The Premier League returns with a bang on Boxing Day.
As the festive season continues, football fans worldwide turn their attention to England, where the Premier League celebrates its traditional Boxing Day with nearly 10 hours of non-stop football action.
Manchester City vs. Everton
Defending champions Manchester City, struggling of late, face Everton at the Etihad Stadium in the early kick-off. Pep Guardiola’s team aims to break their poor streak and gift their fans a Christmas win, hoping to rise from their uncomfortable seventh position.
Chelsea vs. Fulham
Chelsea, sitting second in the table, desperately need a win after drawing with Everton last weekend. They host Fulham, who come into this match with a streak of three consecutive draws against top-tier rivals.
Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton
Manchester United, having an inconsistent season, visit Wolverhampton, who recently thrashed Leicester 3-0 under their new manager. United desperately need a victory to further climb up the table.
Liverpool vs. Leicester City
Premier League leaders Liverpool, with 39 points, host Leicester, who sit in 17th place. Led by Mohamed Salah, the league’s top scorer and assist provider, Liverpool is heavily favoured to get a win against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side.
Tottenham vs. Nottingham Forest
Tottenham, reeling from a 6-3 defeat to Liverpool, faces a tough assignment at high-flying Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest, dreaming of a return to the Champions League after 40 years, has won seven of its past 10 Premier League games to climb to fourth on the table.
Arsenal vs. Ipswich
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will fancy its chances against relegation-threatened Ipswich, even without the injured Bukayo Saka. The Gunners hope to build on their emphatic 5-1 drubbing of Crystal Palace last week.