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    Wolves vs Man Utd live stream FREE: How to watch huge Premier League clash on Boxing Day

    MANCHESTER UNTIED travel to Wolves for a huge Premier League clash on Boxing Day!The Red Devils will be looking to bounce back after they fell to a 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth last time out.Manchester United will be looking to bounce back on Boxing DayCredit: AlamyDean Huijsen, Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo fired the Cherries to victory at Old Trafford – meaning Man Utd spent Christmas Day in the bottom half of the Premier League table for the first time ever.Ruben Amorim’s men now face a tricky trip to a Wolves side who have enjoyed a recent resurgence under new gaffer Vitor Pereira.Gary O’Neil’s successor got his reign off to a flyer, with Wanderers smashing Leicester 3-0 at the King Power last weekend.This evening’s match promises to be a Christmas cracker – and you can catch all the action for FREE!READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHow to watch Wolves vs Man Utd for FREEMan Utd’s visit to Wolves on Boxing Day will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.The streaming giants will be exclusively airing 10 Premier League fixtures across December 26-27.Should you not currently hold an Amazon Prime subscription, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial, which will give you access to all the benefits of being a Prime member, including streaming access to Wolves vs Man Utd.Which other Boxing Day games are on Amazon Prime Video?All EIGHT Premier League matches will be available to watch on Amazon Prime Video on Boxing Day.Most read in FootballThursday, December 26Man City v Everton: 12.30pm KOAFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace: 3pm KOChelsea v Fulham: 3pm KONewcastle United v Aston Villa: 3pm KONottingham Forest v Tottenham: 3pm KOSouthampton v West Ham United: 3pm KOWolves v Man United: 5.30pm KOLiverpool v Leicester City: 8pm KO More

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    Most successful Premier League club on Boxing Day revealed – and they’re not even in the top half of this year’s table

    THE most successful Premier League club on Boxing Day has been revealed and they’re not even in the top half of this year’s table.Analysts looked at more than 32 years of data to work out a host of fascinating stats to reveal the teams with the most wins and losses.Take the quiz hereCredit: gettyIt turns out that Manchester United fans have it best at Christmas – as they’ve won more Premier League Boxing Day games than any other club.United have not only won the most games with a whopping 21 victories, but they’ve also scored the most goals, hitting the net 76 times on December 26th.At the other end of the table, Newcastle have lost more than any other side when playing on Boxing Day, going down 15 times in 32 games played – and conceding as many as 45 goals.Four teams – Manchester City, Everton, Chelsea and Aston Villa – feature in both top 10 lists due to having a high number of wins and losses from the festive fixture over the years.read more in premier league The findings come after research of 2,000 footie fans found four in 10 look forward to Boxing Day football more than any other day on the footballing calendar.The festive footie beat out transfer deadline day (13 per cent) and even the Carabao Cup final (10 per cent) as the day in the season fans enjoy most.Among the best things about the day are the fact almost every side plays and being able to chow down on turkey sandwiches while watching.It also emerged the typical football fan will watch as many as five matches over the packed festive schedule, racking up more than 10 hours of live sport in total.Most read in FootballA spokesperson for Lottoland.co.uk Sportsbook, which commissioned the study and also created a tool to allow fans to try and predict the scores for this year’s matches, said: “It’s truly a late Christmas gift to football fans.“While the occasional player may moan about having to train and eat pasta throughout the festive period, fans get a feast of football to enjoy.Man Utd player ratings: Tyrell Malacia hooked after first-half disasterclass as Bruno Fernandes offers glimmer of hope“There’s just so much to love about it, and the Boxing Day fixtures are among the first people will look out for when they are released.”The research found most fans don’t have a huge amount of sympathy for Premier League players who have to ‘work’ on Boxing Day, unlike most of the rest of the country having the day off.With 27 per cent admitting they don’t have very much sympathy, while 34 per cent feel none whatsoever.Other reasons people love the season’s sport include having people around the home to watch games with (22 per cent) and finally saying goodbye to “Christmassy” TV and films (17 per cent).While 13 per cent see switching off from family duties and on to 90 minutes of sport as a great way to have a break from their nearest and dearest.It also emerged 29 per cent are even likely to tune into games their team isn’t playing, just because they’re on TV.And 34 per cent are particularly looking forward to this year’s December 26 fixtures because the title race is so intriguing.Nearly a fifth (17 per cent) even enjoy the sport on the day after Christmas more than they do opening presents.But three in 10 claimed their favourite team losing on Boxing Day has the power to ruin the entire festive season for them, according to the OnePoll.com figures.Lottoland.co.uk Sportsbook’s spokesperson added: “Of course, watching loads of football is lots more fun if your team happens to be winning.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Losing two or three games in quick succession is nobody’s idea of a good time.“But for the neutrals who don’t have a particular horse in the race, the endless supply of action can only be a good thing.”TOP 10 TEAMS WITH THE MOST WINS ON BOXING DAY:Manchester United (21 wins)Liverpool (17 wins)Arsenal (16 wins)Chelsea (13 wins)Tottenham Hotspur (13 wins)Everton (11 wins)Manchester City (11 wins)Blackburn Rovers (7 wins)West Ham United (7 wins)Aston Villa (5 wins)TOP 10 TEAMS WITH THE MOST LOSSES ON BOXING DAY:Newcastle United (15 losses)Aston Villa (14 losses)Leicester City (11 losses)Everton (10 losses)Middlesbrough (9 losses)Manchester City (7 losses)Sunderland (7 losses)Norwich City (7 losses)West Bromwich Albion (7 losses)Chelsea (6 losses) More

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    Wolves vs Man Utd: Get £50 in free bets, plus 40/1 Bet Builder tips for Boxing Day Premier League showdown with Betfred

    WOLVES welcome Manchester United to Molineux in the Premier League’s teatime Boxing Day clash.So as part of the festive fun, our team of betting experts have selected a Bet Builder for the game, which Betfred have priced up at a cracker of a price at 40/1!Not just that! New Betfred customers who register an account with Betfred and stake a tenner on football will receive £50 in sports free bets!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Wolves vs Man Utd tipsOur Bet Builder selections: Match to end a draw, both teams to score, Amad to score and Mario Lemina to be carded.Back our 40/1 Bet BuilderHere’s why we’ve made those selections..Match to end a draw: United have lost two on the spin and were pretty poor in both those games, including when thumped at home by Bournemouth. New manager bounce and home advantage makes Wolves a tough test and both sides might need to settle for share of spoils.BTTS: United have too much fire power to be shooting blanks like Sunday and they’ll need to get back firing here. As for the opposite end of the pitch, they’ve kept one clean sheet in Ruben Amorim’s nine games so you’d be daft for thinking they can keep Wolves at bay.Amad to score: One of only a few really bright sparks in a pretty dull United campaign but needs to show derby heroics weren’t a flash in the pan. Good price to get on scoresheet.Mario Lemina to be carded: Was one booking away from missing this game but carried slight knock so missed Leicester win. Will return fresh here and back to combative role against competitive United midfield.Back our 40/1 Bet BuilderRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. More

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    Every Premier League player suspended on Boxing Day and full list of stars who could get New Year’s off with booking

    FOUR Premier League players will be able to put their feet up on Christmas Day without the pressure of a match the following day.This is due to their suspension from action, which means they will be sidelined for the traditional festive fixtures.Ashley Young is one of four players to be suspended for gameweek 17Credit: GettyHarry Maguire is on the cusp of a suspensionCredit: GettyGameweek 17 commences on December 26, which means clubs will be training and travelling on Christmas.However, there will be four players who will not be involved due to suspension.Those who have accumulated five cautions in the first half of the season pick up a one-game ban.The four players that have reached the threshold are Nicolas Dominguez, Sam Morsy, Lucas Paqueta and Ashley Young.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLDominguez will miss Nottingham Forest’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur, while Morsy will be out of Ipswich Town’s trip to Arsenal.Paqueta will not be a part of the West Ham squad that faces Southampton and Young will miss Everton’s visit to Manchester City.While they will be sidelined for the games on Boxing Day they will be back for before the end of the year.To pick up another suspension for accumulated yellow cards they will have to reach 10 cautions.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHowever, there are many players who could play their last game of 2024 on Boxing Day.There are 44 players who are one more booking away from their fifth of the season and therefore a one-game suspension.Man Utd hero Lee Sharpe warns Marcus Rashford potential exit could come back to haunt club if he joins Prem rivals Players suspended on Boxing DayNicolas Domínguez (Nottingham Forest)Sam Morsy (Ipswich)Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)Ashley Young (Everton)This means a booking in their next game will cause them to miss the games before the New Year.Arsenal could lose in-form striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Jurrien Timber if they pick up their fifth yellows of the season.Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim could be handed a headache if Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte get cautioned against Wolves.Liverpool could be without four players for their match against West Ham if Darwin Nunez, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konate are booked against Leicester City.However, Fulham and Brentford can rest easy as none of their players are on the cusp of a suspension.After gameweek 19, the yellow card ban resets and players will have to pick up five more before being banned.Players close to an end-of-year banGabriel Jesus (Arsenal) 4Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) 4Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) 4Matty Cash (Aston Villa) 4Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) 4Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) 4Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) 4Adam Smith (Bournemouth) 4Lewis Dunk (Brighton) 4Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) 4Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) 4Robert Sanchez (Chelsea) 4Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) 4Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) 4Michael Keane (Everton) 4Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich) 4Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) 4Oliver Skipp (Leicester) 4Jamie Vardy (Leicester) 4Jordan Ayew (Leicester) 4Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) 4Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool) 4Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) 4Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) 4Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) 4Harry Maguire (Manchester United) 4Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) 4Fabian Schar (Newcastle) 4Sandro Tonali (Newcastle) 4Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) 4Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) 4Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) 4Adam Armstrong (Southampton) 4Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) 4Adam Lallana (Southampton) 4Micky van de Ven (Tottenham) 4Rodrigo Bentancury (Tottenham) 4Guido Rodriguez (West Ham) 4Tomas Soucek (West Ham) 4Edson Alvarez (West Ham) 4Toti Gomes (Wolves) 4Mario Lemina (Wolves) 4Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves) 4 More

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    Brutal Boxing Day message Lauryn Goodman sent Kyle Walker’s wife Annie revealed – as love rat issues grovelling apology

    HEARTBROKEN Annie Kilner discovered hubby Kyle Walker had fathered a second love child with Lauryn Goodman when she got a Boxing Day message — from Lauryn herself.The model and influencer is understood to have bluntly written: “I don’t have two baby daddies — I have one.”
    Annie Kilner discovered hubby Kyle Walker had fathered a second love child with Lauryn Goodman, pictured, on Boxing Day
    Annie dumped Walker after a series of sex scandalsCredit: BackGrid
    England and Manchester City ace Kyle, 33, was then dumped by his  wife after admitting he was indeed the father.
    Lauryn had also forwarded a photo of Kyle enjoying a playdate with both their children in a park.
    Annie, 30, had long suspected he was the dad of Lauryn’s daughter, born in July, after he bought the model a £2million mansion.
    The Boxing Day exchange between the two confirmed her worst fears.  Annie banished the £160,000-a-week player from the family’s £2.4million home and has since ditched her wedding ring.

    Kyle moved to an apartment nearby and is said to be battling to save his two-year marriage.
    His apology yesterday comes after Annie — who has sons, Roman, Riaan and Reign, with the player — announced she was “taking time away” from him.
    He wrote on Instagram: “Annie is an amazing woman and I can only apologise for the upset I’ve caused her.”
    She had previously been humiliated after Kyle was unmasked as the father of Lauryn’s  son Kairo, born in April 2020.
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    He had promised to have nothing more to do with Lauryn  or his son.But in September 2022 he met her in secret at a lawyer’s office.
    The pair resumed contact and weeks later Lauryn was pregnant with their second child.
    Remarkably, as his complicated personal life threatened to unravel, Kyle’s performances on the pitch went from strength to strength.
    One pal said he had been living a double life while “playing the best football of his career”.
    In November, he was even handed the England captaincy for the first time for the 1-1 draw with North Macedonia.
    But on Boxing Day his betrayal finally caught up with him.A source said: “Lauryn had  had enough of the lies so told Annie everything on Boxing Day.
    “Annie was stunned but knew ultimately that Lauryn was telling her the truth. There is no hiding that fact. She thought she deserved to know the truth.”
    Another source told how the marriage had been on the rocks for months after Lauryn taunted her online about the identity of the baby’s father.
    They added: “The message she sent on Boxing Day confirmed what Annie already knew deep down. She didn’t want to believe it, but she knew. Kyle had bought her a house for more than  £2million.
    “There was no need for him to do that  unless he had something to hide. That raised suspicions.
    “Annie didn’t find out for a month and was livid.
    “Then on Boxing Day, Lauryn messaged Annie out of the blue.
    “They exchanged two or three messages and Annie was left in no doubt. Lauryn told her that her children had the same father.
    “She even sent her a photograph of Kyle with the two kids in a park. Annie confronted Kyle and he admitted it before being told to leave the house for good. The ground was shaky already after months of arguments over Lauryn but this was the final straw.”
    Annie hired Coleen Rooney’s victorious Wagatha Christie lawyer Paul Lunt and PR guru Rachel Monk as she plotted a fightback.And on Wednesday she fired the first shot by announcing her split from the love-cheat ace.
    She said on Instagram: “I am posting this in response to growing recent media enquiries about my marriage to Kyle and in an effort to protect my family against the intensity of the media spotlight. Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together, I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.”
    The couple met as teenagers in their home city of Sheffield.
    But their troubles began after he made a £50million move from Tottenham to Manchester City in 2017.
    In 2019 it emerged he had romped with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown in his Bentley.
    Model Annie kicked him out but gave him another chance.
    He was moving his stuff back in when he had a brief fling with Lauryn and she fell pregnant. Kyle moved out of the family home and began renting a luxury £8,000-a-month apartment in nearby Hale, Cheshire.
    He pleaded with Annie to take him back but was then exposed for breaking Covid  rules by hosting a £2,200 orgy with two hookers.
    Lauryn gave birth to Kairo in April then publicly unmasked Walker as his dad.
    Annie took him back again and he proposed with a £250,000  ring.The couple wed in December 2021 at Mottram Hall, Cheshire.
    It comes as the player romped with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown in his Bentley 4×4 and was caught having a Covid busting orgy with two hookers.
    Last March the City star was seen on CCTV exposing himself in a bar and snogging a woman.
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    He dirty-danced with the woman — not his wife — and a female friend after he arrived at the Manchester venue drunk with male pals.
    Walker later voluntarily attended a police station for an interview for indecent exposure.
    Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has ‘no chance’ of getting back with Annie Kilner, a source said
    Walker apologised in an Instagram storyCredit: kylewalker2/Instagram
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    Fans say ‘she didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke’ as Marc Webber’s hilarious festive Final Score update blanked

    FANS commiserated with broadcaster Marc Webber after his festive witty ditty on BBC’s Final Score was blanked by the studio presenter.Webber couldn’t resist when a player called List didn’t miss – as he turned an update on Stevenage’s Boxing Day clash with Northampton into a version of Christmas classic Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.
    Stevenage scorers Jamie Reid and Elliott List celebrate against Northampton and got the ultimate tribute of being re-written into a famous Xmas songCredit: Rex
    The presenter made no response but perhaps she was too stunned by what she heard as Marc Webber conjured a musical update to Stevenage’s winCredit: BBC
    The former Sun man went viral after SINGING an impromptu version of the XMAS class.
    As the Beeb’s show went to Stevenage following their final goal in a 3-0 win, Webber warbled his lyrical response.
    Bravely and brilliantly, he crooned: “He’s Elliott List, His goal made it thrice, Reid in two minutes, Then a Roberts delight, Stevenage lead Northampton 3-0.”
    Unfortunately there was no reference to Webber’s efforts in the studio – as the presenter carried on as normal.
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    Or as one viewer put it: “She didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke.”
    Another fan posted: “This is unreal. Did the presenter just completely miss it.”
    A third was just as incredulous as he too gave her a Christmas red card: “How did she just have zero reaction to that.”
    But one listener pondered of the song: “How can something be so bad that it’s amazing.”
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    The broadcaster himself responded to that on X: “Funny, cause that’s what Mrs Webber says to me as well.”
    And he told SunSport: “Always glad to put a smile on people’s faces.
    “I used to present the Northampton Town show on BBC Radio Northampton until a couple of years ago. Some Cobblers fans have been messaging me saying, ‘Not happy our defeat has been highlighted – but it was funny!'”
    And in fact Webber’s musical Boxing Day banter has given him a festive fan club.
    One admirer wrote: “Ahaha honestly it’s very creative. Keep up the good work mate!”
    Santa Claus is comin’ to Town – original lyrics…Here’s the Christmas song famously covered by a live version from Bruce Springsteen in 1981 and now “re-interpreted
    You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to townHe’s making a listHe’s checking it twiceHe’s going to find outWho’s naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town
    [Pre-Chorus]He sees you when you’re sleepingHe knows when you’re awakeHe knows when you’ve been bad or goodSo be good for goodness sake More

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    Brits watching Boxing Day game love snacking on festive leftovers & taking a break from the family, survey finds

    Boxing Day football is a beloved annual tradition – but are you an expert when it comes to results from years gone by?This tricky quiz will separate the Santa Stattos from the plain old turkeys and promises to test even the most committed footie fans.
    32 per cent of football fans will tune into women’s football this festive periodCredit: Getty
    A poll found the best things about Boxing Day football are being able to snack on festive leftovers, almost every team being in action – and having an excuse to take a break from the family.
    A survey of 2,000 football fans found that many love the congested calendar around Christmas as they watch their team several times over the festive break.
    23 per cent of fans were delighted at the sheer number of games while another 23 per cent were happy to say goodbye to “Christmassy TV finally”.
    While 12 per cent relish watching games with the anticipation of the January transfer window about to open.
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    Other reasons included 14 per cent of football fans using the football as the perfect excuse to get a “break” from the family – while 9 per cent were happy to see their team get a runout.
    A spokesperson for Lottoland’s Sportsbook, which commissioned the research, said: “Boxing Day is a sacred time for football fans.
    “While players and managers might occasionally moan about having to miss out on the Christmas pudding with games kicking off left right and centre, fans love it.
    “It’s not just the matches on the 26th, the festive period as a whole is jam-packed with games to watch, so there are plenty of opportunities to have a ‘break’ from the family as so many seem to want.”
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    On average, footie fans will watch five games live throughout December – one every six days – although some will sit through 10 or more.
    According to the survey over a third of fans will be placing bets on matches over the festive period, with 28 per cent believing they are luckier with their wins during the Christmas period.
    More than half will use the opportunity to bond with family members over matches, with 32 per cent more likely to watch games their team isn’t even playing in, just because they’re on.
    For one in four, watching football on December 26th is simply more enjoyable than any other time of year, with 54 per cent saying it even makes them proud to be British.
    While 59 per cent will catch a match on TV, 15 per cent will don hats and scarves to watch a game live.
    Around a tenth will head to the pub, while a similar figure will settle down at a relative’s house to watch some footballing action.
    However, 28 per cent admitted the prospect of their team losing could ruin the entire festive period for them.
    It also emerged that 43 per cent confessed to having no sympathy at all for Premier League footballers who have to play a match on December 26th, when most of the rest of the nation has the day off.
    The study carried out via OnePoll, found 34 per cent of people claim their partner knows full well not to make any social plans on Boxing Day – as it’s going to be devoted to football.
    And it’s not only the men’s game captivating fans over the festive period, with 32 per cent planning on tuning into women’s football.
    Lottoland’s spokesperson added: “From December 1st right through to New Year’s Day, the festive period is one of the most storied in the football calendar.
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    “And it’s no surprise to see that so many football fans will be betting on the action over Christmas, though the fact that nearly a third think it’s a ‘lucky’ time of year for them is interesting indeed.
    “Perhaps it’s something about the magic of Christmas, but either way, here’s hoping for lots of Sportsbook wins this Boxing Day.”
    The best things about boxing day football
    1.           Being able to snack on Christmas leftovers
    2.           The fact that every team plays
    3.           Having people around to watch the football with
    4.           The sheer number of games to watch
    5.           You can finally turn off all the ‘Christmassy’ TV and movies
    6.           Watching my team loads over the festive break
    7.           Gives you a chance to decompress from the Christmas craziness
    8.           Getting to go to the game live
    9.           Going to watch the games to escape
    10.         It’s the halfway point in the season
    11.         Having the perfect excuse to have a ‘break’ from the family
    12.         An excuse to see mates over family
    13.         Not having to take time off work to watch games
    14.         The anticipation of the January transfer window opening soon
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    Supercomputer predicts entire Boxing Day results with shocks for Man Utd and Newcastle

    A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the results for the Premier League’s Boxing Day line-up of matches.There are five games scheduled for the day after Christmas as part of a busy festive period.
    Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United host Aston Villa on Boxing DayCredit: Getty
    A supercomputer has predicted a shock result for Bruno Guimaraes and NewcastleCredit: Getty
    Newcastle welcome Nottingham Forest to St. James’ Park in the early kick-off, with Liverpool also in action at Burnley.
    Manchester United and Aston Villa will conclude the day’s play at Old Trafford in an 8pm kick-off.
    BestGamblingSites’ supercomputer has predicted the results of all five matches ahead of Boxing Day.
    The results were predicted using a variety of factors, including each team’s form this season and on Boxing Days of the past.
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    Manager form and home team advantage were also considered by the supercomputer.
    Newcastle fans are in for a nightmare after Christmas if the predicted results come true.
    The supercomputer expects Eddie Howe’s side to fall to a 2-1 home defeat against Forest.
    Forest have not won a league game at St. James’ Park since 1988 but the Magpies have a shocking record on Boxing Day, winning just once since 2013.
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    Fulham are predicted to win 3-0 away to Bournemouth along with a 1-0 win for Luton at Sheffield United in the 3pm matches.
    Liverpool are also expected to have plenty of festive cheer thanks to a 4-0 win at Burnley..
    Meanwhile, there will not be a record-extending Boxing Day win for United.
    The Red Devils have won 21 of their 27 Premier League matches on December 26, giving them the best record of any side in the league’s history.
    Erik ten Hag’s side are predicted to be held to a 2-2 draw by high-flying Villa, though, despite winning eight of their last 10 league meetings at Old Trafford.
    Villa do have an encouraging recent record against United, however, beating their opponents at home last November as well as securing a 1-0 win on the road in April 2021.
    The Boxing Day line-up of matches will be followed by five more fixtures on December 27 and 28 to complete matchday 19.
    Amongst those involved later in the week are Manchester City, who visit Everton, and Arsenal in a home clash with West Ham.
    Eddie Howe’s side have been tipped to lose at home to Nottingham ForestCredit: Alamy
    Erik ten Hag will be held to a 2-2 draw by Villa, according to the supercomputerCredit: Alamy
    FESTIVE FIXTURES
    Tuesday 26 December (Boxing Day)
    12.30pm – Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
    3pm – Bournemouth vs Fulham
    3pm – Sheffield United vs Luton
    5.30pm – Burnley vs Liverpool
    8pm – Man Utd vs Aston Villa
    Wednesday 27 December
    7.30pm – Brentford vs Wolves
    7.30pm – Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
    8.15pm – Everton vs Man City
    Thursday 28 December
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    7.30pm – Brighton vs Tottenham
    8.15pm – Arsenal vs West Ham More