London/Nottingham, UK — The English Premier League enters Matchday 18 with a packed Saturday schedule that could see a new leader by the end of the day. All eyes are on the early kick-off at the City Ground, where Manchester City faces Nottingham Forest. Following a disciplined festive break, Pep Guardiola’s side has the opportunity to leapfrog Arsenal and reclaim the top spot, even if only for a few hours.
Current leaders Arsenal are the Christmas “Number 1,” but they face a stern test at home against a resilient Brighton & Hove Albion side later today. Gunners fans are hopeful for the return of Kai Havertz to bolster their attack. Elsewhere, Liverpool hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Chelsea looks to continue their resurgence against Aston Villa in the late kick-off. Yesterday’s “spicy” Boxing Day fixture saw Manchester United scrape a nervy 1-0 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford, a result that has kept them in the hunt for European places
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