The Thai League 2024-25 season kicks off with excitement as teams gear up for pivotal matches. On December 14, Nottingham Forest will face Aston Villa, Arsenal will host Everton, and Liverpool will compete against Fulham, followed by Newcastle playing against Leicester on December 15.
Nottingham Forest, aiming to secure their position on the league table, are set to face Aston Villa at the City Ground. According to The Athletic, Nottingham will be without Alex Moreno due to his loan agreement with Villa. The team is managing other minor injuries but is overall healthy. Aston Villa is also monitoring key injuries; they are assessing the fitness of Ollie Watkins following his midweek substitution due to injury concerns.
Meanwhile, Arsenal, who haven’t lost at home for ten consecutive games, host Everton at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are getting Gabriel Magalhães back, who has been sidelined for three matches. They, unfortunately, still miss out on Ricardo Calafiori and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Everton is close to returning to full strength, with players like Youssef Chermiti and Armando Broja back on the pitch. Arsenal's manager emphasizes the importance of maintaining their unbeaten home streak, especially against Everton, who defeated them last time out under new management.
At Anfield, Liverpool welcomes Fulham, with manager Arne Slot expressing optimism about Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa potentially returning from injury. Unfortunately, Alexis Mac Allister is serving a ban due to yellow card accumulation. Liverpool aims to continue their strong home form, having won 19 from 22 games under Slot, including 10 of their last 11 matches at Anfield. Fulham, enjoying solid form themselves with 23 points so far this season, will be hoping to upset the Reds. Marco Silva's men face significant challenges with Reiss Nelson out for ten weeks due to injury.
Newcastle United’s matchup against Leicester City is equally important, with both teams facing injury concerns. Newcastle is without Nick Pope due to knee problems, and Callum Wilson is sidelined for another two months due to hamstring issues. Leicester, too, will be missing Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare, who is serving a suspension, creating major midfield dilemmas for the Foxes.
These matches are highly anticipated not only for the standings but also for the tactical battles expected on the pitch. Fans are eager to see how these storylines play out as each team strives for valuable points.
Broadcasts for these matches will be available, ensuring fans can immerse themselves in the thrilling action. With the window of opportunity closing for teams to solidify their standings before the halfway point of the season, every match is poised to be significant.
Whether you are cheering for the underdogs or the favorites, the December fixtures promise entertainment and high-stakes football.
