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Leicester vs Wolves Preview Draw or Leicester win Vardy to score Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers meet at the King Power Stadium in a crucial Premier League clash that pits two relegation-threatened sides against each other. With new managers at the helm for both clubs, the stakes are high in this Midlands derby as each team seeks a vital pre-Christmas boost. Leicester City: Van Nistelrooy’s Rebuilding Job Begins Ruud van Nistelrooy’s tenure at Leicester City began on a disappointing note with a 4-0 defeat to Newcastle, compounded by an injury to goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. While Van Nistelrooy waits for reinforcements in…

Are Nottingham Forest Genuine Contenders for a Top-Four Spot? As Nottingham Forest prepare to face Brentford sitting in fourth place, we here at EPLNews take a look at how they have transformed under the guidance of Nuno Espirito Santo. Nottingham Forest have emerged as the Premier League’s surprise package in multiple ways this season. Nuno Espirito Santo, who took the reins exactly one year ago, has masterminded one of the fastest ascents from relegation battlers to Champions League contenders since Leicester City’s fairytale rise eight years ago. Nothing highlights the magnitude of this turnaround more than their winning record. In both…

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Draw or Villa win Both teams to score Aston Villa and Manchester City square off at Villa Park in a high-stakes Premier League encounter, with both teams aiming to recover from recent setbacks. Villa will look to capitalise on their impressive home form, while City seek to regain their dominance amidst a worrying dip in form. Aston Villa: Bouncing Back at Home Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are eager to return to winning ways after a late collapse at Nottingham Forest saw them lose 2-1 despite scoring first. That defeat ended their three-match winning streak in the…

West Ham vs Brighton Preview Draw Over 2.5 goals West Ham United welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the London Stadium in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League clash. Both teams are searching for consistency as they aim to move closer to their respective goals, making this a vital fixture in their festive programme. West Ham United: Searching for Momentum West Ham’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Monday left manager Julen Lopetegui focusing on the positives, describing it as a building block for a “stronger and better team.” Currently sitting in 14th place, the Hammers remain closer to the…

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Preview Arsenal to win Both teams to score Crystal Palace host Arsenal in a quick-fire rematch after their midweek EFL Cup quarter-final clash, which saw the Gunners edge out a 3-2 victory. This Premier League encounter presents an opportunity for Palace to avenge that defeat and for Arsenal to maintain their push to close the gap on the top of the table. Crystal Palace: Seeking Home Revival Crystal Palace remain precariously close to the relegation zone despite showing signs of improvement in recent weeks. A run of just one loss in their last eight league games (W3, D4)…

Ipswich vs Newcastle Preview Newcastle to win Over 2.5 goals Ipswich Town and Newcastle United meet at Portman Road in a crucial Premier League clash, with both sides having contrasting ambitions. Ipswich are fighting to escape the relegation zone, while Newcastle aim to push up the table and close the gap on the European spots. Ipswich Town: Fighting for Survival Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town will be buoyed by their dramatic 2-1 stoppage-time win over Wolves last weekend, a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging season. That victory marked just their second league win of the campaign, both coming away from…

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Preview Draw or Brentford win Over 2.5 goals Brentford welcome Nottingham Forest to the Gtech Community Stadium in a highly anticipated Premier League showdown. The Bees, buoyed by their dominant home form, look to continue their push for European qualification, while Forest aim to build on their dramatic comeback victory against Aston Villa last weekend. Brentford: Home Fortress and European Aspirations Despite a midweek 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle, Brentford return to their home fortress, where they have been nearly untouchable this season. Thomas Frank’s side boasts the best home record in the Premier League, with…

Tottenham vs Manchester United Report Scorers: Solanke 15’, 54’, Kulusevski 47’, Son Heung-Min 88’; Zirkzee 63’, Amad 70’, Evans 90+5’ Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup after a dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. First Half: Solanke Opens the Scoring The match began cautiously, with both sides struggling to create clear opportunities in the opening exchanges. However, Spurs broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through Dominic Solanke, who capitalised on Pedro Porro’s stinging long-range effort. United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır could only parry the shot weakly, allowing Solanke to volley home on…

Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers Report Scorers: Guiu 23’, 34’, 45+3’, Dewsbury-Hall 40’, Cucurella 58’; Poom 26’ Chelsea cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers at Stamford Bridge, completing the UEFA Conference League (UECL) league phase with a perfect six wins from six and cementing their position as group leaders. First Half: Guiu’s Hat-Trick Shines Chelsea, riding high in both domestic and European competitions, started the match cautiously, with Shamrock Rovers seizing the first clear opportunity. Johnny Kenny scuffed a golden chance eight yards from goal, a miss that would prove costly. The breakthrough came midway through the half in…

FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 17 For any Fantasy Premier League manager worth their salt, this week should be all about making sure that they secure a team that can stand the test of the winter. Games are coming thick and fast across the Premier League and other domestic English football competitions, which means there could be lots of rotations across teams. Ensuring that your team has the right balance of premium, differential and mid-range assets should be top of mind for you as an FPL manager. Making this decision is hard, which is why we here at EPLNews have come with…