Hello lovely Checking VAR Family, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Merry Xmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy New Year, Joyeux Annee, to all of you.

We took a brief break during the holidays but are back better than ever. Tell a friend to tell a friend!

Join us this week as we discuss everything that transpired in court absence and shed some light on what the season has in store for the title contenders, top 4 hopefuls, and the relegation candidates.

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