Premier League Weekend Team News and Predicted Lineups for December 20-21, 2025
The Guardian provides a comprehensive preview of the upcoming Premier League fixtures scheduled for the weekend of December 20-21, 2025, including predicted lineups with probable starters in bold and contenders in italics.
Ten matches are covered with venues and kickoff times noted. Key fixtures include Newcastle United versus Chelsea at St James’ Park, officiated by referee Andy Madley, while Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Regarding injuries and suspensions: Newcastle have doubts over Hall (hamstring) and Pope (groin), but no suspensions. Chelsea has no suspensions or new injury concerns. Bournemouth face injury doubts over Christie (knee), with Adams (knee), Milosavljevic (knee), and Gannon-Doak (hamstring) injured; no suspensions reported. Brighton will miss Dunk due to a one-match suspension, and March (knee), Tzimas (knee), and Webster (knee) are injured; Baleba is unavailable.
Manchester City’s Stones is doubtful with a thigh issue, while Rodri (fitness) and Kovacic (ankle) are injured. Haaland leads City’s frontline with 17 goals so far. There are no suspensions for City or West Ham.
Tottenham contend with injuries to Udogie (hamstring), Kulusevski (knee), and Maddison (knee). Bissouma and Sarr are unavailable due to international duty. Szoboszlai is doubtful for Liverpool.
Everton have several injuries including Dewsbury-Hall (hamstring), Branthwaite (hamstring), and Coleman (hamstring). Arsenal are troubled by injuries to Gabriel (thigh), Dowman (ankle), White (hamstring), and Havertz (knee). Sancho is ineligible to play for Arsenal.
Aston Villa knockbacks include Martinez (back) doubtful, Elliott (illness), Mings (hamstring), and Barkley (knee) doubtful. Manchester United's Sancho is also ineligible.
Fulham face injuries with Muniz and Sessegnon both hamstring issues. Nottingham Forest players Bassey, Chukwueze, and Iwobi are unavailable due to international duty.
This detailed injury and availability rundown sets the stage for crucial Premier League action this weekend as teams prepare to navigate challenges in their squads.
