BOXING DAY IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Boxing Day, 26TH December of every year is an eventful day in English football. The most memorable Boxing Day in English football is 1963 which is known as a goal scoring feast.
Results on an eventful Boxing Day In 1963
One of the most memorable boxing days in English football. 66 goals scored in 10 games making an average of 6.6 goals in a game is incredible. Football fans love to see football played in festive days like this.
This year’s Boxing Day is not going to be as anticipated. Some matches have been postponed due to the Covid-19.
Liverpool vs Leeds ,Wolves vs watford and Burnley vs Everton has been postponed. These fixtures were part of the most anticipated matches especially Liverpool hosting Leeds at Anfield.Aside games postponed due to Covid-19, Manchester United vs Newcastle United is also not going to played on Boxing Day this year.
Regardless of some teams not playing, there’s going to be some amazing games today.
Norwich vs Arsenal
Tottenham vs Crystal Palace
West ham vs Southampton
Aston villa vs Chelsea
Brighton vs Brentford
The league leaders Manchester City will host leceister city.
Arsenal will be playing Norwich away from home hoping to remain in the top 4.
Tottenham will host palace at the Tottenham stadium.
The hammers plays at home against Southampton to keep their top 4 hopes.
Aston Villa plays at home against Chelsea who has a poor run in past boxing days.
The last game of the day, Brentford will visit Brighton.
Thanks for updating us on the matches to expect and it was great games we witness. I hope I will be able enjoy such games as time goes on.
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