Premier League action returns as the second round of Christmas fixtures kicks-off this afternoon. Tottenham v Newcastle and Man City v Aston Villa are arguably the pick of the games and both the home sides will be hoping for 3pts to strengthen their title challenges.
In the papers this morning there has been a mixed bag of stories which includes Pardew confident at Carroll staying; Wenger reveals Cesc concern and Avram Grant praises youth policy.
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Moyes has no money – Sky Sports
Ancelotti tells Chelsea to ‘wake up’ after another trying night – Guardian
Pardew confident Carroll staying – Daily Telegraph
Homesick Balotelli regrets City move – Guardian
Foster: I’d never go back to killjoy United – Mirror
Liverpool officially table €12.5m bid for Gervinho – IMScouting
Wenger reveals Cesc concern – Sky Sports
Giggs: We won’t get carried away – Sun
Grant praises youth policy – Daily Telegraph
Spurs playing like the Dutch, says Van der Vaart – Guardian
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