Premier League

Wolves come into the match sitting 18th in the table but only one point behind Everton and West Ham and just three behind 14th placed Bournemouth. They can ...

Martinelli brings the ball into the penalty area and blasts a shot at goal. Brighton almost get one back as Adam Lallana makes a run into the penalty area from the right and is given the ball. It was his deflected cross that set up Saka in the first half. He threads one in behind the defence where Pascal Gross pops up and turns the balltowards goal. 68 mins: Is there hope for Brighton to get back into this game? Brighton 0-3 Arsenal Gabriel Martinelli collects it and drives into the box before fizzing his effort past Robert Sanchez! Even team in the Premier League era with that kind of lead has gone on to win the title - though due to the World Cup Arsenal have played fewer matches up to this point. They can easily shoot up the table with a string of good results and will be confident of challenging Man Utd following Ten Hag’s team look pacey and determined but in the past, they have followed up great wins with shaky performances and will hope to avoid doing so again today. Meanwhile, three points for Wolves today would be a huge boost to their hopes of avoiding relegation and would take them out of the drop zone. Brighton 1-4 Arsenal

Julen Lopetegui secured all three points in his Premier League debut as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager, though the west midlands club will be hard-pressed ...

Both teams secured all three points in their return to league action following the World Cup and will be desperate to see out 2022 on a victorious note ahead of the New Year. Julen Lopetegui secured all three points in his Premier League debut as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager, though the west midlands club will be hard-pressed to continue that record at home to Manchester United on Saturday. Wolves host the Red Devils as top-flight soccer returns to Molineux for the first time in seven weeks, hoping to end a run of three straight Premier League losses on home soil.

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 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.

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.

Fans on social media have singled out one player for special praise after his superb display for the Red Devils in their hard-fought win against Wolves.

But his effort was ultimately ruled out by VAR as the Red Devils held on for a 1-0 win against Julien Lopetegui’s Wolves team. The Red Devils were looking to build on their emphatic win against Nottingham Forest when they faced Julien Lopetegui’s Wolves team. Fans on social media have singled out one player for special praise after his superb display for the Red Devils in their hard-fought win against Wolves.

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.

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

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.

Follow game Brighton vs Arsenal live updates coverage, stream information, score and result online, prediction, TV channel, lineups and time of the 2022 ...

He will have to give his best effort in order to get a point in today's match. L.

Tariq Lamptey also makes his first start for a while as Leandro Trossard looks to fill the false nine role. Solly March and Adam Lallana are both due to start ...

City are four points behind in second spot, having played one game more. Arsenal start the match on top of the league, with 40 points from 15 matches, and boosted by home draws for Manchester City and Newcastle United. [Premier League Match Day 16 – Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal](https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/12/31/premier-league-match-day-brighton-hove-albion-v-arsenal/) [31 Dec 2022](https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/12/31/)at 4:38 pm

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.

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.

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.

Demarai Gray scored a stunning equaliser as Everton ended 2022 by snatching an unexpected point against Manchester City. Erling Haaland looked to have put ...

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal - The American Express Arsenal scored four goals at Brighton to move seven points clear ( ...

- 20. - 18. - 16. - 14. - 6. - 5. - 4. - 3. - 2. - 1. By the end of the 90 minutes, they had extended that gap to seven thanks to [goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-2-4-arsenal-player-ratings-martin-odegaard-saka-martinelli-saliba-gabriel-2058519?ico=in-line_link). [Pep Guardiola](http://www.inews.co.uk/topic/pep-guardiola?ico=in-line_link) meanwhile sprung no real surprises in his starting line-up and it appeared it would be business as usual when Erling Haaland gave City the lead after 24 minutes.

Marcus Rashford came off the bench after being dropped for disciplinary reasons and scored the winner for Manchester United on Saturday, securing a 1-0 ...

This time it was Eberechi Eze, who wasted no time in curling a right-footed effort into the bottom left corner from close to the penalty spot. Meanwhile, the result could ease a bit of the pressure on Leeds' American manager Jesse Marsch after two straight losses. But after a terrible start to the season, United has now lost just one of its last 15 games since a humiliating 6-3 derby loss to Manchester City in October. "But it means nothing because it's a long way to go." It was a rare bit of quality for United, with striker Anthony Martial and winger Antony both struggling to make an impact. We have to have consequences and it is what I expect on the pitch. 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. Haaland, as ever, had looked like he would make the difference early on. We have to be more clinical and we know Rashy can score the goals and that's what he did." Suddenly Brighton was pouring forward, but Odegaard made them pay with a perfectly weighted first-touch pass that set Martinelli clear on the counter. And, unlike Cristiano Ronaldo earlier in the season, he had no problems with the manager's decision. "I was a little bit late for a meeting.

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Arsenal stretched its Premier League lead to seven points with a 4-2 win at Brighton on Saturday capped by a well-worked breakaway goal from Gabriel Martinelli. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah had ...

Suddenly Brighton was pouring forward, but Odegaard made them pay with a perfectly weighted first-touch pass that set Martinelli clear on the counter. 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. Third-place Newcastle, meanwhile, saw its six-game winning streak end with a 0-0 draw against Leeds.

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.

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)

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, but Kaoru Mitoma kept ...

Suddenly Brighton was pouring forward, but Odegaard made them pay with a perfectly weighted first-touch pass that set Martinelli clear on the counter. 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. Third-place Newcastle, meanwhile, saw its six-game winning streak end with a 0-0 draw against Leeds.

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.

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.

Managers regret U-turn at Mitrovic Over 810000 Fantasy Premier League managers watched his signing for Alejandro Mitrovic (£7.0m) did not pay off on ...

[Mark Rashford](https://nnn.ng/managers-regret-u-turn-at-mitrovic/#Mark Rashford) an injury to reece james (£5.7m) generated over 695,000 sales. [](https://nnn.ng/hausa/#=bbc hausa apc 2023) [](https://nnn.ng/i/#=hyperlink shortner) [Mitrovic and Toney](https://nnn.ng/managers-regret-u-turn-at-mitrovic/#Mitrovic and Toney) Mark Rashford (£6.8m) gained more than 525,000 new owners after his third double-digit comeback of the campaign in Gameweek 17. [y](https://nnn.ng/videodownload/youtube-downloader/) [Premier League](https://nnn.ng/tag/premier-league/) managers watched his signing for Alejandro Mitrovic (£7.0m) did not pay off on Matchday 18, as the striker missed a late penalty in Fulham’s 2-1 home win over Southampton. [Aston Villa](https://nnn.ng/managers-regret-u-turn-at-mitrovic/#Aston Villa) He had registered 36 points in his previous four games. But the Serb saw his stoppage-time penalty saved by Gavin Bazunu (£4.5m) and dropped two points to return to zero overall. Haaland rewarded those managers with a goal, but a booking also limited the striker’s comeback to five points. [Ivan Toney](https://nnn.ng/managers-regret-u-turn-at-mitrovic/#Ivan Toney) [General news](https://nnn.ng/general-news/)