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The top-flight's festive fixtures are set to get underway as the post-Christmas schedule begins, with all games live on talkSPORT.
First up, Manchester City will host Everton looking to end their dismal run before Tottenham and Chelsea play at 3pm.
Festive fixtures
Thursday, December 26
Manchester City vs Everton - 12:30pm - live on talkSPORTSouthampton vs West Ham - 3pm - live on talkSPORT APPNottingham Forest vs Tottenham - 3pm - live on talkSPORTNewcastle vs Aston Villa - 3pm - live on talkSPORT APPChelsea vs Fulham - 3pm - live on talkSPORT 2Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace - 3pm - live on talkSPORT APPWolves vs Manchester United - 5:30pm - live on talkSPORTLiverpool vs Leicester - 8pm - live on talkSPORT
Friday, December 27
Brighton vs Brentford - 7:30pm - live on talkSPORT 2Arsenal vs Ipswich - 8:15pm - live on talkSPORT
4 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson
Here we go, the first team news of Boxing Day is in!
Here are all of the fixtures we have in store:
Manchester City vs Everton - 12:30pm - live on talkSPORTSouthampton vs West Ham - 3pm - live on talkSPORT APPNottingham Forest vs Tottenham - 3pm - live on talkSPORTNewcastle vs Aston Villa - 3pm - live on talkSPORT APPChelsea vs Fulham - 3pm - live on talkSPORT 2Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace - 3pm - live on talkSPORT APPWolves vs Manchester United - 5:30pm - live on talkSPORTLiverpool vs Leicester - 8pm - live on talkSPORTCopied
23rd Dec 2024, 18:49By Jake Lambourne
Ruben Amorim has declared Marcus Rashford has created a 'hard situation' after the forward declared he is seeking a Manchester United exit.
The 27-year-old announced last week that he is 'ready for a new challenge' ahead of the January transfer window.
And following the Red Devils' 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, Amorim has now questioned the advice given to Rashford from his team.
Speaking to Sky Sports about Rashford's comments, Amorim said: "Of course it is a hard situation.
"But I understand that these kind of players have a lot of people around them, making some choices that is not the first idea from the player.
"So I understand and I can separate things.
I forget for now the interview, I just now see what I see on the pitch."
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23rd Dec 2024, 17:08By Jake Lambourne
Kevin Nolan has returned to club football following his West Ham exit earlier this year by taking charge of League One side Northampton.
It marks the former midfielder's first managerial role since leaving Notts County in 2018.
Nolan, who spent four years as David Moyes' assistant at West Ham up until this summer, replaces Jon Brady in the dugout at Sixfields following his resignation earlier this month.
The 42-year-old has penned a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Cobblers through to the summer of 2027.
His first match comes on Boxing Day, with Northampton facing Reading away from home.
Northampton's first match comes on Boxing Day, with Northampton facing Reading away from home.
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23rd Dec 2024, 16:27By Joe Brophy
Millwall are closing in on the appointment of Alex Neil, talkSPORT understands.
The Lions have been on the hunt for a new face in the dugout at the Den following the departure of Neil Harris.
A 1-0 win at home against Blackburn Rovers reversed the three defeat slide Millwall had suffered under the ex-Cambridge boss.
Former Stoke City gaffer Neil is now set to take the reigns to become the only Scottish manager in England's top eight leagues.
The 43-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by Stoke in December 2022.
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23rd Dec 2024, 16:15By Joe Brophy
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe understands Champions League qualification will prove key to keeping Alexander Isak.
The Magpies are five points off the top four having missed out on Europe altogether last year - when they played in UEFA's elite competition.
The money could prove vital to maintaining the Toon's star players.
talkSPORT understands that Newcastle are under pressure to sell players in January amid Profit and Sustainability [PSR] fears.
Howe said: “Success on the pitch is everything.
“We said last year that we wanted European football, in any respect.
He is going to be out for many weeks."
"No [there's no fear Saka will not return before the end of the season] "I'm very optimistic he'll be back before the end of the season."
Following Trossard's introduction on Saturday, Gabriel Martinelli switched to the right with both Saka and Sterling injured.
The Brazilian's countryman Gabriel Jesus is also capable of deputising there having done so for the majority of his Man City career.
Arteta also named youngster Ethan Nwaneri and Kai Havertz, who has been spearing Arsenal's attack as a No.9 after originally been earmarked for a midfield role following his move from Chelsea.
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23rd Dec 2024, 12:43By Joe Brophy
Manchester United fear Mason Mount could be out until March with his latest injury, talkSPORT understands.
The Red Devils are waiting to discover the full extent of Mount's hamstring issue that may sideline him for another ten weeks.
The 25-year-old incurred further misery after lasting just 15 minutes of the 2-1 win over Man City earlier this month.
Mount was starting just his fourth Premier League game of the season when he sustained his most recent fitness issue.
Signed for £60m from Chelsea in summer 2023, the former England star has made only 20 Man United appearances totalling 756 minutes.
Mount has already missed 37 games through injury over the past year and a half - which makes grim reading when compared to his old club.
During his entire Chelsea career, the midfielder only sat out a total of 18 matches for the Blues and never more than seven at a time.
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23rd Dec 2024, 12:13By Joe Brophy
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is set to be ruled out until February, talkSPORT understands.
The England international pulled up in the 23rd minute of the Gunners' 5-1 win over Crystal Palace in Saturday's late kick-off.
Saka hit the deck, where he could be seen holding the back of his right leg before he instantly signalled to the bench.
An Arsenal medic came to his aid, but the 23-year-old was unable to shake off the knock and was swiftly replaced by Leandro Trossard.
Saka had previously picked up a hamstring injury on international duty in October during England's defeat to Greece.
He then appeared to tweak it again during his club's 1-1 draw with Chelsea in November.
Saka was pictured leaving Palace's ground on crutches after the game on December 21.
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23rd Dec 2024, 11:37By Joe Brophy
Kyle Walker has revealed Manchester City will be training on Christmas Day to reverse the team's horrendous recent form.
The Premier League champions have previously been a rare side who were given December 25 off to enjoy the festivities.
That came as a reward for their domestic dominance that has seen the club win six of the last seven Premier League titles.
However, Walker admitted City will be dragged into training on Christmas to prepare for their crucial Boxing Day clash against Everton at 12:30pm, live and exclusive on talkSPORT.
The defender told the You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker podcast: "We've been fortunate over the past couple of seasons that we haven't had to train on Christmas Day...most do.
"We are doing this season because obviously we've got Everton at 12:30 on Boxing Day but the last couple of seasons I know that we've had Christmas Day off, which has been very nice.”
If Walker is reading this, talkSPORT have a handy guide to what he can expect from players who have trained on December 25.
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23rd Dec 2024, 11:08By Joe Brophy
Paraguay star Julio Enciso sparked rumours he will look to quit Brighton in January after seemingly waving goodbye to fans.
The playmaker has found minutes hard to come by at club level this season following his late return from the Paris Olympics this summer.
Enciso managed just 22 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 1-1 draw with West Ham before an emotional wave to the away fans.
The 20-year-old then doubled down on the gesture by uploading a picture of the exchange on Instagram, alongside a wave emoji.
However, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler kept tight-lipped over Enciso's actions in this morning's press conference.
The Seagulls boss said: "He is doing a really good and training really hard."
"There is so much on social media, that is not my topic.
They are all lads trying their best, it's not a personal assault, but they are not good enough to play for Manchester United, because this club aims to be at the top.
"The same as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea - those clubs aim to be top, but you have got to get there.
"It's quite clear watching these players, they are not good enough."
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22nd Dec 2024, 23:00By Jackson Cole
Manchester United's recent issues with leaks extended to the Old Trafford press conference room with water dripping on reporters as Ruben Amorim spoke to the media on Sunday.
A week that started with discussion about the line-up getting into the public domain on the eve of the derby against Manchester City ended in a different type of leak hitting the club.
Amorim had just finished addressing Sunday's chastening 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth and had began to preview the Boxing Day trip to Wolves when the Old Trafford media room ceiling sprung a leak.
Water began dripping from a light fitting on reporters sat in the front row, leading to puzzlement in the room - including from the United boss - and a journalist being advised to switch seats mid-press conference.
It was a farcical moment at the end of an embarrassing day for a side that will spend Christmas sat 13th in the Premier League after being stunned by the Cherries.
The leak also underlines just why United are looking at building a new stadium rather than developing a ground that has been allowed to deteriorate over recent years.
Back in May, a storm wreaked havoc at Old Trafford towards the end of a Premier League match against Arsenal.
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