The Premier League shows no signs of slowing down, continuing its action-packed schedule through Boxing Day and beyond. In recent weeks, Liverpool has dominated the field, racking up wins and points to widen their lead at the top of the table. The Reds now sit six points ahead of Arsenal with a game in hand. However, the Gunners are determined to stay in the race and will head to Brighton in the 20th matchday, aiming for their fifth consecutive victory across league and cup competitions.
Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea has slipped from second to fourth after two consecutive losses, overtaken by Nottingham Forest. This makes their upcoming away match against Crystal Palace crucial for getting back on track and closing the gap at the top during what is shaping up to be their first rough patch of the season.
The Premier League weekend kicks off with Tottenham vs. Newcastle, a clash between two exciting teams with plenty of firepower. The Magpies are fighting to stay in the European qualification zone, while Spurs need to make up ground and avoid being stuck in mid-table obscurity.
Premier League, Forest holds Liverpool as City and Chelsea falter
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Elsewhere, Juric’s Southampton will host Brentford as they search for vital points to escape the relegation zone, while Everton will take on Bournemouth in another key survival matchup. Leicester travels to Aston Villa, and Saturday’s schedule will conclude with Manchester City vs. West Ham.
Pep Guardiola’s side is aiming for consistency after a 2-0 win over Leicester and hopes to put their recent slump behind them. The victory was an important step toward regaining momentum after a long winless streak that saw City slip to sixth in the table.
