The Premier League’s festive schedule intensifies with Matchday 18

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The penultimate round of December topflight action features a massive slate of high-stakes fixtures. Manchester City heads to Nottingham Forest in clinical form, riding a five-game winning streak to sit just two points behind the summit.

Meanwhile, league leaders Arsenal host 9th-placed Brighton at the Emirates, facing a tactical test as they fight to maintain their slight advantage at the top.

The weekend’s marquee matchup takes place at Stamford Bridge, where 3rd-placed Aston Villa faces 4th-placed Chelsea. This top-four showdown is a crucial "six-pointer" that could redefine the Champions League qualification race and identify a potential title contender.

With the gap at the top narrowing, tune into the latest episode of Hit the Target powered by Hollywoodbets for the full analysis!
24 Dec 2025 English South Africa Soccer · Sports

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