Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City pummelled West Ham 4-1 within the Premier League on Saturday whereas in-form Newcastle inflicted one other painful defeat on Ange Postecoglou’s struggling Tottenham. Chelsea’s current woes continued with a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace, that means they’ve taken simply two factors from 4 video games over the festive interval Defending champions City returned to successful methods at Leicester final week after an extended lean spell and picked up three extra factors towards Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham on the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola’s males took the lead within the tenth minute when Vladimir Coufal deflected Savinho’s cross previous goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
Savinho additionally had a hand within the second objective, shortly earlier than half-time, beating his man twice earlier than crossing to Haaland, who misplaced Max Kilman and headed dwelling.
The similar gamers mixed for City’s third within the fifty fifth minute, earlier than Phil Foden joined the social gathering for his or her fourth. The dwelling aspect have been denied a clear sheet by Niclas Fuellkrug.
West Ham appeared to have turned the nook final month however they’ve now conceded 9 targets in two video games following a 5-0 mauling at dwelling by Premier League leaders Liverpool.
‘Angriest in profession’
In the early kick-off on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Newcastle got here from behind to clinch a fifth straight Premier League win and heap extra distress on injury-hit Spurs.
The dwelling aspect went forward within the fourth minute by Dominic Solanke.
Newcastle levelled two minutes later when Antony Gordon arrowed an effort into the underside nook however Postecoglou stood in disbelief on the touchline referee Andrew Madley after Joelinton intercepted Lucas Bergvall’s go along with his hand within the build-up.
VAR deemed Joelinton’s arm to be in a pure place and the contact to be unintentional, which provoked a livid response from Tottenham’s bench and so they have been up in arms halfway by the primary half when the already-booked Dan Burn prevented a second yellow card for handball by the centre circle.
In-form Alexander Isak scored what turned out to be the winner in the direction of the top of the primary half.
The victory leaves Newcastle in fifth spot, which can but show sufficient to safe a spot within the Champions League subsequent season, however Spurs have slumped to twelfth within the desk after 5 defeats in seven matches.
Postecoglou stated he was happy with his gamers however was the “angriest I believe I’ve ever been in my profession”.
“I believe it is clear,” stated the Australian. “Now whether or not individuals agree with me or not whether or not it wasn’t handball or it was unintentional, I’m simply not enthusiastic about any of that dialogue.
“I do know what everybody needs me to say, however all I’ll say is that on some other day, on a good and even taking part in floor, we might have gained that recreation. Simple as that.”
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted the ball hit Joelinton’s arm however stated he was not accountable for the referee’s determination.
“I consider his arm is down in a pure place and the referee and VAR have adopted the foundations and protocols which can be in place,” he stated. “That’s why it’s given.”
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea have been closing in on Liverpool simply two weeks in the past however at the moment are 9 factors behind the Reds, having performed two video games extra.
The Italian made six adjustments for the match at Selhurst Park and his aspect took the lead when Jadon Sancho drove down the left and located Cole Palmer, who sliced a low shot into the underside proper nook.
The guests loved the majority of possession however they might not capitalise and Jean-Philippe Mateta levelled within the 82nd minute.
Aston Villa beat relegation-threatened Leicester 2-1 at dwelling with targets from Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey.
Brentford recorded a uncommon win on the highway, smashing backside aspect Southampton 5-0, and Bournemouth beat Everton 1-0.
Second-placed Arsenal are in motion at Brighton within the 1730 GMT kick-off whereas Premier League leaders Liverpool host crisis-hit Manchester United on Sunday.
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