December 28, (THEWILL) – The busy festive period in the English Premier League continues on Thursday, with two matches that promise entertainment and goals. Brighton and Hove Albion host Tottenham Hotspur in the early evening kickoff, while Arsenal welcome West Ham United to the Emirates.
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has continued the free-flowing, possession-based style of football instilled by his predecessor Graham Potter. This will likely make for an open contest against a Tottenham side that has played freely this season. With both teams prone to conceding as well, expect to see the net ripple on multiple occasions.
The late fixture sees Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal take on David Moyes’ West Ham. Arteta has spoken glowingly of his respect and admiration for Moyes, the man who signed him as a player at Everton many years ago. The Hammers got the better of Arsenal in a Carabao Cup tie earlier this season, but the Gunners will be determined to exact revenge at the Emirates.
With European commitments out of the way until early February, both sets of players should be focused and ready to entertain the fans. Both fixtures see Thursday serving festive fans what looks set to be an enjoyable evening of EPL football as 2023 nears its conclusion.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
