Newcastle United jumped to second spot with a 3-0 victory over Leicester City, while Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion picked up big wins in Monday's Premier League action. SLInt MORE:
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates after scoring the teams third goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Newcastle United at The King Power Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Leicester, England. Newcastle United jumped to second spot on the Premier League table with a 3-0 victory over Leicester City on Monday evening.
While Leicester struggled to carve out chances, Newcastle bagged a third goal in the 32nd minute when Joelinton nodded home a cross from Kieran Tripper.Wolverhampton Wanderers struck late in the second half to secure a 2-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park. With the game seemingly headed for a draw, Rayan Ait-Nouri popped up with the winning goal in second-half stoppage time after turning home Adama Traore's cross.Brighton and Hove Albion resumed their campaign on a high after thrashing Southampton 3-0 at St Mary's Stadium.
James Ward-Prowse did pull a goal back for the Saints in the 73rd minute, but Brighton had done enough to see out the rest of the clash.Fulham climbed to eighth spot after defeating Fulham 3-0 at Selhurst Park.
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