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There are reports and reaction to Saturday’s goalless draw with Chelsea in the Christmas Eve newspapers.
Manager Sam Allardyce explains how he has gone about transforming the Blues’ defensive record with "a bit of practice and a bit of analysis”.
Meanwhile, the boss rues the injury picked up by Idrissa Gana Gueye against the reigning Premier League champions - but says his absence will provide someone else with an opportunity to “step up to the mark”.