Match previews

ARSENAL face struggling Brighton tonight as they look to win back-to-back matches.
The Gunners have been poor this season but ran out 3-1 winners over Chelsea on Boxing Day to give Mikel Arteta a much-needed Christmas boost.

Mikel Arteta is under immense pressure in his job at ArsenalCredit: EPA
What time does Brighton vs Arsenal kick-off?
Kick-off is at 6pm GMT tonight.
The clash will take place at Brighton’s Amex Stadium.
This match will be played behind closed doors as the South East has been moved to Tier 4.
What channel is Brighton vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?
Brighton’s home game with Arsenal will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video.
The game is available for live streaming on the Amazon Prime Video app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
You can also watch via an Amazon Fire Stick or Smart TV.
Can I watch for FREE?
The game is available on Amazon Prime Video for FREE, so long as you sign up to their 30-day free trial.
You can sign up to Amazon’s 30-day free trial HERE.
You’re able to cancel the subscription free of charge before the month is up, too.

Team news

Arsenal will be without Gabriel Magalhaes, who has tested positive for Covid.
Thomas Partey is back in training but this game will come too soon for him.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, David Luiz and Willian could return after missing the match against former club Chelsea through illness.

How Arsenal could line up against Brighton
Gunners target Tariq Lamptey remains out for Brighton with a hamstring injury.

Adam Lallana came off with a groin problem at West Ham and will be assessed before this game.
Odds
Brighton – 2/1
Draw – 11/5
Arsenal – 11/8

*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

MAN UTD host Wolves at Old Trafford – where their form has been off par for much of the season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, however, can move themselves into second position heading into 2021 with victory over Nuno Espirito Santo’s team.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can end his year with Man Utd with a win Credit: PA:Press Association
What time does Man Utd vs Wolves kick-off?
Man Utd’s home clash with Wolves will get underway from 8pm on Tuesday, December 29.
The game will take place at Old Trafford.
There will be no fans in attendance at the game because Manchester is in Tier 3.
What channel is Man Utd vs Wolves on and can I live stream it?
Wolves’ visit to Man Utd will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video.
The game will be available for live streaming from the Amazon Prime Video app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
You can also watch the game using an Amazon Fire Stick or from a Smart TV.
Can I watch for FREE?
The game is available on Amazon Prime Video for FREE, so long as you sign up to their 30-day free trial.
You can sign up to Amazon’s 30-day free trial HERE.
You’re able to cancel the subscription free of charge before the month is up, too.

Team news

Victor Lindelof is unlikely to feature in this one after a chronic back problem forced him off against Leicester.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also a doubt so Axel Tuanzebe may keep his place despite scoring an own goal in the East Midlands.
And Edinson Cavani may replace Anthony Martial after setting up Bruno Fernandes on Boxing Day.
Leander Dendoncker and Willy Boly are doubts for Wolves while Raul Jimenez and Jonny are long term absentees.

Odds
Man Utd – 4/7
Draw – 14/5
Wolves – 24/5
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

ARSENAL travel to relegation candidates Brighton in an effort to get their form back on track.
The Gunners have been wretched over the past few weeks and now have the chance to get a win before 2020 ends on a sour note for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Mikel Arteta is under immense pressure in his job at ArsenalCredit: EPA
What time does Brighton vs Arsenal kick-off?
Arsenal’s trip to the south coast for their clash with Brighton will kick-off at 6pm UK time on Tuesday, December 29.
The clash will take place at Brighton’s Amex Stadium.
This match will be played behind closed doors as the South East has been moved to Tier 4.
What channel is Brighton vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?
Brighton’s home game with Arsenal will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video.
The game is available for live streaming on the Amazon Prime Video app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
You can also watch via an Amazon Fire Stick or Smart TV.
Can I watch for FREE?
The game is available on Amazon Prime Video for FREE, so long as you sign up to their 30-day free trial.
You can sign up to Amazon’s 30-day free trial HERE.
You’re able to cancel the subscription free of charge before the month is up, too.

Team news

Arsenal will be without Gabriel Magalhaes, who has tested positive for Covid.
Thomas Partey is back in training but this game will come too soon for him.
David Luiz and Willian could return after missing the match against former club Chelsea through illness.
Gunners target Tariq Lamptey remains out for Brighton with a hamstring injury.

Adam Lallana came off with a groin problem at West Ham and will be assessed before this game.
Odds
Brighton – 2/1
Draw – 11/5
Arsenal – 11/8

*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

CHELSEA welcome Aston Villa to West London for some festive football under the lights.
Frank Lampard’s men will be looking to bounce back after a disastrous derby defeat to Arsenal on Boxing Day.

Frank Lampard’s side are hoping for another three pointsCredit: Reuters

Villa meanwhile have made an excellent start to the campaign and hammered Crystal Palace 3-0 last time out, despite having ten men.
What time does Chelsea vs Aston Villa kick off?
This Premier League clash is set for Monday, December 28.
Kick-off at the Bridge is at 5.30pm GMT.
When the sides met last, Chelsea ran out 2-1 winners back in June.
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Aston Villa on and can I live stream it?
You can catch this game live on Amazon Prime Video.
The streaming giant is available on your mobile, tablet, PC, Smart TV, games console and now on Sky Q.
Follow the link here for a free 30-day trial.

What is the team news?
Chelsea could welcome back Hakim Ziyech and Olivier Giroud as they look to get back to winning ways.
Timo Werner was hauled off at half-time in the Gunners defeat and may have to make do with a place on the bench.

For the visitors, Tyrone Mings is suspended after receiving a red card in the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Ross Barkley is ineligible to face his parent club despite returning to training.
Match odds
Chelsea to win – 8/15
Draw – 13/4
Villa victory – 9/2
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.

AS IT STANDS
There’s nothing to separate the two sides in the league, with Aston Villa one place above Chelsea by having a better goal difference by one goal.
The Villans however do have two games in hand on the Blues.
Just four points separate second and ninth in the table.

VILLANS ARRIVE
Aston Villa have arrived at Stamford Bridge ahead of this evening’s game.

GOOD AFTERNOON
Welcome to our live blog of Chelsea against Aston Villa in the Premier League. 
The Blues have lost three out of their last four games, while Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last four, meaning the three points tonight are well and truly up for grabs. 
Three weeks ago, Chelsea were keeping pace with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table, but defeats to Everton, Wolves and Arsenal mean the Blues are now in eighth place, seven points off the top. 
Aston Villa meanwhile find themselves one place above the Blues in seventh, but have two games in hand on tonight’s hosts. 
A win tonight for either side would take them into the top four for the time being. 
The Villans are yet to lose in December and have racked up impressive wins against Wolves, West From and Crystal Palace in the process. 
Timo Werner was hooked by at half time by Frank Lampard in the Boxing Day defeat to Arsenal, and could possibly be left out of Frank Lampard’s starting eleven this evening. 
Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Hakim Ziyech, while Olivier Giroud could return to the starting side after being an unused substitute last time out. 
Meanwhile for the visitors Tyrone Mings is suspended after being sent off against Crystal Palace, and Ross Barkley is ineligible to face his parent club. 
Kick off is at 5.30pm and team news is coming up in half an hour’s time.

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