Live updates from the 3pm kick-offs in England and beyondMan City v Liverpool – live with Scott Murray!Send your emails to Ben here | Tweet him @benfisherj 1.52pm GMT Newcastle were supposed to be trotting off to Winter Wonderland this weekend, but not anymore, after their big Christmas bash was cancelled – again. Rafael Benítez, who takes his team to Huddersfield today, said: “This group of players cancelled the party last year because they knew and they realised that it was not the right thing to do. And this year, it has been exactly the same.” Related: Newcastle cancel Christmas party after deciding it would be a ‘wrong’ move 1.33pm GMT Steer clear of knock-off Christmas markets, gridlocked shopping malls and biting winds by nestling in for a nice flurry of 3pm action. It’s not the most glamorous offering, but we have five Premier League fixtures to keep abreast off, as well as a stack of action in the Football League and beyond. Tottenham host Burnley buoyed by success at Camp Nou in midweek, while at Selhurst Park, it’s something of a must-win for Roy Hodgson’s flailing and Wilfried Zaha-less (those things do usually go hand-in-hand) Crystal Palace. It’s a big one between Huddersfield and Newcastle, with both teams determined to build on mini-revivals last month. Cardiff have been a mean force at home, but Neil Warnock harbours hopes of a first away win at Vicarage Road, while Wolves entertain Bournemouth; that should be a cracker. In the Championship, Leeds will be looking to get one-up on Norwich, who do not kick-off against Bristol City until this evening. Victory at lowly Bolton will take them top, if only for a few hours at least. In League One, Sunderland host managerless Bristol Rovers and Portsmouth visit Barnsley. In League Two, it’s a big day for Sol Campbell, who takes charge of his first match at Macclesfield’s Moss Rose. Continue reading…
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