Tottenham travel to Foxes lair whilst Everton entertain Potters

In a stuffed festive fixture list, these two duels should provide stern tests for European spot hopefuls Everton and Tottenham.

Roberto Martinez’s men have stumbled since suffering defeat at White Hart Lane, and now face a Stoke City side that managed to ruffle league leaders Chelsea’s feathers.

Meanwhile, Spurs have set off on a fine run of form and will make a Boxing Day journey to lacklustre Leicester City.

Everton v Stoke
The Toffees, odds-on 17/20 favourites with Coral to take all three points, have a terrific head-to-head record against Stoke, with 60 victories across all competitions to their visitors’ 32.

Last time Martinez’s Merseyside men hosted the Potters at Goodison Park, they smashed the Midlands side 4-0, and are 33/1 to repeat that result.

Romelu Lukaku was on target in that drubbing, making the Belgium frontman 9/2 to fire home first and make amends for netting an own goal last time out.

Everton remain undefeated in their past five clashes with Stoke, but have been inconsistent this campaign, winning just one of their last six games.

A draw, available at a fantastic 13/5, is great value, as Mark Hughes’ team seem to have the bit between their teeth.

A fantastically physical performance against Chelsea reminded that Stoke may have introduced more flair into their game, but they still know how to tussle and toil with their opponents.

The Potters have also enjoyed recent victories against Arsenal and Tottenham, and are 7/2 to claim another surprise scalp, with striker Peter Crouch (9/4 to score anytime) racking up two goals in his last three outings.