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Newcastle United vs Fulham – Premier League live: Latest score and updates

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Kishan Vaghela
Friday 21 December 2018 16:52 GMT
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Salomon Rondon is currently in form at Newcastle
Salomon Rondon is currently in form at Newcastle (Getty)

Fulham will be looking to move off the bottom of the table when they travel to the north east to take on Newcastle.

Claudio Ranieri's first game in charge against Southampton remains his sole victory as Fulham manager since replacing Slavisa Jokanovic in mid-November, and the Italian saw his side put in a dismal home display in a 2-0 loss to West Ham last weekend.

Meanwhile, Newcastle's win at Huddersfield was just their fourth victory of the season, but put Rafael Benitez's side four points clear of the relegation zone.

What time does it start?

Newcastle vs Fulham kicks off at 3pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.

Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.

Player to watch…

Salomon Rondon: The Venezuelan needed just one chance to settle the game at Huddersfield, taking his top-flight tally to four for the season. The goals have been invaluable to Benitez's side, and his latest was the reward for the hard work chasing down lost causes for much of the game. If Newcastle are to go further clear of the drop zone, they will need the ex-Malaga forward to add to that number over the festive period.

Salomon Rondon is a man in form (Getty)

Form guide…

Newcastle: WWLDLW

Fulham: LWLDLL

Odds…

Newcastle to win: Evens

Fulham to win: 29/10

Draw: 5/2

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Good afternoon everyone.

A day jammed full of festive football lays ahead. Eight games to fill you up on the final Saturday before Christmas, including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first game as interim manager of Manchester United.

But we start at the Emirates Stadium, for a lunchtime clash between Arsenal and Burnley - a game which has become rather important for the hosts...

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 11:28
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Indeed, Unai Emery's men have been brought back down to earth after their long unbeaten run came to an end last weekend. First, Southampton shocked them in the league and then Arsenal tumbled out of the Carabao Cup in tame fashion, a 2-0 defeat to their closest rivals here on Wednesday. 

So what team has Unai Emery picked as his side look to get back to winning ways?

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 11:31
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TEAM NEWS

The big story from Emery's starting lineup is the return of Mesut Ozil, left out in midweek for "tactical reasons."

Arsenal remain without a slew of defensive options, but the return of Sead Kolasinac is a welcome one. Mohamed Elneny also earns a start in midfield.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 11:33
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TEAM NEWS

Sean Dacha's Burnley battled hard against Tottenham last week and looked to have earned at least a point. But Christian Erisksen's late winner meant Dyche's side left Wembley empty-handed, and Southampton's win against Arsenal leave Burnley in the bottom three.

Nevertheless, Dyche has kept faith in the three-at-the-back formation introduced last time out, making two changes: Aaron Lennon has had a knee operation this week after suffering injury against his former club, while Robbie Brady also misses out with a knock. Chris Wood and Jeff Hendrick come in.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 11:39
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So a return for Mesut Ozil, though doubts remain over his role in Unai Emery's Arsenal. His exclusion in the week was another signal that his future is not entirely secure at the club.

However, as Ed Malyon contemplates, there may not be a natural fit for Ozil elsewhere in Europe: 

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 11:43
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Walk like an Egyptian...

Mohamed Elneny makes his first Premier League appearance of the season for Arsenal.

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 11:49
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Ali glee...

A potential debutant on the Burnley bench today in young left-back Ali Koiki, who impressed as a trialist at Grimsby in the summer. He was spotted by Burnley playing in Croydon after a stint in Crystal Palace's academy. A debut at the Emirates today would be a rather nice Christmas present for the teenager.

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A festive flair to some of the supporters' sartorial choices today. Still, it is Arsenal red and white...

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 12:11
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​Ten minutes until kick off at the Emirates Stadium.

Will Arsenal rebound with a win, or can Burnley find a huge away victory?

Harry Latham-Coyle22 December 2018 12:22

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