‘Tis the season to be jolly – and show the fans you care.
Each Premier League club has their own way of expressing the good will of the season. We decided to run the rule over how they’ve communicated their Christmas cheer this year…
Leicester City
Snow, uncomfortable looking players, textbook stuff. 8/10.
Merry Christmas to all #lcfc fans around the world. We hope you have a great day!https://t.co/w2KGgVEBCV
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 25, 2015
Arsenal
Per Mertesacker singing a German version of Silent Night that’s actually quite sinister. Sensational. 9/10.
Morning all – and merry Christmas! Here's @Mertesacker with his own special messagehttps://t.co/IcWj0zxWKt
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 25, 2015
Manchester City
The richest club in the land doing repeats at Christmas? Very BBC Two. Poor. 4/10.
It's Chriiiiiistmaaaaaas! *Ahem* CityTV have compiled their top five Advent Calendar videos of all-time…🎅🎄 #MCFC pic.twitter.com/dS5EdpjNRD
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 25, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur
Similar to Leicester’s effort but very scripted and generic. Below par. 6/10.
A Merry Christmas message from @mousadembele, @Dele_Alli, @JanVertonghen, Hugo & @alderweireldtob! #COYS #SpursXmashttps://t.co/xGl3wQyKdk
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 25, 2015
Manchester United
In keeping with the rest of their season, this is dull and a bit depressing. 3/10.
Merry Christmas from everyone at Manchester United! #mufc https://t.co/VSG3t0PpwZ
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 24, 2015
Crystal Palace
FFS Palace. Get out. Just…get out. 1/10.
Merry Christmas #CPFC fans everywhere! We hope you have a wonderful day. 🎅🔴🔵
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 25, 2015
Watford
This is more like it – cracker bantz for the lads! Wahay! 8/10.
CHRISTMAS: The Hornets squad enjoy some festive fun! Merry Christmas, #watfordfc fans! https://t.co/haZ3MkN88Yhttps://t.co/Mx3bWkHQ2P
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) December 25, 2015
West Ham
Worst alternative Queen’s Speech ever. -1/10.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! The Joint-Chairmen have a Christmas message for Hammers everywhere – https://t.co/8uq9QF16Kv #WHUFC pic.twitter.com/LWyrnfnrBi
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 25, 2015
Liverpool
Players wishing fans a merry Crimbo in their native tongues – great idea! James Milner even does it in Yorkshire! 9/10.
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas from everyone here at Liverpool FC.https://t.co/xCtxY24PFC
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 25, 2015
Everton
Roberto’s Christmas message. Like your turkey, it’s nice enough but a bit dry. 7/10.
VIDEO: Manager Roberto Martinez has a special message to all Evertonians. Merry Christmas, Blues! #BlueCrimbohttps://t.co/7IAUVcD9qZ
— Everton (@Everton) December 25, 2015
Stoke City
Yes it’s a retweet of sorts, but a Stoke flag in space? Very cool. 9/10.
Here it is, Stoke in Space! Out of this world! 🚀 Have a Happy Christmas @astro_timpeake and @jollyhappybore https://t.co/7dkd0FiScl
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) December 25, 2015
Southampton
A bit like Everton, but a bit half-hearted this from Ron. And we suspect that roaring fire is fake. 5/10.
It's officially Christmas Day in the UK, so here's a message from @RonaldKoeman! #saintsfc https://t.co/czOI0YEq3I
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) December 25, 2015
West Brom
The culmination of an advent calendar, but not exactly cheery. 4/10.
Merry Christmas from all at West Bromwich Albion. Special thanks to the stars of our #AlbionAdvent Calendar #WBA pic.twitter.com/JRgmVOf53c
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) December 25, 2015
AFC Bournemouth
Together, you could have put more effort into this. 2/10.
Together, anything is possible. Merry Christmas! #afcb pic.twitter.com/YkklxRkuaX
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) December 25, 2015
Chelsea
Superb. A lot of time and attention has gone into this and it shows. 10/10.
Have a great Christmas! #CFCXmashttps://t.co/IAMOB4Ud40
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 24, 2015
Norwich
Heartwarming stuff from the Canaries. 8/10.
Merry Christmas! @BassongOfficiel pays a touching visit to a local hospital + talks to us about Christmas in Africa: https://t.co/aV5i0pSTvE
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) December 25, 2015
Newcastle
The old ‘players wish you a Merry Christmas’ routine, but lacking in graphics or any real pizzazz. 4/10.
A Merry Christmas to all Newcastle United supporters around the world from the players! #NUFChttps://t.co/ztInSqsixZ
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) December 25, 2015
Swansea
Bringing players and fans together. Isn’t that what it’s all about? The answer is yes. 7/10.
VIDEO: Merry Christmas from Swansea City https://t.co/DQErUzL7Qe
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) December 25, 2015
Sunderland
Snowy but not particularly punny. 3/10.
A special message from Black Cats mascots Samson and Delilah! pic.twitter.com/iRffMfONI5
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) December 24, 2015
Aston Villa
We waited for a full minute assuming this was a vine. Gutted. 2/10.
Merry Christmas from everyone here at Aston Villa. UTV! #AVFC pic.twitter.com/eezuPTc838
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 24, 2015
