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Boxing Day stats: Best facts and figures from the Premier League
Manchester City, in third place, crushed lowly Sunderland 4-1 but suffered a blow when captain Vincent Kompany limped off with a calf injury, having come on as a substitute following an eight-match absence.
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The match was effectively over as a contest well before half-time as Raheem Sterling (13), Yaya Toure (17) and Wilfried Bony (22) all capitalised on poor defending from the visitors, who remain second bottom.
After dropping several points unexpectedly in recent weeks Jürgen Klopp’s side will be looking to prevail against an exceptional Leicester city side who have just conceded one defeat in the premier league this season.
Louis van Gaal hinted after United’s feeble 2-0 loss at Stoke City on Saturday that he could quit before being forced to relinquish the hot seat and the game against Chelsea, managed by his Dutch compatriot Guus Hiddink, could well be his last.
Following defeat for leaders Leicester at Liverpool, the Gunners could have taken over at the top with a fourth straight league win in Boxing Day’s evening kick-off.
Last season the two clubs played out a 2-2 draw at Anfield, with Leicester coming from 2-0 down to claim a share of the spoils.
The Watford ace continued his impressive season as he helped his side secure a point at Stamford Bridge, while also making club history by becoming the first Hornets player to score in five successive top-flight games. “But we had some chances and it was a pity Oscar slipped for the penalty”.
At White Hart Lane Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham beat Norwich 3-0.
At Goodison, Riyad Mahrez netted two penalties and now has seven goals in nine Premier League appearances in the month of December, including 2015.
While the likes of Leicester City and Arsenal faltered, it allowed their rivals at the top of the table to close the gap with Manchester City undoubtedly enjoying a successful weekend.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s final Boxing Day match as United manager saw the Red Devils win a thrilling clash against Newcastle, thanks to a last-minute strike from Javier Hernandez.
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Managerless Swansea City won for the first time since October, Ki Sung-yeung scoring the only goal against visiting West Bromwich Albion.