It really is the most wonderful time of the year – and the big day is almost upon us.
Families across Britain will tonight be putting the finishing touches on their decorations, wrapping up the last of their presents and enjoying a Sherry ready for Santa’s annual fleeting visit in just a few hours.
But just how are some of English football’s biggest names spending the night before Christmas?
Manchester United stars past and present have lead the way in giving fans an insight into their festive celebrations.
Casemiro, who’s enjoying Christmas in Manchester, took to his Instagram Stories to share wholesome photos with his family donning matching festive pyjamas.
Meanwhile Marcus Rashford, spending his first festive period away from his hometown Manchester, proved yet again that he’s loving life in Spain with a new post of his own on social media.
Marcus Rashford lead the footballers sharing snaps of themselves celebrating Christmas Eve today
Meanwhile his former Man United team-mate Casemiro slipped into matching pyjamas with his family
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is seemingly still riding high off the back of the Reds’ recent upturn in form
The Englishman shared snaps of himself cracking a beaming smile while decorating a Christmas tree on Wednesday with the caption: ‘Christmas Eve vibes (star emoji) (tree emoji)’
Also getting into the Christmas spirit is Premier League top scorer Erling Haaland, who has jetted off to his native Norway for the festive period.
The 25-year-old posed for a photo with his girlfriend Isabel Johansen, also a footballer, posted on Instagram earlier today ahead of Man City’s clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Phil Foden has too taken advantage of the days off afforded to City’s players by Pep Guardiola by flying away to the home of Father Christmas, Lapland.
The Mancunian-born forward posed for scenic photos with his girlfriend Rebecca Cooke under the Northern Lights while also meeting some reindeers.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is meanwhile seemingly still riding high off the back of the Reds’ recent upturn in form.
The Dutchman took to his Instagram Stories looking pretty pleased with himself as he cracked a smile next to a Yule tree while wishing supporters a merry Christmas.
And Bukayo Saka wasted no time getting into the festive spirit with the Arsenal talisman taking to Instagram as early as Monday to show off how he’s celebrating.
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Also getting into the Christmas spirit is Premier League top scorer Erling Haaland, who has jetted off to his native Norway for the festive period
Phil Foden has too taken advantage of the days off afforded to City’s players by Pep Guardiola by flying away to the home of Father Christmas, Lapland
The Mancunian-born forward posed for scenic photos with his girlfriend Rebecca Cooke
Jude Bellingham has jetted off to Dubai for the festive period for some well-earned rest and recuperation along with his brother, Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe
The Real Madrid star enjoyed a trip to the desert while he soaked up the sun in the Middle East
Bukayo Saka dressed his dog up in Santa pyjamas for a picture posted on his Instagram
Ahead of the Gunners’ Carabao Cup clash with Crystal Palace on Tuesday, Saka shared a snap of his New Balance boots and his dog, adorably dressed up in Santa pyjamas.
Former Spurs and Barcelona frontman Gary Lineker is however already in the kitchen preparing for his Christmas dinner.
But one star celebrating the festive period in a more unorthodox manner is Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham.
The England star has jetted off to Dubai for the festive period for some well-earned rest and recuperation along with his brother, Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe.
Jude took to Instagram to share photos from his Middle Eastern getaway on Wednesday, showing him soaking in the sun, enjoying a trip to the desert and even riding a camel.
The Bellingham brothers also posed for family photo together donning matching white T-shirts and haircuts ahead of Christmas Day.
