Summary

  • FT: Man City 3-1 Leicester

  • Vardy scoops opener over goalkeeper Ederson

  • Mahrez levels with a deflected strike before Gundogan penalty

  • Jesus prods in a third to extend lead

  • Foxes four points ahead of Man City in second

  • Carlo Ancelotti appointed new Everton boss

  1. Postpublished at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    In terms of Premier League fixtures on paper, which one is the worst?

  2. Postpublished at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Aston Villa 0-3 Southampton

    Micah Richards
    Former England defender on Final Score

    Villa are missing Tyrone Mings at the back and they lost John McGinn early on so they've had a bit of bad luck.

    They haven't been able to get star man Jack Grealish on the ball either.

  3. Postpublished at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    A shocking lack of quality in both the Newcastle-Crystal Palace and Bournemouth-Burnley games.

  4. Postpublished at 16:25 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Aston Villa 0-3 Southampton

    Wesley - one of the small collection of one-name players in the Premier League named after members of a darts and doms team - heads over fromn a corner. He was never in control of the effort.

  5. 'Villa really, really poor'published at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Aston Villa 0-3 Southampton

    Karen Carney
    Former England winger on Final Score

    Villa have been really, really poor. They're trying a few different things but nothing is working.

    Southampton have looked solid at the back and clinical up front.

  6. Postpublished at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Brighton 0-1 Sheff Utd

    Brighton have taken strides forward this season, but they're struggling to get on the front foot against Sheffield United. Mooy swings in a free-kick from the right and the towering figure of Dan Burn is in the mix, but he can't apply a decent header.

  7. Postpublished at 16:22 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Aston Villa 0-3 Southampton

    I can feel Sham's eyes burning into the top of my head as Southampton go close again. Nathan Redmond cuts in down the left and fires an effort into the sidenetting.

  8. CLOSE!published at 16:22 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Newcastle 0-0 Crystal Palace

    Patrick van Aanholt has been Palace's best outlet today, the Dutchman almost scores directly from a corner but it sails just wide of the far post.

  9. Postpublished at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Brighton 0-1 Sheff Utd

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  10. Aguero back for Man Citypublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Man City v Leicester (17:30 GMT)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at the Etihad Stadium

    Sergio Aguero was on the Manchester City team coach when it arrived at the Etihad Stadium,.

    City's record scorer has been out for seven games with a thigh injury.

  11. Postpublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Norwich 1-1 Wolves

    Norwich with a chance to restore their lead from a free-kick, 20 yards from goal. Kenny McLean takes it and clears the wall but also the bar.

  12. Postpublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Me looking over at Phil D typing GOAL all afternoon...

    Kevin HartImage source, Gif
  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:18 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Kit Holder: I’ve backed Dean Smith but it is time to get Villa a manager with experience of a Premier League survival battle. No point holding on to a top Championship manager ready for when we go back down!

    Ash: Villa have money, size, history and infrastructure, they shouldn't be where they are. Bring in Rafa Benitez and back him to the hills and this is coming from a Birmingham City fan!

  14. goal

    GOAL - Norwich 1-1 Wolvespublished at 16:16 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Romain Saiss

    They've got going now!

    Joao Moutinho takes a short corner, regathers possession and swings over a cross that Romain Saiss meets to head back across goal and in.

    Simple goal and probably more than Wolves deserve from this display. But this game is firmly back in the balance.

  15. Almiron on the brink?published at 63 mins

    Newcastle United 0-0 Crystal Palace

    Pat Nevin
    Former Chelsea and Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Miguel Almiron has not created anything today. But he has been more lively than I've seen him in months.

    He's yet to do anything with that liveliness, but he might be on the brink.

  16. Postpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Norwich 1-0 Wolves

    Emil Buendia goes really close to doubling Norwich's lead with a fierce shot from the edge of the box that only just clears the bar.

    Wolves still yet to get going.

  17. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 16:14 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Brighton 0-1 Sheff Utd

    And we're back to 1-0. Mat Ryan's blushes are spared as his spilled catch, which deflects off Jack O'Connell and in is brushed over thanks to an offside flag against the Blades defender.

    Brighton remain in the game.

  18. Postpublished at 16:13 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Newcastle 0-0 Crystal Palace

    Palace full-back Patrick van Aanholt has been heavily involved in the attacking half of the pitch today.

    The Dutchman lays a pass off for James McArthur outside the box, but he screws the shot well wide.

  19. VAR

    Video Assistant Refereepublished at 16:12 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Brighton 0-2 Sheff Utd

    Here we go again.

  20. Postpublished at 16:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2019

    Newcastle 0-0 Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace's central midfield today...

    James McCarthy - James McArthur.

    SpidermanImage source, Gif