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Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Portman Road

Luke Baker
Saturday 21 December 2024 13:00 GMT
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Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United

SHOULD BE FIVE! Willock blazes over inside the area after being found by Gordon. This is getting embarrassing for Ipswich, who still have to deal with this rampant Newcastle side for a further 35 minutes plus injury time.

21 December 2024 16:19

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United

Murphy has performed brilliantly this afternoon and helps himself to an assist on top of his fine finish earlier with this cute flick.

21 December 2024 16:18

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Goal Alexander Isak

21 December 2024 16:15

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United

OFF THE POST! Hall gallops down the left after latching on to a pass by Isak; his cross is a good one and is met by the head of Guimaraes but he heads it onto the post!

21 December 2024 16:14

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United

Al-Hamadi looks to be through on goal but the Newcastle defence does well to recover and block his shot.

21 December 2024 16:12

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United

The start of the second 45 has seen little improvement from Ipswich, with Newcastle dominating the ball once more.

21 December 2024 16:11

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United

Newcastle get us under way for the second half!

21 December 2024 16:07

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United

A half-time sub from Ipswich sees Hutchinson replaced by Al Hamadi.

21 December 2024 16:07

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United

Newcastle are set to register their third win in succession following this impressive performance in East Anglia so far. Ipswich have just not been at the races this afternoon and McKenna will be hugely disappointed with the performance of his side following that crucial win at Wolves last week. Second half is just moments away.....

21 December 2024 15:59

Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United

Newcastle hold a three-goal advantage at the break away to Ipswich after a dominant first half performance. They were handed the dream start after just 30 seconds when Isak fired home past Muric after a good work by Murphy. It had originally been given offside due to the winger's run, but VAR awarded the goal after a lengthly delay. The Magpies had opportunities to double the lead but Gordon and Isak both missed from close-range. They did eventually make it 2-0 after a powerful shot from the impressive Murphy and Isak virtually ended the contest before half-time as he grabbed his second following a brilliant interception from Guimaraes in the Ipswich penalty area to nick the ball off Cajuste after an ill-judged pass from Muric. Eddie Howe's side have generated an xG of 1.82 to Ipswich's 0.29.

21 December 2024 15:57

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