Boxing Day - Premier League

Nothing like a Christmas night to study the form for the next round of fixtures, and we've even stayed off the Christmas pop this year for the cause.

We'll start up at Old Trafford, where Jose Mourinho's side may find Sean Dyces' side a well organised unit who are tough to break down. Burnley were unable to control Spurs as they would have liked over the weekend, but the whole nature of that match changed as early as the 3rd minute, and things could never be the same after the visitors got in front.

This weekend Dyche will be asking his side to pack the lines and make life as hard as possible for United - something he has managed extremely successfully over the past couple of years. 16 of Burnley's 21 matches this season have ended with fewer than three goals, We'll take the Under 2.5 Goals here, and also back United to win 1-0, which appeals at 6/1 with Bet Stars - Burnley have lost just five this season, three of which were 1-0 defeats.

Man U v Burnley - 1pt Under 2.5 Goals at 11/10

Man U v Burnley - 1pt Man Utd to win 1-0 at 6/1

The other side we like are Everton, who are enjoying a tremendous revival under the stewardship of Sam Allardyce. Since his arrival, they have won five and drawn two, which given the two came at Anfield and at home to Chelsea is no mean feat. He also saw fit to rest a number of key players for the Chelsea match, clearly with an eye on this match as a more realistic three points.

The Baggies are yet to ignite under Pardew and it's hard not to get the impression that his ideals will be too similar to those of Tony Pulis for him to be able to work his magic here.

West Brom have now not won in five under Pardew, which means an extended run of 18 matches without a win. Confidence doesn't survive that sort of run easily and Everton will sure have more of a swagger about them when the piar trot out on Boxing Day.

3pts Everton at 23/10 with Bet365

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