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There are six Premier League games today as a busy December kicks off in fine fashion.
The Merseyside derby takes the headlines, with leaders Chelsea and second-placed Manchester City also playing on a big day for the title race.
Merseyside derby
Today’s biggest clash takes place at Goodison Park as Everton and Liverpool meet in front of fans for the first time in almost two years.
Rafa Benitez is under pressure on the blue side of town and desperately needs the Toffees to improve — and quickly.
Finding the back of the net would be a good start and we look at how the Spaniard can get them firing again.
But LiveScore columnist Joleon Lescott fears for the Everton boss if they do suffer a heavy defeat to their rivals.
And there is also a look back at some classic matches between the two rivals, of which there have been plenty.
The prodigal son returns
Jack Grealish will run out for the first time as an opposition player at Villa Park tonight.
The boyhood Aston Villa fan has struggled to make an impact since swapping the Midlands for Manchester City in the summer.
But it is still early days for the £100million man and a run of form could be just around the corner.
Flying Foxes
Leicester head to Southampton on the back of a comfortable 4-2 win over Watford on Sunday.
The sight of James Maddison scoring and setting up two Jamie Vardy goals will have thrilled both Brendan Rodgers and the Foxes faithful.
After a stop-start opening four months of the season, Maddison’s return to form could prove the catalyst for Leicester.
Real’s latest star
Victory over Athletic Bilbao tonight will move Real Madrid seven points clear at the top of LaLiga.
That comes on the back of a huge victory over fellow high-flyers Sevilla on Sunday, courtesy of a late screamer from Vinicius Junior.
The Brazilian is enjoying his best season at the Bernabeu as he looks to prove he is among the best young talents in Europe.
Before you go
If you missed our detailed preview of all the midweek Premier League action you can still read up on tonight and tomorrow’s games.
And our daily transfer column continues with all the rumours and gossip from the footballing world.
Today the focus is on Italy and Juventus star Federico Chiesa as talk about a move to Chelsea persists.
