Now, where were we?published at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2022
Think we could all do with a reminder of where we are up to in the Premier League...
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FT: Arsenal 3-1 West Ham - Benrahma penalty opens scoring; Saka, Martinelli & Nketiah put Gunners in control
FT: Aston Villa 1-3 Liverpool - Salah opens scoring, Van Dijk doubles lead; Watkins pulls one back but Bajcetic adds Reds third
FT: Crystal Palace 0-3 Fulham - Decordova-Reid, Ream & Mitrovic on target; Mitchell & Tomkins sent off for hosts
FT Everton 1-2 Wolves - Mina opens scoring; Podence levels & Ait-Nouri with late goal
FT: Leicester 0-3 Newcastle - early Wood penalty, Almiron & Joelinton for visitors
FT: Southampton 1-3 Brighton - Lallana, Perraud own goal & March; Ward-Prowse responds
FT: Brentford 2-2 Spurs - Janelt opens scoring & Toney doubles lead: Kane pulls one back & Hojbjerg levels
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Now, where were we?published at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2022
'Incredibly packed schedule'published at 11:16 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2022
Crystal Palace v Fulham (15:00 GMT)
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace chairman Steve Parish, speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme:
"It feels like we are halfway through the season but we're nowhere near. We've got a lot of games to catch up on. We've got an incredibly packed schedule because of the World Cup."
Non-stop actionpublished at 11:13 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2022
After six weeks without anything, there is just one day between now and 5 January when there is no Premier League football.
There are 30 games crammed into the next 10 days before the league poises for the third round of the FA Cup.
Standby for loads of VAR controversies, red cards, touchline bust-ups and dramatic goals.
From World Cup triumph to Brightonpublished at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2022
Image source, PA MediaSo much has happened since the last round of Premier League games.
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United and leaders Arsenal have been rocked by a serious knee injury to Gabriel Jesus.
Meanwhile, Brighton, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Manchester City and Manchester United have all welcomed World Cup winners back to their clubs.
Read more: Premier League returns - state of play after World Cup.
'Cannot wait'published at 11:07 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2022
Glenn Murray
Former Brighton striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveThe Premier League title race is wide open, the relegation battle is hotting up. I cannot wait.
Monday's menu - three London derbiespublished at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2022
Brentford v Tottenham 12:30 GMT
Crystal Palace v Fulham 15:00
Everton v Wolves 15:00
Leicester v Newcastle 15:00
Southampton v Brighton 15:00
Aston Villa v Liverpool 17:30
Arsenal v West Ham 20:00
The wait is overpublished at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2022
Image source, PA MediaThat's right. Forty-three days and one action-packed World Cup down the line, the Premier League returns from a six-week break.
The last game on 13 November saw 18-year-old substitute Alejandro Garnacho score a dramatic 93rd-minute winner for Manchester United at Fulham.
The first game back sees Tottenham make the journey across London to face Brentford.
It's backpublished at 10:58 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2022
Forget that swanky air fryer and the hamper bursting with wine and cheese. The best gift this Christmas is right here. The Premier League is back!
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