Max Rushden , Lars Sivertsen , Faye Carruthers and Nick Miller discuss Andros Townsend’s incredible volley, Solskjær’s five-star debut, Spurs’ incredible win at Everton and potentially the most audacious penalty of all-time

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We take a look at the final football action before Christmas Day as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League, partly thanks to Andros Townsend’s stunning goal which helped Crystal Palace topple Manchester City at the Etihad.

We then look at Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s emphatic start to management life at Cardiff City before we discuss Spurs’ 6-2 win at Goodison Park. Have we all been too hasty to rule Pochettino’s men out of the title race?

We take a look at the rest of the Premier League before rounding up the action from the Football League as Leeds performed an incredible comeback at Aston Villa. There’s also a round-up from Scotland, where the Old Firm sides extended their lead at the top of the table.

In part three we reflect on Real Madrid’s third consecutive World Club Cup victory, and look at the other highlights from Spain, including an audacious one-step penalty by Athletic Bilbao’s Aritz Aduriz. Finally, we get the latest from Italy and Spain via Paolo Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt respectively.

Have a great holiday – we’ll be back on Thursday 27th.