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Premier League LIVE - latest updates: Arsenal vs Palace, Burnley vs United, Leicester vs Watford and more

Follow all the live action from Saturday's 3pm fixtures

Liam Corless
Saturday 20 January 2018 16:57 GMT
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Another Saturday, another jam-packed programme of fixtures to get stuck into. From Arsenal vs Crystal Palace to Manchester City vs Newcastle, there’s plenty of games to whet the appetite today as the second half of the season starts to unfold. Follow all the action live below as we bring you every hoof and boot of the ball.


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Sergio Aguero celebrates after notching his hat-trick goal 

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Full-time - Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle

The final whistle goes and City have restored their 12-point lead at the top of the table thanks to Sergio Aguero's hat-trick here.

Stay tuned for reaction to the match from both managers.

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Post-match reaction from Pep Guardiola

On City's performance: "We were patient, we found spaces. In the second half, unfortunately just once they crossed the halfway line and we conceded a goal.

"But we made a good performance so we are happy."

On Sergio Aguero netting a hat-trick: "That is his talent. Before the first goal he didn't touch the ball. We need his goals and of course he's so important."

Quotes from BT Sport

Guardiola's City are 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League 

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Post-match reaction from Rafa Benitez

"When we scored the goal we were there. The penalty was a little bit soft but afterwards we had a couple of chances that were difficult for Manchester City.

"In the end we had to change system, go a little bit higher and we were exposed in the counter-attack. 

"The way that we were doing things and the way that the players were performing is something that has to be considered as a positive for the future."

Quotes from BT Sport

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Those quotes from Rafa Benitez conclude our coverage of today's Premier League action.

Thanks for tuning in and goodnight!

Liam Corless20 January 2018 19:54

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