The Premier League never stops, with the traditional Boxing Day fixtures taking center stage on December 26. A day of celebration for fans will also be a battleground for teams chasing their season objectives. Liverpool, under Arne Slot, aim to maintain their lead at the top as they face Leicester. With 39 points and a game in hand over their rivals, the Reds are in fine form. Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea, just a few points behind, will look to bounce back from their recent 0-0 draw with Everton as they take on Fulham.
Among the highlights of the 18th matchday is Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham. Forest, the surprise of the season, will look to keep their impressive run alive, while Spurs aim to climb the table. However, Ange Postecoglou’s side suffered a heavy defeat to Liverpool last weekend, which has dampened their momentum.
Bournemouth, fresh off a stunning away win against Manchester United, will look to continue their strong form as they host Crystal Palace. Another key clash sees Newcastle take on Aston Villa in a battle between two teams vying for European spots. Both sides are enjoying excellent runs of form and promise an exciting encounter.
Premier League, Forest holds Liverpool as City and Chelsea falter
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Manchester United, led by Ruben Amorim, are in search of answers following their disappointing home defeat last weekend. Things aren’t much better for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who are desperate to reverse a shocking run of just one win in their last 12 matches. The reigning champions have been in freefall, both in terms of form and league position, and urgently need to turn things around.
The Boxing Day schedule concludes with Southampton hosting West Ham. On December 27, two additional fixtures will round off the matchday: Brighton vs. Brentford and Arsenal vs. Ipswich. The Gunners need a win to stay in touch with the leaders and avoid losing ground in the title race.
It’s shaping up to be another thrilling round of Premier League action, filled with drama and high stakes.
