Arsenal v Tottenham, Everton v Aston Villa, Newcastle v Wolves and Leicester City v Crystal Palace took center stage in the Premier League on Wednesday.
The Magpies started the evening in fifth position and were aiming to extend their winning streak to nine matches in all competitions against opponents who had moved out of the relegation zone under new manager Vitor Pereira.
Matheus Cunha is back for Wolves after his two-match suspension for grabbing an Ipswich staff member’s glasses 👓
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Second-bottom Leicester had lost their previous five league matches but beat second-tier QPR 6-2 at home in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, while 15th-placed Palace started seven points above the Foxes.
You can check out our reports on Goodison Park and the north London derby, or read on as 101GreatGoals.com covers the results, goals and highlights from Newcastle vs Wolves and Leicester vs Palace.
Newcastle vs Wolves: Isak scores again
Alexander Isak ensured he had scored in eight successive Premier League matches with a 34th-minute deflected strike from the edge of the area, putting Newcastle on course to move up to fourth place with a 3-0 victory which was his ninth consecutive victory in all competitions.
Alexander Isak breaks the deadlock! 🔓
He scores in his EIGHTH consecutive Premier League match 🔥
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Wolves, who fell below fourth-bottom Ipswich Town on goal difference with a game less to play, came close when Jorgen Strand Larsen’s first-time shot hit a post shortly after the first from Isak, but the Swedish striker added his second from Bruno Guimaraes’ pass. after 57 minutes.
Isak then turned provider, allowing Anthony Gordon to put the game beyond doubt with a third for the hosts 16 minutes from time, although Wolves then had a goal ruled out for handball after Santiago Bueno had hit from close range from a corner.
Isak becomes provider for Gordon to make the score 3-0! 🤝
Newcastle are on course for a 9th consecutive victory 🔥
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Leicester vs Palace: the Eagles easily to victory
Leicester have lost six league matches in a row and are two points from safety after this 2-0 home defeat, although they could have taken the lead if not for Jamie Vardy’s unusual lack of ruthlessness in the first half. -time.
Jean-Philippe Mateta provided his final composed finish to score with Palace’s first attempt on target in the 52nd minute courtesy of a pass from Jakub Stolarczyk.
Mateta breaks the deadlock at King Power ⚽️
His 2nd goal in 2 matches gives @cpfc the leader 🔥
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Defender Marc Guehi scored with a volley to double the Eagles’ advantage after 78 minutes and continue their good form since a fragile start to the campaign.
Marc Guéhi doubles @CPFCwith a delicious finale from Eze’s delivery 💥
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Palace overtook Manchester United to 14th and are unbeaten in five matches in all competitions, with their only defeat coming in their last 10 league matches against Arsenal.
