While the rest of the major leagues in Europe have gone on a winter break, the kingdom in the best tradition is preparing for Boxing Day. The pictures we are used to seeing from England are tens of thousands of people visiting the malls for Christmas shopping, and at the same time of course the Premier League games, which never disappoint and in honor of the holiday are also held in the middle of the week.
Tomorrow (Saturday) it starts, with Leicester hosting Manchester United while the mainstay of the six games to be played tomorrow will arrive from the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal will try to take advantage of the holiday spirit to escape the mud against Chelsea in the London derby.
In addition to Manchester City hosting Newcastle, they received a not-so-simple blow when Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker were found positive for Corona and the two went into isolation. Pep Guardiola will hope to do without the two as the Blues seek a third straight win in all competitions after the impressive 1-4 draw against Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Meanwhile, it seems that Jesus Walker will also be absent from the meetings against Everton and Chelsea, which will also take place during the holiday.
Before the meeting between the Gunners and the Blues, Frank Lampard He was interviewed by Sky and talked about his team’s season so far and the ambitions ahead. “I’m happy, but every manager wants more,” Lampard said.
The Chelsea manager noted that at the moment he feels that a championship is something his team is still very far from: “We want to fight for titles, but we have to accept that sometimes it takes time. We have taken a few steps forward, but we have a lot of potential to realize.” .
While Lampard is thinking about a championship, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is thinking about how to make it to the next game. The Spaniard, who has already counted seven consecutive league games without a win, hopes to embark on a new path against the Blues.
If weakness is not enough, a number of Arsenal players are still in doubt for the derby. The senior among them is Pierre Emerick Obmiang, who strained a muscle last week and has yet to return to full fitness.
At the same time as Gaboni, the injured Thomas Party will not be available for Arte, as will Granit Shaka, who is carrying the suspension. Gabriel Martinelli, who was injured against Manchester City in the League Cup is expected to be fit to face.
Another game to be played will be between Manchester United, who will arrive in Leicester after the big 2: 6 against Leeds in the previous round. If the Red Devils get 3 points they can screw up in second place and that would be a serious statement of intent for Ola Gunnar Solskjaer.
Harry Maguire, Who arrived at United Leicester referred to the opponent: “This is a great team with an excellent manager, and I expect a very tough game.”
As for second-place aspirations and more than that, the brake said: “It’s too early. It’s important that we continue to score points. We achieved a big win against Leeds, but we still have a lot to improve. We will have to stay focused until the last minute of the season.”
