Match of the Day

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from a packed day of Barclays Premier League action where gifts of goals, festive cheer and the odd stuffing were sure to be on the menu. Manchester United played host to Sunderland, a side that stunned champions Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge earlier this season. Manchester City travelled to St James's Park hoping to complete a league double over Newcastle, while Blackpool welcomed Liverpool to Bloomfield Road for the first time in 40 years.