Swansea City

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As had been expected, Paul Clement was confirmed as head coach of Swansea City this afternoon.

The 44-year-old becomes the Swans' third boss of the season after joining from Bayern Munich, where he was assistant to Carlo Ancelotti.

Clement agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Bob Bradley. who had been in charge since Francesco Guidolin's departure in October.

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid assistant manager takes over with Swansea bottom of the Premier League.

We will have team news from Bournemouth with you soon, but the main talking point for this evening concerns the away dugout area at Selhurst Park. 

So three games to enjoy tonight.

It's ninth v fourth, 17th v 20th and 15th v 12th. 

Or: 

Bournemouth v Arsenal (19:45 GMT)

Crystal Palace v Swansea (20:00 GMT)

Stoke v Watford (20:00 GMT)

Back at work today?

We hear you.

You may have barely moved from the sofa as you consumed your own bodyweight in chocolates, cheese and dubious liqueurs over the last fortnight but the Premier League has been rumbling away as loudly and stubbornly as your own distressed digestive system. 

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But, nothing says back to basics like the first day back in the office. And Stoke v Watford.

Three games tonight bring the total to 29 matches in the eight days since Boxing Day.

We've had 80 goals in just over a week.

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Tonight sees the newest manager in town against the other new boy in charge in a 'must win six pointer.'

I know you said you were full - but could you handle some more?