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A Tradition of Centuries for the Family

Published January 4, 2026, 11:14
A Tradition of Centuries for the Family

The tradition of football matches on Boxing Day and New Year's Day in England is deeply rooted in history, with the first official match taking place in 1860. This tradition has evolved into a festive period for families, with matches played across all leagues. In the recent festive period, Arsenal achieved an impressive victory over Aston Villa, while Chelsea sacked their manager due to disappointing results. Liverpool and Manchester City failed to win their matches, resulting in Arsenal leading the league table. Manchester United continues to struggle with consistency.