Chelsea drew their Women's Super League opener against Aston Villa, but Opta's supercomputer is backing them to beat Manchester United. The post Women’s Super League predictions: Chelsea backed to beat Man Utd appeared first on SoccerNews.
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Villa Park (kick-off 15:00 BST). Nicolo Savona remains the only player sidelined with his knee inury. Glasner said he is not happy with the explanation given by the Premier League to rule out Forest's goal against Tottenham last week for a handball by Neco Williams.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been fined £8,000 for his actions near the Anfield tunnel after the Reds' 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. After Saturday's game against Oliver Glasner's side, video footage emerged of Alisson kicking the fourth official's board - used to display injury time and substitutions - as he left the pitch at full-time. The 33-year-old had conceded a penalty during the match - which was converted by Morgan Gibbs-White to put Forest 2-1 up.
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park (kick-off 15:00 BST). Midfielder Cheick Doucoure is in contention to be part of this weekend's squad. Sage also confirmed that Jean-Philippe Mateta remains unavailable to face Ipswich.
Fans will be treated to seven Premier League fixtures on Boxing Day (Getty) The Premier League has announced seven fixtures will be played on Boxing Day this year. Last season, Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Newcastle United was the only top-flight fixture scheduled for December 26 as the Premier League reiterated its commitment to giving players ample time to recover in between games over the busy winter period. This year, the Premier League has given every club at least a 60-hour break between fixtures over the Christmas and New Year period. In their message to fans on Thursday, the Premier League said: ‘This fixture announcement gives supporters more than three months’ notice to plan and make travel arrangements for a particularly busy time of the year and follows consultation with the Football Supporters’ Association and representatives from club Fan Advisory Boards. Sign up for In The Mixer, Metro's football newsletter Get exclusive analysis and previews of the biggest games every Friday. Sign up now for free. ‘Over the Christmas and New Year period, clubs have at least a 60-hour break between fixtures. This is in keeping with commitments made to clubs to address the congested festive schedule – in the context of an expanding European and international fixture calendar. ‘Broadcast selections for match rounds in November are due to be announced by week commencing 21 September 2026 and match rounds in December will be announced by week commencing 19 October 2026.’ Premier League revised fixtures for December 2026 and January 2027 (Getty) Saturday 26 December12:30pm – Aston Villa v Leeds (TNT Sports)3pm: Everton v Sunderland3pm: Fulham v Brighton3pm: Ipswich v Brentford3pm: Spurs v Bournemouth5:30pm: Hull v Liverpool (Sky Sports)8pm: Newcastle v Man City (Sky Sports) Sunday 27 December2pm: Coventry v Chelsea (Sky Sports)4:30pm: Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)7pm: Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports) Tuesday 29 December7:30pm: Hull v Leeds (Sky Sports)7:30pm: Spurs v Brighton (Sky Sports)8:15pm: Everton v Man City (Sky Sports) Wednesday 30 December7:30pm: Coventry v Brentford (Sky Sports)7:30pm:Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth (Sky Sports)7:30pm:Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)7:30pm:Man Utd v Sunderland (Sky Sports)7:30pm:Newcastle v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)8:15pm:Aston Villa v Liverpool (Sky Sports)8:15pm:Ipswich v Chelsea (Sky Sports) Friday 1 January 20278pm: Leeds v Everton (Sky Sports) Saturday 2 January 202712:30pm: Brighton v Man Utd (TNT Sports)3pm: Arsenal v Ipswich3pm: Brentford v Crystal Palace3pm: Liverpool v Coventry3pm: Nott’m Forest v Fulham3pm: Sunderland v Hull5:30pm AFC Bournemouth v Aston Villa (Sky Sports) Sunday 3 January 20272pm: Chelsea v Newcastle (Sky Sports)4:30pm: Man City v Spurs (Sky Sports) Tuesday 5 January 20277:30pm: Arsenal v Brentford (Sky Sports)7:30pm: Brighton v AFC Bournemouth (Sky Sports)7:30pm: Everton v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)7:30pm: Nott’m Forest v Hull (Sky Sports)8:15pm: Sunderland v Liverpool (Sky Sports) Wednesday 6 January 20277:30pm: Crystal Palace v Chelsea (Sky Sports)7:30pm: Fulham v Spurs (Sky Sports)7:30pm: Ipswich v Coventry (Sky Sports)8:15pm: Leeds v Man City (Sky Sports) Thursday 7 January 20278pm: Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports) Aston Villa will host Leeds United in the early kick-off on Boxing Day, while the final game of the day will see Manchester City travel to Newcastle United. On Sunday, Frank Lampard will come up against his former club as Coventry City host Chelsea. Manchester United will then play Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford at 4:30pm before Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace in the final game of the day at 7pm. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Arsenal and Manchester City are the only teams with perfect Premier League records, with Manchester United up next for Enzo Maresca. The post Premier League predictions: Maresca’s perfect record on the line in first Manchester derby appeared first on SoccerNews.
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