Hull manager Steve Bruce:

"There are no excuses, there was nothing in it in the first half. But the deflected goal sent us backward. In the second half we got what we deserved - which was nothing. We have to be bigger and better all around the pitch.

"This afternoon, the more we tried the worse we got. Swansea didn't have to do too much to win the game and we didn't do enough.

"It would have been a soft penalty [at the end of the game] if we had got it but we need something to fall for us. We need a shot deflected in like Swansea's to turn us around a bit.

"We can make excuses that we have players injured and suspended but I still believe the team we had out there was better than that performance.

"There is always scrutiny on Premier League managers and if you go six, seven, eight weeks without a victory then it is your turn. But you go on.

"We need something to turn for us and I'm still convinced we will be OK."

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Swansea manager Garry Monk: "We defended extremely well I can't really remember them having a clear-cut chance.

"It was always going to be tough to get the flowing football we wanted but when you look at the chances we created we could have had a few more goals.

"Three points is the most important thing.

"The players that came in had to be resilient when they have not had as many games as some other players but they dug in.

"We don't want to be looking over our shoulders but hunting the teams in front of us."

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Just look at it. I can't stop reacting to Danny Fox's beard. It's the brightest thing about this game so far, anyway.

What does former England man and Forest boss Stuart Pearce make of that?

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Charlie Austin on Twitter:, external Happy Christmas everyone! #hattrick #matchball #QPRfamily

Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on Final Score

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"Manuel Pellegrini is at Manchester City and they are the champions. It should be the norm that they have these kind of winning streaks, and they should be in the latter stages of the Champions League. Credit is given where credit's due, but Pellegrini should get the plaudits if City lift trophies at the end of the season."

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Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson: "The first goal we conceded was a big blow for us, the second was a quality finish from Stewart Downing and we continue to not be able to take our chances. Their goalkeeper made three saves and our players are very disappointed, but our destiny is still in our own hands.

"I can look my players in their eyes and see they are very much up for the challenge. We have seen enough positive performances to suggest we will turn it around but we have to do it soon.

"It is not a case of shirking the responsibility or sticking my head in the sand. I'm very aware of our situation, but we are capable of changing it."

Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on Final Score

"Not many teams are going to go to West Ham and get a result this season. Leicester tried to bully them today, but it just wasn't going to happen. They've got players who can battle, but they've also got players who can play good football, and Stewart Downing is in the form of his life. They are chasing for that fourth spot."

Matt in London: 4 points off of 4th, semi final of the cup and Pochettino giving the young talent at Spurs a chance - can't complain at all really! COYS

Nick in Trafford: United played against a Villa side which had 8 first-team players missing and United only drew ... Poor state of affairs that

Liam: Literally cannot wait for John Stones to be fit enough to start for Everton.

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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, speaking to BBC Sport about Harry Kane: "It's becoming normal now that Harry Kane has scored. We are very happy with him. He worked very hard and scored a goal, which is very important for the striker.

On the chances of an England senior call-up for Kane: "I wish for my player the best but Harry has big potential and he's a big talent, why not? If he continues to play in the same way, maybe the opportunity will come for him to play for the national team."

Some horribly hesitant defending from Leeds, and they are very lucky to get away with it. Two defenders leave a bouncing ball to each other, Michail Antonio hammers in a low cross/shot which goes in off the shins of Matty Fryatt. The visitors are saved by an offside flag - but Fryatt was onside.

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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce said: "Being fourth in the Premier League is a great Christmas present for everybody at West Ham. Having 31 points before Christmas is a pretty major achievement for us.

"There is no doubt we deserved to win with the quality finishes from Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing. Stewart is one of the best attacking players in the Premier League with the way he is playing, and he is getting goals on the back of that. It is a very big win for us before we have Chelsea next.

"None of Nigel Pearson's players let him down. They gave everything and when we went 2-0 up they caused us some problems. He is a very good manager and he has proved that. I hope the club are patient with him and give him some funds to spend in January."

West Ham were 17th with 14 points after their last pre-Christmas game in 2013-14. Sam is a happy man...

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Burnley manager Sean Dyche: "I'm not disappointed. This is a tough place to come, they have started to turn some decent results in. I thought we delivered a good performance, worked their keeper and affected their back four.

"I am disappointed with the decision for their first goal. It was a harsh handball to give the free-kick, then there was a player offside in the build-up. Was he interfering or was he not? If it was in the line of the goal, it would probably have been called offside.

"It was a fantastic goal for Ashley Barnes, he worked hard for the team. Danny Ings also got in behind a couple of times but unfortunately he didn't score a goal. There are lots of good signs, the players are improving."

Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan on BBC Radio Leeds

"That has fallen to the wrong person. It was a good save from Darlow but you don't want it to fall to a defender like Pearce and he has leaned back and put it over the bar. It was a great chance for Leeds to take an early lead."

Leeds close to an early opener at the City Ground, Alex Mowatt's deflected strike from the edge of the box spinning just past the corner.

And then they go really close! Mirco Antenucci shoots from 20 yards, the ball strikes a Forest defender right in front of keeper Karl Darlow, who somehow scoops it out with his feet, the ball lands for Leeds skipper Jason Pearce - who fires over!

Had to score.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino: "It was a hard win but after six days it was our third game. It was difficult but we are very pleased with our players. It was a big effort from them.

"Burnley are a physical team with lots of long balls and Federico Fazio performed very well.

"Erik Lamela's strike was special. He is still young and he needs to keep fighting to show his quality."

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Stop the press! Nottingham Forest defender Danny Fox wins the festive beard competition that you didn't' even know was going on.

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Check that out! I'm told he is doing it for charity. There can be no excuses for not marking him can there?

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Southampton boss Ronald Koeman on BBC Sport: "The key today was to win the game. We were outstanding. As a team, the work was unbelievable and you need that to win games. It is not always about quality. The Players showed how you have to fight to win games.

"If you show more spirit you are invariably more lucky. After the goal we had more belief and more confidence after losing four or five games. Hopefully we got some confidence back.

"The energy Harrison Reed put in was one of the keys to win the game."

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Manchester City midfielder David Silva:, external "Happy for my 200th match for Manchester City, for the victory and for my two goals. Hope to play another 200!"

Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone:, external "Tough time for everyone at the moment. We have to all stick together and keep working hard to get ourselves out of the current situation."

Injured QPR midfielder Sandro:, external "Great result! Come on you Hoops! Love you Charlie!"