Barclays Premier League preview
A look ahead to the 10 Barclays Premier League matches taking place over the festive period.
Chelsea v Aston Villa
Both of the matches between these sides ended in draws last season. Gabriel Agbonlahor levelled at Stamford Bridge after Didier Drogba had put the hosts ahead. The other encounter ended 0-0 at Villa Park.
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Derby County v Liverpool
Derby County lost 6-0 at Anfield earlier this season but will go into this match in better spirits after their exciting 2-2 draw at Newcastle United on Sunday. The Reds, 10 points behind leaders Arsenal, will be aware that they can afford no slip-up here in their pursuit of the title.
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Sunderland v Manchester United
Manchester United are the league's form team, having collected 15 points from the last six matches and have their eyes on overtaking Arsenal at the top of the table. Sunderland have dropped into the relegation places but are unbeaten in their last four matches at the Stadium of Light.
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Portsmouth v Arsenal
Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth are aiming to halt a run of two successive defeats when they take on the league leaders. Arsenal lost their last fixture away from home - 2-1 at Middlesbrough - but will be going out to complete the double over Pompey.
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