Premier League Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Home team Shooter King, including the Magpies, a number of giants will make a comeback!
Newcastle United's injury situation has improved significantly, with attackers Anthony Gordon (six goals and four assists in 26 games), defenders Fabian Schell (one goal in 25 games) and Botman (one goal and one assist in nine games) all returning from the last game. Top scorer Isak (nine goals in 19 games) and defender Kraft (six) also returned to the squad in the last game and could return to the starting line-up. Captain Ruscelles (1 goal in 20 games) and midfielder Joelinton (3 goals and 3 assists in 20 games) are also not seriously injured and there is a possibility of a return for this game.
Away team The backline is sluggish, and the Forest Gate is still suspended!
Nottingham Forest's backline as a whole has been in poor form, having failed to keep a clean sheet in seven consecutive games. To make matters worse, the team's main centre-back Boly (1 goal in 15 games) was also suspended, while midfielder Sangare (10 games) and two full-backs Aurier (13 games, two assists) and Felipe (3 games) are also doubtful.
Away team suffered a misjudgment in the last round and was killed, and Forest may be compensated
Nottingham Forest suffered a serious misjudgment in the last round of the league that led to a shutout by their opponents and have filed a complaint with the refereeing committee. The team may receive some compensation for this game.
Away Nottingham Forest meet big nemesis!
In the last three meetings between the two sides in the league, Nottingham Forest have suffered a total defeat against Newcastle. The team has lost all of their last seven visits to St James' Park, and has not conceded less than two goals in one game.
Premier League Bournemouth vs Fulham
Home team Bournemouth are on fire and will face their favourite opponents in this game
Bournemouth have been on fire lately, winning five games and drawing one in the last six games. In those 6 matches, they haven't scored under 2 goals in 1 match. Striker Solanke (12 goals in 20 games) scored his first career hat-trick in the last game. His past record against Fulham has also been impressive, scoring four goals and providing one assist in five meetings.
The visitors refereed the game and Fulham lost just one
The match was refereed by Tim Robinson, which was great news for Fulham. He has officiated the Farmers 19 league games in the past, with the latter winning 14, drawing 4 and losing just 1.
Home team Bournemouth have huge problems on both flanks!
Bournemouth have suffered a wave of injuries at the back, with right-back Aarons (14 games) and centre-back Kelly (10) both set to remain sidelined. In addition, left-back Colquez (18 games), right-back Adam Smith and midfielder Lewis Cook (15 games) have also felt unwell after the last game and are doubtful for this round. The team's defence, especially on the wings, will be put to the test.
Away Fulham have two players out of action, and one attacker is likely to return
Fulham's defensive stalwart Ream (one goal in 15 games) will remain sidelined, while top scorer Raul Jimenez (four goals in 18 games) will be suspended for the final of three games. The only good news is that wide ace Willian (4 goals, 1 assist in 17 games) has improved his hamstring injury and is expected to return for this game.
Premier League Sheffield United vs Luton Town
Home Team Sheffield defence at its core
Sheffield United will not be able to rely on right wing-back Bogle (1 goal in 16 games) for this game, who will miss due to accumulated bookings. The player, who has started and played the full majority of the 15 league games this season, is an irreplaceable player on the wing. In addition, main defender Ahmedo Hodjic (13 games) will also continue to be injured. This will weaken the team's defensive ability.
Away Luton Town return from mid-range with a full squad
Luton Town will be able to welcome midfielder Nakamba back from his ban (14 games) and will not be affected by any injury concerns in this game. Luton Town have a fairly complete squad and will be able to field their strongest squad for this game.
Sheffield United celebrates 100 Boxing Day celebrations
This match will be Sheffield United's 100th game on Boxing Day. It will be a game to remember for Sheffield United, and there are plenty of special bonuses to the team's spirit.
The visitors kept a clean sheet and Luton Town were back in form
Luton's recent league form has shown an upward trend, with a 1-0 win over Newcastle last time out, as well as their first clean sheet and first clean sheet win of the season. The team is expected to continue their excellent recent form in this game.
Premier League Burnley vs Liverpool
Home team Burnley returned from injury at midfield with only one injured player remaining
Burnley will be left with only striker Colleocio (15 games, 1 goal, 1 assist) who has been absent for a long time due to a knee injury. However, striker Gudmundsson (12 games, one assist) has recovered from injury and is available for today's game. The squad available for this game is quite complete, and this game showed that they have what it takes to cause some difficulties for Liverpool.
Home team Liverpool's main defender suffered a serious injury!
Liverpool will not be able to rely on the help of their main defender Tsimikas (3 assists in 17 games), who suffered a broken collarbone against Arsenal in the last round and will be out for a long time. In addition, McAllister (18 games, 1 goal, 2 assists), Jota (17 games, 8 goals) and Robertson (8 games, 1 goal) are still still injured and will continue to be sidelined. The team's defence may also be under threat as well.
Home team with just one win in the new season, Burnley have a poor home performance
Burnley have won 1 and lost 9 of their 10 home league games this season. The team didn't seem to be able to adapt to the cheers at home. It is almost impossible for them to take points away from Liverpool in this game.
Away Mohamed Salah has never breached Burnley!
In the previous five Liverpool games against Burnley, Liverpool's boring core Salah (16 goals and seven assists in 25 games) failed to score or assist, which is his longest record without scoring against an opponent in the Premier League, although Salah, who has been on a hot streak lately, is expected to break this embarrassing record.
Away Liverpool's favourite away opponents!
Liverpool have won seven of their eight away games against Burnley, which is almost the highest away win rate of any team they have played in the Premier League (88 per cent). Liverpool could also be able to extend their unbeaten run against Burnley.
Premier League Manchester United vs Villa
Home team Manchester United are unbeaten at home on Boxing Day for almost 45 years!
The game is on Boxing Day in the UK, and United are unbeaten in their last 19 Boxing Day home games, with a strong record of 16 wins and three draws. The last Boxing Day defeat was back in 1978, 45 years ago. Manchester United also have the most Boxing Day wins of any English club, with 53 wins in their history.
Home team Diogo Dalot lifts the ban and Raphael Varane returns from recovery!
Manchester United's backline has welcomed the return of two key players and will not need to be a Under-21 academy player. Their main right-back Diogo Dalot (16 games, one goal, one assist) returned from a one-match suspension, while their main centre-back Raphael Varane (9 games) returned after recovering from his illness. Manchester United's centre-back was forced to use Under-21 striker Cambuvara due to injuries to Harry Maguire, Lima and Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane's illness, who is expected to return to the starting line-up with Evans.
Away Villa's midfield and backfield three big players or absent!
Villa's main right-back Marty Cash (2 goals, 1 assist in 17 games) received his fifth yellow in the last game and has accumulated a ban for this game. Meanwhile, their midfielder Bubakar Kamara (16 games, one assist) is still in the three-game ban and will certainly not play in this game. There is also a full-time centre-back who played his first 17 games and started 16 games in a row, and Fernando Torres is not sure to return after missing one game, and Villa could be missing three defensive greats.
Home team Manchester United will break the 61-year record of shame if they lose again!
Manchester United have suffered two defeats in a row at Old Trafford, losing to Bournemouth and Bayern Munich in a row. A loss would see United lose three consecutive home games for the first time in 61 years, last in August 1962 by the long-deceased Sir Matt Busby.
Home team Manchester United have only 1 win in the last 4 games against Villa!
United have won one of their last four meetings with Villa, narrowly winning 1-0 at home to Villa last season. Before last season's win, they only won 1 draw and 2 losses in three games against Villa, in fact, they lost 2 of their first 51 games against Villa in the first 4 games, which shows that the record against Villa has declined significantly in recent years.
Away Villa have lost 1-3 on their last two Boxing days!
Villa have lost their last two Boxing Day games and the score was the same 1-3. They lost 3-1 to Chelsea on Boxing Day 2021, Liverpool last year and will play again this year.