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Christmas is about time spent with family, enjoying a tipple or two, and bringing joy to all men (women and children too, of course). In this issue we want to bring you everything you need to have the best Christmas and New Year you can possibly have… from presents, places to enjoy Christmas dinner, ways to decorate your house and much more! Joey Essex is the star gracing our cover this month and having regularly visited Marbella when he and TOWIE cast have filmed here, you never know, you may just bump into him next year in Puerto Banus! If you love to party over the festive season, then our fashion and beauty pages will give you all you need to look your best. Then, once the celebrations are over, check out our health and fitness section for the best hangover cures and ways to get those endorphins going again. However, if you want to curl up on the sofa with the kids, surrounded by presents, and mince pies, then flick to our Christmas television and movies article, as well as this month’s film releases, for great things to watch on the big and small screen. Lastly, if you really don’t fancy cooking on Christmas Day and would rather hold a glass of champagne than a turkey baster, then check out our recommendations for restaurants offering a fantastic lunch over the festive period. Of course, we still have our featured car, all the sports fixtures and horoscopes, so our bumper issue is jam packed with goodies for you to enjoy!
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Joey Essex The quintessential Essex boy in name and in nature, Joey Essex, has become one of the funniest and well-known names to have been exported from the area. Before leaving the show he was one of the main cast members from The Only Way Is Essex, but Joey is now miles away from home in Australia, participating in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, and is now favourite to win. Born in July 1990, the young reality star grew up in a loving home with his sister Frankie, who has also found fame in TOWIE, but his young life was tinged with sadness however when his mother died at an early age. His life was relatively normal until the producers of a new show came knocking and the rest, as they say, is history. Joey and his cousin Chloe Sims were asked to become part of the supporting cast for series 2 of the new hit ITV2 reality television show, The Only Way Is Essex and Joey soon became a hit with audiences and other cast members. His young, playful attitude endeared him towards female fans, while his cheeky chappy demeanour appealed to the male audience. In that second series, Joey dipped his feet into the dating pool of the female Essex cast and dated both Lucy Mecklenburgh and Sam Faiers but it was in the third series when he was promoted to series regular that his character truly shone. He has since become one of the favourites with fans of the TOWIE and can often be found doing guest appearances on other shows.
When TOWIE headed for Marbella in a summer special of The Only Way is Marbs, Joey and the cast descended on the coast with aplomb in June of last year. The cast lapped up the sun, copious amounts of champagne and were seen at various hot spots here including La Sala, Pangea and other various locations. During his time on TOWIE Joey found love with fellow cast member Sam Faiers and the
relationship between the two was played out onscreen. Unfortunately for the couple, their relationship ended in Marbella earlier this year and although they briefly reconciled in the last series which finished airing in November, the couple parted as Joey left for Australia.
Joey has been known throughout his career to say incredible one-liners and some comments that have shown him to look unintelligent and daft and when he appeared on Celebrity Juice with former flame Faiers, the comments were some of the funniest he has ever said. When asked by Lemon, during the quiz section of the show, what country borders Wales… Essex replied ‘Russia… or is it London’. These hilarious comments have since been labelled Joey-isms and possibly his most famous one to date is ‘Reem’, the word he uses to describe something that was great or cool.
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‘It’s much easier to look at your phone though, isn’t it? I’ve got a watch, but watches are more like fashion, in’t they? My watch ain’t got numbers on it.’ ‘I told you I’m good at counting! I used to count all the time.’ ‘Don’t you think it’s weird when you look in the mirror and think – I haven’t seen myself in ages!’ “I’ve tried goat before...Goat cheese” “How many sides does a square have?...Six” (Eating an ostrich penis) ‘It tastes like a school rubber with wee, tomato sauce and vinegar on it’
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Critics and fans alike are now saying that this show could make his career. His endearing nature and funny one-liners have shown the audience that Joey is a funloving, down-to-earth character and this is what makes him fantastic viewing. Following in the footsteps of former TOWIE member Mark Wright who was in the jungle two years ago, Joey could manage to catapult himself into the limelight following his great performance in the jungle.
Joey has been subject to many challenges on I’m A Celeb including the taste challenge in which he, and fellow competitor, tried a host of disgusting dishes including brains, testicles and a drink of blended cockroach….yuk!
His time on I’m A Celebrity has also stirred up many romantic rumours, many of those including his Celeb co-star Former Miss Universe Great Britain, Amy Willerton whom viewers have seen flirting with Joey. But his former flame, Sam and other TOWIE cast members believe that Joey still wants to try again with Miss Faiers and his friendly nature is all that the flirting really is.
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Aside from his time on television, Joey opened his own clothes shop entitled Fusey (we have no idea either) in Brentwood which is often shown in TOWIE. Selling items that will appeal to his male fans and those who like to dress in Joey’s eclectic style, Fusey stands alongside other shops also opened by TOWIE stars including Lucy Mecklenburgh, Jessica Wright, and the Faiers sisters. Due to the success of Fusey, Joey has also released a perfume, My Girl and an aftershave, Fusey which has sold well since its release. It seems to viewers that Joey doesn’t always have a high intellect or even sometimes know exactly what he is doing but with his great fan following on TOWIE and his fantastic persona showing through on I’m A Celebrity we’re sure Joey will be approached by many other shows when he returns from the jungle. Indeed already there are rumours that Tesco, Very.com and 9
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Channel your childhood If holidays past were particularly jolly, take inspiration from them to make your season bright. Do you still remember the personal visit from “Santa” — actually your father or grandfather when you were little. Santa would arrive right before you went to bed to give you a single gift. Now, you and your friends can recruit your husband’s to don Santa’s red suit at an annual party. The kids love it, and with so many people around, there’s little chance that they’ll notice that one of the dads is missing.
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For the girl who loves bling We all know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but what do you get a girl whose jewellery boxes are already bursting with sparklers? Well, how about a really, really big diamond? Lucky for you, then, that Liz Taylor’s jewels are up for auction at Christies New York on 13 and 14 December - just in time for Christmas!
Why not treat your loved one to something special this Christmas? But to afford any of these indulgent gifts, most of us would have to win the lottery first!
For the toy car geek Collecting toy cars may not seem like a particularly extravagant hobby, but you’d be wrong. If money was no object we’d recommend you get your toy car geek a scaled model of the Lamborghini Aventador. This scaled down model is decorated with platinum and gold and has diamond headlights and wheel-trims! It’s up for auction this December starting price of a mere €3.5 million.
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For the girl who always takes care of her appearance, fly over to the Urban Retreat at Harrods and book the World’s Most Expensive Blow Dry. Using diamond and meteor dust this treatment will give her a hair-do that’s out of this world. Included in the price are a bottle each of Truffle Shampoo and Conditioner. All for the bargain price of £320.
If your loved one is obsessed with classic cars, there are some real gems out there. We’re sorry to tell you that you’ve just missed out on this 1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa. This car was the 250 Testa Rossa prototype, and in its heyday, competed in the Le Mans 24-hour race. It sold at auction in California for $16.4 million in August.
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For the party animal Is your loved one bored of receiving fine wine and vintage champagne at Christmas? Well never fear, luxury designer Leon Verres has come to the rescue with this extravagant tipple. The 5 litres of fine Russian vodka have been repeatedly filtered through millions of pounds worth of diamonds. And the bottle itself is encrusted with 3,000 of the beauties. Named ‘Billionaire Vodka’, it will set you back just $37.7 million. Let’s party! 16
It takes a whole field of roses to make one 30ml bottle of Tribute Attar by Amouage. It also contains silver frankincense from the Dhofar mountains. Just a few drops last for hours. That’s good news, considering this tiny bottle costs £335.
For the adventurer For the adventurer in your life - that loved one who always dreamed of being an astronaut - how about a trip on the Virgin Galactic? After 2 days of training, they’ll board a spacecraft and travel through the atmosphere at 3000mph - nearly 4 times the speed of sound. Then they’ll experience weightlessness and view the earth as we’ll only ever get to see it on the TV, returning home in time for tea. What an experience for just $200,000!
LÍNEA DIRECTA REPORTS ON DRIVING IN WINTER Línea Directa is one of the key players in the fight to reduce the number of accidents on our roads. For almost 20 years, it has promoted research into accident rates in order to encourage safe driving habits. Due to the risks involved with driving in winter months, it now offers advice on how to act in adverse weather conditions. With respect to the car: 1. Check your car, especially the mechanical components. Pay attention to brakes, lights, windscreen wipers and break fluid, antifreeze and oil levels. 2. Don’t forget to check the condition of your tyres including the spare wheel, checking pressure, tread and the grooves of each tyre, which must have a minimum depth of 1.6mm. 3. Always take a reflective jacket, two warning triangles and a torch with you. Also ensure that your mobile is charged in case you need to use it in an emergency. With respect to driving: 1. If you often drive in snow, consider buying winter tyres. In any case, avoid any sudden movements and, as a general rule, do not overtake. Take special care with snow which has turned into ice and always drive at low speeds. 2. If it is foggy or raining, adapt your speed and distance from the vehicle ahead to the weather conditions. Do not brake suddenly to avoid skidding. 3. Aim the vehicle’s heating system at the windows to prevent them from fogging up as a result of humidity. 4. When overtaking, reaching crossroads, leaving tunnels and in open spaces, be careful with any sudden gusts of wind, which might lead to a loss of steering and the vehicle overturning.
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La Sala in Puerto Banus boasts live entertainment seven nights a week. Whether The Piano Man is lighting up the bar with the best tracks from across the ages or Southern Impact are performing all the classics everyone loves to dance to, you can guarantee La Sala offers a night to remember. La Sala begins the week with the incredibly talented Paul Maxwel taking to the stage. The son of accomplished musicians, Maxwel was introduced to the music industry very early in life and found himself performing by the age of seven. In recent years, Paul has seen his career reach new heights with extremely successful performances in Marbella and all over Europe. “I play a real assortment of styles but if I had to categorize myself I would say Pop/ Rock,” explained Paul. “My nights at La Sala are always great fun, the combination of atmosphere, excellent service and live entertainment all coming together is what makes La Sala so fantastic! Everyone is always in the best mood and ready to party!” During the week La Sala welcomes a varied assortment of singers performing a brilliant selection of chart hits and classics. The
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beautiful Zoe Hughes started out by winning a local singing competition and now holds the Tuesday night residency at La Sala. “I perform anything that people enjoy, I want them to feel that they can either get up and dance, or sit and just enjoy their favourite songs! I love singing at La Sala because it’s one of the places where I have the most fun performing. People are always up for a good time at La Sala, and as a singer, that’s what we want to give them! La Sala just has this unbeatable atmosphere. It’s always buzzing. Also, the staff are all so friendly. They all seem to enjoy working there, and everyone gets on so well. Not to forget the celebrities that visit, there is always someone interesting! La Sala has a general feel-good thing about it,” gushed Zoe. On Wednesdays Katie entertains the busy bar whilst guests in the second dining room enjoy
the coast’s finest tribute acts including Legends of Motown, The Four Tops, The Rat Pack, Call Me Irresponsible a Michael Bublé Tribute and The Sweet Temptations. Customers are welcome to dine à la carte or for larger groups, a set menu is available. Alternatively bar tickets offer the opportunity to enjoy the show and simply opt for drinks at the bar. On Thursday nights its time for the duos! Vicky & Ernesto and Southern Impact alternate each week, performing timeless tracks that ensure everyone is on the dance floor and ready for the weekend! By Friday evening La Sala pulls out all the stops welcoming Quike the violinist as well as saxophonists, drummers, dancers and DJ’s all topped off with the beautiful Gemma singing the most
vibrant records. If you choose to dine in the second dining room, Southern Impact’s soulful sounds are guaranteed to kick-start your weekend and ensure you leave dancing out the door! The renowned Masquerade head to La Sala every Saturday night to share their vibrant energy and incredible talent! Beautiful belly dancers and the smoothest saxophonists join in the party with DJ Alex continuing the celebrations into the early hours! “I try to keep things as up-to-date and modern as possible without becoming repetitive,” explained DJ/ Barman Alex. “I try and play the types of music that’d get me in the party spirit when I go out. DJing in La Sala is a lot of fun, don’t get me wrong, it is definitely a challenge but that is what I like so much about it! It all comes down to the fact that La Sala is a brilliant place, full of vibrant people and it’s a
real pleasure to DJ, especially on a Saturday night!” On Sunday the music begins a little earlier to ensure a fantastic atmosphere for Sunday lunch. Sam Oliver and Mayte take it in turns to transform a Sunday afternoon into an entertainment showcase. In addition, a children’s entertainer is also on hand to keep the little ones entertained ensuring a seamless and relaxing end to the week. When night falls Masquerade and Vicky and Ernesto finish the week in style!
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Da Bruno Mijas-Costa Celebrate their First Anniversary!
After almost twenty years since the opening of Da Bruno in Marbella, Giancarlo Paparusso, the son of the owners, and his wife Alexandra, decided to take the quality of the well-known restaurant group to Mijas. This new addition to the Da Bruno family maintains the core values of top quality and hospitality, while bringing in their own style to offer the best service. For Giancarlo, a restaurant is a place where the client should feel welcome and relaxed. “We work every day to innovate and surprise all of our first time visitors as well as those who repeat. In Da Bruno Mijas-Costa they will feel at home and enjoy a unique experience.” The cuisine offered at Da Bruno Mijas-Costa combines the best of traditional Mediterranean cuisine with more cutting edge gastronomy, creating a perfect balance. From the “non-stop” kitchen, open from midday to midnight, dishes are made using fresh and seasonal ingredients and to each diners needs. The high quality of cuisine includes an incredible variety of choices ensuring there is something for everybody. The pizzas are crispy, the fish is fresh, the
meat is succulent and the pasta - amazing, but the biggest seller is without a doubt the Pil-Pil Prawns, which are cooked in a lightly spiced, olive oil sauce. Da Bruno Mijas-Costa is located in the Commercial Center “Centro IDEA”, right next to SEAT on the MijasFuengirola road. The inside dining area is beautifully decorated creating a friendly atmosphere perfect for celebrations, company dinners or any kind of event with room for 120 diners. The daily menu, at €15, also lives up to the same quality that defines Da Bruno and can be enjoyed inside or on the sheltered court yard next to the palm trees. In 2014, the Da Bruno Group celebrates their 20th anniversary and has proved to be a gastronomic hot spot, with six restaurants at some of the best places of the coast: Da Bruno Sul Mare, Da Bruno Pasta and Da Bruno A Casa in Marbella, Da Bruno Cabopino, Da Bruno San Pedro and Da Bruno Mijas-Costa. “We invite everyone to share unforgettable moments in Da Bruno, it is a pleasure for us to serve you by offering the best of our kitchen and the best of ourselves,” says Giancarlo Paparusso.
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Getting a number one in the music charts for Christmas has always been at the top of a musician’s hopes, and traditionally it has been novelty songs, charity songs or songs with a Christmas theme. In recent years of course, the media machine that is The X Factor has also topped the festive charts with five of the winners in recent years all taking that treasured number one spot (and some of those will really shock you!). Since the beginning of the charts in 1952, it was customarily the biggest selling single of the year that became the Christmas number one, but it was in 1973 when the band Slade released Merry Xmas Everybody in a deliberate attempt to gain that top spot that musicians
changed their attitude to the Christmas charts and timed their single releases for the merry period. Some of the biggest names in musical history have topped the charts in the last 60 years including Cliff Richard (four times at number 1, no surprise there really), Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, The Beatles
(who have sat at the coveted spot no less than four times) and Queen - both times with Bohemian Rhapsody, which is the only record to appear twice with the same band, in 1975 and 1991. George Michael is the only singer so far to have sat at the number one and number two spot, with Band Aid and Wham! in 1984 while The Beatles are the only act who have managed this feat twice, in 1963 and 1967. Of course, one of the biggest Christmas anthems is the song Do They Know Its Christmas which has appeared three times for three generations of Band Aid,
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young girls across the land. Three years later and X Factor mania had begun, during the second series a young man named Shayne Ward took the hearts of many viewers who promptly voted him as the winner and his single That’s My Goal topped the number one spot in the charts. For the next three years, X Factor winners made their mark in the Christmas charts with Leona Lewis, Leon Jackson (the first Scottish act to have a Christmas number one) and Alexandra Burke.
However, all was about to change when, in December 2009, British DJ Jon Morter and his wife started a Facebook campaign to stop The X Factor gaining the Christmas top spot and instead to put Rage Against the Machine in the soughtafter position. Despite being named a crazy and stupid act of rebellion by X Factor creator Simon Cowell, the song Killing in the Name took the number one spot that year, pushing Joe McElderry to second place.
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The X Factor fans did not take the campaign laying down and the following year, they made sure that Matt Cardle took the Christmas charts with When We Collide but it seems that is where the X Factor mania may end. Musicians and fans alike for the last two years have decided to back the artists who have created songs to highlight a particular incident or situation. In 2011, the Military Wives with Gareth Malone proudly received the top spot for their song Wherever You Are, and last year, The Justive Collective, made up of many different musicians, singers and football personnel who set up the band in honour of The Hillsborough Disaster, won the spot.
However bets have definitely been made on Lily Allen, who has covered Keane’s Somewhere Only we Know for the John Lewis advert and The X Factor, who may prove successful yet again. Not only will this year’s winner be hoping for the top spot, but previous winners, James Arthur and Little Mix, are also releasing singles in the week before Christmas.
Who is your bet on? The question remains as to who will take the title position this year and already there is much speculation and perspective candidates. Britain’s Got Talent finalists Richard and Adam are releasing I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In (On Christmas Day); the groups from ITV2’s Big Reunion, 911, Blue, 5ive, Atomic Kitten, Liberty X and B*witched will sing a cover of Wizzard’s 1973 hit I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday; and Susan Boyle has recorded a posthumous duet with Elvis Presley covering O Come, All Ye Faithful.
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by Brangelina Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie can toast their own success after their wine was voted ‘world’s best’. The couple’s Chateau Miraval Rose 2012 was selected as the best rosé in the world’ by a wine industry magazine. The Chateau Miraval Rosé 2012 - produced on their huge estate in Provence, France - was ranked at number 84 out of the top 100 wines by Wine Spectator Magazine. This made it the ‘Best rosé in the world.’ Brangelina’s rosé is being described as “refined and elegant, offering pure and concentrated flavours of dried red berry, tangerine and melon. The focused finish features flint and spice notes, with a hint of cream.” All 6,000 bottles of the wine sold out within five hours when it first arrived in stores earlier this year. The wine was produced through a partnership between the couple and the Perrin wine making family in Provence and the wine costs between $23 and $28 a bottle.
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Christina Aguilera, 32, looks better than ever! At the 2013 American Music Awards, held in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, she looked amazing in a super sexy, white cut out dress. She showed off her amazing figure after a reported 50 pound weight loss! Christina’s apparently avoids empty calories like alcohol and saves comfort food for very special occasions. Instead of pancakes, she chooses blueberries, turkey bacon, and half an avocado for a filling breakfast. She loves celery with almond butter and shrimp cocktails as snacks. For lunch, she chooses the ever-popular chicken breast over salad. She skips creamy dressings like ranch or blue cheese. For dinner, She has either chicken or fish curry. One year on, the transformation is outstanding. Just check out what she looked like this time last year!
Miranda Kerr hiding money & Leo DiCaprio? Is Kris Kardashian
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A story promises to reveal all of Kris Jenner’s “darkest secrets” in US tabloid, Star magazine. The report alleges that she’s so paranoid about losing her money ( as we all know how money orientated she is!) in the split from husband Bruce Jenner that she’s hiding millions of dollars from him. It’s claimed the couple have no prenup and Kris is terrified of giving up any of her $175 million fortune to Bruce. Surely with all he has had to put up with in that marriage, you can not put a price on what he deserves. It alleges over recent months she’s been switching as much of her own money as she can into the names of her daughters Kim, Khloe and Kourtney, to keep it in the Kardashian family. The article adds: “She’s already planning to transfer $25 million in Kim’s name alone, and Kim has no problem with that. She’s just as greedy as her mom!”
Are they dating? Whether this is true or not, it seems as shame that Miranda and Orlando Bloom are calling a day on their marriage. The couple have been married for just over three years and have a son together however at the end of last month, Miranda and Leonardo DiCaprio were seen dining out together. It hasn’t even been a month since Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom and his former Victoria’s secret stunner wife Miranda Kerr announced their separation and it looks like she has moved on already. The 30-year-old Kerr was spotted cosying up to 39-year-old Titanic actor Leonardo DiCaprio while having dinner in Las Vegas. “They looked like they were having a great time. They came with a bunch of friends and were overheard talking about going out the night before,” a source told E! News. Well, Leo is known to only date supermodels so this could be one to keep a watch on. However, wouldn’t it be great if Miranda and Orlando could rekindle their romance, after all they make such a lovely couple! 29
Angelina Jolie vs Sandra Bullock Two of the most successful actress’ in Hollywood have been battling for the leading role to star alongside George Clooney in intense space film Gravity. The film stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts who survive the mid-orbit destruction of a Space Shuttle and attempt to return to Earth. Sandra Bullock landed the role and reportedly beat Angelina Jolie to be casted in the blockbuster. Angie hoped Gravity would give her the critical acclaim her career has been lacking and sources say it would have put her back on the map to win an oscar. “Angie was livid when she lost the part to Sandra because she knew it was a great opportunity. It was known as Angie’s movie, but when the project switched studios, the part was up for grabs and Sandra snatched it,” a source tells tabloids.
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Nigella Lawson took cocaine and other drugs every day for years, court has been told! Former assistants accused of defrauding TV cook of £300,000 on luxuries, including designer clothes and first-class air travel between 2008 and 2012. In November, a London court heard that Nigella Lawson had become a daily drug user, taking cocaine as well as class B drugs and prescription medicines over more than a decade. Her former husband, Charles Saatchi, after hearing about the allegations of her drug use, described her as “Higella” in an angry email, part of which was read out in court. He also accused her of poisoning her 19-year-old daughter Cosima with drugs and ‘trashing her life’.
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exposes belly in unflattering lycra sports bra! The mum-of-one admits her stomach is “my main problem area” but refuses to give up her crave for takeaways.
She seems confident enough to workout in public wearing minimal clothing as she stepped out in the unflattering purple lycra outfit which showed her plunging cleavage and post-pregnancy belly. She’s previously admitted her saggy baby belly is her biggest insecurity but the mother-of-one has kick started her new fitness regime to feel better about herself. Lunging and jumping in the leafy Queen’s Park, London, the mum of 17-month-old daughter Dolly even used a kettle ball for exercises with personal trainer Adrian. Speaking about her body , Chantelle said: “I’m not going on any fad diet. I’m a little overweight and it would be nice to get rid of some of it. I’m not putting any pressure on myself. My stomach is my main problem area.”
It’s so nice to hear when celebrities use their high status to raise money for a great cause and to help those in need. While the star is raising awareness and money by launching an eBay sale for the recent victims of the typhoon that struck the Philippines, Kim isn’t donating ALL the proceeds to charity. Disaster struck the Philippines when a typhoon claimed thousands of victims and left many struggling for basic medical care. Reality star Kim Kardashian is using her fame to help those in need by auctioning off her designer clothes and accessories on eBay — But it’s unclear where 90% of the proceeds are going as the star is only donating 10 percent of the proceeds to the non-profit organisation, International Medical Corps.
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Kim & Kanye’s strange prenuptial agreement
While rumours continue to circulate that the Kim Kardashian-Kanye West wedding will be filmed for television, we now have an update on an alleged prenuptial agreement that has been reached between both halves of the famous couple. And it includes some unusual clauses. To wit, sources claim there’s a “cheating clause” and a “drug clause” in the document, along with a clause that states Kris Jenner cannot have any input in Kim’s career. Moreover, there’s reportedly a plastic surgery clause as well, one that actually prohibits Kim from going under the knife.
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Festive
Strictly Come Dancing BBC1 As with previous years, Strictly Come Dancing comes back onto our TV screens on the BBC on Christmas Day with a new line up of celebrities hoping to win the coveted title. This year the celebrities include singer Rochelle Humes, DJ Sara Cox, actress Elaine Page, actor Ricky Norwood, singer Matt Goss, and comedian Rufus Hound, who will all be paired with professional dancers to waltz, foxtrot and quickstep across the dancefloor. Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will be presenting the family show and there will be some surprise musical acts as well.
Dr Who BBC1 Dr Who fans will be pleased to learn that the new doctor is arriving on Christmas Day, Doctor number 14 Peter Capaldi must first work out how he can be the 14th doctor as the Time Lord Handbook says there can be only 13 doctors but we’re sure he’ll figure it out. Meanwhile a mysterious force is radiating messages from the stars but first he must rescue Clara from a family dinner before finding out his own fate and the fate of the entire universe.
Sherlock BBC1 It’s been two long years since viewers saw Sherlock jump to his supposed death in 2011 but as fans will find out, not all is as it seems. It may seem elementary, dear reader (sorry we couldn’t help it) but the how and why behind Sherlock’s plummet is actually quite complicated. Now ‘back from the dead’ Sherlock finds his trusty sidekick Watson very much in love with a woman called Mary Morstan, who isn’t taken in by Sherlock and is just as quick-witted as he…much to Sherlock’s dismay.
Eastenders BBC1 With the highest viewing figures of any show on Christmas Day last year, Eastenders is sure once again to be on in most households who will get their fix of tragedy and upset in Walford. As is the same most years, someone may get a shock, someone may die, someone may give birth, someone may have an affair exposed, someone may cook turkey only to have a row with their guests at the table – whatever happens if you like the soap it’s sure to be good viewing.
Downton Abbey ITV2 The characters from Downton Abbey are back on our screens on Christmas Day with a special two hour episode that includes all the regular faces and the fabulous Shirley Mclaine, and promises to answer some of those burning questions… Did Bates kill Green? Will Edith find Michael Gregson and get to keep her unborn child? Will Mary choose between her suitors and move on from her husband’s death? Will Mrs Papmore burn the Christmas dinner? (Ok that one we made up). But, the producers have said that all will be revealed… well maybe. 32
Still Open All Hours BBC1 Granville is back in this one off special for Christmas day and has now taken over from Uncle Arkwright since inheriting the shop running it alongside his son, Leroy, who was the result of a one night stand. David Jason is back to his best in the comedy which also sees some other old familiar faces including Nurse Gladys and Mrs Featherstone as well as a picture of Ronnie Barker’s Arkwright character on the wall.
The Great British Bake Off BBC2 Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood are back for some festive feasts this Christmas and promise to show us all we need to create the perfect Christmas delights. If you are a fan of the regular show on BBC2 then this is the ideal viewing for you with tips, advice and all you ask for when preparing a fabulous meal for the family.
Death Comes to Pemberley BBC1 To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first publication of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, acclaimed crime and thriller writer P. D. James has written her view of what would happen to Austen’s characters once they had settled down and had children. Set six years after their marriage of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy, this murder mystery also features all of the favourite characters are back including Mr Wickham, Lydia and elder sister Jane and Mr Bingley. Starring some of the Britain’s best actors including Matthew Rhys, Matthew Goode and Anna Maxwell Martin, this is sure to be a big hit when it airs.
David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum 3D BBC1 If you choose someone to take you around the National History Museum, it’s odds on you’d pick David Attenborough and that’s exactly what he’s going to do. In a marvellous journey (in 3D no less) around the famous London landmark, Mr Attenborough takes us on a wonderful adventure and with the help of modern technology brings some long-extinct inhabitants back to life. Produced by the team behind many of Attenborough’s other programmes its sure to be a hit and David himself has even stated that the project has fulfilled a lifelong dream… magic.
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Gansta Granny BBC1 With the success of last year’s Mr Stink, David Walliams has adapted another of his books, Gansta Granny, for television. With a stellar cast that includes Joanna Lumley, Julia McKenzie, Rob Brydon, Miranda Hart and of course Walliams himself, the adaption is full of hilarity and mayhem. The story is that of a young boy who hates his granny but has to stay with her every Friday when his parents go out. When she overhears him ask his parents to pick him up early one Friday, the granny decides to show him her past and reveals that she is in fact a jewellery thief called The Black Cat!
Moonfleet
Sky 1
Adapted for the small screen and set over two episodes, this 18th century tale is set in the small town of Moonfleet in Devon. When youngster John Trechard is haunted by dreams of the legendary pirate Blackbeard, so, desperate to set off a quest to find Blackbeard’s most treasured possession, John sets sail with a band of smugglers. With lots of swashbuckling and bodice-ripping romance this will be very easy watching over the Christmas period.
Call the Midwife BBC1 One mainly for the ladies, we think, Call the Midwife is back with a Christmas special that not only deals with the babies born over the festive period but also the trials and tribulations that come with being a 1950’s midwife. The ladies must deal with the discovery of an unexploded bomb which leads to the area around them being shut down and sparks problems for the wedding of Sister Bernadette and Dr Turner. When Nonnatus House is shut, the residents including the nuns and nurses find themselves in new dwellings and embarking on new challenges.
Toy Story 3 BBC1 As with previous years, Strictly Come Dancing comes back onto our TV screens on the BBC on Christmas Day with a new line up of celebrities hoping to win the coveted title. This year the celebrities include singer Rochelle Humes, DJ Sara Cox, actress Elaine Page, actor Ricky Norwood, singer Matt Goss, and comedian Rufus Hound, who will all be paired with professional dancers to waltz, foxtrot and quickstep across the dancefloor. Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will be presenting the family show and there will be some surprise musical acts as well.
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Film REVIEWS
December’s cinema releases
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Cast: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd. Director: Adam McKay. Genre: Comedy. About the film: With the ’70s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to the news desk to take New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm. Also back is Veronica Corningstone, weatherman Brick Tamland, man on the street Brian Fantana and sports guy Champ Kind. n
Frozen 47 Ronin Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano. Director: Carl Rinsch. Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. About the film: A band of samurai set out to avenge the death and dishonour of their master at the n hands of a ruthless shogun.
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Cast: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Alan Tudyk. Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee. Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Mystery, Romance, Thriller. About the film: Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff ) and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the n kingdom.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Cast: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Patton Oswalt. Director: Ben Stiller. Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy. About the film: An office worker who lives inside fantasy worlds where he gets to live an adventurous life while romancing his co-worker sets off a global journey to fix things when both of n their jobs are threatened.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Luke Evans, Lee Pace, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, Manu Bennett, Sylvester McCoy, Conan Stevens, Mikael Persbrandt. Director: Peter Jackson. Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy. About the film: Thorin and company have reached Lake-town and it is time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfil his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. If Bilbo and the others are able to gain the treasure, will they be able to keep it? And will they discover what has n become of the wizard Gandalf?
American Hustle Cast: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper. Director: David O. Russell. Genre: Crime, Drama. About the film: A con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive British partner Sydney Prosser is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso. DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey n powerbrokers and mafia.
Oldboy Cast: Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Sharlto Copley. Director: Spike Lee. Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery. About the film: An advertising executive is kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years in solitary confinement. When he is inexplicably released, he embarks on an obsessive mission to discover who orchestrated his punishment, only to find he is still trapped in a web of conspiracy and torment. n
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Film REVIEWS January’s cinema releases
Grudge Match Cast: Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Kim Basinger. Director: Peter Segal. Genre: Comedy, Sport. About the film: A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout – 30 years after their last match. n
Lone Survivor Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, Eric Bana, Josh Berry. Director: Peter Berg. Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, War. About the film: Based on the failed June 28, 2005 mission “Operation Red Wings”. Four members of SEAL Team 10 were tasked with the mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shahd. The true story follows the doomed team as they head on the ill-fated, covert mission in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Things go awry when the small band is ambushed by overwhelming enemy forces. n
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Out of the Furnace Cast: Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Zoe Saldana. Director: Scott Cooper. Genre: Drama, War. About the film: An ex-con must choose between escaping a life of poverty and rescuing his brother from a life of crime in this drama from Crazy Heart writer/director Scott Cooper. With the dream of a better life always just out of reach, Russell (Christian Bale) and his younger brother Rodney (Casey Affleck) find their futures taking a grim turn when Russell ends up in jail. Meanwhile, on the outside, Rodney falls in with a notorious group of criminals who threaten to destroy any hope for a better n tomorrow.
The Wolf of Wall Street Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, P.J. Byrne, Jon Favreau, Spike Jonze. Director: Martin Scorsese. Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama. About the film: DiCaprio plays Belfort, a Long Island penny stockbroker who served 20 months in prison for refusing to cooperate in a massive 1990s securities fraud case that involved widespread corruption on Wall Street and in the corporate banking world, including n mob infiltration.
August: Osage County Cast: Meryl Streep, Dermot Mulroney, Julia Roberts. Director: John Wells. Genre: Comedy, Drama. About the film: A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised n them.
The Book Thief
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Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, P.J. Byrne, Jon Favreau, Spike Jonze.
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Miranda Otto.
Director: Brian Percival.
Director: Stuart Beattie.
Genre: Drama, War.
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi.
About the film: The 550-page, World War II-era novel, narrated by Death, tells the story of Liesel Meminger from the time she is taken at age 9 to live with a foster family in a German working-class neighbourhood. Liesel arrives having just stolen her first book, “The Gravediggers Handbook” – it will be the beginning of a love n affair with books.
About the film: Frankenstein’s monster Adam (Aaron Eckhart) gets swept up in a long-running battle between powerful gargoyles and infernal demons who seek the key to his immortality as director Stuart Beattie brings Kevin Grevioux’s acclaimed graphic novel to the screen in this sweeping horror n fantasy adventure.
Inside Llewyn Davis Cast: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman. Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen. Genre: Drama, Music. About the film: A week in the life of a young singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of n 1961.
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The Beat 106fm blitz the blues as we build up for the dazzle n sparkle of the festive season. Good will to all men and we raise our glasses to a prosperous 2014! Lets kick-start the mood with The Beat’s top five festive flavours...
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One of the biggest charity singles around the world, Band Aid - Do They Know It’s Christmas? Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure united the world in 1984 to raise money for anti-poverty efforts in Ethiopia. It was a UK number 1 single in 1984, followed by different versions in 1989 and 2004 - So many artists pulled together for this track
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Fairytale of New York is a song by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl, released in 1987. The song is an Irish folk style ballad, written by Jem Finer and Shane MacGowan.
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Driving Home for Christmas is a single written by Chris Rea and was released in December 1988. It was used in Christmas commercials for supermarket chain Iceland in 1997, 1998, and 2011. Last Christmas is a song by British pop duo Wham! released on Epic Records in 1984. Written and produced by George Michael, it made the number 2 position, being beaten to the number 1 spot by ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
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Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You was released by Columbia Records in 1994. In 2011 Carey re-recorded the song as a duet with Justin Bieber. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree was recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958. Despite her mature sounding voice, Lee recorded this song when she was only 13 years old. It was covered in 1987 by Kim Wilde and Mel Smith, and reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Charts.
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SAGITTARIUS 23 November – 21 December
Planet: Jupiter Birthstone: Turquoise
Celebrities born under the sign Sagittarius:
Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Brad Pitt, Christina Aguilera, Bruce Lee, Ludwig van Beethoven, Winston Churchill, Joe DeMaggio, Walt Disney, Jane Fonda, John Malkovich, Bette Midler and Frank Sinatra.
PISCES
Long-term projects are nearing completion. Old problems and situations can rear their head again and looking at it now it might be time to get rid of that which is holding you back. Socially you’re in demand, so get out there and shine. Be positive and others will respond in like mind.
GEMINI
22 May – 21 June
Time to party this month and this will bring great benefits in your love life as well. Play but also work as you’ll have plenty of energy. Look at your life and see if anything needs cutting away, and if it does then this is the time to do so. Aim for the stars and pour your energy into everything!
VIRGO
23 August – 23 September
Home is where the heart is and it’s time to get comfortable. People from the past will bring unexpected pleasures. Put your energies into cold hard cash as this is the time to make some money. Speak freely to those around you as being open and honest will bring benefits to you.
You need some ‘you time’ this month, so get away from people and relax in your own space. Having that time alone will help when you are faced with the pressures of the next month, but remain calm and positive and you’ll be fine. Just before Christmas there is an opportunity for romance.
AQUARIUS
Communication and possible travel are highlighted here. Have caution with social matters as you may clash with a colleague or partner. Compromise is key. Pour you energies into your own ideas and keep yourself to yourself, that brings reward. Work will bring short term benefits.
20 February – 20 March
CAPRICORN
22 December – 20 January
21 January – 19 February
You’re socially hot at the moment, so get out there and be seen. Don’t be too opinionated as this can cause friction at social gatherings, temper your ideas. Trust in yourself this month and you won’t go far wrong and any personal projects are likely to succeed.
ARIES
21 March – 20 April
This month is about communicating with others and trying to get rid of small things that have been irritating you. Speak to your superiors and you may gain promotion and remember that you’re lucky this month so it might be time to push your luck and see if you can gain an advance in life.
CANCER 22 June – 22 July
Plan ahead as there is going to be a lot of events this month. It’s time to sort the clutter in your house as well. New friendships are highlighted and others around you will become closer. Communicate and spread the word about your talent and ideas, there’s every chance that they will be noticed.
LIBRA
24 September – 23 October
New opportunities arise, amongst a very busy month for you. People can be very demanding and you might find yourself pushed from pillar to post. Make sure you relax in the comfort of your own home and recharge your batteries. Emotionally you feel very comfortable here as well.
TAURUS 21 April - 21 May
Your friends will become even closer this month and joint finances will be positive as well. Don’t overdo it at work as multitasking can distract you and make problems in the future. You have the urge for new things and new places so seize any opportunity to travel that appears. Life is on the up.
LEO
23 July – 22 August
You’re confidence and charm are at a peak, this can attract attention from admirers. Hold your tongue though as you can be too frank and this can bring some bad consequences. Your private and professional life are positive, so pour all your energy into new ideas and those around you.
SCORPIO
24 October – 22 November
Finances are on the up and luck is good this month as well. Your career and ideas are going well, but make sure that you don’t push them as they will get there in the end. Pour your energies into new ideas and plan ahead for a time when you can put them into practice.
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Make-up trends
this party season With the Christmas party season coming up, there’s a range of on-trend make-up looks, from the simple to the more dramatic, that will help you stand out from the crowd. Here’s a few to make you feel glam, and some tips on how to get the look just right.
Draw the line Black eyeliner is hot this season and is a must-have staple item for any make-up bag. Go all out with 60s inspired thick lines and flicks on the top and bottom lashes. Then a simple skinny line along the top lashes is also a key trend for this season.
Last night’s eye make-up Metallic eyes This season the metallic look has once again made its way into the style crowd and is a great way to really make an entrance at that Christmas party. Be daring and go for a plum hue, or Christmas it up with purple. Feeling less brave? Then a gunmetal shade is perfect.
We love this look, which takes inspiration from the ‘up all night’ 80s trend and is perfect for those of us who aren’t getting too much sleep at the moment, although this is probably more down to our little ones or that pregnancy insomnia rather than painting the town red. This is basically what it says on the make-up tin, showing off super smudgy black eyeliner under the eyes – think the morning look.
Luscious lips
Glitter
It’s time to lock lips with stained effect lippy, with this season paying homage to the matt lips look. Shown off on the catwalks of Christian Dior and Prada, to name a few, this trend demands dark berry hues with a bolder outer lip liner.
No festive make-up round up would be complete without some glitter and it seems Chanel agrees, applying large silver glitter particles to upper eyelids and the lashes. Get a more subtle look by investing in a pot of Silver Loose Glitter Dust. Add mascara and some subtle colour on the cheeks and you’re good to go.
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Fitness Foods Avocados
The cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fat in these green health bombs can help keep your body strong and pain free. University of Buffalo researchers found that competitive runners who ate less than 20 per cent fat were more likely to suffer injuries than those who consumed at least 31 per cent. It has been speculated that the problem is linked to extreme lowfat diets, which weaken muscles and joints. A few slices of avocado a day are a great way to boost fat for those who are fat shy.
Bananas
Thanks to bananas’ high potassium content, peeling one is a speedy solution to that stitch in your side. While a lack of sodium is the main culprit behind muscle cramps, studies show potassium plays a supporting role: You need it to replace sweat losses and help with fluid absorption. Bananas are also packed with energizing carbohydrates. One mediumsize fruit has 400 milligrams of potassium and as many carbs (29 grams) as two slices of whole-wheat bread.
Berries
USDA researchers recently placed fresh berries on their list of the 20 foods richest in antioxidants. Just a handful of blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries is an excellent source of these potent nutrients, which protect muscles from free radical damage that might be caused by exercise. Shop for berries by the shade of their skin: The deeper the colour, the healthier the fruit. 52
Carrots
Close your eyes and they almost taste like crunchy candy. Carrots pack complex carbs that provide energy to muscles and potassium to control blood pressure and muscle contractions. And a half cup has just 35 calories.
Whole Grain Cereal
Looking for something to nosh before you hit the gym? Raid your cereal stash. The healthiest brands contain endurance-boosting complex carbs and musclebuilding protein. Sixty minutes before a workout, fuel up with a 200-calorie snack: cup of whole-grain cereal with 4 ounces of fat-free milk. “When you eat something before exercising, you have more energy, so you can work out harder and perhaps longer. And you’ll be less likely to overeat afterward.
Chicken Thighs
Skimp on iron and zinc and your energy will flag. Cooking up some juicy chicken thighs or turkey drumsticks is the best way to get more of both. Darkmeat poultry is significantly lower in fat than red meat yet has all the iron, zinc, and B vitamins that we need in our diets.
Hummus
Complex carbohydrates, protein, and unsaturated fats – all the right elements needed to fuel activity meet in one healthy little 70-calorie, 3-tablespoon package. Plus, hummus is often made with olive oil, which contains oleic acida fat that helps cripple the gene responsible for 20 to 30 per cent of breast cancers.
Eggs
Don’t skip the yolk. One egg a day supplies 215 milligrams of cholesterol, not enough to push you over the 300-milligram daily cholesterol limit recommended by the American Heart Association. Plus, the yolk is a good source of iron, and it’s loaded with lecithin, critical for brain health.
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Salmon
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When the weather turns brisk, there’s nothing cosier than a big bowl of hot soup. Autumn is the perfect time to warm the kitchen with stove-cooked soups made with the season’s harvest of squashes, pumpkin, cabbage and root vegetables. Just because we are coming into winter doesn’t mean we have to indulge in heavy and fatty foods which will make us pile on the pounds. Skip canned soups that are packed with sodium and other hard-to-pronounce ingredients and try one of these easy recipes. Each pot simmers with good-for-you nutrients and offers a satisfying, low-calorie meal.
Northwestern-style lentil chili
Red pepper bisque
Mushroom and barley soup
This hearty and healthy stew gets added zing from a dash of chili powder, but the recipe’s real all-star ingredient is a humble legume: lentils! The fibre-rich lentil is low in fat and helps keep the calorie count down (191 calories per serving).
Crunchy, sweet bell peppers and crisp yellow onions are liquefied into a brilliantly colored puree. Teeming with antioxidants and clocking in at only 60 calories per serving, this tasty concoction is truly healthy comfort food . Make it a complete meal with a side of whole grains and mixed greens.
Cozy up to this warm mushroom and barley soup, which calls for only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients. Nutty grains of barley give the soup a chewy texture, and plenty of veggies ensure this remains a satisfying low-cal treat.
Ingredients: Olive oil cooking spray 1 c. diced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 4 c. low-sodium V8 1 potato, washed and diced 1 c. dry lentils 1 c. carrots , diced 2 tsp. chili powder 6 tbsp. nonfat sour cream Directions: Generously spray a large pot or Dutch Oven with olive oil spray or use a teaspoon of olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic until lightly golden, about 2 or 3 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low until the lentils and vegetables are tender, around 20-25 minutes. Serve chili in bowls and garnish the top of each one with a tbsp. of sour cream. We recommend serving this chili with your favourite steamed vegetables.
Ingredients: 1 c. yellow onions 2 tbsp. garlic, chopped 24 oz. vegetable stock 3 c. red bell peppers 1/4 c. basil, chopped 2 tbsp. fresh thyme 1 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper Directions: In a pot, saute sliced onions and chopped garlic until soft. Add vegetable stock and roasted bell peppers . Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Season soup with salt and pepper. Fill a blender half full, and blend until smooth. Repeat blending until all soup is blended. Reheat soup and serve hot.
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots , peeled and chopped 3 c. mushrooms, sliced 3 cans low-sodium vegetable broth 1 c. barley, cooked Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots, cooking until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Then add vegetable broth and barley, simmering for 10 minutes. Stir until mixture is blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 6 servings.
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Winter Health Keep healthy this new year with the best winter supplements Cold weather months are notorious for colds, flus, bouts of low energy, and extra fatigue. Fight off germs and malaise with the best winter supplements. Natural supplements can boost the immune system and prepare the body for winter. Try these cold weather remedies to stay healthy and alleviate unpleasant symptoms.
Boost the immune system
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A weak immune system leaves the body vulnerable to all the bugs that people share along with presents and holiday cheer. Vitamin A is crucial for a strong immune system and aids in tissue repair. It is also important for good eyesight. Men may benefit from 700 micrograms daily and women may take 600 micrograms.
Herbs help to rid the body of toxins, which improves overall health and helps the body to function optimally, especially the liver. Dandelion is a good liver tonic. Try it in tea or in a tincture.
Selenium is an essential mineral and antioxidant that boosts the immune system and may help protect against cancer. It is a common ingredient in multivitamins. Take 200 micrograms daily. Vitamin C is a well-known friend to the immune system. Taking vitamin C helps the immune system fight off colds, but it also may help people who are currently ill get better faster. Echinacea is perhaps the most famous supplement for battling bugs. This supplement comes from a native North American plant. It has antibiotic and anti-viral properties. Some herbalists call echinacea a blood purifier. It may contribute to more white blood cells that help to fight infections. Not everyone likes the taste of echinacea. Those who do can take lozenges and teas, but others can try tinctures and tablets, or take elderberry extract as an alternative. Elderberry is a traditional remedy for colds and flus. 56
Alcohol and holiday festivities go hand in hand, which results in damage to the cells of the liver. An ingredient in milk thistle called silymarin aids in repairing liver cells and could stimulate new cell growth. Fight bloating and ingestion from all the extra winter eating with cynara artichoke, which stimulates bile production. The supplement may also aid growth of good bacteria in the intestines. So try and work some of these healthy supplements into your diet this winter for an illness free Christmas and New Year.
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Winter Blues A wistful feeling comes over us in late autumn, as the last remaining leaves drop and the sun sets earlier each day. Thoughts of Christmas getting closer and the warmth of a favourite old coat may be all you need to face the coming winter with good cheer, but for many people, autumn melancholy deepens to winter depression. Many things, including brain chemicals, ions in the air, and genetics seem to be involved in winter depression. But researchers agree that people who suffer from winter depression – also known as “seasonal affective disorder,” a term that produces the cute acronym SAD – have one thing in common. They’re particularly sensitive to light, or the lack of it.
Winter depression is still a mystery to scientists who study it. But researchers agree that people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder are particularly sensitive to light, or the lack of it. You don’t have to live with depression Many studies have shown that people with seasonal affective disorder feel better after exposure to bright light. It seems simple enough: In higher latitudes, winter days are shorter, so you get less exposure to sunlight. Replace lost sunlight with bright artificial light, and your mood improves. But it’s actually far more complex. Alfred Lewy, MD, a seasonal affective disorder researcher at the Oregon Health & Science University, says it’s not only a matter of getting light, but also getting it at the right time. “The most important time to get light is in the morning,” he says.
He thinks seasonal affective disorder is due to a “phase-shift” of the circadian rhythm. The wall clock may tell you it’s time to get up and at ‘em, but your body’s internal clock says you should be resting. Bright light in the morning resets your circadian clock. So as the winter draws near, brighten up your room, maybe invest in sheer curtains in your bedroom to let in the morning sun in and make the most of getting out in the fresh air rather than staying cooped up at home or in your office. It really can make the world of difference. Being lucky enough to live down here on the coast leaves you no excuse.
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kind of things you are entitled to. We also have a physiotherapist specialising in the treatment of Lymphoedema secondary to cancer. Many people who have had treatment for cancer are not made aware of the risk factors of developing Lymphoedema. Others may not even know what it is! Not everyone who has had cancer is at risk but if you have had a lymph node dissection you are at risk. She can give specialist advice on how to prevent Lymphoedema. For those who are living with the condition she is available for assessments, treatments and advice on how to manage Lymphoedema long term. Please join our facebook group Cancer Sucks Spain so as to benefit from regular support and information alternatively email cancersucksspain@ outlook.com or phone 662446388 if you have any questions or would like to know about future meeting dates. 59
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The festive season brings so much fun. Parties, family gatherings, work do’s etc. However, with all the fun comes the dreaded hangover! Surely there has to be something out there to ease the headache, nausea, and overall sense of feeling like rubbish. We have researched a list of hangover remedies and actually tried them to find out what really works. While the research on this topic is limited and there’s no one solution to fix all the symptoms of a hangover, a few things can help alleviate specific problems. The next time you have one too many, here’s what can make the next day at least somewhat less horrendous.
9 Water
Water is a must. As you likely know from the frequent trips to the bathroom during a night of heavy drinking, alcohol is a diuretic and can cause dehydration. Before falling into bed, down as much water as you can, according to the Mayo Clinic. And the next time you go out, they recommend ordering a glass of water with every alcoholic drink – and alternate between the two to replace lost fluids as you go.
9 More Alcohol “Hair of the Dog”
It will provide a numbing effect, but all you’re doing is prolonging the inevitable, and it will likely make your headache worse. Another reason to avoid cracking open a cold one: Experts agree that if you use this “cure,” the risk of abuse increases and could lead to alcohol dependency.
9 Toast or Crackers
For unbearable hangovers when you cannot stomach anything. This is also good advice for adults who’ve spent the night hugging the porcelain throne. While no food can halt the roller coaster in your stomach, carbs can help bring your blood sugar levels back up the morning after, Dr. Hall-Flavin says. Normally when blood sugar levels dip, your liver reacts by producing more glucose from stored carbs. But if you’ve been drinking too much, your liver is busy metabolizing the alcohol and can’t handle the extra work, so your blood sugar levels stay down, and you can feel irritable and tired. 61
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9 Coffee
Lots of people, hungover or not, use a cup of coffee to wake up and feel alert at work. But a trip to the local cafe won’t give you lasting benefits, and caffeine can both treat and cause headaches and migraines, so this one is a personal preference. If you do down a cup, be sure to drink water, too, since studies suggest caffeine causes dehydration.
9 Greasy Food
What you eat after drinking doesn’t matter, it’s what you eat before that can help lessen the pain the next day. Food helps slow the absorption of alcohol, and the longer it takes the alcohol to reach your blood stream, the longer it is until you become intoxicated.
9 Pain Medication
Ease a pounding head with a pill (or two, depending on the recommended dosage), but stick to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen). Any other pain medication when combined with a liver that’s working overtime to metabolize alcohol, can cause liver damage or be deadly, says Dena Davidson, Ph.D., former associate professor of psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine.
9 Vitamins
If you normally take a multi, go ahead, but no studies have found that any particular vitamins do anything for a hangover. And one night of intoxication isn’t enough to throw off the levels of nutrients in your body to the point where you need to worry.
9 Exercise
One drink, a 12-ounce beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of a spirit is metabolized by your body in about an hour, so the whole “sweat it out” theory is a myth. At the same time, the endorphin release could boost your mood. And burning off a few calories may ease your guilt about how much you drank. Just be sure you keep your water bottle handy so you don’t become even more dehydrated.
9 The Best Cure: Prevention
Drink responsibly. But just in case you forgot: Limit your drinks to about one every hour. Your body metabolizes each beer (or wine or shot) in about 60 to 75 minutes, Dr. Hall-Flavin says. Drink faster, and your blood alcohol level rises faster. Eat before you drink and follow Dr. Hall-Flavin’s “I’ll have a beer and a glass of water” rule when ordering, and drink the water, don’t let it just sit on the table. And how’s this for sobering: In research, “moderate drinking” by a man is defined as two drinks a day. More than five in one sitting is considered “heavy drinking.” So think before you order that extra round. 63
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and the role of electrolytes It has been 50 years since the sports drink was introduced to athletes in the United States. The first sports drink, Bengal Punch, was given to athletes at Louisiana State University in 1958. Gatorade, the most recognizable name in sports drinks, debuted the following decade at the University of Florida and revolutionised the way athletes energise and re-hydrate themselves during a sporting event. Since then, other sports drinks similar to Gatorade have been introduced to the market. These drinks are incredibly popular with adult and teen athletes, as well as beverage consumers in general. The main ingredients that sports drinks contain which enhance athletic performance are electrolytes, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
Replenishment of Electrolytes Electrolytes are salts that are naturally part of body fluids. Electrolytes are lost through the sweat. If electrolytes are lost too quickly, the body does not have the ability to restore them as rapidly as they were lost. Sports drinks contain electrolytes such as chloride, sodium, and potassium to help replenish what was lost through sweat. Introducing electrolytes back into the body helps keep dehydration from occurring. Electrolytes maintain the electric voltage throughout your cells so that signals can pass easily. Several bodily functions are dependent on this electrical communication that electrolytes help carry. They include regulating nerve and muscle function, acidity levels and fluid levels. An imbalance of electrolytes have dire consequences. For example, bicarbonate is an electrolyte that is responsible for regulating muscles like the heart. Insufficient levels of bicarbonate would result in irregular heart beats, which may be fatal. A person who is exerting energy can quickly become dehydrated, in as little as 30 minutes. Therefore, it is suggested that athletes begin drinking a sports drink which is fortified with potassium and sodium before they start their activity.
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Electrolytes and their importance to the human body is undeniable. The body functions and systems they support are vitally extensive. It is difficult for our bodies to survive without them. But with better knowledge and understanding, we can learn to easily replace them.
Why is water not enough for hydration in sport? Water may quench thirst, but it doesn’t replenish any of the lost electrolytes, carbohydrates, vitamins or minerals that sports drinks can. Although all of these things are lost during sweating, they can also be lost through urination. Water causes more frequent urination than sports drinks do. Therefore, sports drinks not only replenish these important electrolytes, carbohydrates, vitamins or minerals, they also can help the body hold on to the ones they already have for a longer period of time. The main ingredient in any sports drink is, of course, water. Water is important for re-hydration. The additional ingredients in sports drinks make them a better choice than water alone for athletes and others who exert a lot of energy and need to replenish the essential nutrients that have been quickly depleted in their bodies.
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Back Workout Perform 4 sets of each exercise, each with 8-12 reps
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Pull the bar down towards your chest. Repeat exercise.
As you can see above, this exercise crunches your back muscles.
Underhand Close Grip Pull down
Grip the bar underhand with a close grip.
Start Position: Sit upright with your arms straight. Again, stretching your back muscles out.
Pull the bar straight down in As you can see above, the bar line with your chest. Repeat is in line with your chest. exercise.
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Christmas Decorations Decorating your house at Christmas is, in our opinion, one of the best things to do in December… even though, we started thinking about baubles and door wreaths in mid-September. Whether you are a family that prefers the traditional gold, green and red colours or something a little more modern such as bright blue or all white, there are certain aspects you can include into your decoration so that your house is suitably attired for Santa’s visit. While ultimately Christmas is about the children, there’s nothing more satisfying than having your guests admiring your decorations… especially if they are handmade.
The Christmas Tree The top trends for Christmas Trees this year include whimsical colours of lavender, pink and champagne gold; fun and young with colours of red and white and scattered with candy canes; an elegant style of cream and gold; and lastly full of fun – let your kids get involved and add every type of tree decoration you can… if you do decide on the last option, we’d recommend giving it a quick tweak once the kids are asleep so as not to give your guests a fright on Christmas Day.
The Door Wreath Surprisingly, this is one of the best things we like about Christmas decorations, as it is the first decoration your friends and neighbours see when coming to your house for a mulled wine or two. A wreath is something that you can easily make at home and incorporate 70
your own style into it. Collect long twigs of rosemary and tie them into a circle with a pretty red bow and you have a stylish and original wreath; or alternatively, head a little off the traditional circle design and create something long and teardrop in shape with fern, real or fake, and various decorations including berries, dried fruits and cinnamon sticks.
Christmas Lights Now this is one aspect of Christmas decorations that we find very controversial… while we love driving past the houses that absolutely cover their facades with every colour and type of Christmas light available, we simply cannot fathom
wanting to decorate our house this way. But if that is your style, then hats off to you because it can look fantastic. Our way may be a little boring but white and gold lights, in our opinion, looks simply stunning. Trail them around trees and long bushes outside, and adorn curtain rails or stair rails inside for a magical appearance.
Festive tables Choosing the decorations for your table can be a stressful business, there are so many types of decorations that you can use and many of them you can make at home! So get the kids involved and create a table that will have your guests gawking in awe. With all your fatter candles that have sat on mantelpieces not even being lit throughout the year‌ grab a large cardboard box and some metallic glitter spray and you have some gorgeous glittery candles for the table. For those skinny candles, get some sprigs of evergreen and laurel leaves and stuff them into candle holders before putting the candle in and in an instant they are transformed into gorgeous Christmas decorations. Lastly, for those table settings‌ get some red card and cut them out into a holly shape, write the guests name in gold or silver and you have some wonderful place settings. Whatever you decide for your Christmas decorations, the main thing about decorating the house is to have fun and enjoy the decorating process! 71
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Winter Warmers
Well we have had it very good up until now but winter is definitely here. Oh the feel of icy marble beneath your feet when you get up in the morning! Spanish properties can feel much colder than those of our home countries as here the properties tend to cater for the warmer months, with finer window dressings and tiled or marble floors. We could insulate walls but this may be a larger job than you would prefer to undertake especially if your property is just a holiday home and used mainly in the summer.
Just the look of a rug on the floor instantly gives a warmer feel and to have a small bedside rug to step onto can make all the difference until you find your slippers in the night. Remember your rugs can be rolled up and put away for the summer when they are not needed. www.masalgueiro.pt have a beautiful range of rugs from short piles to shaggy, wool, cotton and silk which are beautiful materials and lovely to walk on, however, cleaning is not always as easy. Perhaps a mixture of synthetic and natural fibres will be your choice. There are so many sizes and styles to choose from. If you are not sure of the style or size, we at White Design Company are happy for you to try them in your property before you commit to any particular one. This is only one of our suppliers for rugs, we have many more in stock. Animal prints are also back in fashion. Look for the Skins collection with MA Salgueiro, original sheepskin, leather and original cow skin. Last but not least there is also a great collection of outdoor rugs
particularly useful in areas with glass curtains. Concerning your windows, think about layering we lose so much heat around the window area. We can add a heavier curtain or line the ones you already have. The lining can often be added temporarily if need be. We don’t always have the storage space for winter and summer curtains so layering is another idea, if it is feasible. We have many suggestions and we can accommodate for whatever look you prefer. Visit the showroom in La Cala de Mijas, situated between the BP petrol station and the farmacia, opposite Lidl and we can discuss your requirements. Have you thought about bioalcohol fires. We have beautiful fire bowls that can be used indoors and out to give a beautiful ambience as well as warming your room. There is a huge range to chose from in amazing designs.
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LA VILLA Restaurant Mijas Playa Restaurant Group have recently revamped and restyled the popular venue that is located on the frontline beach in La Cala de Mijas and the Mijas Playa is now known as La Villa Restaurant. Boasting fantastic views of the Mediterranean across to Gibraltar and Morocco, the restaurant has a wonderful terrace area to relax in the summer but, as we head towards Christmas, the indoor restaurant becomes a firm favourite of those wanting a great atmosphere and a superb gastronomic experience. With a completely different look to the previous style, the new restaurant is light and showcases a chic look to match their expertly presented dishes from the brand new menu. Offering some delicious tastes and flavours, the menu presents with an Italian flair and includes some wonderful dishes to tempt the taste buds. Aside from the sumptuous cuisine, La Villa is also known for their fantastic live entertainment and with singers and performers every night of the
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Gammon with Cider & Cinnamon Try this delicious gammon as an alternative to the traditional turkey this Christmas... Gammon and coriander seeds have a time-honoured partnership. In this recipe we have added some extra flavours. Using both cider and apple juice, and adding a bite of red chilli to the flavour of the coriander seeds adds a real sparkle to this dish.
Ingredients
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• 1.2kg/2lb 10oz boneless gammon joint (unsmoked or smoked) • 500ml/17fl oz cider • 1 litre/1¾ pints cloudy apple juice • 2 sharp green apples, cored and cut into rough chunks • 2 x 8cm/3¼in pieces cinnamon stick • 3-4 fresh red chillies, seeds removed, cut into quarters • 1 tbsp coarsely crushed coriander seeds For the glaze and sauce • 1 tbsp demerara sugar, or to taste • ¼ tsp chilli powder • 1 heaped tbsp cornflour To serve • Sautéed red cabbage with cumin seeds and lemon juice • Green chilli mashed potatoes
Directions 1. Soak the gammon in plenty of cold water in the fridge for at least two hours, or overnight. Drain well. 2. Place the gammon along with all the other gammon ingredients in a casserole dish. The liquid should cover the meat; if not, add a little water to just cover. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, partly covered with a lid, for 1¼ hours. Turn the gammon carefully in the liquid every 20 minutes or so. 3. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 4. Remove the gammon from its cooking stock, transfer to a roasting tin. Reserve the cooking liquid for the sauce. 5. Cut the rind from the gammon, leaving a thin layer of fat, and discard the rind. With a small sharp knife, score the fat into diamonds. 6. For the glaze, put a ladleful of cooking liquid into a large clean pan. Add the sugar and chilli powder and cook until a glaze-like consistency. Pour this over the gammon and roast for 15 minutes, until browned and caramelised. Set aside in a warm place while you make the sauce 84
7. For the sauce, boil the cooking liquid in a pan, uncovered, over a high heat until it has reduced to about 500ml/17fl oz; this could take about 10 minutes of boiling. 8. Strain the liquid through a sieve into a clean pan, rubbing any pieces of apple through the sieve too so that the flesh is in the sauce; leave behind only the skins. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning to taste. If you want it sweeter, add a pinch of demerara sugar; you almost certainly won’t need any salt. 9. Reheat the remaining strained sauce gently until it reaches a simmer. Blend the cornflour in a little cold water to a smooth paste, and stir into the sauce, stirring continuously. A creamy consistency is better than a very thick sauce, but if you prefer yours thicker, add a little more blended cornflour. To serve, place gammon slices on plates and pour over the sauce. Serve with spiced red cabbage and green chilli mash.
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Poached pears in spiced red wine
• 1 vanilla pod • 1 bottle red wine • 225g caster sugar • 1 cinnamon stick, halved • Fresh thyme sprig, plus sprigs to serve • 6 pears, peeled, but kept whole with stalk intact 1. Halve the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out the black seeds and put in a large saucepan with the wine, sugar, cinnamon and thyme. Cut each piece of pod into three long thin strips, add to pan, then lower in the pears. 2. Poach the pears, covered, for 20-30 mins, making sure they are covered in the wine. The cooking time will very much depend on the ripeness of your pears – they should be tender all the way through when pierced with a cocktail stick. You can make these up to 2 days ahead and chill. 3. Take the pears from the pan, then boil the liquid to reduce it by half so that it’s syrupy. Serve each pear with the cooled syrup, a strip of vanilla, a piece of cinnamon and a small thyme sprig.
Peppermint hot chocolate • 200g bar plain chocolate • 600ml milk • 150ml pot single or double cream • Sugar, to taste • 6 peppermint candy canes, to serve 1. Put the chocolate and milk in a pan Gently heat, stirring until all the chocolate has melted. Continue heating until the milk is steaming, then remove from the heat and stir in the cream. 2. Divide between 6 mugs, add sugar to taste and hang a candy cane on the edge of each. Pass the mugs round and let everyone stir their hot chocolate with their candy cane – letting as much of the sweet peppermint dissolve as they fancy.
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The astonishing technology developed for the McLaren P1 includes active aerodynamics and adjustable suspension - both now banned in Formula 1, due to being seen to give a performance advantage. Airflow is optimised around the body through the use of an active wing and under body devices. The adjustable rear wing can extend from the bodywork by 120mm on road, up to 300mm on the racetrack, maximising the levels of down force. The wing is directly inspired by Formula 1 design, with the intersection of the double element rear wing and design of the endplates being the same as that on the 2008 championship winning MP4-23. In addition, the McLaren P1 also features adjustable ride height as part of the new hydro-pneumatic suspension. The revolutionary Race Active Chassis Control (RCC) can lower the car by 50mm in Race mode, to produce ground effect aerodynamics. It also features adaptive spring rates, roll control, pitch control and damping, all providing a huge range of adjustment, making the McLaren P1 perfect for either road or track. In Race mode, the spring rates stiffen by 300 per cent, allowing the McLaren P1 to corner at more than 2g. Formula 1-inspired technology permeates the McLaren P1. The revolutionary new carbon fibre MonoCage monocoque forms a complete structure incorporating
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The Christmas
Crunch
Christmas and the New year is the time that can make or break clubs and gives a pretty good indicator how the league will end up.
There are 4 league games and the 3rd round of the FA cup at the end of it. So within the space of 14 days the top teams have to play 5 games. This is when the bigger squads and the fitness levels come into play and some teams are found out. Let’s be frank, money is usually important as the bigger teams have more quality to call upon. With games effectively 3 days apart then injuries, yellow cards and the like all become important. Also the amount of games played so far can have an important influence on the crunch period with some teams like Arsenal playing some 6 games more than an out of Europe Liverpool. This may be crucial for confidence and there will always be a few surprises at this time... 100
So it all starts on the 21st of December and there aren’t many games bigger than Arsenal v Chelsea. With Arsenal proving to be the better team so far this season and this game being at the Emirates then Chelsea are in for a task.
in the shape of Soldado. They’re just not scoring, and to ignore Defoe and Adebayor for much of the season is puzzling.
The return of Jose Mourinho back to Chelsea was hailed as a shoo in for them to win the title but Mourinho is a changed man and while once you got the idea that the team would walk through fire for him, he’s less passionate now and the results aren’t quite the same. Chelsea have a lot to prove and so will want to win at Arsenal. A fantastic six pointer.
Sunderland v Norwich City is a bottom of the table clash that stands out. Sunderland are much improved under Gus Poyet and Norwich can play well but are still struggling. If Norwich lose this 6 pointer then they could be mired in the relegation zone.
Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur will be an interesting game as well, as Southampton have been the surprise package this season and have been playing well and scoring freely. Spurs however have been ok this season but with the influx of new players its taking time to settle, plus there’s the problem of Andre Villas Boas’s insistence on playing one up front
Stoke City v Aston Villa are two potential candidates for relegation. Both teams started strongly in August but soon fizzled out and while Villa are the better side, home advantage will help Stoke.
On Boxing day, the biggest game has to be Manchester City v Liverpool. Manchester City have had an odd season so far with them being absolutely useless away from home and absolutely brilliant at home. Liverpool are up against it here and will be happy to leave with a point.
Chelsea v Swansea City is the other interesting game. Swansea haven’t quite clicked into the same gear as last season but as long as they have Wilifried Bony and Michu up front they’ll be a handful. The extra Europa League games have obviously taken their toll on the Swansea squad and they can’t compete with the like of Chelsea’s all-stars. If Swansea continue to play good football they’ll give Chelsea and the rest of the league a run for their money for the rest of the season.
West Ham United v Arsenal. There’s previous between the two sides with Sam Allardyce stepping on Wenger’s toes on more than one occasion. As this is a London derby then this will have even extra spice and West Ham will fight til the end to put one over the gooners.
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace. A 6 point relegation battle with the spoils probably going to Villa. By this time in the season it could already be too late for Palace. On the 28th of December, Liverpool and Chelsea are involved in another titanic battle when they face each other at Stamford Bridge. The pressure might be on Chelsea though as it’s at their place. If Liverpool play 4 at the back and soak the Chelsea pressure up then Suarez, Sturridge and Coutinho could spring quite a few surprises.
Newcastle United v Arsenal has the appearance of a good game and could go either way. We’ve seen Newcastle’s ability to soak up pressure against the likes of Chelsea and Spurs, and if the Magpies continue this then Arsenal could have a difficult match.
Everton v Southampton should be a real indicator of two teams who while not quite top-4 material will certainly fancy their chances at a European place. Both teams have also done well under new and young managers and with Martinez replacing Moyes more staid football, and Pochettino bringing great football to Southampton, then this match could be a real humdinger and sort out the hopefuls from the also-rans.
Manchester City v Crystal Palace. If Palace play anywhere near as badly as they’ve done most of the season so far this game could be a cricket score with Manchester City being rampant at home. If Palace keep City’s score down then they’ll be happy even if they lose, as goal difference could be crucial at the end of the season.
While all the rest of us are recovering from hangovers after New Years spare a thought for those less fortunate than ourselves, the 50 k (+) a week premier league footballer. As we start to feel vaguely normal by the afternoon or have just carried on the night’s festivities with the hair of the dog, we the loyal fans can at least watch footy on the first day of the New Year. Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur face each other, with Spurs having a lot to prove. United have recovered from their shaky start and have been better lately, but they’ve still got a problem that their squad is a little weak. Their defense and midfield could be better and they’ll be looking for a few additions in the January transfer window. Spurs have yet to play that well and even when they are playing well they usually come unstuck at Old Trafford. Southampton v Chelsea will be a tough test for Chelsea as they visit the South Coast and in the game of Crystal Palace v Norwich City, Palace will be desperate for any sign of hope of Premiership survival. As for Fulham v West Ham United? Form will probably go out the window and if either team lose then the flirtation with relegation will start once more.
So with the festivities over and those intense games come and gone, is their any lessening of the pace? Nope, 4 days later comes one of the most important games of the season. The FA Cup 3rd round. No rest for the wicked I guess. 101
Southampton v A. Villa
TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER
Southampton have excelled themselves this season and are playing good football as well. Their surprise factor might be waning slightly but they will still play with confidence after beating the likes of Liverpool. Villa have been steady this season and are slowly showing signs of stability so I expect a good game here. Southampton to win though 2-1.
Arsenal v Hull City
Palace are doomed already and while they might keep fighting they’ve still had it. I expected a lot more from West Ham this season and am quite surprised to see them so close relegation, they have the players to avoid the drop but they’ll have to start producing the goods. I think they’ll get a result here away to Palace and I see the score as 1-2 to West Ham.
Liverpool v Norwich City
Liverpool on the whole have been good at home this season and more to the point they’ve beating the smaller teams rather than getting stupid draws. Me saying that now means that I’ve probably doomed this game to a draw but I think Liverpool will win it at a canter. 3-0 to Liverpool.
Man United v Everton Leighton Baines
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Crystal Palace v West Ham United
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Arsenal are playing well and are challenging for the title. They greet Hull here who seem pretty stable as a football club and have pulled off a few surprises this season. Hull seem to have enough class as not to get sucked into the relegation mire and so will want to give a good account of themselves. They’ll still lose here though. 2-0 to Arsenal.
Stoke City v Cardiff City
Stoke started well and by the end of August they had amassed 6 points from 9 and all looked well but since then they haven’t won and only scraped a few draws together. Hughes might lose his job yet again if things don’t improve. Cardiff are doing ok, considering the bizarre running of the club by the owner, he paid for it, he can muck it up I guess. I’m going for another draw here 1-1.
Sunderland v Chelsea Gus Poyet
Getting rid of Di Canio was a bright move by Sunderland as by all accounts the Italian had completely lost the dressing room. Chelsea old boy, Gus Poyet though has a lot to do and will do well if his team survives relegation. They have a chance though but won’t be getting any points here against Chelsea. Chelsea to win 0-2.
Swansea City v Newcastle United A tricky game for United with the arrival of Moyes old team who will want to show him a thing or two. Leighton Baines is in the shop window and United want to buy him, so I expect to see him playing a blinder. So Everton will certainly be up for it as will United who are finally coming into some semblance of form. Carrick being missing for 6 weeks though is a big blow for United and they become over run in midfield by their title rivals. Time will tell. I’ll go for a 1-1 draw here. 102
Both teams have had the surprise factor in the last few years and while Swansea aren’t quite back to their best yet, Newcastle are showing clear signs of better form when beating Chelsea and Spurs. Swansea though are tough to beat at home and both sides play some decent football so I think they may cancel each other out. 1-1.
SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER Arsenal v Everton West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City Joe Hart
This should be a great game as both sides will want to show what they can do and Everton will want to show their new positive style and attack Arsenal. Arsenal can play on the counter though and so I think they’ll just edge this one. Arsenal know that points mean prizes and will go for the win. 1-0 to Arsenal.
Manchester United v Newcastle United
With Newcastle showing signs of good form despite spending no money at all, then this game could really be an excellent one. United will be keeping an eye on Newcastle’s Cabaye as Moyes has probably realised that Manchester United’s midfield is pretty old and vulnerable. Newcastle will try to sit back and hit out on the counter and this could prove to be difficult for Manchester. I’ll go for a shock Newcastle win here 1-0.
Southampton v Manchester City
Manuel Pellegrini
West Brom are now beginning to look like the team they were last year and after being robbed by the ref in the Chelsea game of all 3 points they’ll fancy their chances to go all the way here. Pellegrini has dropped Joe Hart after his accident prone gaffs and so have made City into a stronger unit at the back. A closer game than people think and I think it will be a draw. 1-1.
C. Palace v Cardiff City
Both teams will be involved in the relegation battle, but at least Cardiff have shown some decent football along the way. Palace have already sacked the manager, Ian Holloway who got them promoted and one gets the feeling that they were promoted too soon and much to their own surprise. Holloway bought too many players who never jelled and that proves costly in the premiership. 0-0.
Fulham v Aston Villa
WEDNESDAY 4TH DECEMBER
Two teams who can avoid relegation if their players step up to the mark. Both teams have had good results then followed by bad ones and so this game could go either way. I still think as its at Fulham then they could sneak it 1-0.
Liverpool v West Ham Sam Allardyce
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur
Somethings gone wrong at Fulham but there are little signs of progress. Martin Jol is a decent manager but it’s never a good sign when the club appoints an assistant manager to help out (aka ready to take over when it all goes pear shaped). Jol might survive though as he’s done a decent job since he’s been there and he’s more than capable of doing so in the future. Spurs to win 0-1.
Martin Jol
The other half of Manchester also has to play a tricky game against awkward opponents and considering City have been awful away from home this season then I could quite easily see the result going Southampton’s way. 1-0 to Southampton.
Stoke City v Chelsea
Stoke ‘welcome’ Chelsea who are looking for more attacking options in January with mention of Falcao from Monaco for 60 mil. Stoke are Radamel Falcao looking more and more likely to be relegated and show no real sign of promise. Chelsea to win by 2-0.
Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur
If Spurs don’t improve with their 100 million spend in the summer, then manager Andre Villas Boas will be out of a job come May. They need to start scoring and leaving Defoe and Adebayor to twiddle their thumbs doesn’t seem wise in hindsight. Sunderland will fight and with the roar of their fans at the Stadium of light then they just might get a draw. 1-1.
Liverpool new team against Liverpool old boys Carroll, Cole, Downing’s West Ham, all three will want to prove a point that they aren’t useless players even though they certainly were for the Reds. West Ham haven’t played well this season and I can’t see them getting anything from this game either. It might be close though and i’ll go for 1-0 to Liverpool. 103
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Swansea are a better side than Hull but with them playing well in Europe they are beginning to look a little jaded in the league. The league is the bread and butter and they’ll want to get as many points now that the Europa League is closing til the end of February. Hull might have problems here containing Michu and so i’ll go for a home win for Swansea 1-0.
West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City
Norwich are in trouble and everyone knows it. Quite why they are having problems after spending fairly well in the summer is odd, but if they don’t improve soon then Chris Hughton will be out of a job come the New Year. West Brom to win here 2-0.
SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER Aston Villa v Man United Christian Benteke
Chelsea v Crystal Palace
Chelsea will certainly want an easy 3 points here and Palace will have no chance whatsoever of stopping them. Palace will do well to keep the goals down to about 3 which might be important at the end of the season and the goal difference tally. I think Chelsea will have a field day and win 5-0.
Everton v Fulham Roberto Martinez
Swansea City v Hull City
Everton are strong at home and Fulham are pretty useless away, well come to think of it Fulham have been pretty useless at home as well. Everton look to cement a place in the top 6 and with last years challengers West Brom and Swansea well off the pace and the fact that Everton are playing more dynamic football, then Everton will certainly want 3 points here. Fulham would be happy with anything but I I think the home side will win here quite comfortably. 2-0 to Everton.
Hull City v Stoke City
Hull could prove to everyone else that they mean business and are here to stay. Beating relegation rivals Stoke would be a great way to do so and from what I’ve seen this season then Hull are the better side and will win here 1-0.
Man City v Arsenal Villa will have a hard time here against United because they almost always promise much and do very little. They’re record against United is awful and it’s set to continue today. United need to watch out for Benteke though as he’ll be wanting to impress potential buyers for the January window. Villa 0Manchester United 2.
Cardiff City v West Bromwich Albion
Cardiff is an awkward ground to go to and it’s a pretty noisy place which can be a little intimidating. They’ll want their home fans to be in full voice as West Brom are dangerous at the best of times. With that in mind I think this might end up as a draw. 1-1. 104
Top game with both playing well. This game certainly wets the appetite and either team could win. City will fancy they’re chances though mainly because they are so imperious at home so Arsenal will certainly be up against it. I’ll got for a city win 2-1.
Newcastle United v Southampton
Another great game for the neutral as both sides are playing well and this could be a fascinating one as Southampton attack and Newcastle soak and counter attack. After a shaky start Newcastle are playing to their strengths and even though it’s not pretty it’s been effective. Southampton will have to be wary but if they can keep it tight then they can certainly come away with something. 1-1.
Norwich City v Swansea City
Norwich need to start to produce the goods and they have every chance against a Swansea side who are still struggling with form. Swansea have a small squad and because of the demands of the Europa League they’re looking a little jaded. Norwich will be fresh and as it’s at Carrow Rd they’ll be desperate for the points. I think they might even get there with a closely fought win 1-0.
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Yet another good game to watch for the purists with both sides capable of playing some good attacking football. The pressure is on Spurs here as they’ve yet to really start their season and goals are hard to come by. Goals for Liverpool are no problem and if they can strengthen their midfield come January then they could seriously challenger for a top 4 place. If Spurs start nervously and their fans start to grow uneasy then Liverpool will take full advantage. 0-1 to Liverpool.
West Ham United v Sunderland
Both teams are in trouble. Sunderland know it full well but I don’t think West Ham have cottoned onto the idea that they’re in peril. Once they do then they might actually getting some results but I think Sunderland can get a draw here and i’ll go for a 1-1.
SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER Arsenal v Chelsea
Jose Mouinho A mouthwatering game which will cement standings in the top 4 and either have Arsenal stretch their lead or Chelsea catch up from lagging a little behind. Chelsea have had problems in scoring goals against decent opposition and Arsenal seem to have sorted out their defensive problems so as this game is at the Emirates and with Arsenal playing well, then I think they can sneak it 2-1.
Crystal Palace v Newcastle United
Every game is tough now for Palace and the visiting masters of the counter, aka Newcastle, make it no easier for the home side. The pressure will be on Palace to win from their crowd and this will fall into Newcastle’s hands who will sit back and then hit them on the break. This won’t be a cricket score for Newcastle but it will still be fairly comfortable 0-2.
Fulham v Man City
Normally Manchester City would be the last team you want to face when you’re in trouble but looking at City’s away record, then Fulham must fancy their chances of at least getting a point. Quite why City are so appalling away from the Etihad is open to debate, but a stable back 4 might help. If they start doing that then they can start to challenge for the title again, but if they keep giving away stupid goals then they have no chance. 1-1.
Liverpool v Cardiff City
Cardiff visit Anfield for the first time since the early 80’s and might be just a little overawed at their visit. Liverpool need to produce the goods though and if Suarez and Coutinho do their stuff then Liverpool can certainly win comfortably. 2-0 to Liverpool.
Manchester United v West Ham United
and if they were still there at the club then Southampton would be a cracking team. They still are and with their astute owners and new manager they’re challenging way above where their normal mind-set has been. They’ll give Spurs a good game and I think they’ll win 2-1.
Stoke City v Aston Villa
Both teams need the points now and this should be a game of end to end stuff. Because both sides aren’t particularly decent then it could go either way but I think Villa might sneak it thus putting more pressure on Mark Hughes. 0-1.
Sunderland v Norwich City
Sunderland will fancy their chances against Norwich and if they get their crowd behind them and play to their strengths then they can nick this game against Norwich. Both teams will battle, but home advantage should make all the difference. 1-0 to Sunderland.
Last year Swansea gave Chelsea a helluva game here at Stamford Bridge but things are different now with Swansea a lesser force than they were. Chelsea have bought some more players who haven’t exactly jelled yet but show some signs of doing so. Chelsea at Stamford Bridge will be too strong and I see them winning 3-1.
Everton v Sunderland
Sunderland fans have a long trek for this Boxing day match and it will be an even longer one back if they lose, which they will with Everton winning 2-0.
Hull City v Man United
Can Hull stop the Manchester United juggernaut? Well if they keep it tight and pray a bit then they can certainly have a go. This will be a close game and I’ll go for a draw. 1-1.
Man City v Liverpool Sergio Aguero
Swansea City v Everton
A tough game for the home side with Everton playing well and Swansea not so much. Swansea are well capable of beating most teams on their day but will they do so today? I’ll go for an Everton away win 0-1.
West Bromwich Albion v Hull City
Sam Allardyce might have a little tear in his eye as he returns to an Old Trafford that no longer contains his bezzie mate, Sir Alex Ferguson. Usually Sam Allardyce Sam’s teams turn up, get beat soundly and then he nips in to have a couple of red wines with his old mate. No need to concentrate on football Sam, your friendship with Fergie is far more important. So will the result change? It will be closer but I still see Manchester United winning 1-0.
West Brom are showing clear signs of recovery and at home they need all their points. Hull will huff and puff but will eventually lose 1-0.
Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur
Not too far to travel for the Southampton fans on boxing day and so quite a few might turn up in Wales. Southampton are firing on all cylinders and Cardiff have their moments, can the hosts win here though? I have my doubts and will go for a 1-1 draw.
Spurs need to show some form and with Southampton being in very good form down on the South Coast then this is certainly a test for Spurs. In recent years Southampton has sold Walcott, Oxlade Chamberlain and Aaron Ramsey
Chelsea v Swansea City
THURSDAY 26TH DECEMBER Aston Villa v C. Palace
So the madness of the Christmas Crunch begins. Villa must think they have every chance against Palace and I can’t see any other result apart from a home win. 2-0.
Cardiff v Southampton
With ease the best game of the day and if both teams can produce what they promise, this could be a barnstormer of a game. There will be goals with Aguero and Suarez up front for each team but the battle will be played out in midfield. If Liverpool play more of the 3 at the back milarky then they’ll lose badly, if however keep it tight with a back four and with Lucas, Gerrard and Henderson propping up Coutinho, then Liverpool can certainly give City a game. I’ll go for a high scoring draw 2-2.
Newcastle United v Stoke City
Newcastle are a better side and finding form. Stoke have done little since August. St James park is a tough place to come to in the best of times let alone when you’re staring oblivion in the face. 2-0 to Newcastle.
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Norwich City v Fulham
2 relegation candidates who need to get as many points as possible from each other. A traditional 6 pointer and I’ll go for a Norwich win here. 1-0.
Chelsea v Liverpool
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Tottenham Hotspur v West Bromwich Albion
Andre Villas Boas Two teams who play decent football at times and who both need the points quite badly. Spurs probably need them more as they spent some serious money in a gamble to get a Champions league place. If they don’t end up top 4 expect an exodus of players and of their current manager Andre Villas Boas. Spurs to win here though 1-0.
West Ham Utd v Arsenal
Normally I’d go for an instant Arsenal win, especially on current form. But it’s a London Derby and ll things like form go out the window. I expect both sides to put the boot in now as Arsenal has added a bit of metal to their fancy footwork and I expect West Ham to foul aplenty to break up Arsenal’s style of play. Arsenal to win 0 -1.
SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER Aston Villa v Swansea City
Villa welcome Swansea and as both sides are playing pretty similar this season then this could go either way. I’ll go with Villa simply because they’re the home team. Looking at the form of both sides there is little to chose between but at some time home advantage must kick in and if it doesn’t in the busy Xmas period it never will. 1-0 to Villa.
Cardiff City v Sunderland Cardiff have every chance of getting the full 3 points here as Sunderland have recovered a little at home but are still awful away. I see no change in their fortunes here either and I’ll go for 2-0 to Cardiff.
Chelsea came close to losing the record of never losing at Stamford Bridge under Mourinho and this game might test it to the maximum. There is a rivalry between the two clubs and Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers studied under the Chelsea man. Add Torres to the mix, and this game could be quite fiery. If Liverpool can soak up the pressure then hit on the counter with Suarez and Sturrdige then this could be a bit of an upset. 0-1 to Liverpool.
Everton v Southampton
Another good game here between newly progressing footballing sides, both are trying more attacking styles and that can only help the Premiership in the long run as it is sure to provide a few shocks on the way. Southampton has a fantastic youth system and if they could keep hold of their players then they could become quite a force in English football. Everton have done well not to have noticed ex manager Moyes exit and in fact if anything they’re probably playing better under Martinez. I’ll go for honours even 1-1.
Hull City v Fulham
Hull have good home form and Fulham have been useless away for a couple of seasons now. I see no real change of fortune here either and I’ll go for a Hull win 2-1.
Manchester City v Crystal Palace
I’ll be amazed if this game is nothing less than 5 – 0 to City who have been quite brilliant at home. Palace are on a hiding to nothing and each game will become more and more demoralising. Sad but they bought too many players and didn’t trust the ones who got them promoted in the first place, if they had done so and just added some extra class in the odd position then they probably would have done better and saved a whole lot of money. 5-0 to City.
Newcastle Utd v Arsenal
Newcastle have the scalps of Chelsea and Spurs so far this season, so why not take another London club? Arsenal have been this season than the others 2 so I don’t Newcastle winning here, but I don’t think a draw is out of the question. 1-1.
Norwich City v Manchester United
Norwich will probably up their game and look fairly decent at times but United will probably come along in the last ten minutes and score the winner. 0-1 to United.
Tottenham Hotspur v Stoke City
Spurs should put Stoke to the sword here, if they don’t then you might as well count them out of the race for the top 4. I’ll go for 2-0 here for Spurs.
West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion
If West ham haven’t realised they’re in trouble yet, they soon will be after meeting West Brom here. West Brom have every chance of winning here and I think they’ll do so. 0-1 to West Brom.
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There’s recent talk about Fulham’s Berbatov going to Barcelona as striker back up. If Berbatov leaves then Fulham will be relegated. Even with him they have a hard job to survive and there aren’t many worse places to come to when you’re looking for points than the Emirates. I predict a riot 3-0 to Arsenal.
Chelsea v Manchester United
Best game of the day by a country mile. Moyes has had half a season to bed his ideas in and 2 weeks now to bring in any new players needed. Chelsea are in a similar situation and will buy bigger and have Mourinho who has been at Chelsea before and is the better manager of the two. This will probably be a dull affair where each team cancels each other out but I still see Chelsea winning 1-0.
Crystal Palace v Stoke City
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Last year Liverpool were doing quite well when Villa came a calling who then proceeded to soundly thrash them 3-1. This year Liverpool are a different animal with the introduction of Sturridge and Coutinho and they’ll want a bit of revenge. They’ll get it and win 2-0 to Liverpool.
Manchester City v Cardiff City
I just can’t see Manchester City coming unstuck against Cardiff here. It might be closer than people think as Cardiff can play a good game at times. 2-0 to Manchester City.
Norwich City v Hull City
All home games are must wins for Norwich now as it gets tighter at the bottom of the table. Hull aren’t good away and so I can see Norwich getting the win here. 1-0.
Sunderland v Southampton
Sunderland are better at home than they are away but that’s not saying much! Southampton are just too good for the mackems and so I see a close affair but Southampton winning. 1-2.
Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur An important game for both clubs as a win can determine their season. If Swansea lose then they’ll get uncomfortably close to the relegation area but if they win they’ll move into mid table safety. If Spurs win then they’re in for a shout of top 6 but a loss would mean Swansea getting a little too close on their heels. 0-1 to Spurs.
West Bromwich Albion v Everton A tough game for each side and with both teams in pretty good form I predict a humdinger of a match. This could easily go either way and I think a 2-2 result might happen.
West Ham United v Newcastle United Mike Ashley
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Arsenal v Fulham
Liverpool v Aston Villa
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West Ham need to start producing the goods after a very slow start has left them just above the relegation zone. Newcastle have surprised many mainly due to their complete lack of investment in players. At least they’re not in debt like a lot of the clubs now are. There might be a reason why Mike Ashley is a multi-millionaire after all. I think a draw will happen here and I’ll go for 1-1.
TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion
The last of the Midlands Derbies and both have to win for local pride. Villa tend to show up in these games and so I’ll go for a Villa win 2-1.
Norwich City v Newcastle United
Newcastle never like East Anglia for some reason and so I think Norwich can get at least a draw here. 1-1.
Southampton v Arsenal
Another winnable game for Palace but I don’t think they’ll do so today. A draw will probably suit both parties. 1-1.
These two excellent footballing sides should battle all the way for the win. Southampton aren’t surprising anyone anymore and Wenger will be very wary of their skill. Arsenal will have to be at their best to come away with anything from this game and I can see it ending in a draw. 2-2.
Liverpool v Everton
Sunderland v Stoke City
If either side loses in this fixture, life can be unbearable for the local rivals on Merseyside. Stevie Gerrard tends to get sent off in the matches but if he doesn’t and remains calm then Liverpool have the better side and better players. Everton are quite capable of pulling off a win but I don’t think they will though and I’ll go for a win for Liverpool 2-0.
Manchester United v Cardiff City
Cardiff will want to show that they can compete on the biggest stages and are here to stay in the premiership. So this will be a hard fought game with United just about edging it 1-0.
Chelsea v West Ham United
Chelsea know that West Ham can beat anyone on their day, but this season that’s been few and far between. West Ham will try to keep it tight but class will out and Chelsea will win 2-0.
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City Mark Hughes
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Spurs have a chance here as City are so bad away from home. An early goal will settle the nerves for Spurs and if they get that then it could be a very uncomfortable afternoon for the visitors. I’ll go for a Spurs win 1-0.
Sunderland have a chance against Stoke at home and Stoke are in serious trouble this season, new manager or not. Sunderland to scrape this but for some reason I think there might be some goals. 2-1.
Swansea City v Fulham
Swansea should see off Fulham with a certain amount of ease and will want all the points to shoot up the table before their Europe League campaign starts again. 2-0 to Swansea.
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Andros Townsend Spurs have spent over 100 million quid on new players this summer with Roberto Soldado, Christian Eriksen, Erik Lamela, Paulinho, Nacer Chadli, Ethienne Capoue and Vlad Chiriches all coming in. Gareth Bale left for Real Madrid for 86 million...After the departure of Gareth Bale, Spurs bought a lot of players at top prices but one of their star performers so far, has been the player brought in to fill Bale’s very big shoes, and he cost nothing. And what a season Andros Townsend has had so far. At 22 years old, Andros is a product of the Spurs academy, he joined the youth academy at 8 years old and is a lifetime Spurs fan. He’s well travelled as before he finally got his chance with the Spurs first team he’s been on loan to 8 other clubs. In the last 3 years he’s been at Yeovil town, Milton Keynes Dons, Ipswich, Watford, Millwall, Leeds, Birmingham City and finally QPR. Finally this season he made his breakthrough and instantly made an impact, playing in the wins against Palace, Swansea and Dinamo Tbilisi where he scored and created 2 assists. His first premier league goal was against Aston Villa in late October.
‘Last season Gareth Bale was the star; this season we have a team of stars,’ Townsend said ‘We made seven top signings in the summer and we’re more wellrounded. We can play two sides – one in the league and then make eight or nine changes for a cup game.’ With Townsend’s input as well then he’s certainly optimistic, he continues ‘Is it realistic to aim for the title? I can’t see why not. We’re in touching distance of the top and we’re still fighting for that top space. Four of the top 6 changed manager in the summer but we’ve kept continuity and that gives us a massive chance this year. Last season, we looked to Gareth a lot, but this year we’ve got great depth in our squad. The squad will come into it more between January and March and hopefully that depth will give us the upper hand. We’ve just got to have the belief to stay up there. We’ve made a good start and now it’s up to us to continue that and not let the expectation get to us. Arsenal are in fantastic form but I’m sure the Manchester clubs and Chelsea will hit a purple patch, and it’s up to us to stay with them.’
In May 2013, he got into trouble for breaking the rules on betting and had to withdraw from the Under 21’s squad but by September because of his form for Spurs all was forgiven and he was finally called up to the England squad for the qualifiers. He made his senior debut in the starting eleven against Montenegro, where he scored and was named man of the match. So can Townsend replace the 26 goal man that is Gareth Bale? He certainly thinks the Spurs squad is better than last year and he points to the fact that the players aren’t able to rely on Bale and so have to become more of a team.
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Spurs haven’t won the title since the double of 1961 and they probably won’t this season either but for every year Andros plays he gains experience and in a couple of years, Bale might just be a memory and the only name on everybody’s lips will be...Andros Townsend.
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Champions TUESDAY 10TH DECEMBER UEFA Champions League - Group A
Man Utd V Shakhtar Donetsk
Manchester United are pretty much through in this group but they still have to get a result and this should be fairly easy against Shakhtar at Old Trafford. United have had a very easy group but still struggled but they should qualify despite that. 2-0 to United.
Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen Sami Hyypia
League fair rules, so both teams will want to prove a point. Bayern to win though 2-1.
Galatasaray V Juventus
Juventus have been awful in the Champions League but very good in the Italian league. They still have a chance of scraping through if results go their way and they’ll want to make sure they can beat Galatasaray. Easier said than done though as it’s away in Turkey but I have a feeling Juve will just edge it 0-1.
Viktoria Plzen V CSKA Moscow Both teams were given a bad hand when they were drawn in the same group as City and Bayern. At least Moscow has the chance to get a Europa League place while Pizen has nothing to play for at all. 0 -1 to CSKA.
UEFA Champions League - Group C
Benfica V Paris Saint Germain
PSG have already qualified so they don’t even have to put a full team out and so this may benefit Benfica greatly in their quest to qualify. I still see a draw though and i’ll go for 1-1.
Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht
FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid
Copenhagen have been ok so far this campaign but I can’t see them winning in this game. Ronaldo and Bale are playing extremely well up front and this game could well be a cricket score. 0-4 to Real.
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Chelsea have enjoyed Europe and should easily qualify. Steaua have sadly been outclassed by the rest of the teams in this group and they aren’t even that good. Chelsea to win by a country mile 3-0.
UEFA Champions League - Group D
Bayern Munich V Man City ini
FC Schalke 04 V Basel Manuel Pellegr
UEFA Champions League - Group B
UEFA Champions League - Group E
Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest
Olympiakos fate lies in their own hands and if they whipping boys Anderlecht they should be more or less sure to qualify. I’ll got 2-0 to Olympiakos.
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Sociedad have been pretty woeful this season which is sad after showing such promise to qualify for the Champions league in the first place. Leverkusen under Sami Hyypia have been excellent this season and I see them qualifying with United in this group. 1-2 to Leverkusen.
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Both teams have qualified for the next stages and so this should be an interesting game. Bayern have often criticised the billionaires who have bought up some of the English clubs like City and Chelsea, while Bayern itself is a model of sound economic judgment and
Both teams are pretty similar and both will be fighting for the second place behind Chelsea. Basel got a great result again Chelsea in this group and beat them at Stamford Bridge so they are capable of a shock or two. I think thought Schalke should just about scrape it 1-0.
UEFA Champions League - Group F
UEFA Champions League - Group H
Marseille V Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona V Celtic
Marseille have been awful so far and Dortmund will be only to pleased for the 3 points. As this group is tight between Arsenal, Dortmund and Napoli these extra points can make all the difference in the final standings. 0-3 to Dortmund.
Napoli V Arsenal
Barcelona with or without Messi won’t have a problem against Celtic here. At the Camp Nou they’ll score a couple after a brave defence by Celtic for the opening half hour, then all will crumble. Celtic lost their chance to qualify with their loss to Ajax and so won’t quite have their heart in it, there still might be a Europe league place though so at least that’s something. 2-0 to barca.
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Milan V Ajax Arsene Wenger
This should be a cracking game and if results go certain ways both teams could be eliminated tonight if they lose. Napoli will go for the win and Arsenal will be happy with a point. I’ll go for a 1-1 draw.
Milan are currently mid table in the Italian league and not playing well at all, luckily neither are the other teams that will qualify behind Barcelona aka Ajax and Celtic and so Milan should win this game at home and end up qualifying as they do so. 2-0 to Milan.
UEFA Champions League - Group G
Atlético Madrid V FC Porto
Atletico have strolled into the next stages with absolute ease and Porto and Zenit are battling to get second place. If both lower teams are on similar points then Porto have a tough job getting a result here at Atletico, but then the Spanish side have an important game against Valencia on the Saturday and so may just play a weakened team against the Portuguese. 1-1 draw.
FK Austria Vienna V Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit should just about win here but whether its enough to qualify instead of group rivals is anyones guess. My gut says Porto will qualify despite this 0-1 result to Zenit.
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