Boxing Day football can prove to be one of the most entertaining times of the Premier League season and there was plenty on offer this year.
The start of the match saw Manchester City drop more points, drawing 1-1 with Everton to extend their winless streak even further.
But five other games were scheduled in the 3 p.m. slot.
Next, Wolves host Manchester United before Liverpool take on Leicester.
Read on to see how the teams performed on Thursday afternoon.
Bournemouth 0-0 Crystal Palace
It wasn’t a classic on the south coast between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.
The pair played out a goalless draw, a rare sight on Boxing Day.
Andoni Iraola had the opportunity to lead his team to the top four, but failed to capitalize in front of his home crowd.
It was an important point for Palace, who are gaining distance from the relegation zone.
Chelsea 1-2 Fulham
There is only one team at Fulham. 🤍#CHEFUL pic.twitter.com/TLZN54Qhpm
– Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 26, 2024
Chelsea have dropped points again under Enzo Maresca, this time at home to Fulham.
The Blues took the lead through the reliable Cole Palmer and seemed to control the game for the most part.
But the Cottagers had no intention of sitting back and taking defeat, equalizing in the second half.
Harry Wilson came off the bench to score again, securing an important point for Fulham in the west London derby.
And Rodrigo Muniz sent the visiting fans crazy, scoring a 95th-minute winner at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa
FOUR VICTORY IN A ROW! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/RdkSIJIC7R
– Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 26, 2024
Newcastle’s good form continued as they beat European rivals Aston Villa.
It was a fast start from the hosts, who broke through in the second minute through Anthony Gordon.
Jhon Duran was sent off for Villa, albeit quite harshly, putting the visitors at a great disadvantage.
A second goal from Alexander Isak put the match on hold, while Bruno Guimaraes also ruled out one late on.
And Joelinton’s third was the icing on the cake for the Magpies.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham
FOUR VICTORY ON THE REBOUND! 😍 pic.twitter.com/YsqqhkrSUA
– Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) December 26, 2024
Nottingham Forest handed Tottenham their ninth defeat of the season under Ange Postecoglou.
The hosts rarely saw the ball, but made the most of their luck in the first half.
Morgan Gibbs-White played through Anthony Elanga who passed the ball past Fraser Forster for the only goal of the game.
Spurs looked toothless in attack, especially Heung-Min Son, who was a shadow of Ange Postecoglou’s men.
Southampton 0-1 West Ham
All three points return to east London ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/LM8ribCXBU
– West Ham United (@WestHam) December 26, 2024
West Ham moved level on points with Spurs after beating Southampton at St Mary’s.
It was a spirited performance from the Saints, but they didn’t have enough in the tank to break down the Hammers.
Captain Jarrod Bowen stepped up to score the only goal of the game, but it was more than enough to secure all three points.
Victory eases pressure on Julen Lopetegui as West Ham move towards the top half of the table.
