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Premier League teams gear up for busy Boxing Day fixtures

Friday, 25 December 2015 12:11

All 20 Premier League teams are busy preparing for Boxing Day (December 26) fixtures. Surprise leaders Leicester will head to Liverpool tomorrow, knowing that if they slip up, Arsenal could go top with a win at Southampton. Manchester City will host Sunderland, while fourth-placed Tottenham are at home to Norwich. Under-pressure Louis van Gaal and his Manchester United team will play at Stoke, while Guus Hiddink's second spell in charge of Chelsea begins against Watford at Stamford Bridge. Bottom side Aston Villa take on West Ham, Swansea welcome West Brom, while Bournemouth tackle Crystal Palace, and Newcastle face Everton.

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