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Your support makes all the difference.The last day of Premier League action in 2016 begins with six 3.00pm kick-offs.
Manchester United will be confident of picking up their fifth straight league win when Aitor Karanka's Middlesbrough arrive at Old Trafford, while runaway leaders Chelsea will pick up their 13th consecutive victory if they beat Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.
In the single evening kick-off, two old Bundesliga rivals, Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, renew acquaintances as Liverpool face Manchester City at Anfield.
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Friday's Premier League result
New Year's Eve's Premier League fixtures
All kick-off times are 3.00pm unless stated
Burnley vs Sunderland
Chelsea vs Stoke City
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough
Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion
Swansea City vs Bournemouth
Liverpool vs Manchester City - 5.30pm
New Year's Day's Premier League fixtures
Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur - 1.30pm
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - 4.00pm
Just over 10 minutes to go until this afternoon's action, when Chelsea can extend their lead at the summit to nine points over second-placed Liverpool, who play Manchester City in the evening kick-off at Anfield. It could be a pivotal day in the title race.
Down at the bottom, it's also a big day for Sunderland, who know victory over Burnley at Turf Moor will take them out of the bottom three.
Leicester 0-0 West Ham
Almost an early breakthrough for the hosts as Slimani heads against the post.
Man Utd 0-0 Middlesbrough
The away side should be ahead at Old Trafford! Adama Traore leads a three-man Boro break but instead of passing he elects to shoot. Wide. Very wide.
Chelsea 0-0 Stoke City
No goals at Stamford Bridge and not too much to warm the crowd. Eden Hazard has a 20-yard shot blocked for a corner as Chelsea settle to their task.
Manchester United 0-0 Middlesbrough
So close for United! Paul Pogba with a scissor-kick which grazes the outside of the post. Middlesbrough have played well in the early stages but United a whisker away from the first goal through their record signing.
Chelsea 0-0 Stoke City
Stoke scent a chance as Chelsea defender Azpilicueta is forced to cleared the ball from in front of goal.
At the other end, Costa brings down Fabregas's pass and forces a good save from Grant. This one is livening up.
Still waiting...
...for the first Premier League goal of the afternoon. Goalless in all six of the Premier League kick-offs.
GOAL - Leicester 1-0 West Ham
Right on cue, the first goal of the afternoon goes to Leicester City as Slimani heads home from Albrighton's cross. No chance for Randolph.
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