Summary

  • Leaders Chelsea held 1-1 at Southampton

  • Arsenal win 2-1 at West Ham

  • Bottom side Leicester beat Hull

  • Spurs and Man Utd draw 0-0

  • Newcastle 3-2 Everton, Stoke 2-0 WBA

  1. Football League latestpublished at 16:41 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Play-off chasing Norwich give themselves hope of a remarkable comeback at Reading. Midfielder Bradley Johnson blasts in a 20-yard rocket to halve the deficit to 2-1 - could the Canaries snatch Steve Clarke's first win as Royals boss out of his grasp?

    Wolves are coasting towards victory against Brentford as James Tarkowski bundles into his own net to put the Molineux men 2-0 in front. But the Bees are given a lifeline moments later as home midfielder Kevin McDonald is sent off for a second yellow card.

    Leaders Bournemouth are still leading 2-0 at Millwall, while fourth-placed Middlesbrough are yet to find a breakthrough at Blackburn.

  2. Postpublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    A brilliant Everton counter-attack finishes with Seamus Coleman firing a yard past the post from the edge of the area - the full-back was flagged offside, but replays suggest the Irish defender might have been level.

  3. GOALpublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Ashley BarnesImage source, Getty Images

    What a shot! What a scoreline! What a comeback!

    Manchester City get their just desserts after a lacklustre second half as Ashley Barnes hammers into the top corner from 15 yards. The hosts failed to deal with the initial ball in and now have 10 minutes to rescue themselves.

  4. FINAL FIVEpublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    We're approaching the final five minutes in our six 15:00 GMT kick-offs...

  5. Postpublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Manchester City are living on their leathers as we head into the final 10 minutes.

    Martin Demichelis had to fly across to snuff out Scott Arfield's shot which was solidly struck and surely goalbound from ten yards.

  6. Postpublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Jimmy Armfield
    BBC Radio 5 live at Etihad Stadium

    "There is some uncertainty creeping into Man City's defence now and Burnley will be starting to thing they can get something from this game."

    Listen to full 90 minute commentary.

  7. Postpublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Dion Dublin
    BBC Final Score

    "Burnley are having a real good go and penning City back in. I played with Sean Dyche and I know he will have gone mad at his players at half-time. They have been much better this second half."

  8. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Jake LivermoreImage source, Getty Images

    Desperate times for Leicester, but they still lead.

    Jake Livermore volleys against the post as Danny Simpson's aimless header loops up invitingly for him. Wes Morgan then flings himself in to block as Livermore attempts to follow up. Appeals for handball from the hosts. No dice from referee Phil Dowd.

  9. Postpublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Newcastle are applying pressure on Everton's defence at St James' Park - they have had a lot of possession in and around Everton's area, but have lacked the killer final ball.

  10. Postpublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Another save from Adrian, this time to deny Santi Cazorla. Arsenal, try as they might, can't quite put the Hammers away.

  11. Postpublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    MOTD's Guy Mowbray at Loftus Road

    "Both clubs are in the market for a new striker in January and today we are seeing why. Charlie Austin can't do it all on his own for QPR."

  12. CLOSE!published at 16:35 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Suddenly it is Aston Villa who are coming on strong and Costel Pantilimon has to stiffen his wrists behind a forceful Ron Vlaar header that threatened to sneak in at the near post.

  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    A change for Manchester City as Samir Nasri applauds the home fans and slaps palms with the on-coming Frank Lampard.

  14. GREAT SAVE!published at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    West Ham keeper Adrian is earning his match fee this afternoon - sticking out a smart foot to divert Alexis Sanchez's effort wide.

  15. Postpublished at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Ten-man Aston Villa are scrambling to keep Sunderland at bay in the main, but they almost find the breakthrough on a rare attack as Jack Grealish curls just wide.

  16. GREAT SAVE!published at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    AdrianImage source, AFP

    Brilliant save by West Ham keeper Adrian to deny Arsenal a third. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks certain to score as he throws himself at Alexis Sanchez's cross but his diving header is superbly kept out from point-blank range by Adrian's feet.

  17. Postpublished at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    It's just not happening for West Brom now, with intricate little moves outside the box looking more Baggies than Barcelona.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:31 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    Leicester almost have a second and some much-needed breathing space as Chris Wood's side-foot volley clears the bar from Riyad Mahrez's cross.

    Mahrez and Esteban Cambiasso make way in a double change shortly after with Ritchie De Laet and Danny Drinkwater on.

  19. CLOSE!published at 16:31 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    QPR are getting closer - James McArthur clearing Steven Caulker's header off the line. Excellent delivery from the corner by Joey Barton.

  20. Football League latestpublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2014

    League One leaders Bristol City restore their two-goal lead at Gillingham, Scott Wagstaff netting for 3-1 shortly after the hosts had reduced the arrears through Cody McDonald. Nearest rivals Swindon will keep pursuit with City if they can beat Port Vale. And the Robins lead against visitors Vale through Andy Williams. Bradford still lead against Notts County, as do Walsall - who double their advantage at MK Dons - and Fleetwood.

    Still goalless in the top-of-the-table League Two clash between Shrewsbury and Wycombe. Little over 25 minutes for someone to find a winner. York are 2-0 ahead at Carlisle, lifting themselves above their hosts and three other sides at the foot of the table as it stands. Tranmere also edge 2-1 in front at Northampton in another huge match at the bottom.