Leicester City vs Manchester United
The Foxes will welcome the Red Devils to the King Power on Saturday, December 26 at 11:30pm (all times AEDT).
It will be second against third to kick start Boxing Day in the Premier League, as Leicester host Manchester United in the Midlands of England.
The Foxes enter matchweek 15 in somewhat shaky form, with losses to Everton and Fulham coming in their past four fixtures in the league.
It will be vital to Brendan Rodgers that they put last weekend’s performance behind them instantly as they look to square off with the surging Red Devils.
Both sides will be desperate for three points this weekend in a bid to remain on the tails of the top-placed Liverpool before the turn of the new year.
United have been in scintillating form in recent weeks and have sprung to third on the table with their last loss of the campaign coming in early November, an undefeated run that has now extended to seven matches.
A streak that is even more impressive is the Red Devils’ current winning streak away from home, with United’s 3-2 win in Sheffield last week their 10th away fixture in a row where they have collected all three points.
That run will be in some danger this gameweek as they travel to the King Power Stadium against a formidable Foxes side.
United have won the past four fixtures between these two sides, with Leicester’s last victory over United coming 12 clashes ago in September 2014, an iconic 5-3 victory.
Will United’s away streak continue? Or will the Foxes extend their gap in second place?
Our Tip: Both Teams To Score @ $1.54
Arsenal vs Chelsea
The Blues will travel the Emirates to face Arsenal on Sunday, December 27 at 4:30am.
The iconic London Derby between the Gunners and the Blues will take place in matchweek 15, with one side looking to push into the top four of the Premier League while the other is hoping to avoid being sucked into the relegation zone.
Unfortunately for Arsenal fans, they’re the latter, with the North London giants suffering eight defeats in their opening 14 fixtures and sitting with 14 points to their name in 15th.
The pressure is mounting on Mikel Arteta and one way to win back the support of the Arsenal faithful is a win over Chelsea this weekend.
Unfortunately for Gunners they were tasked with midweek football in the League Cup, falling to Manchester City 4-1 in what was a rather forgettable performance.
To add to their woes, their only positive from the aforementioned defeat was winger Gabriel Martinelli, who is now in doubt to play against Chelsea after sustaining an injury.
In contrast, Chelsea will have a well rested side heading to the Emirates and will be hungry for a win after consecutive losses at the hands of Everton and Wolverhampton.
Frank Lampard will be after revenge over Arteta following the FA Cup Final which saw the Gunners take out the competition in August, with game-winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang facing a race against the clock for this week’s clash following a muscle complaint midweek.
Can the Gunners turn their season around this week? Or will Chelsea claim the bragging rights?
Our Tip: Chelsea Win @ $1.90
Sheffield United vs Everton
The Toffees will travel to Bramall Lane on Sunday, December 27 at 7:00am.
One of the treasures of last season were Sheffield United, who made a strong impact on the top half of the table in their return to the top flight. Several months later and the Blades can’t seem to buy premiership points, registering two draws and 12 losses for the year so far.
Unfortunately, things aren’t going to get easier for Chris Wilder’s men, who will face the fourth-placed Toffees who are eyeing a fourth-straight victory.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men have managed to collect nine points out of nine against Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal and will see their matchup with the Blades as a cakewalk.
Before they head to Sheffield, Everton will host Manchester United in the Carabao Cup Quarter Finals and may have to stretch their best squad across both fixtures.
The Toffees won their last trip to Bramall Lane, with Richarlison the difference maker in Everton’s 1-0 win in July and will be heavily backed to repeat their successes this weekend.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s red-hot form hasn’t slowed down, extending his tally to 11 goals so far this season, with Liverpool star Mo Salah the only player to have scored more in the 2020/21 campaign.
Can the Blade snatch their first win of the season? Or will Everton make it four wins from four?
Our Tip: Everton To Win @ $1.80
