Summary

  • Build-up to five Premier League matches

  • Leaders Liverpool beat Newcastle to move 13 points clear

  • Haaland gives Man City win at Spurs & Arsenal held at Forest

  • 10-man Man Utd beat Ipswich 3-2 in thriller

  • Everton draw at Brentford

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  1. Postpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle

    "We're gonna win the league" is the chant from the Anfield terraces.

  2. goal

    GOAL - Liverpool 2-0 Newcastlepublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Alexis Mac Allister (63 mins)

    Alexis Mac Allister celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Newcastle have been a lot better in this second half but Liverpool are ultimately just much better at sticking their chances away.

    Mo Salah cuts it back for Alexis Mac Allister who dispatches it into the top corner.

    Brilliant finish and it gets the fist pump of approval from Arne Slot in the stand.

  3. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle

    Cody Gakpo makes his return from a short injury-absence, replacing Diogo Jota.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

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    Currently at the 5th stage of grief concerning Arsenal's title chances: ACCEPTANCE that it's been flushed down the toilet.

    Gooner

    Arsenal's Mikel Merino acknowledges his side's travelling supportersImage source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    FT: Manchester United 3-2 Ipswich Town

    Rio Ferdinand
    Former Man Utd defender on TNT Sports

    There was a few bumps in the road, but Manchester United managed to overcome it with 10 men.

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    We are staying up!

    Wayne, Manchester

  7. Postpublished at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle

    Newcastle have started this second half much brighter. But they still haven't had a shot on target.

    Having said that, Liverpool have only had one - their goal.

  8. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Manchester United 3-2 Ipswich Town

    Down to 10 men just before the break, Manchester United retook the lead early on in the second half and then defended resolutely to thwart Ipswich's attempts.

    United get a valuable three points, yet another sickening defeat for Ipswich. This was a massive missed opportunity for them and they stay five adrift of safety and look seemingly doomed.

    Harry Maguire celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Manchester United 3-2 Ipswich Town

    Robbie Savage
    FA Youth Cup winner with Manchester United on TNT Sports

    The amount of times Ipswich have had the ball in wide areas, but not put the ball in the box.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

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    Bruno Fernandes has covered some serious miles and contributed throughout. If he finally had enough and wanted to go somewhere else at the end of the season I would feel happy for him.

    Jonny, Hull

    Bruno Fernandes controls the ballImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Manchester United 3-2 Ipswich Town

    A masterclass in how to play with only 10 men from Manchester United in this second half at the moment. They could have been punished by better opposition, but Ipswich have been lacking in quality and just not been good enough to get an equaliser to make it 3-3, so far.

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    At this rate City, with all their problems, will end the league above Arsenal... wouldn't have thought that a month ago.

    J in Cardiff

  13. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Tottenham 0-1 Man City

    Late drama at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but Manchester City cling on to take all three points and what a vital three points they are.

    Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  14. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Brentford 1-1 Everton

    David Moyes remains unbeaten as Everton boss (well the second spell). Brentford pick up a point in their challenge for Europe.

    Beto of Everton reactsImage source, Getty Images
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    12 hours later, VAR finally makes a decision…

    Lee

  16. Postpublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Brentford 1-1 Everton

    Brentford's Vitaly Janelt slices a shot and that's probably it now.

  17. 'Not conclusive'published at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Tottenham 0-1 Man City

    Glenn Hoddle
    Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT Sports

    I don't think the referee could have picked that up so it will be decided by VAR. It is tough to see. It is not conclusive on the replay.

    There was not enough on the replay to overturn the original decision.

    Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores a disallowed goalImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Tottenham 0-1 Man City

    Oh my word!

    Moments after Manchester City's goal is disallowed Spurs could take a point in dramatic fashion but Pape Sarr's header is over the bar!

    Should score. Huge opportunity.

    That is surely that, now.

  19. Postpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Brentford 1-1 Everton

    Brentford shout for a late penalty as someone goes down from a long throw. Referee says no. Home fans chant VAR.

    VAR agrees with the referee - no penalty.

  20. Postpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

    Tottenham 0-1 Man City

    VAR says there is no conclusive evidence that it was not a handball and therefore the on-field decision stands.

    No goal.