New Delhi: Matchday 19 of the Premier League brought excitement and drama across the board, with stunning upsets, thrilling draws, and dominant displays. Newcastle defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford, Ipswich stunned Chelsea, and Villa and Brighton shared the spoils in a fiery contest.
Eddie Howe’s Magpies claimed an impressive 2-0 win, while Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich earned their first home victory of the season, beating Chelsea 2-0. Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Brighton delivered an entertaining 2-2 draw that highlighted their attacking prowess.
The results shook up the Premier League table, with Newcastle moving closer to the top four, Chelsea slipping further, and Ipswich climbing out of the relegation zone. Brighton and Villa remain tightly matched in mid-table, battling inconsistency.
Ipswich Town 2-0 Chelsea
A HUGE WIN TO END THE YEAR! 👊#IPSCHE | @Nustone_UK pic.twitter.com/Omz0qil6fj
— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) December 30, 2024
Ipswich Town pulled off a remarkable 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Portman Road, securing their first home win of the Premier League season. Kieran McKenna’s team, who had failed to win their previous nine home league games, delivered a spirited performance on Monday night, inspired by the brilliance of Liam Delap.
Delap opened the scoring in the 12th minute, calmly converting a penalty he won after Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen brought him down. The Ipswich forward continued to trouble Chelsea’s defence, setting up Omari Hutchinson early in the second half for a composed finish against his former club.
Chelsea had their chances, with Joao Felix’s first-half goal ruled out for offside after a VAR check. Cole Palmer struck the woodwork twice, and Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton made several crucial saves to preserve a clean sheet. Wes Burns also played a pivotal role, clearing Felix’s header off the line.
While Chelsea’s defensive frailties and wastefulness cost them dearly, Ipswich celebrated a win that lifts them to 18th in the table. For Enzo Maresca’s side, the result marked a third straight game without victory, leaving them fourth and searching for answers ahead of their weekend clash with Crystal Palace.
Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton
A point each at Villa Park. #AVLBHA pic.twitter.com/7bPRjU4jiK
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 30, 2024
Aston Villa and Brighton played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, with both sides showcasing their attacking intent in a tightly contested match. The Seagulls struck first through Simon Adingra, who curled a brilliant shot into the far corner to give his side an early advantage.
Villa quickly responded as Ollie Watkins converted a penalty following a foul by Joao Pedro on Morgan Rogers. Watkins then turned provider early in the second half, setting up Rogers to slot home and turn the game on its head at 2-1.
Brighton refused to back down, and less than 10 minutes from time, Joao Pedro set up Tariq Lamptey for a composed low finish past Emiliano Martinez. The equaliser ensured both teams shared the spoils in an entertaining clash.
Villa remain ninth in the Premier League table, while Brighton, winless in seven, sit just two points behind in 10th. Both sides showed their quality but lacked the cutting edge to secure all three points.
Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle United
GET INNNNNN! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/cTyqDHNiao
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 30, 2024
Newcastle secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, thanks to first-half headers from Alexander Isak and Joelinton. The win keeps Eddie Howe’s side in fifth place, just three points behind fourth-place Chelsea.
The Magpies wasted no time, with Isak nodding in Lewis Hall’s cross after just four minutes for his 12th goal of the season. Joelinton doubled the lead 15 minutes later, rising above Lisandro Martinez to head past Andre Onana. Isak nearly added a third, but his effort was ruled offside.
United showed signs of life through Rasmus Hojlund and Harry Maguire, who struck the post in the second half. Substitute Leny Yoro also came close, but the hosts failed to find the breakthrough. Newcastle’s defence held firm, sealing a second-ever Premier League win at Old Trafford.
For Ruben Amorim’s United, the loss marks their third straight home defeat, a first since 1979, leaving them 14th in the table. Newcastle’s confidence continues to soar, with a crucial clash at Tottenham next.
Drama unfolded in Matchday 19 as Ipswich secured a shock win over Chelsea, Brighton and Villa shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw, and Newcastle outclassed Manchester United 2-0 to remain in the race for European spots. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
