Great game at Old Trafford
The premierleague is preparing for the eighteenth round, which begins today and will last until Sunday, with key games both in the fight for the title and in the fight for liberation from the lower places in the table.
The first game takes place when Manchester United hosts this afternoon from 5pm. (our country time). Newcastleat Old Trafford.
It will be the only game of the Boxingdaycompared to previous years where the English league continued play between the end of year holidays.
After 17 controversial dates arsenal leads the championship with 39 points, closely followed by Manchester City (37) And Aston Villa (36)in an annual report that keeps the dispute at the top open.
They appear further back Chelsea And Liverpoolboth with 29 units, close the cup zone, while historic teams like Manchester United And Tottenham They are trying to get closer to the top spots.
Even at the bottom of the table, the fight for survival promises emotions.
For example, West Ham, Burnley and Wolves They currently occupy the relegation places with the “Wolves” sunk in last place with just two points while teams like NottinghamForest, Leeds And Bournemouth You need to add something to avoid committing yourself even more.
The day in the Premier League will offer several attractive duels, including the clash between the leaders arsenal opposite Brightonthe visit of the escort ManchesterCity To NottinghamForestand the prominent crossover between Chelsea And Aston Villatwo protagonists of the upper range.