2025-26 Premier League: Round 17 Match Previews

The final round before Christmas, Round 17 of the Premier League will see Arsenal look to hold on to top spot with a win at Everton, Manchester City try and catch them with a home victory over West Ham, and Aston Villa take on Manchester United at Villa Park.

Here is your match preview for each game in Round 17 of our Premier League Predictor. Thank you, as always, for your support as a Premium user and we wish you a fantastic festive period.

Newcastle vs. Chelsea

This season hadn't been going too smoothly for Newcastle anyway, but last weekend's derby defeat to Sunderland was a huge blow to the club. Eddie Howe has conceded that his team were nowhere near good enough in attack at the Stadium of Light, and while the Magpies probably can't 'make up' for that result until they next face their rivals, they clearly need a response in this game. Newcastle's home record this season is sound and they've also won each of their last 4 home meetings with Chelsea, but even at St James' Park recent performances haven't been the best (such as the 2-2 draw vs. Tottenham and narrow midweek Cup win over Fulham) so it's…