The Ramble: United come out on top in Manchester, Big Dunc starts strongly and Vardy's gonna Vard

Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer has brought Man United back! Again. The Red Devils all but handed the title to Liverpool with victory over Man City, unless Jamie Vardy has something to say about that, which he very well might, what with him being Jamie Vardy and all that. 

Elsewhere, Big Duncan Ferguson got off to a great start as Big Everton beat Chelsea, while the Steve Bruce masterclass continues at Newcastle with Jonjo Shelvey is playing like the player Marcus always knew he was. 

If that’s all a bit too footbally for you we of course cover more than that, such as chess, errant stags and some very old references. 

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Further reading: 

An emotional day for Duncan Ferguson:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/08/duncan-ferguson-timing-tactics-everton

An emotional day for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, too:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/man-city-vs-manchester-united-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-derby-result-tactics-a9237481.html

Brendan Rodgers on bettering the Ice Kings:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11881737/leicester-manager-brendan-rodgers-hails-historic-day-after-beating-aston-villa

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