Premier League Preview: Manchester United Takes On Newcastle United And Chelsea Meets Aston Villa In A Packed Year-End Schedule

Premier League festive schedule wraps up 2025 with a packed Boxing Day slate shaping the title race and relegation fight.

Manchester United vs Newcastle

‎Newcastle have won five of their last six meetings against United. United are without Fernandes (injured) and winless in two. Newcastle surrendered a 2-0 lead vs Chelsea last week.

‎Prediction: Manchester United 2–1 Newcastle

Brentford vs Bournemouth

‎Brentford are unbeaten in eight meetings with Bournemouth. Bournemouth have one away win in eight and are without a win in eight matches.

‎Team News: Brentford: Ouattara, Onyeka (AFCON); Carvalho (season over). Bournemouth: Milosavljevic, Adams, Doak (out).

‎Prediction: Brentford 2–1 Bournemouth

Arsenal vs Brighton

‎Arsenal are top, unbeaten at home, and have won 12 of 17. Brighton are on a four-game winless run and have failed to score before half-time in 12 of 17 fixtures.

‎Team News: Arsenal: Gabriel, White, Havertz (out). Brighton: Dunk, Gomez return from suspension.

‎Prediction: Arsenal 3–1 Brighton

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

‎Chelsea have dropped seven points behind Villa in recent weeks, winning once in five. Villa have collected 33 of 36 possible points in their revival.

‎Team News: Chelsea: Essugo, Lavia, Colwill (out); Delap, Estevao return. Villa: No major absences.

‎Prediction: Chelsea 2–2 Aston Villa

Liverpool vs Wolves

‎Liverpool are unbeaten in six. Wolves have 17 matches without a win to start the season, fewest goals scored and most conceded in the league.

‎Team News: Liverpool: Endo, Gomez, Szoboszlai (suspended); Salah (AFCON doubt). Wolves: Gomes (out), Agbadou (AFCON).

‎Prediction: Liverpool 3–0 Wolves

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

‎City are on a seven-match winning run conceding just one goal in their last five. Forest beat City 1-0 earlier this season — their first league win over City since 1995.

‎Team News: Forest: Wood (out); Aina approaching fitness. City: Bobb, Rodri (out); Doku (doubt).

‎Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1–3 Manchester City