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Boxing Day football can prove to be one of the most entertaining periods in the Premier League season and there was plenty on offer this year.
The early game saw Manchester City drop more points, drawing 1-1 with Everton to extend their run without a win even further.
But five more games were on the cards in the 3pm slot.
Following that Wolves host Manchester United before Liverpool take on Leicester.
Read on to see how the teams did on Thursday afternoon.
Bournemouth 0-0 Crystal Palace
It was not a classic on the South Coast between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.
The pair played out a goalless draw, a rare sight on Boxing Day.
Andoni Iraola had the chance to lead his side towards the top four but failed to capitalise in front of a home crowd.
It was an important point for Palace, who are putting some distance between themselves and the relegation zone.
Chelsea 1-2 Fulham
There’s only one team in Fulham. 🤍#CHEFUL pic.twitter.com/TLZN54Qhpm
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 26, 2024
Chelsea dropped points again under Enzo Maresca, this time at home to Fulham.
The Blues took the lead through the reliable Cole Palmer and looked in control of the game for the most part.
But the Cottagers had no plans to sit back and take the loss, equalising in the second half.
Harry Wilson came off the bench to net again, securing an important point for Fulham in the West London derby.
And Rodrigo Muniz sent the visiting fans wild, scoring a 95th-minute winner at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa
FOUR WINS IN A ROW! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/RdkSIJIC7R
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 26, 2024
Newcastle’s fine run of form continued as they beat European rivals Aston Villa.
It was a fast start from the hosts, who broke through in the second minute thanks to Anthony Gordon.
Jhon Duran was sent off for Villa, although rather harshly, putting the visitors at a big disadvantage.
A second goal from Alexander Isak put the game, while Bruno Guimaraes also had one ruled out late on.
And Joelinton’s third was the cherry on top for the Magpies.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham
FOUR WINS ON THE BOUNCE! 😍 pic.twitter.com/YsqqhkrSUA
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) December 26, 2024
Nottingham Forest handed Tottenham their ninth loss of the season under Ange Postecoglou.
The hosts rarely had sight of the ball but made their chance count in the first half.
Morgan Gibbs-White played through Anthony Elanga who dinked the ball over Fraser Forster for the only goal of the match.
Spurs looked toothless in attack, particularly Heung-Min Son, who was a shadow for Ange Postecoglou’s men.
Southampton 0-1 West Ham
The three points are coming back to east London ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/LM8ribCXBU
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 26, 2024
West Ham moved level on points with Spurs after beating Southampton at St Mary’s.
It was a spirited performance from the Saints, but they did not have enough in the tank to breach the Hammers.
Captain Jarrod Bowen stepped up to net the only goal of the game, but it was more than enough to secure the three points.
The win eases pressure on Julen Lopetegui as West Ham edge towards the top half of the table.
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