The Football comes thick and fast over the Xmas period and so do the predictions. After getting only 4 out of 10 correct on Boxing Day, here’s hoping we can bring some late festive cheer over the next few days. Here is what I think will happen as we approach …

Boxing Day bought us another twist in the Premier League tale as Leicester suffered their first defeat in 10 while Arsenal threw away their chance to go back to the top after getting thumped 4-0 by Southampton. Let’s see how I fared with the Boxing Day predictions Stoke vs Manchester …

A late Xmas present at the realfootballman desk as yesterday again saw a record day for page views. The third time that this has happened this month. An astonishing 1250 page views took place yesterday and as always a big thanks to everyone who has laid eyes on the blog …

Pick the bones out of that

Southampton keeper Maarten Stekelenburg hopes to be fit after a toe injury. Manager Ronald Koeman is yet to decide whether to restore the Dutchman to the starting line-up or stick with his deputy, Paulo Gazzaniga. Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez could be out until mid-January after a setback in his recovery from …

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is a major doubt after limping off with a groin problem against Aston Villa last weekend. Jamaal Lascelles is back in training after a hamstring injury but Saturday’s game could come too soon for him. Everton’s James McCarthy, Bryan Oviedo, Phil Jagielka and Steven Pienaar will …

Bournemouth pair Junior Stanislas and Josh King will miss Saturday’s game because of hamstring injuries. Lee Tomlin has been nursing groin and pelvis injuries but could be fit. Alan Pardew says Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye is 50-50 but skipper Mile Jedinak is fit to return. Dwight Gayle and Bakary …

Swansea winger Wayne Routledge has overcome the minor knee problem that sidelined him last week. Defender Angel Rangel sprained his ankle against West Ham but is fit to play on Saturday. West Brom will be without suspended pair James McClean and Salomon Rondon, who both begin three-match bans. Saido Berahino …

Aston Villa captain Micah Richards is expected to miss a fourth consecutive game because of a knee injury. Full-backs Joe Bennett and Aly Cissokho have both been recalled from loan spells but will not be eligible to play until January. West Ham’s Andy Carroll could return from a thigh problem …

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is expected to return against Sunderland after eight games out with a calf injury. Pablo Zabaleta and Fernando are also available, leaving midfielder Samir Nasri as the only major absentee. Sunderland defender Younes Kaboul is likely to be sidelined for several weeks because of a …