It was a happy return to the Premier League after a big break at the 2022 World Cup for Brighton & Hove Albion. On Boxing Day they won 3:1 against South Coast rivals Southampton. White and Blues boss Roberto De Zerbi praised his team for a “fantastic game” that shows the growing confidence in himself and his team. Today Albion is in seventh position, while in order to enter the European competition, they will have to seriously improve in all lines. By the way, according to statistics, there is little chance of success, since the team lost 6 of the last 7 matches that took place on December 31st. Welbeck, Webster, Moder and Mac Allister, who is resting after the 2022 World Cup, will not be able to play today.
The holiday period has been kind to Arsenal, who top the table at Christmas for the first time in 15 years. During the World Cup, concerns about an English title challenge for the Gunners intensified as Gabriel Jesus was injured and out for several months. Nevertheless, on Boxing Day the Gunners confidently dealt with the difficult West Ham (3:1), which ultimately impressed the fans and Arsene Wenger, who watched this game from the stands. 13 wins and one draw corresponds to 40 points and the first position in the standings. Tomiyasu, Smith Rowe, Jesus and Nelson, who has a hip injury, will not be able to play today. More prediction for today games football can be obtained from the link provided.
