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Chelsea vs Fulham Preview Draw or Chelsea win Jackson to score Chelsea host Fulham in a Boxing Day clash that brings together two West London rivals with contrasting ambitions. The Blues are looking to keep up the pressure at the top of the Premier League table, while Fulham aim to push closer to European contention amidst a tightly packed mid-table battle. Chelsea: Building Momentum Amid Title Talk Denials Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches (W9, D3) after a goalless draw against Everton, a result that the manager praised as hard-earned against one of Europe’s best defensive teams.…

Southampton vs West Ham Preview West Ham to win Bowen to score Southampton host West Ham on Boxing Day in a pivotal clash at St Mary’s, with both sides desperate to steady their seasons. For Southampton, the situation is dire as they fight to keep their slim survival hopes alive, while West Ham look to maintain their recent revival under Julen Lopetegui. Southampton: A Mountain to Climb Southampton’s season continues to unravel, with the Saints languishing eight points adrift of safety at the foot of the Premier League table. New manager Ivan Jurić faces an uphill battle to spark a…

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Preview Bournemouth to win Over 1.5 goals Bournemouth host Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium on Boxing Day in a match that could further cement the Cherries’ historic rise into the Premier League’s top five or help Palace move away from the relegation zone. Both teams come into this fixture with contrasting recent fortunes, promising an exciting clash. Bournemouth: Riding High Bournemouth’s incredible 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford last weekend has propelled them to unprecedented heights, spending Christmas Day in the top five of the Premier League for the first time in their history.…

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…