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The Premier League table looks decidedly strange as we approach the halfway point of the 2024/25 season.
Nottingham Forest complete the top four, Manchester City are seventh while Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are both in the order. The bottom half. However, it is no less surprising to see Liverpool leading the league.
Arne Slott’s side have been phenomenal during the first half of the season and the Premier League title is now theirs to lose. Arsenal and Chelsea, however, and the London duo will not stop in their bid to upset the side.
The new year tends to prove decisive in title destinations, so let’s take a closer look at the next five Premier League Fixtures for Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Liverpool have little time to enjoy themselves 6-3 win over TottenhamWith two more Premier League fixtures before the end of the calendar year.
The Reds begin with a struggling visit Leicester City On Boxing Day, the Foxes lost their last two matches by an aggregate score of 7–0. Another misfiring comes later in the form of the side West Ham UnitedWho Liverpool have beaten 5-1 in the Carabao Cup this term. However, this fixture takes place in the capital.
Slott’s side will be eagerly anticipating their first fixture of the New Year, as well Man u A journey to Enfield. Ruben Amorim, once tipped by Liverpool to replace Jurgen Klopp, is already struggling in Manchester and a trip to Merseyside could turn ugly for the Portuguese coach.
Liverpool Not back in Premier League action for nine days, but they will still play twice. An FA Cup tie with Accrington Stanley in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with Spurs.
Then it’s back to business in the top flight, with a tough trip to surprise overperformers Nottingham Forest on the cards. The Midlands side are the only team to beat Slott’s Liverpool until their next date 1-0 win at Anfield. Four days later, the Reds travel to face the Capitals BrentfordWho have an incredibly strong home record.
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Date and Kick-off Time (GMT) |
fixture |
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26/12/24 – 20:00 |
Liverpool vs Leicester |
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29/12/24 – 17:15 |
West Ham vs Liverpool |
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05/01/25 – 16:30 |
Liverpool vs Man U |
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14/01/25 – 20:00 |
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool |
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18/01/25 – 15:00 |
Brentford vs Liverpool |
Arsenal secure a A much needed victory over Crystal Palace Saturday after consecutive league draws and they will be aiming to end the year with an equally emphatic victory. The Gunners host the newly-promoted Ipswich Town Friday evening, with the tractor boys Beaten 4-0 by Newcastle United.
New Year’s Day brings a short but challenging journey Brentford. The Bees only lost their first home Premier League match of the season at the weekend as they were knocked out by a dominant Nottingham Forest.
ten man Armory Points dropped against Brighton and Hove Albion Early in the season and they will be looking for revenge three days after their trip to the Gtech Community Stadium. The Seagulls are going through a rough patch and the Gunners can take advantage.
Arsenal then host their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg with Newcastle United before welcoming Man United to the Emirates Stadium in the third round of the FA Cup. There will be little time to rest for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Three days after Man Utd’s trip to North London, Arsenal face their local rivals Tottenham. A meeting that always produces drama, goals and a bit of chaos – Gabriel’s header saw the Gunners win the reverse fixture 1-0.
A difficult January will not be easy after many days, with Aston Villa Arriving at the Emirates in the Premier League. The Villans won this particular match 2-0 last season and Unai Emery could get one over on his former employers again.
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Date and Kick-off Time (GMT) |
fixture |
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27/12/24 – 20:15 |
Arsenal v Ipswich |
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01/01/25 – 17:30 |
Brentford vs Arsenal |
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04/01/25 – 17:30 |
Brighton vs Arsenal |
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15/01/25 – 20:00 |
Arsenal vs Tottenham |
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18/01/25 – 17:30 |
Arsenal vs Aston Villa |
Chelsea Arguably the easiest of the three sides are the next five Premier League fixtures at the top of the table. The Blues don’t even have a Carabao Cup semi-final to worry about after their early season exit.
Boxing Day brings with it the West London Derby FulhamWho are unbeaten in their last five matches but have won just once in that time. It won’t be straightforward for Chelsea against the Cottagers but they will be happy to finish the calendar year with a trip to Portman Road to face the Flop. Ipswich.
Chelsea’s first match of 2025 sees them travel to south London, where they will face off Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Blues have enjoyed this fixture in recent years but could only manage a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge earlier in the campaign.
Enzo Maresca should be able to give his team plenty of time to recover after the clash with the Eagles. Chelsea face Morecambe in the third round of the FA Cup before their next Premier League clash Bournemouth. The Cherries are currently fifth in the table after a hugely impressive few weeks.
Chelsea then welcomed Wolverhampton Wanderers has overtaken Old Gold in West London Reverse fixture. However, the Midlands club are now under new management following the appointment of Vitor Pereira, meaning the next meeting could be a tougher challenge than the Molineux bout.
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Date and Kick-off Time (GMT) |
fixture |
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26/12/24 – 15:00 |
Chelsea vs Fulham |
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30/12/24 – 19:45 |
Ipswich v Chelsea |
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04/01/25 – 15:00 |
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea |
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14/01/25 – 19:30 |
Chelsea vs Bournemouth |
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20/01/25 – 20:00 |
Chelsea vs Wolves |
