Summary

  • Watch Final Score on BBC One & online

  • Spurs breakthrough late against Burnley, Eriksen finishing in the box

  • Watford led 3-0 through superb Deulofeu, Holebas & Quina goals, but Hoilett & Reid pull two back for Cardiff

  • Rondon finish gives Newcastle win over relegation rivals Huddersfield

  • Milivojevic 25-yard strike gives Crystal Palace victory over Leicester

  • Jiminez & Cavaleiro goals enough for Wolves against Bournemouth

  1. 'We keep going in difficult circumstances'published at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Tottenham 1-0 Burnley

    Tottenham Hotspur

    More from Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino on his tactical approach against Burnley: "I think it was three centre backs for the first time under Sean Dyche but we didn’t concede a shot on target.

    "We dominated possession they put a lot of players behind the ball and play deep and wanted to stop us.

    "On an afternoon like today with the rain and the pitch not in best condition, we were not fresh enough to find tempo with the ball so it is difficult to play and I think that is why I am so pleased."

    On rotating his squad and 18-year-old midfielder Oliver Skipp making his full debut: "I am happy because it is not easy to play every three days, many players are out.

    "Oliver Skipp made his debut, it is fantastic because to keep going in difficult circumstances pleases me and the way we are competing this season pleases me."

    Oliver SkippImage source, Getty Images
  2. Our character pleases me most - Pochettinopublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Tottenham 1-0 Burnley

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino, speaking to Gary Lineker for Match of the Day: "It is a very good week for us, a fantastic win for us today, it is so important to be focused and try to keep our energy.

    "After the Barcelona game and qualifying for the next stage of the Champions League it is difficult to find the way to perform like this.

    "Today I congratulate my players effort and the 50,000 fans. It was a late victory but so important for us.

    "The character to always push to the end shows great belief and faith in the way we play. That pleases me the most.

    "You can win or lose but to try and play the way we are playing it is always possible to achieve what you want."

    Mauricio PochettinoImage source, EPA
  3. Postpublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Huddersfield 0-1 Newcastle

    Huddersfield had 73.6% of the possession against Newcastle - the highest of any side to lose a Premier League game this season.

    The problem has been turning that into goals.

    Since the start of last season, Town have failed to score in 29 Premier League games, eight more than any other side.

  4. Don't stop believing - Wagnerpublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Huddersfield 0-1 Newcastle

    Huddersfield Town

    More from David Wagner on how Huddersfield turn around their fortunes: "The most important thing is you have to believe, that is what we do.

    "We haven't got enough points to do more but it is less than the middle of the competition. We have to make sure our performances are the same level as they have been.

    "It is not easy to keep believing when you have so many defeats, so many narrow defeats where you think do we deserve it, but my part is to keep everyone's heads held high.

    "We have to change it and invest everything. At the moment we are playing very well, consistently, but don't have the right result."

    David WagnerImage source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Huddersfield 0-1 Newcastle

    Poor David Wagner. The Huddersfield manager is saying the same every week. Town have now lost four on the bounce - all by a single goal.

  6. 'We dominated without clearcut chances'published at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Huddersfield 0-1 Newcastle

    Huddersfield Town

    Huddersfield manager David Wagner, speaking to BBC Sport: "I think the guys have done well, they played decent football and dominated without the clearcut chances.

    "Newcastle are a well drilled side, they are difficult to break down, but we have done a lot of things right, they had one chance and took it.

    "We played some good football today and in recent weeks as well. Today was different because we did not have clearcut chances but how the players played and defended, their bravery and intensity to be on the front foot, was great."

    David WagnerImage source, PA
  7. 'It is a big disappointment'published at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Crystal Palace 1-0 Leicester

    Leicester City

    Leicester boss Claude Puel to BBC Sport: "I think we did not start the game with the right intensity. We played a poor first half, it was not enough.

    "We came back in the second half with a good intensity and quality. We had three or four chances to come back into the game. I think we deserved to come back but it is a big disappointment because we need the points.

    "We were unlucky at the end but we lost three points. It is important to correct this and to play a consistent game from the start until the end."

    Claude PuelImage source, Getty Images
  8. 'We deserved the win'published at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Watford 3-2 Cardiff City

    Watford

    Watford boss Javi Gracia speaking to BBC Sport: “The end of the game was different than the most part of it. We dominated the first 70 minutes, we created a lot of chances and we could have got a better victory today.

    “Their goalkeeper was amazing. The last part of the game I think was a good lesson for us to know how we have to manage the game.

    “The last games we have played well, but today we deserved the win, it is important for the players and supporters. All of them deserve the victory.

    “We looked for a good result many games ago and now we enjoy three points.”

    Javi GraciaImage source, PA
  9. 'We exploited them on the counter'published at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Huddersfield 0-1 Newcastle

    Newcastle United

    Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez: "I said so many times this group of players deserves credit and today they came together and worked hard.

    "We gave the ball away a little bit in the first half, but in the second half we were better organised. The idea was to exploit them on the counter attack and exploit the space behind them.

    "We scored a goal and then scored another that was not offside. We have to give credit to our players against a team who always go forward.

    "Against a team so close to us in the table, and to get three points, it was a good achievement.

    "I told my players if we make two or three passes we will get behind them and that's what happened.

    "My players are doing well but we can improve little things. Today it was clear with a couple more details we would have had more chances."

    Rafael BenitezImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'We deserved it'published at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Crystal Palace 1-0 Leicester

    Crystal Palace

    Luka Milivojevic speaking to the Premier League: It is a very big win, a massive three points, I think we deserved it.

    On his goal: It was a good ball from Andros Townsend, I saw the space, decided to shoot and it was a wonderful goal.

    On Vicente Guaita’s save: I froze in that moment, I saw the ball go towards goal but it was a great save. I think many times we have not had luck, but today we did and we deserved it.

    Luka MilivojevicImage source, Reuters
  11. Postpublished at 17:07 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Wolves 2-0 Bournemouth

    That's three Premier League wins on the bounce for Wolves. The first time that's happened.

  12. 'We did a fantastic job'published at 17:05 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Wolves 2-0 Bournemouth

    Wolves

    Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo: "In this weather, with the wind, cold and rain and against Bournemouth - I'm very proud. We did a fantastic job.

    "Before we were in a bad moment. Now we're in a good moment. It's important to realise why. The boys' character, the way they commit to the work on a daily basis, well done to them.

    "The organisation, shape, we were compact. Bournemouth are a fantastic team. It was very hard for both teams. We matched each other in shape. We are happy but credit to Bournemouth, it was difficult."

    Nuno Espirito SantoImage source, Reuters
  13. Postpublished at 17:05 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Here's what Christian Eriksen's goal means for the top of the Premier League...

    Premier League

    Liverpool host Manchester United tomorrow remember, while Chelsea go to Brighton and Arsenal visit Southampton.

  14. 'To score in extra time was extra nice'published at 17:01 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Tottenham 1-0 Burnley

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Tottenham Hotspur goalscorer Christian Eriksen speaking to the Premier League:

    "Every time you come on you want to make an impact. To score in extra time was extra nice!

    "Any goal if it is your first or number 20 is always very important and it is nice to score. The games are so close if you drop any points… getting in a flow like we are now feeds confidence.

    "We try to win every game not just at Christmas! We are in a good situation and feel confident going into any game.

    On debutant Oliver Skipp:

    "He has come up out of nowhere in training and pre-season, he is learning he is not scared of anything, he made the first mistake in the game but he didn’t make one after."

    Christian EriksenImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

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    Yullaw: I hoped for a Spurs defeat until the 60th minute! That’s all that Burnley deserves. You can’t play time wasting from the hour mark

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  16. Postpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Huddersfield 0-1 Newcastle

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  17. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Wolves 2-0 Bournemouth

    Wolves win three consecutive top-flight games for the first time since March 1980.

    Ivan CavaleiroImage source, Getty Images
  18. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Watford 3-2 Cardiff

    Cardiff could not complete the comeback in the end.

  19. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Huddersfield 0-1 Newcastle

    Huge victory for Newcastle. Massive defeat for Huddersfield.

    Newcastle fansImage source, Reuters
  20. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2018

    Crystal Palace 1-0 Leicester

    Breathing space for Palace. (And they have finally won without Wilf Zaha...)