James: A lack of quality in the attacking third, specifically Mavididi, and a costly mistake at the back by James Justin resulted in another defeat. The rot has now carried through into another year. A new right-back, winger and striker are urgently needed in January, otherwise the Championship and the dark abyss beckons.

Aston Villa are back in Premier League action on Boxing Day as they prepare to take on Newcastle United at St James' Park. This fixture has produced some memorable occasions in the past, not least when a narrow 1-0 victory in favour of the Midlands club relegated the Magpies to the Championship after a 16-year spell in the top flight back in 2009.

Steve: Symptomatic of our season. Some very good general play but mistakes in both boxes. So wasteful every game and weak mentality. Both goals conceded through the right back channel again. This season will either turn around or fizzle out. Fingers crossed Unai has the answers.

Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and halt Liverpool's romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. However, United's spirited display got the point it merited to halt an alarming losing streak for Amorim so early in his reign.