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Premier League back in action

Author: Lynda Collins
Date: 28/12/2009
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There is a quick turnaround in the Premier League this week with six games to be played on Monday following festive fixtures on Boxing Day and Sunday.

League leaders Chelsea, who are the online betting favourites to win the Premier League this term, host London rivals Fulham as they aim to steer clear of nearest challengers Manchester United.

Carlo Ancelotti will want to see his side stay on top as we head into the new year but, with Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou poised to depart for the African Cup of Nations and Nicolas Anelka struggling with a calf injury, these are uneasy times for the Italian coach.

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Roy Hodgson's men shouldn't be take lightly after a fine run of form.

They have been excellent in the last month and, with Bobby Zamora at the top of his game, they may be quietly confident of grabbing a result.

Manchester City take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux and new boss Roberto Mancini will be hoping to stamp his mark on his side as they look to head up the table.

Mick McCarthy's outfit have edged away from the relegation places after recent wins against Bolton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley, but a further success seems far fetched.

Tottenham have a London derby ahead of them with West Ham United coming to White Hart Lane.

Harry Redknapp will go up against his former club and a win for Spurs will aid their top-four challenge and plunge Gianfranco Zola's Hammers further into the relegation mire.

High-flying Birmingham City make a short trip to Stoke City as they look to consolidate their top half placing.

Alex McLeish will be delighted with the form his side have been showing over the last two months and another success over the Potteries outfit would leave Blues fans dreaming of Europe.

Tony Pulis' side have been struggling of late and his outfit should be striving for a win.

Everton and Burnley meet at Goodison Park as both sides go through a wretched run of form.

David Moyes' men are embattled with a horrible injury list and his Scottish compatriot Owen Coyle has watched his ghastly Clarets pick just one point up from a possible 27 on the road this term.

Steve Bruce takes his Sunderland side to Blackburn Rovers and they are another side who continue to be restricted because of their awful record away from their home comforts.

One win and one draw from their nine away games has left the Black Cats in mid-table and only their fine record at Stadium of Light has guided them to where they are.

Blackburn are strong at Ewood Park and if the form book is anything to go by, then it looks like Sam Allardyce's men could pick up a valuable three points.

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