Newcastle vs Aston Villa live: Latest score and reaction as Manchester United lose and Chelsea beat Sunderland

We'll bring you goals and all the latest action from today's seven matches

David Hughes
Saturday 19 December 2015 14:03 GMT
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Fabricio Coloccini celebrates scoring for Newcastle against Aston Villa
Fabricio Coloccini celebrates scoring for Newcastle against Aston Villa (Getty Images)

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Follow all the action from today’s seven Premier League matches with a Jose Mourinho-less Chelsea and struggling Manchester United set to headline the action.

• Chelsea make winning start to life after Mourinho as they beat Sunderland 2-0
Leciester go five points clear at the top with 3-2 victory over Everton
Van Gaal facing fight for his future after Manchester United lose 2-1 to Norwich
Kane and Alli score to give Spurs 2-0 victory over Southampton
Palace edge tight affair 2-1 against Stoke
West Brom have two men sent-off in 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth
• Newcastle take on basement side Aston Villa in evening kick-off
• Chelsea appoint Guus Hiddink as manager ahead of Sunderland clash

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Today's Premier League fixtures:

• Chelsea 3 Sunderland 1

• Everton 2 Leicester City 3

• Manchester United 1 Norwich City 2

• Southampton 0 Tottenham Hotspur 2

• Stoke City 1 Crystal Palace 2

• West Bromwich Albion 1 Bournemouth 2

• Newcastle United vs Aston Villa (5.30pm)

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