Boxing Day is always one of the most exciting and unpredictable dates in the footballing calendar.
Leftover Christmas dinner, naps in between games, it’s a tradition loved by fans up and down the country, and something that is completely unique to the English game.
If you weren’t already excited enough, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane, picking out five of the best boxing day fixtures of the Premier League era.
5. Bolton 4-3 Newcastle (2002)
Newcastle appear twice on this list. Three goals in the opening 10 minutes set the tone for this classic 4-3 win.
4-1 up and cruising, two late goals from Newcastle sparked an unlikely comeback that was never completed.
4. Chelsea 4-4 Aston Villa (2007)
Plenty of players on the naughty list. Three straight red cards. Eight goals. Six times the lead changed hands. A true Premier League classic.
3. Manchester City 5-1 Hull City (2008)
This match would be remembered not for the result, but for a memorable half time team talk.
Hull City manager Phil Brown kept his players on the pitch, shouting them down like school kids in front of the traveling fans after a dismal first half performance.
The iconic image of Phil wagging his finger would signal a Premier League moment to savour.
2. Manchester United 4-3 Newcastle (2012)
Name a more iconic duo than Newcastle and a dramatic 4-3 loss.
Despite leading the game three times, Javier Hernandez’ 90th minute goal sealed the win for Sir Alex Ferguson’s men.
1. Bournemouth 3-3 West Ham (2017)
No VAR yet a decision overturned? This entertaining game had a bizarre ending.
Callum Wilson’s 93rd minute equaliser was initially given offside referee Bobby Madley which sparked an on-field chat with his assistant.
The decision was controversially given as a goal despite the replays showing Wilson was in fact slightly offside and appeared to use his hand to score.
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