Chelsea suffered a poor end to 2024 and travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday looking for a Premier League win over Crystal Palace to start the new year with three points. Enzo Maresca's side lost to both Fulham and Ipswich Town and are now 10 points behind league leaders Liverpool who also have played one game less despite the Blues winning eight consecutive games post-November internationals.

Arsenal take on Brighton as the Gunners begin the second half of their Premier League campaign chasing down Liverpool.

There are some huge games at the top and bottom of the Premier League this weekend and none more significant than at Anfield. Leaders Liverpool may have seen their lead at the top reduced to three points by the time they kick-off against Manchester United should Arsenal win at Brighton on Saturday evening.