The week in Fantasy Premier League: Daring to Zlatan, the African exodus and the Big Sam Factor

We don’t all get what we want for Christmas - just ask Alan Pardew.

With just one win in his last 11 matches, his departure from Palace was hardly a massive shock in itself, but the timing meant that the new boss will hardly have his feet under the desk before facing a quick-fire schedule of Christmas fixtures.

Honestly thought Pardew would survive at Palace for a while longer. In truth, perhaps no manager could survive "the shimmy." pic.twitter.com/5U9NbXgO9y

— Always Cheating: A Fantasy Premier League Podcast (@hailcheaters) December 22, 2016