English Premier League Fixture Schedule for the 2025-26 Season, Round 18

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Premier League Round 18 Fixtures

03:00, 27/12: Manchester United vs Newcastle

19:30, 27/12: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

22:00, 27/12: Arsenal vs Brighton

22:00, 27/12: Brentford vs Bournemouth

22:00, 27/12: Burnley vs Everton

22:00, 27/12: Liverpool vs Wolves

22:00, 27/12: West Ham vs Fulham

00:30, 28/12: Chelsea vs Aston Villa

21:00, 28/12: Sunderland vs Leeds

23:30, 28/12: Crystal Palace vs Tottenham

Round 18 Premier League Preview

Round 18 of the 2025/26 Premier League season promises an emotional festive weekend as the battle intensifies at both the top and bottom of the table. Arsenal enters Christmas as league leaders, but a narrow two-point gap behind Manchester City makes the title race extremely tight. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has emerged as a true surprise, ready to challenge the traditional hierarchy.

The earliest highlight of the round is the contest between Manchester United and Newcastle at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. The Red Devils face heavy pressure after their defeat to Aston Villa and the loss of Bruno Fernandes due to injury — a major factor affecting their attacking potential. Newcastle, despite recently dropping points against Chelsea, have Nick Woltemade in excellent form. This match is expected to be balanced, with a draw being a likely outcome.

On Saturday, Manchester City have the chance to temporarily claim the top spot when they visit Nottingham Forest. Their run of five consecutive wins, including three clean sheets, demonstrates Pep Guardiola’s team is in great rhythm. Forest are not an easy opponent, but with Erling Haaland having scored 19 goals before Christmas, City clearly hold the upper hand.

Arsenal will be under pressure to beat Brighton at Emirates Stadium to maintain their number one spot. Although they have never won the Premier League after leading at Christmas, Mikel Arteta’s squad is highly regarded due to their impressive home form and consistent playing style. Brighton’s recent decline makes a major surprise unlikely.

Liverpool are the favorites for Round 18 as they host Wolves, a team still struggling at the bottom of the table. The gap in form and squad quality is significant, and unless a shock happens, three points are almost certain to remain at Anfield. In the mid-table, matches like Brentford vs Bournemouth, Burnley vs Everton, and West Ham vs Fulham are crucial for survival, where a positive result could shift the relegation battle.

The most eagerly awaited match of the round is Chelsea versus Aston Villa. Villa are on a seven-match winning streak and dreaming of an unlikely title, while Chelsea have shown great determination against strong opponents. This game is considered the most unpredictable of the round.

Sunday concludes with two notable fixtures: Sunderland vs Leeds and Crystal Palace vs Tottenham. Leeds are experiencing a strong revival, while Spurs continue to face intense pressure following disappointing results. Thus, Round 18 is not only festive but could also be a decisive moment for both the title race and the relegation struggle.