Premier League Reveals Christmas Fixtures Featuring Unprecedented Showdown
The Premier League has unveiled its Christmas fixtures, marking a notable departure from tradition. For the first time in years, only one match will be held on Boxing Day in 2025. This change is particularly significant as it falls on a Friday this year.
Boxing Day Fixture Details
The only match scheduled for December 26 is:
- Manchester United vs. Newcastle United at Old Trafford, 20:00 GMT (Sky Sports)
Weekend Matches Following Christmas
The Premier League has decided to treat the following days as a standard match weekend. On Saturday, December 27, seven matches will take place, featuring:
- Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City at 12:30 GMT (TNT Sports)
- Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- Brentford vs. AFC Bournemouth
- Burnley vs. Everton
- Liverpool vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- West Ham United vs. Fulham
- Chelsea vs. Aston Villa at 17:30 GMT (Sky Sports)
New Year’s Day Matches
New Year’s Day will see four matches take place, further enhancing the festive football experience:
- Crystal Palace vs. Fulham at 17:30 GMT (Sky Sports)
- Liverpool vs. Leeds United at 17:30 GMT (Sky Sports)
- Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur at 20:00 GMT (Sky Sports)
- Sunderland vs. Manchester City at 20:00 GMT (Sky Sports)
Midweek Action
A full midweek schedule will follow from December 30 to January 1. Key matches include:
- Tuesday, December 30:
- Burnley vs. Newcastle at 19:30 GMT (Sky Sports)
- Chelsea vs. Bournemouth at 19:30 GMT (Sky Sports)
- Nott’m Forest vs. Everton at 19:30 GMT (Sky Sports)
- West Ham vs. Brighton at 19:30 GMT (Sky Sports)
- Arsenal vs. Aston Villa at 20:15 GMT (Sky Sports)
- Manchester United vs. Wolves at 20:15 GMT (Sky Sports)
Conclusion
This unprecedented scheduling reflects changes in broadcasting contracts and fan expectations during the festive season. Football fans can look forward to an exciting lineup this Christmas, albeit with a unique twist for Boxing Day. Stay updated with Emegypt for all the latest sports news.
