Arsenal and Manchester City are playing a match with massive implications for the Premier League title race.City made up ground on Mikel Arteta's side this past weekend and can move into first place with a win today, albeit having played a game more.We're bringing you all the live updates and reaction below!(Photo: Getty Images)
The Premier League makes its long-awaited return after the World Cup with no less than seven top-flight fixtures taking place on Boxing Day. We have already been treated to a Christmas cracker with Manchester City and Liverpool playing out a five-goal thriller in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night. Manchester City progressed to set up a quarter-final tie against Southampton. Rivals Manchester United were handed a home match against Charlton Athletic while Newcastle have been paired with Leicester and Nottingham Forest will host Wolves. Follow reaction to the Carabao Cup games right here on The Athletic. We will also preview the festive Premier League action.Premier League schedulePremier League table(Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)