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City struggles without Haaland

Deprived of his goal machine Erling Haaland, hit on one foot in the Champions League on Tuesday, City struggled to overcome valiant Foxes (1-0).

With 29 points, the defending champions have a head start on Arsenal who will host Nottingham Forest on Sunday (3:00 p.m.).

Faced with a team that remained on three matches without conceding a goal, City had the greatest difficulty in creating clear chances.

It took a sublime free kick from Kevin de Bruyne 23 meters from goal, in the right corner, post returning, to take the advantage (0-1, 49th).

Manchester City's Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson (centre) deflects a shot from Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans on October 29, 2022 Geoff Caddick AFP

If the Foxes then came out more, City failed to take advantage of the spaces created and Leicester came close to equalizing on a wonderful volley from Youri Tielemans that Ederson deflected on the crossbar (53rd).

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Tottenham pulls away

Led 2-0, Tottenham found the resources to finally win in added time at Bournemouth (3-2) and defend their third place in the standings with 24 points.

After disappointment late against Sporting on Wednesday with a goal disallowed by VAR as it would have qualified them for the Champions League knockout stages, Tottenham trailed 2-0 after less than 50 minutes of play. game on a double from Kieffer Moore.

Tottenham's Italian coach Antonio Conte during the Premier League match against Bournemouth on October 29, 2022 Daniel LEAL AFP

But the more attacking option taken by Antonio Conte at the break, by bringing in striker Lucas Moura in place of central midfielder Oliver Skipp, ended up paying off, even if his salvation came from three defensive players.

Full-back Rayan Sessegnon (2-1, 57th), center defender Ben Davies (2-2, 73rd) and recovery Rodrigo Betancur (90+2) gave Londoners some breathing space as they will try to seek qualification in Marseille , tuesday.

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Newcastle does not stop

By easily disposing (4-0) of Aston Villa, for the last match before the arrival of Unai Emery on the bench, Newcastle chained an eighth match without defeat.

By taking 18 points out of the last 24 possible, the Magpies now have 24, just at the foot of the podium.

The first period of the match was mainly dominated by Villans procrastination to replace their goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who suffered a blow to the head in a shock before finally being replaced in the 35th minute.

Just before the break, Callum Wilson who gave his side the advantage on penalty, before doubling the bet in the 56th, under the eyes of coach Gareth Southgate who could integrate him into the list for the World Cup in Qatar.

Newcastle player Callum Wilson (centre) during the Premier League match against Aston Villa on October 29, 2022 Lindsey Parnaby AFP

Three minutes later, Joelinton worsened the score (3-0, 59th) before Nicolas Almiron scored his 6th goal in 6 matches in October for the 4-0 (67th), on an assist from Wilson .

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One drop for Potter

Chelsea recorded their first defeat since the arrival of Graham Potter, from the feet of Brighton (4-1), the team where he had revealed himself, is seen a little behind in the race for the C1.

The London club also lost goalkeeper Kepa, replaced at the break by Edouard Mendy.

With 21 points, the Blues are 3 lengths behind Newcastle, fourth and last virtual qualifier for the Champions League.

Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz (left) and his coach Graham Potter during the Premier League match at Brighton on October 29, 2022 Glyn KIRK AFP

In 10 Premier League games, Brighton had never led the way against the Londoners and the latter had never lost in 14 games in all competitions.

But all that shattered in the 5th minute with a goal from Belgian Leandro Trossard (1-0).

The pressure of the Seaguls on their goal was such that the Blues scored two own goals by Ruben Loftus-Cheek (2-0, 14th) and Trevor Chalobah (3-0, 42nd).

A quick goal from Kai Havertz in the second half (3-1, 48th) gave Chelsea some hope, but at the very end of the match, it was Pascal Gross who drove the point home (4-1, 90+ 2).

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