The full Premier League fixtures for 2020/21 are released, meaning fans also can start planning their Boxing Day and yuletide period football schedules.
For every week, between Thursday’s Boxing Day extravaganza and, therefore, the action will then resume just two days afterward, Monday, December 28. and therefore, the conclusion on Saturday, January 02, all scheduled to begin at 3 pm.
There will be 30 matches played, several which could have an important influence at both the highest and bottom of the table and every one can be colored by the looming specter of the winter transfer window. The last round of action before Boxing Day is on December 19.
The sprint may be a joy for the supporters, though, so here’s a better check out the Premier League’s festive season, the key matches, and, therefore, the biggest storylines to observe.
Boxing Day Games (Saturday, December 26)
All kick-offs are played at 3pm.
Arsenal v Chelsea
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
Fulham v Southampton
Leeds United v Burnley
Leicester City v Manchester United
Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion
Manchester City v Newcastle United
Sheffield United v Everton
West Ham United v Brighton
Wolverhampton v Tottenham Hotspur
The Boxing Day Games(Monday, Dec. 28)
All kick-offs are played at 3pm.
Brighton v Arsenal
Burnley v Sheffield United
Chelsea v Aston Villa
Crystal Palace v Leicester City
Everton v Manchester City
Manchester United v Wolverhampton
Newcastle United v Liverpool
Southampton v West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham
West Bromwich Albion v Leeds United
The Boxing Day Games(Saturday, Jan. 02)
All kick-offs are played at 3pm.
Brighton v Wolverhampton
Burnley v Fulham
Chelsea v Manchester City
Crystal Palace v Sheffield United
Everton v West Ham United
Manchester United v Aston Villa
Newcastle United v Leicester City
Southampton v Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United
West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal
Intense Game on Boxing Day
Here are some of the most exciting and memorable games to have ever been served-up on 26 December; matches that were anything but soggy sprouts; encounters that are still talked about today and might just make anyone who is an advocate for a winter break at this time of year choke on their turkey sandwich.
Bolton Wanderers 4-3 Newcastle United, 2002
When these two met back in 2002, it appeared both sets of defenders had somewhat overdone things during the festive period because the opening 10 minutes saw no fewer than three goals scored. Jay-Jay Okocha opened the scoring, and Ricardo Gardner added another just for Alan Shearer to scale back the deficit for the Toon.
Michael Ricketts then joined in with what were to be his final league goals for the Trotters, and therefore the points were sealed despite late efforts from Shola Ameobi and Shearer that made for a gripping finale.
Chelsea 4-4 Aston Villa, 2007
Not only was this game a true Christmas cracker, but the result also delivered an enormous blow to Chelsea’s title hopes as 2006 came to an end and 2007 dawned. Shaun Maloney opened the scoring for Villa when he crashed home a volley from close range before putting the claret and blues 2-0 up after a rare mistake from the Chelsea’ keeper.
But an Andriy Shevchenko penalty halved the deficit before the popped-up to grab his second shortly afterward for Chelsea’s equalizer, with a fine drive that flew into the internet.
The comeback seemed complete when Brazilian Alex put the house side ahead for the primary time when he finished off a stunning move, but the enjoyment was short-lived as Villa soon responded through Martin Laursen. Michael Ballack looked to possess won it for Chelsea two minutes from the top with a perfectly executed free-kick.
But Gareth Barry secured a much-deserved point for Villa when he calmly converted a late penalty.
Manchester United 4-3 Newcastle United, 2012
Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United was documented for his or her epic comebacks during his time at the club, and in 2012 their Boxing Day clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford provided yet one more thrilling turnaround. James Perch put the Magpies ahead, before Johnny Evans equalized for United with a rare strike, only to place through his own net to offer the visitors the lead once more.
Patrice Evra then pulled the United level as normal service seemed to are resumed, just for Papiss Cisse to place Newcastle within the lead for the third time within the match. That wasn’t the top of the scoring though: Robin van Persie grabbed another equalizer for United, to form it 3-3.
With just a moment remaining, Javier Hernandez found himself on the top of a Michael Carrick pass to attain the Red Devils winner. The dramatic win put Ferguson’s men five points clear at the highest of the table and well on the thanks to their final title under their great manager, who retired, which will.