Everton vs Leicester: Vardy vs Lukaku in game of the week

Victory for the Foxes would secure top spot in the Premier League over Christmas, but the Toffees will fancy their chances

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It's the last weekend before Christmas and it promises to be an eventful one in the Premier League, as the departure of Jose Mourinho from Chelsea reverberates around the country.

The biggest clash of the round sees second-placed Arsenal take on third-placed Man City at the Emirates, but that game is not until Monday night. Before then there are plenty of other contenders, and it is fair to say that all eyes will be on Stamford Bridge on Saturday as Mourinho-less Chelsea take on fellow strugglers Sunderland.

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