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      Man City face potential Arsenal showdown in pick of FA Cup fourth round action while Man Utd hose Reading

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      MAN CITY’s reward for thumping Chelsea is a potential showdown with Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round.Meanwhile Manchester United were handed a kind draw at home to Reading.
      Man United kicked off third round weekend by bating EvertonCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola could face old pal Mikel Arteta in round fourCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag’s side are aiming to end a silverware drought dating back to 2017 by lifting the famous old trophy.
      Man United overcame Everton 3-1 at Old Trafford under the lights on Friday night, while Reading beat Watford 2-0.
      The clash will see Royals boss Paul Ince return to Old Trafford, where he became a legendary figure as a player.
      Manchester City, who easily overcame a poor Chelsea at the Etihad could have to play Premier League leaders Arsenal in round four.
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      The Gunners don’t play their third round tie until Monday night, when they travel to League One Oxford United.
      Their North London rivals Tottenham will head to Preston in round four.
      Antonio Conte’s side are aiming to win the FA Cup for the first time since 1991, having previously claimed it eight times.
      Southampton will host Blackpool, while non-league Wrexham will welcome Championship Sheffield United.
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      Should they prevail in a replay at Wolves, Liverpool will travel to Brighton in the next round in another tricky all-Prem clash.
      West Ham will head to Pride Park to face League One Derby County, while Leicester will go to fourth tier Walsall.
      Fulham are set to host Championship Sunderland, while Sheffield Wednesday’s reward for dumping out Newcastle is a home tie with Fleetwood Town.
      Stevenage’s reward for stunning Aston Villa is an away tie at Stoke City.
      Should they win their replay against Accrington Stanley, Boreham Wood will host the winners of Cardiff and Leeds’ rematch.
      Ipswich have been drawn at home to Vincent Kompany’s Burnley, and Luton will play the winners of the replay between Wigan and Grimsby.
      After winning at Norwich earlier today, Blackburn will welcome Forest Green or Birmingham to Ewood Park.
      Bristol City or Swansea City will play Chesterfield or West Brom – with the non-league side having been denied a win over the Baggies by Brandon Thomas-Asante’s stoppage time equaliser in their 3-3 draw yesterday.

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      Preston North End vs Tottenham HotspurSouthampton vs BlackpoolWrexham vs Sheffield UnitedIpswich Town vs BurnleyManchester United vs ReadingLuton Town or Wigan Athletic vs Grimsby TownDerby County vs West Ham UnitedStoke vs StevenageBlackburn Rovers vs Forest Green Rovers or Birmingham CityWalsall vs Leicester CitySheffield Wednesday vs Fleetwood TownManchester City vs Oxford United or ArsenalBristol City or Swansea City vs Chesterfield or West BromBrighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool or WolvesFulham vs SunderlandBoreham Wood or Accrington Stanley vs Cardiff City or Leeds

      It’s been a busy weekend in the FA Cup third round.
      The upsets began yesterday, with League One Sheffield Wednesday taking out Champions League chasing Newcastle 2-1.
      Non-league Wrexham kept their cup dreams alive with a dramatic 4-3 win at second-tier Coventry – while fellow National League side Chesterfield earned a replay with West Brom after a 3-3 draw.
      Burnley won 4-2 at Premier League Bournemouth – while Tottenham edged past League One Portsmouth 1-0 thanks to Harry Kane’s rocket from range.
      Liverpool, meanwhile, will require a replay after drawing 2-2 with Wolves at Anfield in all Premier League tie.
      Struggling West Ham won 1-0 at Brentford, with Bees old boy Said Benrahma coming back to haunt his former side by scoring the winner 11 minutes from time.
      Blackpool battered Prem new boys Nottingham Forest 4-1, with CJ Hamilton scoring the pick of the goals.
      League One Fleetwood took out Championship QPR 2-1, and non-league Boreham Wood grabbed a replay against League One Accrington.
      Earlier today, Leeds clung on to a place in the draw via a last-gasp Sonny Perkins equaliser to draw 2-2 at Cardiff.
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      FA CUP THIRD-ROUND RESULTS
      Sunday:Bristol City 1-1 Swansea CityDerby County 3-0 BarnsleyCardiff City 2-2 Leeds UnitedHartlepool United 0-3 Stoke CityNorwich City 0-1 Blackburn RoversStockport County 1-2 Walsall
      Previous results:Manchester United 3-1 EvertonCrystal Palace 1-2 SouthamptonForest Green Rovers P-P Birmingham CityGillingham 0-1 Leicester CityPreston North End 3-1 Huddersfield TownReading 2-0 WatfordTottenham Hotspur 1-0 PortsmouthBlackpool 4-1 Nottingham ForestBoreham Wood 1-1 Accrington StanleyBournemouth 2-4 BurnleyChesterfield 3-3 West Bromwich AlbionFleetwood Town 2-1 Queens Park RangersHull City 0-2 FulhamIpswich Town 4-1 Rotherham UnitedMiddlesbrough 1-5 Brighton & Hove AlbionMillwall 0-2 Sheffield UnitedShrewsbury Town 1-2 SunderlandBrentford 0-1 West HamCoventry 3-4 WrexhamGrimsby 1-0 BurtonLuton 1-1 WiganSheffield Wednesday 2-1 NewcastleLiverpool 2-2 Wolves
      Harry Kane fired Tottenham to victory over PortsmouthCredit: Getty
      Wrexham celebrate at second tier CoventryCredit: Getty
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      Leeds’ Mateusz Klich left in tears as team-mates wear shirts with his name and form guard of honour ahead of transfer

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      LEEDS’ team-mates gave tearful Mateusz Klich a guard of honour and wore shirts with his name on as the fans’ favourite prepares to leave.The second-half sub was overcome with emotion following Wednesday night’s 2-2 draw with West Ham.
      Mateusz Klich has left the Elland Road pitch to a guard of honour as he’s set to leave Leeds United after 5 years at the club. 😢 pic.twitter.com/FHUDupNrB4— Football Daily (@footballdaily) January 4, 2023

      Liam Cooper joins in the tender send-off for Leeds team-mate Mateusz Klich, who is set to leave in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
      Wayne Rooney’s DC United are amongst the clubs tipped to fight it out for the Poland midfielder, 32, who joined from Twente in 2017.
      And as fans piled in to give tributes, one said: “God this is heartbreaking. I really don’t want him to go.”
      Another posted: “I will miss him forever.”
      And one supporter argued: “Madness letting Klich go still a very good squad player showed how valuable he is to the team when he came on.”
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      This view summed up the impact of a player who helped get Leeds back to the top flight and, so far, stay there.
      He wrote: “Beast under Bielsa. Shame he wasn’t 5 years younger.”
      Some fans felt his 27-minute cameo suggested he should regain his starting spot – as Leeds recovered from 2-1 down to draw.
      One said: “Him and Harrison changed the game when we came on. Much more effective than Aaronson.
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      “Why are we letting him go when he should be starting the next game?”
      And one claimed: “he was our best player tonight.”
      It was understood last month that Klich had reached a verbal agreement to join DC – but his future is still uncertain.
      He was a figurehead performer when Marcelo Bielsa guided Leeds up to the top flight in 2020.
      But he’s only been a bit-part player since Jesse Marsch succeeded the Argentinian last February. 
      Luke Ayling and Co don tops as Klich wears the Leeds kit for what could be the last timeCredit: Reuters More

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      What was David Gold’s net worth?

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      West Ham co-owner David Gold has unfortunately passed away and the footballing world will miss him.Gold was a lifelong Hammers fan and bought the club alongside his long-term business partner David Sullivan in 2010.
      David Gold helped move West Ham to the London Stadium during his time at the clubCredit: PA
      He passed away on Wednesday morning following a short illness, it has been revealed.
      Gold celebrated many achievements with West Ham during his time in charge, most recently reaching the Europa League semi-final last season.
      What was David Gold’s net worth?
      Being part-owner of a football club is no small feat and Gold, along with Sullivan, saw West Ham rise to become an established Premier League club during their time in charge despite relegation in their first season.
      David Moyes is the current man in the dugout and has been the most successful manager under the pair.
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      We have all the information on Gold’s net worth and how he made his money in order to invest in his boyhood club.
      Gold made most of his income as the owner of Gold Group International.
      This was the parent company to many successful businesses, most notably Ann Summers, one of the most renowned high street chains in the United Kingdom.
      David Gold was chairman at Birmingham City for a stintCredit: PA
      He also was in charge of Birmingham City for a short stint before investing in his boyhood club.
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      The Sunday Times rich list listed Gold’s net worth at £500million, while his fellow owner at West Ham, Sullivan, is reportedly worth £1.2billion.
      Gold was part of a revolutionary period in West Ham’s history, seeing them move from the Boleyn Ground in 2016 and he leaves behind an impressive legacy at the club. More

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      David Gold dead at 86: West Ham pay tribute after co-chairman passes away with family by side following short illness

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      WEST HAM co-chairman David Gold has died aged 86.He passed away on Wednesday morning following a short illness with his fiancée Lesley and daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa by his side.
      David Gold has passed away aged 86Credit: Reuters
      The lifelong Hammer bought West Ham with David Sullivan in 2010Credit: PA
      Karren Brady paid tribute to her “great friend” GoldCredit: Getty
      Gold – worth over £500million – was raised on Green Street in East London, just yards from the Boelyn Ground.
      A lifelong Hammers fan, he bought the club alongside his long-term business partner David Sullivan in 2010.
      An ardent fan of the English game, he bought the second edition of the FA Cup trophy at an auction in 2005 for £488,000, claiming he did not want it to be bought by a foreign investor and taken overseas.
      The Hammers are planning a full tribute for Gold in the coming days.
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      In an emotional statement, Sullivan said: “On behalf of everyone at the football club, it is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of our colleague and friend, David Gold.
      “Of all our joint ventures, none gave us more pride and happiness than the day we took ownership of West Ham United, our Club, in January 2010.
      “David had a long-standing connection with the Hammers, having grown up opposite the Boleyn Ground in Green Street, and represented the Club at junior level.
      “He always wanted what was best for West Ham United, and his passing is a great loss for all of us.”
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      Manager David Moyes – who was appointed by Gold on two separate occasions – added: “I am extremely sad to hear this news.
      “On behalf of all of the players and my staff at the training ground, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to David Gold’s family at this very difficult time.
      “Mr Gold was a regular visitor to Rush Green and always a source of great support and encouragement to myself and the players.
      “It was clear that he had a genuine and sincere love for the Club and was a true supporter at heart.
      “He took a great interest in the people working behind-the-scenes and was always keen to help in any way he could. He will be greatly missed.”
      Irons vice-chairman and close friend Karren Brady said: “To a great man, a great friend for over 30 years and a completed gentlemen.
      “You will be missed. Rest in peace x.”
      A lifelong West Ham fan, Gold was born in Stepney in September 1936 and grew up at 442 Green Street, directly opposite the old Boleyn Ground, also known as Upton Park.
      As a promising young schoolboy player, he represented the club’s boys’ team between the ages of 13 and 16 and later appeared in the youth team.
      Gold was also the former chairman of Birmingham City until 2009.
      And ex-Blue Curtis Woodhouse paid a touching tribute to his former owner.
      He wrote: “Really sad to hear the news about David Gold passing.
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      “I had some difficult times at Birmingham and when everybody else was trying to sack me, David reached out to try and help me.
      “That meant a lot to me then but even more to me now I’m older and I understand. RIP David.” More

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      Dani Ceballos leaps to Mohamed Elneny’s defence after trolling video of Arsenal sub’s cameo against West Ham goes viral

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      FORMER Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos has defended Mohamed Elneny’s cameo appearance against West Ham.The Egyptian was targeted by fans on social media after he was subbed on to the pitch with only seconds left to play.

      Dani Ceballos spent two years on loan at ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      He defended Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny for his short cameo against West HamCredit: Getty
      Elneny was filmed from the stands, which shows him entering the pitch in place of Thomas Partey.
      In the video, the midfielder runs onto the pitch to take up his position in the midfield and start marking Hammers midfielder Pablo Fornals.
      Seconds later, the referee blows for full time and some fans were quick to poke fun at the footballer.
      One tweeted: “Why is he still at this club…its evident [Mikel] Arteta will not play him and will embarrass him like this every match.”
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      A second wrote: “Getting that appearance bonus.”
      A third added: “That appearance bonus gonna hit differently at the end of the month.”
      But Ceballos was not having any of it as he praised Elneny’s professionalism.
      He tweeted: “Incredible professional, incredible teammate.
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      “More players like that in football. A luxury player for the Arsenal.”
      Ceballos spent two years between 2019 and 2021 at the Emirates on loan from his current club Real Madrid.
      The Gunners won the London derby as they came from behind to win thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah. More

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      Arsenal 3-1 West Ham LIVE RESULT: Gunners go SEVEN points clear at top of Prem as Arsene Wenger watches on

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      ARSENAL have gone seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a stunning 3-1 win over West Ham.Gunners legend Arsene Wenger watched on from the stands as he returned to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since he left the club four years ago.
      And he witnessed Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah score second-half goals as Arsenal recovered from going 1-0 down.
      Said Benrahma had fired the Hammers ahead from the penalty spot after William Saliba fouled Jarrod Bowen.

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      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
      West Ham XI: Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Kehrer, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Benrahma; Antonio

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      That is all from us tonight on an action packed night of Premier League football, which saw Arsenal overcome an early goal to beat West Ham 3-1, and move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
      Be sure to join us again tomorrow for coverage of Chelsea vs Bournemouth, as well as checking out the breaking news, that Cody Gakpo has just signed for Liverpool from PSV.
      Thank you as always for reading, it has been a pleasure, and I hope to see you again soon.
      Good night!
      Odegaard the Magista
      Wow, what a performance that was from Martin Odegaard.
      When Real Madrid signed him as a 16-year-old, many raised their eyebrows, but they could obviously see the potential that this man has in his wand of a left foot from a young age.
      Two assists, both of a high class, which topped off a performance of the ages from the Norweigan.
      It is time to give him his flowers, as he has been the best midfielder in the Premier League so far this season, alongside Kevin De Bruyne.
      And for those of you reading who enjoy the somewhat finer moments on a football pitch, the romantics if you will, please go and watch the highlights of this game.
      Hopefully they include his magical nutmeg on Lucas Paqueta, a quaint back-heel through the Brazilian’s legs, as he served up some Samba Sauce with an ice cold Norweigan chill.
      He is a really wonderful footballer, and for that reason, gets the SunSport man of the match award.
      Odegaard was exceptional against West Ham.Credit: Reuters
      ‘We’re top of the league’
      Was the chant ringing around The Emirates at full-time, and they have plenty of reason to celebrate after they overcame conceding an early goal to win 3-1 at home on Boxing Day.
      Arsenal looked a little rusty to begin with, as William Saliba scythed down Jarrod Bowen inside the box to give the visitors an early penalty.
      That penalty was dispatched by Said Benrahma, and celebrated in typically cool fashion.
      But the celebrations didn’t last too long, as early in the second half Bukayo Saka continued his brilliant season dispatching a mishit shot from Odegaard into the bottom left corner.
      Martinelli then gave the hosts the lead, with left footed, low driven shot past Fabianski.
      It was Nketiah who scored the pick of the bunch, spinning Thilo Kehrer, and finishing off an excellent team goal that was typical Arsenal.
      A great result and a great night for The Gunners, who will have made Arsene Wenger proud with that showing.
      Nketiah proved that he is more than capable with a goal in Jesus’ absence.Credit: Reuters
      Wenger watched on as Arsenal disposed of West Ham at home.Credit: Reuters
      FT. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      The referee calls the game to a close just after Mohammed Elneny gets on the pitch for Thomas Partey.
      Seven points clear of Newcastle, and eight of Man City as it stands.
      A good night for The Gunners in the end!
      90. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      The fourth official has announced that there will be four minutes of added time at the end of the second half.
      90. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      Fabio Vieira comes on in replacement of Martinelli, the Brazilian was brilliant once more tonight…
      88. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      Mubama comes on for West Ham in replacement of Antonio.
      Odegaard ends Paqueta’s career with a nutmeg, and gets the crowd on their feet in the process.
      86. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      Arsenal win a corner which is crossed in well by Saka towards Saliba, but the Frenchman heads over the bar.
      84. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      Arsenal come forward again with Odegaard and Saka.
      The brilliant English winner looks to provide for Xhaka in the middle, but the cross is cut out.
      82. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      Odegaard has a go from distance, but that is not his finest work.
      Aside from that, the Norweigan has been unbelievable today, and is definitely the man of the match for me today.
      78. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      A change for West Ham, as Pablo Fornals replaces Thomas Soucek.
      76. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      Arsenal win a free-kick, which is being lined up by Granit Xhaka from distance.
      It is blocked and Zinchenko does really well to win the ball back for his team.
      74. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      Zinchenko replaces Kieran Tierney at left back.
      Arsenal will be pleased to have him back, as the Ukrainian provides such quality and utility in the squad.
      72. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      That is exquisite, and it is textbook Arsenal.
      Wenger will be proud in the crowd.
      They pass the ball around the edge of the box, before finding the magical feet of Martin Odegaard, who threads a ball through to Eddie Nketiah.
      It is all about him, as he opens his body up and turns the defender before perfectly finishing his shot into the bottom left corner.
      Wow.
      70. Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
      What a goal.
      What.
      A.
      Goal.
      Eddie Nketiah.
      68. Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
      The corner comes to nothing, before Thilo Kehrer lashes a shot over the bar from distance.
      He was trying to re-create something from David Luiz’s catalogue, but instead re-created something from mine…
      66. Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
      West Ham counter, and Antonio does well to get the better of Tierney initially, but the Scot does brilliantly to track back and stop the delivery from the Jamaican striker.
      Corner for West Ham.
      64. Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
      Arsenal win a free-kick in the attacking third, set to be whipped in by Odegaard’s wand of a left boot.
      It is well cleared by the West Ham defence.
      62. Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
      Arsenal try to come forward again, and are being roared on by the home supporters now.
      Tierney’s low cross is cut out by the West Ham defence.
      60. Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
      It is a great left-footed finish by the brilliant Brazilian, who slots it past Fabianski at the near post.
      It was set up for him nicely by Granit Xhaka.
      58. Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
      It’s two! They are back, Gabriel Martinelli!
      55. Arsenal 1-1 West Ham
      That is wonderful by Bukayo Saka!
      A mishit shot from the edge of the area from Martin Odegaard falls at the feet of Saka, who showed great awareness to take a touch and dispatch the shot calmly into the bottom corner.
      54. Arsenal 1-1 West Ham
      Goal for Arsenal, Bukayo Saka! Assisted by Martin Odegaard!
      52. Arsenal 0-1 West Ham
      Kieran Tierney gives away a foul on Jarrod Bowen, before losing an aerial duel to him and going down holding his face.
      Weak from the Scottish full-back, and Arteta is screaming for a yellow that is never going to happen.
      48. Arsenal 0-1 West Ham
      Chance for Arsenal, but for a great save by Fabianski.
      Partey has a go from the edge of the box, but Fabianski gets down to his left hand side and makes a great stop to deny him.
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      Fans baffled as Arsenal star Bukayo Saka’s goal against West Ham is ruled out – but here’s why

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      ARSENAL fans were left baffled after Bukayo Saka’s goal against West Ham was disallowed for offside.Saka thought he had given his side an early lead, only to see the linesman’s flag raised.
      Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah were onside when the pass was initially played
      But Nketiah ventured offside at the moment Saka touched the ball
      But fans were confused by the call as Saka and Eddie Nketiah were in an onside position as Martin Odegaard played the pass.
      One supporter wrote: “How is that offside? 😂”
      Another baffled fan added: “Please explain how that was offside, please. It was clearly onside.”
      A third said: “How is that offside? They showed an image in which he was miles inside. Everyone went awfully quiet even the commentator. So unusual, makes me question the game.”
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      However, replays showed the correct call was made, and VAR was happy with the decision.
      That’s because Odegaard’s pass flicked off Saka’s heel before the ball fell to Nketiah.
      And when the touch happened the Arsenal striker was in fact in an offside position.
      That was a big disappointment to former boss Arsene Wenger, who was watching from the stands.
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      The Frenchman made his first return to The Emirates since leaving as manager in May 2018.
      To make matters worse Said Benrahma gave West Ham the lead from the penalty spot in the 27th minute and the visitors hung onto their lead until half-time. More

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      Premier League is BACK: Eight days after World Cup final and 43 days after last game, the real competition returns

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      PREMIER LEAGUE football is back after a six-week hiatus – and the fixtures will be coming thick and fast over the course of the next week.The English top flight – like its counterparts around the globe – paused in mid-November to allow the first-ever winter World Cup to take place.
      Arsenal return to action on Boxing Day five points clear at the top of the Premier League Christmas TreeCredit: AFP
      High-flying Newcastle will bid to maintain their push for Champions League football against LeicesterCredit: REX
      Manchester United hope to close the gap between themselves and fourth-placed Tottenham on the 27thCredit: GETTY
      Prem action resumes action with a Boxing Day bonanza.
      And there is plenty at stake for teams at both ends of the table.
      League leaders Arsenal will welcome West Ham to the Emirates and will look to maintain their five-point advantage over defending champions Manchester City.
      City could find themselves EIGHT points behind the Gunners by the time they play Leeds at Elland Road on Wednesday evening.

      The race for Champions League football will also take centre stage on Boxing Day, with Tottenham, Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea – third, fourth, sixth and eighth-placed – all in action.
      The quartet will face Brentford, Leicester City, Aston Villa and Bournemouth respectively.
      Fifth-placed Manchester United will bid to narrow the gap between themselves and Spurs with a win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
      Forest are currently 18th in the league with 13 points to their name after 15 matches but they are by no means cast adrift.
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      A defeat to United, however, and a victory for Everton over Wolves could quickly end the festive cheer at the City Ground.
      The Toffees’ clash with Wolves is one of the standout Boxing Day fixtures in the battle to beat the drop.
      In fact, it’s somewhat of a good-old fashioned relegation six-pointer.
      Frank Lampard’s troops are currently a solitary point above the drop zone with 14 points.
      Wolves, meanwhile, are rock bottom of the table with a mere ten points to their name.
      Wolves and Everton will take part in a Boxing Day six-pointerCredit: PA
      Defeat to Everton could prove to be a huge psychological blow to the Black County club.
      Even more so if fellow strugglers Southampton get a result.
      The Saints are two points ahead of Wolves and could breathe new life into their survival hopes with a win over Brighton.
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      It’s fitting there is so much on riding the first Prem fixtures following its first-ever World Cup-enforced hiatus.
      And if history is anything to go by, there’ll no doubt be plenty of pantomime thrills and spills for footy fans up and down the country to enjoy and lament. More