As households across the United Kingdom clean up after Christmas and prepare for Boxing Day, football fans are in for a treat as the Premier League serves up five exciting matches. The day kicks off with a desperate Newcastle side hosting Nottingham Forest, while fans will also be treated to evening matches featuring Liverpool and Manchester United.
Newcastle is in dire need of a win as they face Nottingham Forest at St. James’ Park. The Magpies have experienced a string of losses recently, including exits from the Champions League and Carabao Cup. Forest, on the other hand, are feeling hard done by after a controversial defeat to Bournemouth. With seven points separating Newcastle from the top four, a win is crucial for the struggling team.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth, once in a precarious position, has become the Premier League’s in-form team with five wins in six games. Dominic Solanke’s hat-trick against Forest secured their latest victory, propelling them ten points clear of the relegation zone. They are set to face an ailing Fulham side next.
Two other struggling teams, Sheffield United and Luton Town, will face off at Bramall Lane. Despite recent improvements under the returning Chris Wilder, Sheffield United still remains in a difficult position. Luton Town, three points ahead of the Blades, has shown determination with a recent win over Newcastle.
Liverpool recently played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with Arsenal and will look to regain their place at the top of the table with a positive result against Burnley. Meanwhile, Manchester United is reeling from a recent defeat to West Ham. Their next match against Aston Villa will be a tough test as the Villa side is aiming for a top-four spot in the rankings.
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch all the action on Amazon Prime Video, while those in the United States can tune into USA Network and nbcsports.com. Canadian viewers can follow the games on fuboTV Canada.
Boxing Day football is sure to provide thrilling matchups and keep fans on the edge of their seats as the action unfolds across the Premier League.
