New Delhi: Premier League action returns tthis Saturday with some interesting fixtures lined up as we head towards matchday 16. Arsenal will be looking to cut the gap between them and the table toppers Liverpool, as thr Gunners will be going head to head against Everton. Wolves will be welcoming Ipswich Town in a relegation clash where both the sides need a big result to leap forward. Newcastle will have the chance to improve on their 12th position as they will be welcoming Ruud Van Nistelroy’s Leicester side at St. James’ Park.
Liverpool will look to maintain their unbelievable start to the camapaign against Fulham at Anfield, as they have the perfect opportunity to increase the points gap further. The final fixture of Saturday would involve high flyers Nottingham Forest taking on Aston Villa. Let’s hop right onto how the teams will be preparing for their respective fixtures.
Arsenal vs Everton (8:30 P.M. IST)
Preparing to go again on Saturday 💪 pic.twitter.com/zMnQ4HzGqm
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 13, 2024
In the forthcoming English Premier League 2024–2025 encounter, Arsenal will take on Everton. Arsenal will play on Matchday 16, and Everton will play on Matchday 15. With 29 points from 15 games, the Gunners are ranked third in the standings. They have two losses, four draws, and nine victories.
With 14 points from 14 games, the Toffees are ranked 15th in the standings. Three games have been won, five have been drawn, and six have been lost. The Gunners enter this match fresh off a UEFA Champions League victory over AS Monaco at home. Their most recent Premier League match ended in a tie with Fulham. Wolverhampton Wanderers was defeated by Everton in their most recent Premier League match.
Predicted Lineups:
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Timber; Odegaard, Jorginho, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Everton (4-4-2-1): Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Ndiaye, Gueye, Mangala, McNeil; Doucoure; Calvert-Lewin
Prediction: ARS 3-1 EVE
Wolves vs Ipswich Town (8:30 P.M. IST)
A Honved-inspired programme cover on Saturday 📙 pic.twitter.com/Jc0PrZWNFr
— Wolves (@Wolves) December 13, 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ipswich Town, two clubs attempting to escape relegation, square off. Now let’s continue our Premier League odds series with a prediction and choice for Wolverhampton vs. Ipswich. Wolverhampton enter the match with a two wins so far, for the season, good for 19th place in the Premier League.
They are in 17th place, four points below Crystal Palace, and one spot above relegation. They lost to West Ham 2-1 in their most recent game, and they have now lost all three of their previous games. Ipswich Town, meanwhile, have won just one game until now and have nine points on board. They are now four points behind Crystal Palace and in 18th position in the Premier League. They lost to Bournemouth 2-1 last time out, and they have now lost all three of their previous games. Nevertheless, the lone victory of the year came against Tottenham.
These two teams have fought each other 23 times since the 2002–03 season. They have all played in the Championship, which is the second division of the English soccer system, with the exception of one. There have been nine ties, five wins for Ipswich, and nine victories for Wolverhampton. Their most recent encounter was in an EFL Cup match in September 2023. That match was won 3-2 by Ipswich.
Predicted Lineups:
Wolves (3-4-2-1): Johnstone; Semedo, S. Bueno, T. Gomes; Doherty, Lemina, Andre, Ait-Nouri; Bellegarde, Cunha; Strand Larsen
Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1): Muric; Clarke, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap
Prediction: WOL 1-1 IPS
Newcastle United vs Leicester City (8:30 P.M. IST)
All eyes on the next challenge!
⚽ Leicester City vs Newcastle United 🖤🤍
📅 Saturday, 14th December
⏰ Kick-off: 3:00 PM
Premier League action awaits! pic.twitter.com/zzN9tnmrXf
— Blue Tinted Glasses (@BlueTintedLCFC) December 12, 2024
After winning consecutive Premier League games against Nottingham Forest (3-1) and Arsenal (1-0), Newcastle has only managed to pick up two points and has lost all four of their previous games. “Really frustrating” and disappointing 4-2 loss at Brentford last weekend, according to Eddie Howe, who lamented his team’s defensive performance. However, the Magpies salvaged a fair point in an exciting 3-3 home draw with leaders Liverpool in their opening game of December.
In their 15 Premier League games this season, Newcastle has recorded five victories, five draws, and five losses. Their patchy play has left them in 12th place, five points behind the top six and seven points outside the top four.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has had a successful start to life at the King Power Stadium since taking Steve Cooper’s place as Leicester’s manager. He has four points from his first two home games in that role. Jamie Vardy and Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored in the 86th and 91st minutes, respectively, to dramatically salvage a point in a 2-2 comeback tie with Brighton & Hove Albion after a 3-1 home triumph against West Ham United.
With six Premier League away victories over Newcastle—more than any other opponent—and five of those victories occurring in their past seven visits, the Foxes will be looking forward to their trip to St. James’ Park on Saturday.
Predicted lineups:
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Gordon, Isak, Barnes
Leicester City (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Choudhury, Skipp; McAteer, Buonanotte, El Khannouss; Vardy
Prediction: NEW 1-2 LEI
Liverpool vs Fulham (8:30 P.M. IST)
🔴 Liverpool vs Fulham: Premier League Showdown at Anfield! ⚽
Title contenders Liverpool are back in action, while Fulham is looking to shake things up at the top!
👉 Check out the full match preview and get predictions here:https://t.co/X7E3GPBzRA
— UK Matchday (@UKMatchday) December 13, 2024
Following the postponement of the Merseyside derby, Liverpool will play in the Premier League again on Saturday when Fulham visits Anfield. Despite not playing, the Premier League leaders had a successful weekend despite their match being the only one in the top tier to lose to Storm Darragh. Given that both Arsenal and Manchester City lost points last week, Liverpool will have a game advantage over their championship rivals for the next two months at the very least if they take no action.
They also had a lot of success against Fulham in front of goal last season, scoring seven goals to defeat the Cottagers and extend their winning streak over them to nine in twelve Premier League games. However, Marco Silva’s team gave them plenty of scares during their four encounters last season, seizing the lead in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final and led 3-2 with ten minutes remaining at Anfield before losing 4-3.
During their strange run of form at the beginning of 2021, Fulham were also one of six teams to defeat Liverpool at Anfield; yet, they have yet to defeat the Reds here in front of an audience. Fulham are still in 10th place despite that impressive point total and only losing one of their previous seven games, and they are only four points behind Man City in the top four due to the crowded Premier League top half.
Predicted Lineups:
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Nunez
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Cuenca, Diop, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Adama; Jimenez
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa (11:00 P.M. IST)
🏴 The most watched League in the World, #PremierLeague, continues this weekend with the following Top fixtures:🤩
SATURDAY:
—Arsenal Vs Everton
—Newcastle Vs Leicester
SUNDAY:
—Nottingham Vs Aston Villa
—Man City Vs Man United
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— SportyBet Zambia (@sportybetzm) December 13, 2024
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa square off at the City Ground on Saturday in a match that might have a significant impact on the Premier League’s top four. Nuno Espirito Santo’s rejuvenated Forest overcame a mid-season slump with a thrilling 3-2 victory at Old Trafford. The Tricky Trees are attracting attention in their pursuit of a Champions League berth, sitting in fifth place, just two points behind Manchester City.
After going eight games without a win under Unai Emery, Villa has bounced back with three straight wins. In addition to showcasing their attacking vigor, their recent 3-2 thriller against RB Leipzig gave them confidence ahead of a pivotal stretch of games. With Forest and Villa tied at 25 points, Villa will try to overtake their Midlands rivals and bolster their hopes of qualifying for Europe. Who can overcome their nervousness and get the slot is the question.
Predicted lineups:
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Murillo, Williams, Milenkovic, Aina; Anderson, Gibbs-White; Hudson-Odoi, J Silva, Yates; Wood
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Carlos, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; McGinn, Tielemans; Rogers, Philogene, Kamara; Duran
Prediction: NOT 1-2 AVL
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