0:00:25 > 0:00:26Hello, footie fans.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28December is here, the festive period is fast approaching,
0:00:28 > 0:00:31and that means a packed calendar of footie to look forward to.
0:00:31 > 0:00:35Yes, the games are coming thick and fast.
0:00:35 > 0:00:41Luckily, there is plenty to enjoy on this week's Kickabout.
0:00:41 > 0:00:45Here is what's coming up: Ahead of today's big name
0:00:45 > 0:00:48between Arsenal and Man Utd, we look at one of the key players,
0:00:48 > 0:00:51Mesut Ozil, and give you some top tips on how his skills can
0:00:51 > 0:00:55improve your game.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58There's loads of fantastic videos and pictures from you lot at home.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02And, check out our top five ones to watch when it comes to footie
0:01:02 > 0:01:07superstars of the future.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10So, plenty of action to come, and let's kick things off
0:01:10 > 0:01:13by checking out this week's headline hitters.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19England women scored four goals in 12 minutes
0:01:19 > 0:01:23as they thrashed Kazakhstan 5-0 to maintain their perfect start
0:01:23 > 0:01:26to World Cup qualifying.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28Nikita Parris scored twice, including this corker,
0:01:28 > 0:01:33to leave England second in Group 1, one point behind Wales who beat
0:01:33 > 0:01:37Bosnia 1-0 on Tuesday, and have one more game.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40Elsewhere, Northern Ireland gained their first point
0:01:40 > 0:01:47of the qualifying campaign after beating Slovakia 3-1.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51And, two former Premier League managers return to action this week.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53Everton confirmed Sam Allardyce as their new manager
0:01:53 > 0:01:57after a five-week search for a successor, and West Brom
0:01:57 > 0:02:00appointed former Newcastle and Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04Can we expect moves like this if they start to pick up form?
0:02:04 > 0:02:10I hope not for everyone's sake!
0:02:10 > 0:02:13Dad dancing at its worst.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17Alan Pardew faces a tough test for his first game in charge
0:02:17 > 0:02:20as he welcomes his first club Crystal Palace.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23What an atmosphere that promises to be.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26Elsewhere, today's early kick-off sees Chelsea welcome
0:02:26 > 0:02:31Newcastle to Stamford Bridge, and tomorrow there is
0:02:31 > 0:02:33the south coast derby between Bournemouth and Southampton.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37Plus, City take on West Ham.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40The big game of the weekend is the late kick-off
0:02:40 > 0:02:43at the Emirates today between Arsenal and Man United.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46For us, this man could be a game changer for the Gunners.
0:02:46 > 0:02:51If he is in top form, Mesut Ozil is a proven matchwinner.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54He was superb on Wednesday, scoring and providing two assists
0:02:54 > 0:02:58to help Arsenal make it seven wins from seven Premier League
0:02:58 > 0:03:01home games this season.
0:03:01 > 0:03:07What skills does it take to pull off moments of Mesut Ozil magic?
0:03:17 > 0:03:24Very aware. Brilliant from Mesut Ozil!Brilliant, measured pass.
0:03:24 > 0:03:29Mesut Ozil is the king of assists. In fact, since arriving in England
0:03:29 > 0:03:35four years ago, he has created more chances than any other Premier
0:03:35 > 0:03:38League player, and more assists. There is so much we can learn from
0:03:38 > 0:03:42him. Follow these steps and you will be creating chances galore for your
0:03:42 > 0:03:51team-mates every week. Perfect your technique. Technique is all about
0:03:51 > 0:03:57how you pick and control the ball. Just look at this, he is completely
0:03:57 > 0:04:03comfortable with the ball and makes it look so easy. But remember,
0:04:03 > 0:04:09practice and dedication gotten there. Why not work harder to make
0:04:09 > 0:04:13your technique good? And if it is good, work even harder to make it
0:04:13 > 0:04:19great. That is what Mesut Ozil did as a kid growing up in Germany. Know
0:04:19 > 0:04:26what is around you. When you watch him, it is like he has got 360
0:04:26 > 0:04:30degrees vision, almost like he has eyes in the back of his head. Look
0:04:30 > 0:04:33at this against Leicester, absolutely ridiculous. The key to
0:04:33 > 0:04:36this skill is to be constantly aware of what is around you when you have
0:04:36 > 0:04:39not got the ball. If you know where your team-mates and opponents are,
0:04:39 > 0:04:44when you get the ball, you are one step ahead. It is your time to shine
0:04:44 > 0:04:52and you know what to do with it. Split the defence. Mesut Ozil
0:04:52 > 0:04:54creates so many chances for his team-mates because he is always
0:04:54 > 0:05:01looking for the killer ball, he is world class at finding space and
0:05:01 > 0:05:04executing a perfectly weighted pass, whether it is rolling the ball
0:05:04 > 0:05:08through on the ground, or hitting it over the top. Look at this assist
0:05:08 > 0:05:14with Theo Walcott. Absolutely perfect. Look for a team-mate to
0:05:14 > 0:05:19make a run into space, and then hit the ball through to them. Remember,
0:05:19 > 0:05:22don't pass it to their feet, it it into the space they are running
0:05:22 > 0:05:26into. This is what Mesut Ozil does so well and defenders just can't
0:05:26 > 0:05:35handle it. Make runs. Some fans with size him for being lazy, but that is
0:05:35 > 0:05:39not true. Look at this. Mesut Ozil realises he can't split the defence
0:05:39 > 0:05:45himself because they are too deep so he knocks the ball to a team-mate
0:05:45 > 0:05:51and makes an amazing run into the box. Look around the pitch, if you
0:05:51 > 0:05:55find some space, sprint into it and this will make you such a better
0:05:55 > 0:06:03player and your team-mates will love you. Be creative. Mesut Ozil is one
0:06:03 > 0:06:07of the most creative players on the planet, that is why he has played
0:06:07 > 0:06:12for teams like Real Madrid and won so much silverware. Doing something
0:06:12 > 0:06:15different, or doing something special, is what can lift your game
0:06:15 > 0:06:20to a new level. Just like Mesut Ozil, never be afraid to do
0:06:20 > 0:06:24something out of the ordinary. It might be a nightmare, a twist, a
0:06:24 > 0:06:29term, something to get you away from the man, or an amazing flick that
0:06:29 > 0:06:33sets up a goal. It won't always work, but when it does, the fans
0:06:33 > 0:06:40will be cheering you on. The key is confidence. Stay confident, have
0:06:40 > 0:06:43faith in your ability and you never know what might happen, you might
0:06:43 > 0:06:51even win the World Cup!Everything he touches seems to turn to gold!
0:06:56 > 0:07:03Great advice, thank you. All you Arsenal fans will have hope to see
0:07:03 > 0:07:09this skills like that today. We had a build up to today. We asked you to
0:07:09 > 0:07:17choose your favourite player between two. Lots of you went online to cast
0:07:17 > 0:07:23your vote, so let's find out who came out on top.Well hit, brilliant
0:07:23 > 0:07:37strike!He is warming up for a European title.
0:07:37 > 0:07:46And that is a header from Pogba just when it mattered.It is Pogba, it is
0:07:46 > 0:08:022-0 to Manchester United.Well hit by Pogba, brilliant strike!
0:08:02 > 0:08:06It is Pogba with the header!
0:08:18 > 0:08:27It comes Lindgaard, he was trying to find Pogba.He has, 3-0!
0:08:27 > 0:08:33What a player. And the big games keep coming for Pogba and his United
0:08:33 > 0:08:37team-mate as next weekend is the City travel to Old Trafford for the
0:08:37 > 0:08:40big Manchester derby. That is one of three local clashes to look forward
0:08:40 > 0:08:45to. Their results of the London and Liverpool Derbys, talk about a
0:08:45 > 0:08:48mouthwatering weekend of football action. It is the last of those we
0:08:48 > 0:08:54are focusing on. The big Merseyside derby at Anfield. We want you to
0:08:54 > 0:09:00vote for your favourite between these two. Adam Lallana.Wayne
0:09:00 > 0:09:09Rooney. Unbelievable! Remember the name, Wayne Rooney!So, red or blue,
0:09:09 > 0:09:15who do you want to see next week's show? Heck to our website to cast
0:09:15 > 0:09:23your vote. You have got until 9am and the macro on Wednesday. While
0:09:23 > 0:09:26you are online, don't forget to check out all the ways you can get
0:09:26 > 0:09:30involved. There is the CBD seed Advent calendar, and we have got
0:09:30 > 0:09:34insider information that we might be there next week. Plus, we love
0:09:34 > 0:09:38hearing from you for the show, whether it is voting for your
0:09:38 > 0:09:43favourite player, sending us a photo on all sharing us your skills, just
0:09:43 > 0:09:46like this lot have done.
0:09:49 > 0:09:56This is Southampton fan Cameron. Waltzing through the opposition
0:09:56 > 0:10:05before a very smart finish, and that is one of 25 goals this season. What
0:10:05 > 0:10:09about that? Lovely goal after a cracking tackle. The Arsenal fans
0:10:09 > 0:10:13really showing us how it is done. Now Lucas with a lovely chip into
0:10:13 > 0:10:22that net. Lucas has nailed it. Here is thinly with a rainbow flick into
0:10:22 > 0:10:29the washing up basket. You don't get cleaner than that!
0:10:29 > 0:10:33Top stuff, and sticking with super skilled youngsters, with the
0:10:33 > 0:10:36December fixture list looking heavier than ever, could this be the
0:10:36 > 0:10:39month that we see some talented teenagers breaking through? Busy
0:10:39 > 0:10:44times mean busy teams, and to put into perspective just how busy we
0:10:44 > 0:10:48are talking, it took 87 days to complete the first 11 Premier League
0:10:48 > 0:10:53game weeks of the season. The next 11 are crammed into just 47. If
0:10:53 > 0:10:56managers want to keep their squad fresh it could be all about bringing
0:10:56 > 0:11:01young players through. We are predicting these lies as top talent
0:11:01 > 0:11:05to look out for in the football world very soon. Let's start with
0:11:05 > 0:11:17greased Nelson. -- Reiss. He is well on the way to making the Premier
0:11:17 > 0:11:22League. He has helped Arsenal win the Community Shield and has since
0:11:22 > 0:11:30featured in the Europa League. He has amazing attacking talent,
0:11:30 > 0:11:36Nelson. He is making Arsene Wenger a happy man. Manchester United angel
0:11:36 > 0:11:40Gomez has captained England at youth level and he has got a bright future
0:11:40 > 0:11:51at Old Trafford, even replacing Wayne Rooney last season.What a
0:11:51 > 0:11:56moment for Gomes at just 16 years. Angel has been compared to Ryan
0:11:56 > 0:12:02Giggs and recently won Player of the Month in the under 23 division. He
0:12:02 > 0:12:11is knocking on the first team squad door. Full flyer Ryan has made 50
0:12:11 > 0:12:16starts. Spurs want to buy him, and I am not surprised. Check out this
0:12:16 > 0:12:26goal in last season's FA Cup. Brilliantly taken again.Ryan can
0:12:26 > 0:12:32score and take goals. Look at this stunning assist at the World Cup
0:12:32 > 0:12:38against Spain for England's under 17s. Liverpool's Ryan Brewster was
0:12:38 > 0:12:45on the end of that and he is a natural goal-scorer. He took a
0:12:45 > 0:12:53starring role in England's World Cup win recently.Ryan Brewster, England
0:12:53 > 0:12:58back in front. He now has six for the tournament.He finished up with
0:12:58 > 0:13:09a whopping eight goals, what a performance! Midfield magician Phil
0:13:09 > 0:13:16Foden is called the Manchester Messi. Look at the size difference
0:13:16 > 0:13:24between he and block above. He was player of the tournament when he
0:13:24 > 0:13:29inspired the under 17 to World Cup glory in October.From two down,
0:13:29 > 0:13:34they now lead 3-2.Silky feed Phil Foden also made his Champions League
0:13:34 > 0:13:40debutante recently. He has potential to become world class.
0:13:40 > 0:13:44What a bunch of players. While we are talking wants to watch, look at
0:13:44 > 0:13:49these fantastic achievements from you all at home. Liverpool fan then
0:13:49 > 0:13:54played his first game for Chippenham town youth under nines recently and
0:13:54 > 0:13:59they won 4-3, with Ben doing some cracking work in defence. And here
0:13:59 > 0:14:05come the girls. Eva and her team-mates have had a great start in
0:14:05 > 0:14:15their league. Keep it up! This is Manchester United fan Jack, and here
0:14:15 > 0:14:19he is at Old Trafford before a Legends match. And, these brothers
0:14:19 > 0:14:31were over the moon to meet the Bournemouth star. Both boys play at
0:14:31 > 0:14:37youth level. A little birdie tells us it was your birthday yesterday,
0:14:37 > 0:14:42so many happy returns. Add to the Kickabout website for all the
0:14:42 > 0:14:47details on how to get involved. That is nearly it for today, but let's
0:14:47 > 0:14:50congratulate Celtic on another fantastic trophy win. They beat
0:14:50 > 0:14:54Motherwell to retain the Scottish League Cup last weekend, making
0:14:54 > 0:15:01Brendan Rodgers the first Celtic box thing-macro boss since 1969 to win
0:15:01 > 0:15:04for domestic trophies in a row. He is a look at why they have been so
0:15:04 > 0:15:06unstoppable. CU!
0:15:23 > 0:15:32A great strike from Stuart Armstrong! What a finish!