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FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 18 There is a big decision to be made ahead of week 18 by Fantasy Premier League managers following the official confirmation that Arsenal’s talisman, Bukayo Saka, will be out of action for the next six weeks. Arsenal thrashed Crystal Palace in week 17 but sadly, the Englishman was not among the goals or assists because he had to be taken off in the 24th minute after picking up a knock. That leaves many managers with figures north of £10m to play with ahead of a busy first few weeks in 2025, when clubs will begin…

Matchday 17 Awards This was the last matchday before Christmas and we were treated to some interesting results, plenty of goals and some proper Premier League spectacles. Should it still surprise us that Manchester City lost a game against Aston Villa? Or that Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford again? Probably not. We are surprised, however, that Chelsea did not manage to beat Everton. And outright shocked at how hard Tottenham and Liverpool went at each other in a goal-filled game (more on that later). As usual, you can also click here to check out all our reports from this weekend’s…

Tottenham vs Liverpool Report Scorers: Madisson 41’, Kulusevski 72’, Solanke 83’; Diaz 23’, 85’, Mac Allister 36’, Szoboszlai 45+1’, Salah 54’, 61’ Liverpool extended their lead at the Premier League summit to four points in emphatic fashion, dismantling Tottenham Hotspur 6-3 in a scintillating encounter in North London. Mohamed Salah, the Reds’ talisman, was directly involved in four of their six goals, further underlining Liverpool’s title credentials as they claimed a 16th victory in 24 top-flight meetings against Spurs. First Half: Liverpool Take Command The match began at a frenetic pace, with Liverpool immediately asserting their dominance. Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster,…

Fulham vs Southampton Report Scorers: N/A Fulham missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on the Premier League top-six, as Marco Silva’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Southampton. The result marks Fulham’s fourth draw in their last five matches, leaving them winless in three games during the festive period. For Southampton, it was a hard-earned point, doubling their tally of away points this season and providing a much-needed boost ahead of Ivan Jurić’s impending arrival as manager. First Half: A Stale Start The first half provided little in the way of festive excitement for fans at…

Manchester United vs Bournemouth Report Scorers: Huijsen 29’, Kluivert 61’ (P), Semenyo 63’ Bournemouth delivered a humbling blow to Manchester United with a dominant 3-0 victory at Old Trafford, marking their second consecutive league win at the Theatre of Dreams. This result leaves United languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table at Christmas for the first time in 35 years, while Bournemouth continues their unexpected push for European football. First Half: Bournemouth Strike First The match began tentatively, with both sides struggling to impose themselves. However, Bournemouth soon grew into the contest and broke the deadlock just before the…

Leicester vs Wolves Report Scorers: Guedes 19’, Gomes 36’, Cunha 44’ Wolverhampton Wanderers began the Vítor Pereira era in emphatic style, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The result not only marked Wolves’ first away win against the Foxes since 2007 but also delivered a significant boost to their survival hopes in a high-stakes relegation clash. First Half: Wolves Capitalise on Leicester’s Mistakes Leicester began brightly, nearly taking an early lead when Jamie Vardy latched onto a through ball from Bilal El Khannouss, only for José Sá to block his attempted chip. Wolves, however,…

Everton vs Chelsea Report Scorers: N/A Chelsea failed to capitalise on an opportunity to move to the top of the Premier League (PL) table as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by an organised Everton side. The result ensures the Toffees’ impressive home record against Chelsea continues, with six unbeaten in their last seven Goodison Park H2Hs. First Half: Chelsea Fail to Capitalise on Dominance The visitors started brightly, dominating possession and probing Everton’s resolute defence. However, the Blues struggled to create meaningful opportunities against a well-drilled Toffees backline. The game’s first notable chance came in the 27th minute…

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Report Scorers: Sarr 11’; Jesus 6’, 14’, Havertz 38’, Martinelli 60’, Rice 84’ Gabriel Jesus starred with a brace as Arsenal dismantled Crystal Palace 5-1, maintaining their unbeaten record in Premier League (PL) London derbies for the calendar year and closing the gap on league leaders Liverpool to three points. First Half: Arsenal Assert Dominance Early Coming into the match on the back of a midweek hat-trick against the same opposition in the EFL Cup, Gabriel Jesus was handed a starting berth by Mikel Arteta and wasted no time in justifying his inclusion. With only six minutes…

Ipswich vs Newcastle Report Scorers: Isak 1’, 45+2’, 54’, Murphy 32’ Newcastle United delivered another scintillating performance at Portman Road, hammering Ipswich Town 4-0 to secure their third victory in a week, with Alexander Isak netting a sensational hat-trick. Eddie Howe’s side showcased their attacking prowess, leaving Ipswich rooted to the foot of the Premier League table and still searching for their first home win of the season. First Half: Newcastle Surge Ahead The match couldn’t have started better for Newcastle, as Alexander Isak smashed home the opener just 25 seconds in, capitalising on Jacob Murphy’s incisive run and cross. The…

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Report Scorers: Aina 38’, Elanga 51’ Nottingham Forest delivered a composed and clinical display at the Gtech Community Stadium to hand Brentford their first home defeat of the season. This result guarantees Forest a top-four place at Christmas, an impressive achievement for Steve Cooper’s side in their second season back in the Premier League. First Half: Forest Strike Against the Run of Play Brentford started brightly, buoyed by their imperious home form, with Mikkel Damsgaard forcing Matz Sels into an early save. However, Forest grew into the game as the half progressed. Their patience paid off in…