Premier League Predictions: Liverpool and Arsenal to win; Tottenham to drop more points?
The Boxing Day Premier League previews are all live on WhoScored as we run through the predictions ahead of a fun-filled day of football.
Manchester City vs Everton
The early kick off on Boxing Day, Manchester City host Everton as they look to return to winning ways. City lost at Aston Villa last time out and means they have now won only one of their last 12 in all competitions. However, we are backing the Cityzens to get back to winning ways at Everton’s expense.
Score Prediction: Manchester City 1-0 Everton
Newcastle vs Aston Villa
Newcastle and Aston Villa secured big weekend wins as they beat Ipswich and Manchester City, respectively. In a key European meeting at St. James’ Park, we feel the Magpies will claim all the spoils on home turf.
Score Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
Nottingham Forest earned a huge 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday. Back on home turf, they’ll feel confident about getting the better of a Tottenham side that lost 6-3 at the weekend. Nuno would love nothing more than to prove a point against his former employers on Boxing Day.
Score Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Tottenham
Southampton vs West Ham
Ivan Juric takes charge of his first game as Southampton boss and Saints supporters are hoping for a Christmas miracle when the take on West Ham on Thursday. Juric, who was relieved of his duties as Roma boss earlier this year, may just get off to a winning start at St. Mary’s.
Score Prediction: Southampton 1-0 West Ham
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a superb 3-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. They’ll be looking to stretch that streak to six when they take on a Crystal Palace side that lost 5-1 to Arsenal on Saturday.
Score Prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 Crystal Palace
Chelsea vs Fulham
There is a West London Derby on Boxing Day as Chelsea host Fulham. Both sides were held to respective 0-0 draws to Everton and Southampton at the weekend and will be keen to return to winning ways in this clash.
Score Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Fulham
Wolves vs Manchester United
Wolves and Manchester United endured contrasting fortunes on Sunday as Wolves beat Leicester 3-0 at the King Power Stadium, while United fell to a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth. In Vitor Pereira’s first home league game following his appointment, Wolves should get the job done at Molineux.
Score Prediction: Wolves 2-1 Manchester United
Liverpool vs Leicester
Liverpool claimed all the spoils at Tottenham on Sunday, securing a 6-3 win in north London, whereas Leicester lost 3-0 at home to Wolves. At Anfield, the Reds should claim a huge win.
Score Prediction: Liverpool 5-0 Leicester
Brighton vs Brentford
Brighton host Brentford on Friday evening and both sides are looking to overcome disappointing weekend results having drawn with West Ham and lost to Nottingham Forest, respectively.
Score Prediction: Brighton 2-2 Brentford
Arsenal vs Ipswich
Arsenal will hope to build upon their 5-1 win at Crystal Palace but must do so without Bukayo Saka, who is out for the foreseeable future owing to a hamstring injury. Nevertheless, the Gunners are tipped to ease past Ipswich on Friday night.
Score Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Ipswich
