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By Chris Bevan
From Mike in Beijing via text: “Will be tuning in today for (hopefully, please!!) Gary Megson’s last game. I gave him the benefit of the doubt for a long time, he deserved it for keeping us up in his first year and saving us from meltdown post little Sammy, BUT the last few weeks the team has looked like they don’t know each other, what to do or where to be. Inexcusable over two years on…”
1218: Is it me, or are all Premier League managers even grumpier than usual this season If they’re not arguing with their players (see below) oramongst themselves,they’re having a sarcastic pop at their critics -yes Rafa Benitez, I’m talking about you.No danger of any of fallings out at the KC Stadium today, though, because Hull boss Phil Brown and Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce arefirm friends.If they don’t shake hands at the final whistle, I’ll buy you all a mince pie.
1215: No wrestling after all (see 1208). James Beattie is on the bench for Stoke today… full team news is on its way.1214: More good news. If you’re reading this in the UK and you give this page a manual refresh, Football Focus will appear at the top. We spoil you, we really do.
1212:BBC Sport’s Steve Wilson,who is commentating on Bolton v Man City today: "It’s very weird to open your hotel room curtains and see men marking out a football pitch. This is the view from my room at the hotel attached to the stadium.
“I could actually watch the game from the throne if you get my meaning!”
1210: Then we’ve got seven matches at 1500 GMT, including a few tasty-looking top v bottom clashes (Chelsea-Everton, Bolton-Man City and Tottenham-Wolves), before Manchester United host Aston Villa at 1730.
1208: First up today is Stoke v Wigan (at 1245), which will be preceded by a wrestling match between Tony Pulis and James Beattie in the centre-circle. Well, possibly not that last bit -those two have kissed and made up now- but you never know.
From 20ledge-kb on 606:](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A60601015)"Re. an excuse for not going shopping, most men don’t need an excuse - I’m pretty sure there is a gene in males that prevent them from going Christmas shopping until the 24th of December, as it never overlaps with football."1204: I want you lot to get involved as well you know. Of course I do. You know the drill:Be sweet and drop me a Tweet on Twitter,](http://twitter.com/chrisbevan_bbc)text me via 81111 (UK) or +44 7786200666 (international), and join the chat on606.](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A60601015)
1200: As well as the top flight, there’s plenty going on elsewhere too in a full Football League programme. And the really good news is that, if you stay here for the next eight hours or so, you won’t miss a thing (hopefully). So, forget about getting the presents in - we’ve got today wrapped up (ahem) already.
1156 GMT: In need of a half-decent excuse to avoid going Christmas shopping this afternoon You’re in luck. How about nine Premier League games which could dramatically change the appearance of the top and bottom of the table. Plus it’s cold outside, the shops will be packed out and you won’t be able to find what you want anyway. Trust me.