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Everything you need to know about the festive football schedule

Festive Football Calendar

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The festive season can be a time to see old friends, family, and everyone you love. It’s a time when the beautiful game becomes a festive tradition, from Boxing Day to New Year’s Day. We even have a Christmas Eve fixture this year! It’s the period that can make or break a season. Welcome to the world of festive football, where every match is a gift that keeps on giving.

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Friday 15th December 

Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham – 8pm

Who doesn’t love watching Spurs these days? Big Ange and the Lilywhites always seem to put on one hell of a show. With Nottingham having a tough patch, surely Spurs will take this one? You just never know.

Saturday 16th December 

Premier League: Burnley vs Everton – 5:30pm

It’s the Sean Dyche derby! With the ex-Burnley manager welcoming his old side, it’s a big one down at the bottom of the table. With Everton’s point deduction, this is a big game for two sides that could find themselves fighting for survival.

Sunday 17th December 

Premier League: West Ham vs Wolves – 2pm

Premier League: Liverpool vs Man Utd – 4:30pm

It’s a Super Sunday showdown. Wolves vs West Ham will lead the day but then the big one. It’s a Premier League classic as Liverpool host United. They smashed United by seven last year in a famous victory. United will be hoping not to relive that nightmare again.

Thursday 21st December

Premier League: Crystal Palace vs Brighton – 8pm

The M25 derby. A slightly strange derby but one that will be bouncing. The Palace fans will be whipping up an atmosphere here. It’s a tough one to call.

Friday 22nd December

Premier League: Aston Villa vs Sheffield United – 8pm

Villa’s home form has been incredible. Sheffield United have been struggling. This might be one of the easier fixtures for a flying Unai Emery and one that will be a Christmas belter. Can Villa become a serious top-four contender?

Saturday 23d December

Premier League: Liverpool vs Arsenal – 5:30pm

These are the crunch games. The big ones are at the top. This one, right before Christmas, will have the players feeling festive, but they’ll have to forget the turkey on Saturday. This will be a six-pointer with the winner taking huge confidence they can press on for the title.

Sunday 24th December – Christmas Eve

Premier League: Wolves vs Chelsea – 1pm

Wolves welcome Chelsea to Molineux for a Christmas Eve in a cracker. Wolves are good at home and the stadium will be a festive cauldron. Who knows what Chelsea will turn up? Either way, this Christmas Eve showdown will be tasty.

Saturday 30th December

Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd – 5:30pm

United travel to Forest not long after Christmas. Hopefully, they won’t be carrying any Christmas weight as this could be tricky for them if Forest can get going and the fans up. United will be hoping they can get through this without another meltdown.

Sunday 31st December

Premier League: Fulham vs Arsenal – 2pm

It’s an all-London affair with Arsenal making the short trip along to Craven Cottage. Fulham seem to be building something this season, but Arsenal are on the Premier League hunt. These are must-win games against their West London rivals.

Monday 1st January 1 – New Year’s Day

Premier League: Liverpool vs Newcastle – 8pm

It’s another Premier League classic to welcome us into the New Year. Newcastle are in the top-four hunt, while the Reds will be hoping to keep up the title charge. It’s going to be a noisy New Year at Anfield as the Toon Army arrives.

Tuesday 2nd January

Premier League: West Ham vs Brighton – 7:30pm

To round off the festive season, Brighton make the trip to East London. They normally enjoy this trip, however, West Ham will be ready and waiting to close off this festive season. They have a tough run of games so will be hoping they can win this one at home.

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