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  • FT: Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle United - Gunners would move 10 clear with win

  • FT: Everton 1-4 Brighton - Mitoma with opener before Ferguson, March & Gross add to hosts misery

  • FT: Leicester 0-1 Fulham - Mitrovic finishes from close range

  • FT: Manchester United 3-0 Bournemouth - Casemiro volleys home before Shaw and Rashford add to lead

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  1. Can Arsenal go all the way?published at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Arsenal v Newcastle (19:45 GMT)

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    Arsenal are on a run of 10 straight league victories at Emirates Stadium, dating back to last season.

    They have won 14 of their opening 16 top-flight games - the five other teams to have started a season at least as well all went on to win the title.

    They have also scored in 17 consecutive Premier League matches since a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle in May.

  2. Will he get one tonight?published at 19:14 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Leicester v Fulham (19:45 GMT)

    MitroImage source, .

    Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored three of his five penalties for Fulham this season, with Andreas Pereira netting the other.

    Mitrovic was denied by Gavin Bazunu at the weekend.

  3. 'Newcastle have momentum for top four'published at 19:12 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Arsenal v Newcastle (19:45 GMT)

    Matthew Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I'm taking Newcastle seriously for top four, there are other teams that are really flagging in that sense - Spurs, Chelsea and Liverpool are all struggling to put a solid run together and don't look like teams building that foundation at the moment - I think Newcastle could pounce on that.

    They've got the momentum and there isn't that pressure or them, it would be an amazing achievement. There's always pressure from their supporters because they are so passionate but there's no expectation so that could weigh in their favour as well.

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:11 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

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    Anon: Van De Beek? Hold my popcorn - this isn't a good sign. Maybe ETG thinks this game is in the bag? This is the EPL Erik, just look at the Forest-Chelsea game.

    JB: Looking forward to seeing this back line again for Man Utd. The back 4 Ole used in his tenure that shipped a lot of goals in a lot of games. Will be good to see the progress they've made of they can keep a clean sheet even if it is only against Bournemouth.

  5. Will Rashford get three in a row?published at 19:10 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Man Utd v Bournemouth (20:00 GMT)

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    Marcus Rashford is back in from the start this evening for Manchester United and is it any wonder.

    The England forward has been directly involved in seven of United’s last 10 home Premier League goals (five goals, two assists), scoring in both of his previous two games at Old Trafford.

    However, Rashford has never scored in three consecutive league appearances at Old Trafford.

    Will he be able to amend that statistic this evening? Hit the thumbs up if you reckon he can.

  6. Postpublished at 19:09 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Man Utd v Bournemouth (20:00 GMT)

    Bournemouth

    Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil: "We've had a lot of games and a few of the boys have played with a virus so we've just rotated and tried to freshen it up and do what is best tactically for us as well.

    "We know as a group that we will go through some tough spells, what is important is that it [our performance] needs to look more like us than it did against Crystal Palace. We were very disappointed with that.

    "My experience of winning here was one that you remember for a long time. The boys have worked hard through their career to play here so they are ready and I'm expecting them to put in a performance."

  7. Lampard looks to avoid third successive defeatpublished at 19:06 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Everton v Brighton (19:45 GMT)

    Frank LampardImage source, Getty Images

    If Everton lose tonight it would be their third home defeat in a row.

    Frank Lampard hasn't been beaten in three successive home Premier League games as a player or manager since March 2001.

  8. Postpublished at 19:05 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

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  9. 'No truth in Ronaldo clause'published at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Arsenal v Newcastle (19:45 GMT)

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    Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has just told Sky Sports there is "no truth" in the rumour that there is a clause in Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr that he could join Newcastle on loan.

    "We wish Cristiano all the best in his venture but from our point of view there's no truth in that," he said.

  10. What are Newcastle's transfer window plans?published at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Arsenal v Newcastle (19:45 GMT)

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    The Football News Show: Club source downplays Cristiano Ronaldo to Newcastle rumours

    According to reports, external, Cristiano Ronaldo has a clause in his new contract at Al Nassr that would allow him to join Newcastle if they qualify for the Champions League.

    However, BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan says a club source at the Magpies has played down the suggestions.

    For more on that and Newcastle's plans in the January transfer window watch this clip from the Football News Show above.

  11. Team news - Maguire & Rashford start for Man Utdpublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023
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    Man Utd v Bournemouth (20:00 GMT)

    Man Utd XI to face Bournemouth: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Eriksen, Casemiro, Van de Beek, Fernandes, Martial, Rashford.Image source, BBC Sport

    Manchester United make four changes from their 1-0 win at Wolves on New Year's Eve.

    There's a start for Harry Maguire, alongside Victor Lindelof in defence. They come in for Raphael Varane and Tyrell Malacia, with Luke Shaw returning to his more regular left-back slot.

    Marcus Rashford returns to the starting XI after being dropped to the bench for the Wolves game, for being late to a team meeting.

    He comes in for Alejandro Garnacho, while Donny van de Beek replaces Antony. Bruno Fernandes is set to start in a more advanced role.

    Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Eriksen, Casemiro, Van de Beek, Fernandes, Martial, Rashford.

    Subs: Heaton, Martinez, Malacia, Fred, Varane, Dalot, Elanga, McTominay, Garnacho.

    Bournemouth XI to face Man Utd: Travers, A Smith, Senesi, Kelly, Mepham, Anthony, Christie, Cook, Lerma, Billing, Solanke.Image source, BBC Sport

    Bournemouth make two changes from their 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace on the same day.

    Jordan Zemura and Keiffer Moore drop out, with Chris Mepham and Ryan Christie coming in.

    Bournemouth XI: Travers, A Smith, Senesi, Kelly, Mepham, Anthony, Christie, Cook, Lerma, Billing, Solanke.

    Subs: Plain, Stephens, Rothwell, Stacey, Lowe, Dembele, Moore, Pearson, Zemura.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

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    Gibbo: I really think not starting a fit Saint-Maximin is going to start costing Newcastle points, like it did against Leeds. He needed to start tonight.

  13. 'I won everything in Europe'published at 18:57 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

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    Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo said he had "many opportunities" to sign for top clubs.

    He joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr as a free agent on Friday after leaving Manchester United.

    It followed a controversial interview in which he criticised the club.

    The 37-year-old said he had offers from clubs in Brazil, Australia, the United States and in Portugal.

    "In Europe my work is done," he said in his first news conference on Tuesday.

    "I won everything, I played for the most important clubs in Europe and now it is a new challenge in Asia."

  14. Pele laid to rest in Santospublished at 18:55 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

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    Pelé: Brazil says final goodbye to footballing legend on his last journey

    Thousands of mourners lined the streets as Brazilian football icon Pele was laid to rest in Santos, the city of his former club.

    You can read about it here.

  15. Sutton's predictionpublished at 18:52 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Leicester v Fulham (19:45 GMT)

    SuttonImage source, .

    I like the way Leicester play and it was working very well against Liverpool until Wout Faes scored those two incredible own goals, which was a bizarre way to lose a game.

    Fulham, in contrast, were arguably a bit lucky to beat struggling Southampton last time out and I thought Marco Silva's side were pretty ordinary - if they play like that again here, Leicester will win comfortably.

    Prediction: 2-0

  16. Tune inpublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Arsenal v Newcastle (19:45 GMT)

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    You can hear all the build up and then every kick from the Emirates as Arsenal take on Newcastle.

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  17. Team news - Vardy starts for Leicesterpublished at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023
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    Leicester v Fulham (19:45 GMT)

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    Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers makes two changes to the side that were narrowly beaten by Liverpool last time out.

    Jamie Vardy comes in for Patson Daka who went off in the first half at Anfield, while captain Youri Tielemans starts ahead of Wilfred Ndidi who drops to the bench.

    Leicester XI: Ward, Castagne, Amartey, Faes, Thomas, Tielemans, Soumare, Perez, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes, Vardy.

    Subs: Iversen, Söyüncü, Albrighton, Iheanacho, Vestergaard, Mendy, Ndidi, Brunt, McAteer.

    FulhamImage source, BBC Sport

    Fulham make one change having won their last two on the bounce with the same XI.

    Defender Tosin Adarabioyo is in for Issa Diop who drops to the bench.

    Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Adarabioyo, Ream, Robinson, Reed, Palhinha, De Cordova-Reid, Pereira, Willian, Mitrovic.

    Subs: Rodák, Kurzawa, Wilson, Cairney, Solomon, Chalobah, James, Vinícius, Diop.

  18. Team news - Mac Allister on bench for Brightonpublished at 18:46 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023
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    Everton v Brighton (19:45 GMT)

    Frank Lampard makes two changes to the Everton side that earned a battling draw at Manchester City on Saturday.

    Dwight McNeil and Tom Davies replace Ben Godfrey and the suspended Amadou Onana. Anthony Gordon and Michael Keane are unavailable because of illness and injury respectively, but Yerry Mina makes the bench.

    Everton XI: Pickford, Patterson, Coady, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Iwobi, Davies, Gueye, McNeil, Calvert-Lewin, Gray.

    Subs: Begovic, Mina, Doucoure, Maupay, Godfrey, Coleman, Vinagre, Simms, Price.

    Everton XI v Brighton in the Premier LeagueImage source, BBC Sport

    Brighton make four changes to the team that lost at home to Arsenal.

    Moises Caicedo returns from suspension, while Joel Veltman and youngsters Evan Ferguson and Jeremy Sarmiento also start.

    World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister is on the bench for the visitors.

    Brighton XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinan, Caicedo, Gross, March, Ferguson, Mitoma, Sarmiento.

    Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Mac Allister, Trossard, Lallana, Enciso, Gilmour, Van Hecke, Moran.

    Brighton XI v Everton in the Premier LeagueImage source, BBC Sport
  19. Team news - Arsenal unchanged, Wilson starts for Newcastlepublished at 18:45 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023
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    Arsenal v Newcastle (19:45 GMT)

    Arsenal starting XI to face Newcastle: Ramsdale, White, Partey, Gabriel, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saliba, Nketiah, Xhaka, ZinchenkoImage source, BBC Sport

    Arsenal are unchanged from the side that beat Brighton 4-2 on New Years Eve.

    Striker Eddie Nketiah will get the chance to score in four consecutive Premier League starts at Emirates Stadium while Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka also start.

    Starting XI: Ramsdale, White, Partey, Gabriel, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saliba, Nketiah, Xhaka, Zinchenko

    Subs: Turner, Tierney, Holding, Tomiyasu, Vieira, Lokonga, Elneny, Marquinhos, Oyedeji

    Newcastle starting XI to face Arsenal: Pope, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Joelinton, Wilson, Almiron, Willock, Burn, Longstaff, GuimaraesImage source, BBC Sport

    Newcastle make just one change as Callum Wilson returns from illness having come off the bench for the Magpies' 0-0 draw against Leeds on New Year's Eve.

    Eddie Howe opts for Wilson over Chris Wood, who is on the bench, while Miguel Almiron and Joelinton also start.

    Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is on the bench after being recalled from his loan stint at Manchester United.

    Starting XI: Pope, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Joelinton, Wilson, Almiron, Willock, Burn, Longstaff, Guimaraes

    Subs: Dubravka, Lascelles, Saint-Maximin, Ritchie, Lewis, Manquillo, Wood, Murphy, Anderson

  20. Postpublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2023

    Team news for the three earlier kick-offs dropping in a few minutes...