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Premier League clubs' Christmas wishlists, featuring Pep Guardiola, rich owners and a miracle...

Image: What does your team need for Christmas?

We asked the Soccer Saturday pundits to tell us what each Premier League club needs for Christmas.

The quartet have provided some interesting responses, suggesting Manchester fans will have Pep Guardiola on their Christmas wishlists, while a bus, a manager and three loaded kings also feature. 

Here's what Paul Merson, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson and Matt Le Tissier think each Premier League club require...

Arsenal

Merse: "A holding midfielder. Victor Wanyama would be the perfect man to fall down Arsene Wenger's chimney."

Aston Villa

Jordan Ayew celebrates his goal for Aston Villa during the Premier League match against Newcastle United at St James' Park on December 19, 2015
Image: Villa require a miracle, says Merse

Merse: "A Christmas miracle. I just watched a Miracle On 34th Street - they need a miracle at Villa Park."

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Bournemouth

Merse: "Some magic sponges to get their injured players fit again."

Chelsea

Merse: "Competition to put some pressure on Diego Costa to perform."  

Pundits predictions
Pundits predictions

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Crystal Palace

Merse: "A star, not to sit on their Christmas tree but to lead their forward line."

Everton

Thommo: "Three loaded kings to finally complete a takeover."

Leicester

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 11:  Jamie Vardy of Leicester City (R) with Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City (L) celebrates scoring the third goal with team m
Image: Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez are sure to attract interest in January

Thommo: "The mobile phones of Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez's agents."

Liverpool

Thommo: "Three home points, two fit legs for Daniel Sturridge and a big performance against Leicester."

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola, head coach of Bayern Munich reacts
Image: Manchester needs Pep, says Thommo

Thommo: "Harsh on Manuel Pellegrini, but I don't think many City fans would complain about getting Pep Guardiola."

Manchester United

Thommo: "Harsh on Louis van Gaal, but I don't think many United fans would complain about getting Pep Guardiola."

Thommo's tips
Thommo's tips

Find out what Thommo is tipping for Stoke vs Man Utd.

Newcastle

Charlie: "A huge carrot and a central role for Moussa Sissoko."

Norwich

Charlie: "A blank cheque to go and buy Benik Afobe."

Stoke

Charlie: "A belief that they are actually as good as they can be."

Sunderland

Charlie: "A bus to park when they look like they're going to get stuffed."

Southampton

Ronald Koeman blamed his Southampton side's poor start for defeat at Manchester City
Image: Ronald Koeman's Saints are winless in five heading into the festive period

Le Tiss: "A hypnotist to remind our front three how to score."

Swansea

Le Tiss: "A manger."

Tottenham

Tottenham's Clinton N'jie has undergone knee surgery
Image: Tottenham's Clinton N'jie has undergone knee surgery

Charlie: "A killer instinct and some fresh legs for them to use after 60 minutes of pressing."

Watford

Le Tiss: "A few different nationalities to complete the full FIFA collection."

West Brom

James McClean
Image: James McClean was sent off against Bournemouth

Le Tiss: "The FA rule book for James McClean."

West Ham

Le Tiss: "A doctors and nurses set for Christmas to get their forwards fit."

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