There’s a bumper seven Premier League fixtures and six Scottish Premiership games to stay across and readers are welcome to join the conversation. Haiti Couleurs was pulled up on Merseyside, but is expected to show his true colours on home turf this weekend. Forest wilted in a 1-0 defeat by Fulham on Monday, though four wins in their past seven league games is still one more than Sean Dyche’s side managed in their previous 18. 5.30pmChelsea v Aston Villa livePremier LeagueThe late afternoon match pits the elite’s form side with one of the league’s most unpredictable teams. 4.30pmCrystal Palace v Tottenham livePremier LeagueWith both clubs having to bear damaging defeats last weekend, there’s an extra frisson to this London derby, particularly as Palace sprung a double over Spurs last season.

Source: The Guardian December 27, 2025 09:33 UTC