West Brom's wretched run has seen them drop second bottom of the Premier League.

Their current winless streak is the worst streak in the division since Aston Villa failed to win in 19 matches between August 2015 and January 2016.

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And as if that's not enough, at the back end of the day there will be a bumper Boxing Day Match of the Day with Gary Lineker joined by Danny Murphy and Kevin Kilbane from 22:45 GMT on BBC One.

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West Brom's record signing Nacer Chadli faces another spell on the sidelines after he injured a thigh on his comeback at the weekend.

Matt Phillips is nearing a return but James Morrison remains out.

Everton are assessing Wayne Rooney's fitness after he missed Saturday's draw with Chelsea because of flu.

Idrissa Gueye is a major doubt due to a hamstring injury, whilst Sam Allardyce has indicated captain Phil Jagielka will be rested.

Martin Fisher
Match of the Day commentator

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Relegation fears prompted both clubs to sack their managers earlier in the campaign but, while Everton's decision has paid off handsomely, West Brom remain stuck in the bottom three and their eight-year stay in the Premier League looks in real danger.

After five games in charge, Alan Pardew is still looking for his first win and West Brom's chronic goal shortage remains unresolved.

Everton were 18th, two points behind Albion, when Ronald Koeman was dismissed two months ago. David Unsworth brought some improvement but they've kicked on magnificently under Sam Allardyce.

They are unbeaten under him and have taken 11 points from a possible 15, which has left them looking up rather than down.

Sensing sarcasm here.....

Daniel Hodson: I heard that one of the big clubs after pulis was Ajax with the other being Swansea. They both play the same way pulis tries to play so make sense.

Mark Harrison: Finally Gibson shows he is tough and not the "nice chairman" of football. Brave move but definitely in the Boro's best interests

No top-flight side has let in more this season.

Huddersfield goalkeeper Jonas Lossl is expected to play despite suffering a suspected broken nose at Southampton.

Elias Kachunga, Philip Billing, Michael Hefele and Jon Gorenc Stankovic all remain sidelined because of injuries.

Stoke could again be without Erik Peters, so Kevin Wimmer may continue to deputise at left-back.

Teenager Tom Edwards is likely to keep his place with Glen Johnson still a fitness doubt, while Bruno Martins Indi and Jese Rodriguez remain out.

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MOTD commentator

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It's ironic that despite the positivity surrounding Huddersfield and the negativity engulfing Stoke, a two-goal victory for the visitors on Boxing Day would actually see them rise above their hosts in the table.

It is, of course, expectation which is the key difference, as the Terriers have quite rightly delighted in the consolidation of their first Premier League campaign at the halfway point.

Heartened by their vital win against West Brom, Stoke will certainly feel that they can approach this match with a great deal more conviction, and with a visit to Chelsea next in their schedule they will surely feel this is the best opportunity to further banish any lingering anxiety?

Phil Turton: Got Bonnie Tyler's Goalkeeping Howlers on DVD for Christmas. It's just totally clips of Joe Hart.

#groan

Leicester already have three more points on the road than in the entirety of last season.

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MOTD commentator

Harry Maguire's stoppage-time equaliser against Manchester United on Saturday left Jose Mourinho chastising his team, while 10-man Leicester enjoyed what felt like a minor victory.

They head south unbeaten in the last seven on the road and already have more points away from home than in the whole of last season.

In contrast, Watford's form appears to have fallen off a cliff in recent weeks. Saturday's 1-0 reverse at Brighton was their fourth defeat in a row and they have only taken one point from the last 18 available.

For all the signs of progress, their current total of 22 points is exactly the same as at this stage last year.

Watford have Abdoulaye Doucoure and Marvin Zeegelaar available after suspension but Troy Deeney serves the second game of a four-match ban.

Will Hughes is not expected to recover in time from a hamstring injury, while Isaac Success still has a knee problem.

Daniel Amartey is suspended for Leicester as a result of his dismissal for two bookings against Manchester United on Saturday.

Danny Simpson sustained a hamstring injury in that game and is a doubt.

It seems whoever got this bad boy for Christmas set about building it pronto.

Tranmere play at home in the National League against Fylde today and this is on display in the club reception.

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Mauricio Pochettino makes two changes to the side that started the 3-0 win at Burnley; Ben Davies and Moussa Sissoko drop out, Mousa Dembele and Danny Rose are in.

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There are four alterations for Southampton following their 1-1 draw at home to Huddersfield. Steve Davis, James Ward-Prowse, Dusan Tadic and the suspended Charlie Austin are out - in come Shane Long, Sofiane Boufal, Oriol Romeu and Pierre Hojbjerg.

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In confirming Tony Pulis as Middlesbrough manager, chairman Steve Gibson has said the Teessiders fought off 'strong interest' from two other clubs for the Welshman's services.

Who were they?

Swansea and Sheffield Wednesday are both without managers at present and Pulis has also been linked with the Welsh national job.

Middlesbrough say they fended off "strong interest" from two other clubs to secure Tony Pulis as their manager.

Pulis was sacked by West Brom towards the end of last month and replaces Garry Monk, who left Middlesbrough just before Christmas.

"We’re delighted to appoint Tony as our new manager," Middlesbrough said in a statement. "His experience and knowledge speaks for itself and he has a tremendous track record.

"We’re excited by this appointment and by what Tony can bring to this football club. There was strong interest from two other clubs, and we’re delighted Tony has decided to join us.

"There’s no disguising that 2017 has not been a happy year for any of us, but we’ve refocused and we’re looking forward to the future."

That's definitely a Christmas present Tony's got on there, isn't it?

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Breaking Boxing Day news - Tony Pulis is swiftly back in the game. He has been named manager of Championship side Middlesbrough.

Philip Drew-White: Re: Emlyn Hughes Team Tactix (see 10:14 entry). We are playing it this afternoon. I have introduced my nine year old to the players before the Premier League.

This is making me want to dig out the old classic for an overdue replay.