MAN OF THE DAY
Riyad Mahrez shone again, but Dele Alli gets the nod for setting up Harry Kane’s opener, then tucking in a second.
GOALS OF THE DAY
Villa have life in them after all. Jordan Ayew’s point-saver was top notch – bettered only by Palace’s forgotten man Lee Chung-yong, who swept in a magnificent 25-yard winner at Stoke.
BEST SIGN OF THE TIMES
The Premier League table, based on the last six games: 1. Leicester, 16pts; 2. Crystal Palace, 13pts; 3. Watford, 12pts; 4. Arsenal, 11pts; 5. Bournemouth, 11pts.
BEST CALLER
Leicester fan Lee – calling the BBC’s 606 phone-in to discuss his side’s success, and bursting into tears. “My son looked me in the eye today, looked me in the eye, and he said ‘Dad, this is absolutely amazing’.”
NERVOUS WEEKEND FOR ...
5 Dec: Leicester beat Swansea
9 Dec: Garry Monk sacked
14 Dec: Leicester beat Chelsea
17 Dec: José Mourinho sacked
19 Dec: Leicester beat Everton …
LEAST WISE
West Brom’s James McClean – sent off for the day’s wildest lunge, 48 hours after calling Jürgen Klopp “a bit of an idiot”.
PILGRIMS PROGRESS
There were 16 away wins in England’s top four divisions, but no happier fans than Plymouth’s, rewarded for an 800-mile round trip to Hartlepool with a last-minute winner that put them top of League Two.
WORST FESTIVE SPIRIT
Dulwich manager Gavin Rose channelled his inner Klopp, celebrating with his 10 men after their late winner at Grays. The referee sent him to the stands.
