PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW: DECEMBER 29, 2024 FIXTURES AND PREDICTIONS
The Premier League is set to wrap up the year with a thrilling slate of matches on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Six exciting fixtures are on tap, featuring teams battling for crucial points in the league table.
LEICESTER CITY VS MANCHESTER CITY
The first match of the day pits Leicester City against Manchester City at the King Power Stadium. Manchester City is struggling, having won only one of their last 13 games, but they’re still favored to win against Leicester City.
The Foxes have been inconsistent, and their defensive woes might be too much to overcome. Manchester City’s attack, led by Erling Haaland, has been potent, and they’ll be looking to capitalize on Leicester City’s weaknesses.
Prediction: Leicester City 1-2 Manchester City.
CRYSTAL PALACE VS SOUTHAMPTON
The second match of the day sees Crystal Palace hosting Southampton at Selhurst Park. This match pits two struggling teams against each other. Southampton is rock bottom of the Premier League table, while Crystal Palace has struggled at home.
Southampton’s defensive woes have been well-documented, and Crystal Palace will be looking to capitalize on those weaknesses. However, the Saints have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks and will be seeking to build on those performances.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Southampton.
EVERTON VS NOTTINGHAM FOREST
The third match of the day pits Everton against Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park. Everton has been quietly confident after holding Manchester City to a draw, while Nottingham Forest is chasing a Champions League spot.
Everton’s defense has been solid, and they’ll be looking to nullify Nottingham Forest’s attack. However, the Reds have been potent on the counter-attack, and Everton will need to be wary of those threats.
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Nottingham Forest.
FULHAM VS BOURNEMOUTH
The fourth match of the day sees Fulham hosting Bournemouth at Craven Cottage. Both teams are enjoying excellent campaigns, and this match is a tough one to call.
Fulham’s attack has been potent, led by the in-form Aleksandar Mitrović. However, Bournemouth’s defense has been solid, and they’ll be looking to nullify Fulham’s threats.
Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Bournemouth.
TOTTENHAM VS WOLVERHAMPTON
The fifth match of the day pits Tottenham against Wolverhampton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham’s attack has been inconsistent, while Wolves is reborn under Vitor Pereira.
Tottenham’s defense has been solid, but they’ll be facing a Wolves team that’s been potent on the counter-attack. This match has all the ingredients of a classic Premier League encounter.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers.
WEST HAM VS LIVERPOOL
The final match of the day sees West Ham hosting Liverpool at the London Stadium. Liverpool is relentless and aiming to hit the 45-point mark before the end of the calendar year.
West Ham’s midfield crisis might force them to field more attack-minded players, which could leave them vulnerable to Liverpool’s potent attack. Liverpool’s defense has been solid, and they’ll be looking to nullify West Ham’s threats.
Prediction: West Ham United 1-3 Liverpool.
These matches promise to be exciting and closely contested affairs. With crucial points on the line, each team will be giving it their all to finish the year on a high note.
