MAN OF THE DAY
Charlie Austin’s one-man show pulled QPR back from the brink of a ruinous festive defeat. Next stop: the England squad.
RUNNER-UP
David Silva – at the centre of everything as Manchester City and a flag-shy linesman undid Palace at the Etihad. City scored with their three shots on target.
STRIKE OF THE DAY
Reborn Stewart Downing’s fine curling distance shot. It was his fourth goal of the season – as many as he managed in his previous two seasons combined.
MOST GENEROUS
Three of the last four goals in Southampton v Everton games have been own goals.
BEST ALL-ROUNDER
Andy Carroll – scoring his first league goal for West Ham with his foot since April 2013. The previous four were headers.
TIMING OF THE DAY
Ipswich midfielder Jay Tabb likes symmetry. He scored his first goal in 47 games in the 47th minute against Middlesbrough.
IMAGE OF THE DAY
Sky’s Paul Merson, getting his Southampton prediction wrong, but doing it in style: “They could probably walk under a snake with a top hat on, they’re that low.”
REBRAND OF THE DAY
Salisbury City fans voted for their reformed club’s new name after administration from six fresh options. The winner: Salisbury FC.
MOST FESTIVE
Bradford fans tried breaking the world record for the most Christmas jumpers worn in one place. Their excuse: it was for charity.
