Rashford/stats) goal earned them a 1-0 win at [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/38/Wolverhampton-Wanderers/overview). Everton climb a place to 16th on 15 points.

Shock PL reality facing giants after fresh title blow as leaders pounce in six-goal thriller.

This is the right answer.” Third placed Newcastle’s six-match winning run came to a halt in a 0-0 draw against Leeds at St James’ Park. Everyone has to match the rules. Coming in he was bright, lively, he scored a goal and that is the right reaction. I made a mistake. I overslept but it can happen,” Rashford said. “We draw a line under it and move on.

Sports Desk, Dec 31 (EFE).- Arsenal sparkled Saturday in a 4-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion that left the Premier League-leading Gunners 7 points ...

Mitoma scored again with two minutes left in regulation to set the stage for an epic battle in stoppage time until VAR intervened to disallow the goal for a barely detectable offside. With their fifth straight leaque victory, Mikel Arteta’s men improved to 43 points. Eddie Nketiah made it 3-0 for Arsenal just two minutes into the second half and the contest looked to be over until Kaoru Mitoma pulled back a goal for the hosts in the 65th minute.

Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah had Arsenal 3-0 up by the 47th minute and seemingly cruising to an easy win.

Odegaard was once again Arsenal’s main orchestrator in midfield and nearly set up Martinelli for a second with some remarkable footwork in the area but ended up doubling the lead himself in the 39th. Suddenly Brighton was pouring forward, but Odegaard made them pay with a perfectly weighted first-touch pass that set Martinelli clear on the counter. “It’s still a long, long run to go,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said of the title race.

Arsenal boss hails 'big win' as his side end the year in pole position after 4-2 win over Brighton.

However, a Kaoru Mitoma goal in the 65th minute threw Brighton a lifeline and though Gabriel Martinelli netted a fourth for Arsenal from a stunning Odegaard pass, Evan Ferguson made it 4-2 to set up a grandstand finish. Leandro Trossard had a couple of decent chances for the home side before Martin Odegaard added Arsenal’s second in the 39th minute, pouncing on a loose clearance and driving a shot that bounced up and into the net. Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah grabbed early goals in each half for Arsenal as they won 4-2 away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in the final Premier League game of 2022 to open up a seven-point lead at the top of the table.

Conceding the first goal in six consecutive matches, Antonio Conte needs Spurs' defense to focus more but Aston Villa's results have improved since appointing ...

Aston Villa: After starting Villa's match against Liverpool on the bench, Emi Martinez is expected to start following his World Cup win, improving the defense for Emery. The game will come too soon for Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison who are still nursing injuries picked up during the World Cup but Heung Min-Son, Harry Kane, and Dejan Kulusevski should be enough to secure a result in the match. In four matches in charge, Emery's only league loss has come at the hands of Liverpool with Villa defeating Manchester United in his debut. Pick: Tottenham 3, Aston Villa 1. Conceding the first goal in six consecutive matches, Antonio Conte needs Spurs' defense to focus more but Aston Villa's results have improved since appointing Unai Emery at the start of November. Not having featured for Tottenham since mid-October due to hamstring issues, his presence should help settle what has been an erratic defense at best this season.