Football Tracker: Arsenal beaten at Fulham, Spurs down Bournemouth
17:39 GMT - That will do it for our coverage in 2023. Be sure to scroll down to recap all of the day's action and reaction. Thank you for joining us throughout the year and here's to a prosperous new year!
17:03 GMT - Here's how the Premier League table shapes up for the end of 2023.
Arsenal missed the chance to top the pile after defeat at Fulham and sit fourth meaning Liverpool - who play Newcastle on Monday - can open up a three-point lead.
Winners over Bournemouth today, Tottenham end the year in fifth but cut the gap to the top four down to just one point.
16:45 GMT - Mikel Arteta was far from impressed with his Arsenal side's defeat at Fulham, labelling the performance as the "worst game of the season".
He told Sky Sports: "Really tough day. A sad day. Three days ago we played a game we lost that we completely meant to win it, today was our worst game of the season. The pace, the purpose we have in attack, defensively we were second best, we could not dominate and had issues because of that.
"We were sloppy with the ball. It wasn't good enough. We didn't deserve to win. When you have opportunities to go top of league and now end up with really bad feeling that is football. The lines are really thin.
"If we play like we played in the other 19 games we will be up there. If we play like today we will be nowhere near. Today was a really difficult day to swallow."
16:35 GMT - Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he is pleased with his team's resilience after a battling win over form side Bournemouth.
He told Sky Sports: "Every week is a battle and we had to battle today. At the same time I thought we played some decent stuff as well. After Brighton I said these players have given everything they've got and it is a credit to them. We've not been able to rotate but we're still putting in performances and effort like we are today.
"We're trying to build something. I'm at pains to keep repeating myself but we're trying to build a team that plays a bit differently and has some resilience and you can only gain that through tough times. Some of that is self-inflicted with suspensions but we've had a lot of injuries. We haven't wanted to make excuses and we're still in there and fighting.
"We're three points off the top so if that is the difference between having a great season and where we are I'll take it. When you're trying to build something you will undoubtedly come up against some challenges. I am seeing progress. Sometimes it is not tangible and not football or results, sometimes it is just the team growing. There was more growth today."
16:20 GMT - Fulham captain Tom Cairney says he was delighted with the way his side fought back to claim a big win over Arsenal.
"We have been great at home, not so good away," he told Sky Sports.
"We were very disappointed with the Boxing Day performance (defeat at Bournemouth) and wanted to make a statement today. We were on top form.
"To react the way we did to going a goal behind was very good."
16:08 GMT - Full-time in the second and final game of the day and Tottenham have run out as 3-1 winners over Bournemouth.
15:58 GMT - Full-time at Craven Cottage and Fulham have fought back to beat Arsenal 2-1! The Gunners miss the opportunity to end the year top of the table.
We're still playing between Tottenham and Bournemouth, with the home side leading 3-1.
15:50 GMT - Goal! Maybe it's not over yet for Bournemouth as they get one to make it 3-1... Alex Scott lashes into the corner after a ball into the box and gives the visitors some hope.
15:47 GMT - Goal! They keep coming for Tottenham and it's Richarlison who taps in after a lovely low cross from Brennan Johnson. That could be it against Bournemouth.
15:37 GMT - Goal! Tottenham have doubled their advantage over Bournemouth and it comes courtesy of their captain Son Heung-min, who nets before his departure for the Asian Cup.
15:21 GMT - Goal! Bobby De Cordova-Reid puts Fulham ahead against Arsenal after a scramble in the box, turning the game on its head!
14:56 GMT - We've reached half-time in both Premier League games this afternoon:
14:29 GMT - Goal! Fulham have an equaliser against Arsenal! Back from his suspension, Raul Jimenez is back amongst the goals straight away to pull the Cottagers level.
14:10 GMT - Goal! Tottenham have opened the scoring against Bournemouth and it's through Pape Matar Sarr, who drills a low effort into the corner.
14:06 GMT - Goal! The first goal of the afternoon is in and it's gone to Arsenal at Craven Cottage. Bukayo Saka puts the visitors up early against Fulham.
14:00 GMT - The final two games of 2023 are underway!
13:10 GMT - Here we go then - the team news is in ahead of today's two fixtures:
Fulham v Arsenal - follow here:
Tottenham v Bournemouth - follow here:
12:15 GMT - As we approach kick-off this afternoon, here's a reminder of how the current round of Premier League games has panned out:
09:55 GMT - Aston Villa had a fantastic year, according to manager Unai Emery, but he said the Midlands club still have plenty to work on heading into 2024 after moving level on points at the top of the Premier League with a 3-2 victory over Burnley on Saturday.
"Always the idea is to improve and get better. It was really fantastic, the year we did – but I'm very excited for the next match."
09:30 GMT - Welcome back to the Football Tracker on New Year's Eve!
The year ends with two Premier League fixtures kicking off at 2pm with a London derby between Fulham and Arsenal and Tottenham playing Bournemouth.
Saturday, December 31st
21:10 GMT - Thanks for joining us today. We’ll be back with more on Sunday with the last matches of 2023 including Fulham v Arsenal and Tottenham v Bournemouth.
Both matches kick-off at 2pm - see you then!
21:08 GMT - Man Utd Erik ten Hag has slammed his team after their "disappointing and unnecessary" defeat to Forest.
You can read more about that here.
19:52 GMT - Ouch.
19:45 GMT - After his awful pass that allowed Man Utd to equalise, redemption came quick for Matt Turner whose quick-thinking led to Morgan Gibbs-White’s winner.
Morgan Gibbs-White told Sky Sports: "I've been working on my finishing this season. Before I've been rushing things, but now I'm starting to take my time, be composed and pick my spot. Luckily tonight it went in and not over the bar!
"At Wolves I had my best times growing up under (Nuno Espirito Santo) and I learned so much. I had a great relationship at Wolves and I needed time to develop. Now, I've got that game experience and have matured as a man. I feel we have an incredible relationship now and it's starting to show on the pitch.
"We've had some good performances as a team and he just said thanks for trusting in the game plan. It makes you want to play for him even more."
19:27 GMT - Tim Robinson blows his whistle and it’s all over! Forest have beaten Man Utd at home for the first time in over 30 years.
What a start it has been for Nuno Espírito Santo. First they beat Newcastle away on Boxing Day and now Man Utd at home. Two huge results and they climb above Brentford into 15th (who they play next) and crucially, five points above Luton in 18th.
Meanwhile on Sky Sports Gary Neville has been fuming about his former club: "Manchester United are back to what they are: inconsistent and awful.
"They walk off the pitch a defeated bunch. United fans behind the goal will go off so disappointed.
"But let's not forget about Nottingham Forest who have been absolutely wonderful today."
You can see the match stats below and the match report here.
19:19 GMT - There will be 10 minutes of time added on. Where did that come from?
19:11 GMT - GOAL! Matt Turner saves a shot and the ball is quickly played up field. The ball is passed to Morgan Gibbs-White who curles his effort into the back of the net and the home fans go wild! How relieved must Turner be? 2-1.
19:07 GMT - GOAL! They have found a way through! Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner sends a simple clearance to Alejandro Garnacho. What a terrible error! The Argentinan squares to Marcus Rashford who fires a first-time shot crashing into the back of the net. 1-1.
19:05 GMT - We have about 15 minutes left of normal time at the City Ground. Can Man Utd find an unlikely equaliser?
18:51 GMT - GOAL! Nicolas Dominguez puts Forest in front! Easy as you like for the midfielder, who ghosts into the box and hits a lovely shot into the bottom corner. 1-0.
18:41 GMT - Here comes Amad Diallo for his first competitive game for Manchester United since December 2021. He replaces Antony.
18:36 GMT - Back underway for the second half, can either side make a breakthrough?
18:18 GMT - That's half-time between Forest and Manchester United, with very few clear chances so far.
18:00 GMT - Half-an-hour into the game and not a lot to report so far - United struggling in attack again.
17:32 GMT - Underway between United and Forest!
17:10 GMT - Now for the final fixture of the day as Nottingham Forest host Manchester United at 17:30. Follow it live here.
17:04 GMT - There's full-time in Aston Villa's match against Burnley, with Unai Emery's side claiming a 3-2 win to move to second in the league. Find the match report here.
17:00 GMT - Wolves have secured a huge win against Everton, dominating the Toffees in a 3-0 victory. Get the full match report here.
16:58 GMT - A run of eight games without a win for Crystal Palace comes to an end following a superb 3-1 win against Brentford. Read the match report here.
16:53 GMT - Full-time between Manchester City and Sheffield United with the hosts winning 2-0. Comfortable in the end for Pep Guardiola's side. Read the match report here.
16:51 GMT - GOAL! Douglas Luiz puts Villa ahead again from the penalty spot, they lead Burnley 3-2.
16:35 GMT - GOAL! The 10-men of Burnley have snatched an unlikely equaliser against Aston Villa - Lyle Foster exposes their high line and finishes well.
16:34 GMT - Team news is in for Manchester United's clash with Nottingham Forest - follow the match live here.
16:23 GMT - Burnley have been given a red card against Villa - Sander Berge the man dismissed.
16:21 GMT - GOAL! They're flying in now! Olise has his second and Palace's third against Brentford.
16:20 GMT - GOAL! It's three for Wolves who are tearing Everton apart, Craig Dawson turning in at the near post.
16:19 GMT - GOAL! Julian Alvarez puts City 2-0 up against Sheffield United - second assist of the game for Phil Foden.
16:14 GMT - GOAL! Wolves double their lead against Everton through Matheus Cunha.
16:11 GMT - Back underway in all the Premier League fixtures now - some restarts delayed due to lengthy added time in the first halves.
15:53 GMT - Half-time around the grounds in the Premier League!
15:42 GMT - GOAL! It's two for Villa, who retake the lead against Burnley through Moussa Diaby.
15:39 GMT - GOAL! Eberechi Eze puts Palace 2-1 up against Brentford.
15:30 GMT - GOAL! Wow, Burnley with an instant response against Villa - Zeki Amdouni nets his fourth of the season.
15:28 GMT - GOAL! Leon Bailey arrives at the far post to put Villa 1-0 up against Burnley.
15:24 GMT - GOAL! Wolves take the lead against Everton, with Max Kilman reacting quickest in the box to poke home.
15:15 GMT - GOAL! Rodri puts Manchester City in front against Sheffield United, drilling an effort into the corner from the edge of the box.
15:14 GMT - GOAL! Equaliser for Palace, who get back on level terms through Michael Olise.
15:02 GMT - GOAL! It's an early opener for Brentford, who lead Crystal Palace thanks to Keane Lewis-Potter.
15:01 GMT - Underway in the afternoon fixtures!
14:40 GMT - Attention shifts to the afternoon fixtures now, which kick-off in around 20 minutes. Stick with us for updates throughout.
14:33 GMT - And there's full-time up in Scotland, with Celtic defeating the 10-men of Rangers 2-1 to extend their lead at the top of the SPL.
14:29 GMT - Full-time! Chelsea survive a late scare to come out 3-2 winners away at Luton - Cole Palmer the star of the show with two goals and an assist! See match stats and player ratings below.
14:21 GMT - GOAL! Rangers get one back in the Old Firm through James Tavernier.
14:18 GMT - GOAL! Elijah Adebayo makes it 3-2! Luton are close to a famous comeback if they can net once more against Chelsea.
14:14 GMT - There was a red card in the Old Firm during the rush of getting in team sheets for this afternoon's fixtures - Leon Balogun has been dismissed for Rangers.
14:12 GMT - GOAL! Ross Barkely nets against his former club, flicking in a header unmarked from a corner.
14:05 GMT - Team news is in for the four matches at 15:00.
Aston Villa v Burnley - follow live.
Crystal Palace v Brentford - follow live.
Manchester City v Sheffield United - follow live.
Wolves v Everton - follow live.
14:02 GMT - GOAL! Lovely composure from Palmer to get his second and Chelsea's third. They're 3-0 up at Kenilworth Road.
13:39 GMT - GOAL! Celtic have their second thanks to Kyogo Furuhashi! The Hoops are getting closer to extending their lead at the top of the SPL.
13:22 GMT - Half-time in the Premier League and up in Scotland - Chelsea lead Luton 2-0 while Celtic are 1-0 up against Rangers.
13:08 GMT - GOAL! What a strike that is from Noni Madueke - he rifles a shot into the top corner to put Chelsea 2-0 up.
12:57 GMT - GOAL! Celtic lead the Old Firm derby thanks to Paulo Bernardo.
12:41 GMT - GOAL! Cole Palmer gives Chelsea the lead with an excellent finish, driving the ball into the far corner.
12:21 GMT - Kick-off in the early fixtures is just under 10 minutes away! Be sure to stick with us for all the key updates.
11:34 GMT - And here's the line-ups for Luton v Chelsea, which you can follow live here.
11:25 GMT - Team news is in for the Old Firm derby - follow the match live here.
10:28 GMT - Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that he will be involved in the club's January transfer window.
"It's obvious that the head coach, coach or manager is crazy to think he won't be involved in any decisions for the future in my area," Pochettino told reporters.
"Of course, we will share with the owners, the sporting director and I cannot conceive the idea of not being involved."
Read more here.
09:15 GMT - There was a full round of Championship fixtures last night, with Leicester picking up another win while Leeds and Ipswich faltered once more.
Get the full round-up here.
08:30 GMT - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that his side must be better in both boxes if they are to win the Premier League.
His comments come after a poor 2-0 loss at home to West Ham.
"If we don't improve in the boxes, then no (we won't win the league). Because, in the end, that (the West Ham result) is what it is."
Get more here.
07:30 GMT - On top of the Premier League fixtures, there's also the Old Firm derby up in Scotland at 12:30!
Rangers travel to Celtic with the chance to close the gap at the top of the league to two points.
07:25 GMT - Good morning and - for the final time in 2023 - welcome to the Football Tracker! The last weekend of the year is upon us and there's six Premier League fixtures today to enjoy.
The early kick-off sees Luton host Chelsea at 12:30, before four matches at 15:00 and then Manchester United's trip to Nottingham Forest to finish off the day's action at 17:30.
Get a preview for every game here.
