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AC Milan Favored to Beat Sassuolo in Serie A Clash
AC Milan, topping Serie A with nine wins from 14 matches, hosts eighth-placed Sassuolo on December 14 at 6:30 AM ET. Milan has won seven of their last nine home Serie A games, making half-time lead and full-time win a strong betting angle. Sassuolo sits with a 6-0-6 record.
Napoli Aims to Extend Winning Streak Against Udinese
Second-placed Napoli, fresh off a win over Juventus with five victories in their last seven Serie A games, faces Udinese at 9:00 AM ET. Udinese has lost four of six recent games and their last two home league matches. Napoli has lost just one of the previous 21 meetings with Udinese.
Real Madrid Seeks Rebound Win Over Deportivo Alaves
Real Madrid, with only two wins in their previous eight games, faces mid-table Deportivo Alaves at 3:00 PM ET to halt their slide. Xabi Alonso's side cannot afford Barcelona to pull further ahead in La Liga. The trend is expected to end against weaker opposition.
Manchester City Predicted to Edge Crystal Palace in Premier League
Premier League leaders Manchester City, with 35 goals in 15 matches, faces Crystal Palace (13th, 20 goals scored) at 9:00 AM ET at Selhurst Park. Betting pick is City moneyline (-117), over 2.5 goals, predicted score 2-1. City tops goal differential at +19.
Arsenal Secures 2-0 Victory Over Wolves in Recent Premier League Match
Arsenal beat Wolves 2-0 at the Emirates in Matchweek 16 on December 13, finding a way to win despite not being at their best. Highlights show key moments including Martinelli's run and late chances. The result keeps Arsenal at the summit provisionally.
Fulham Ends 35-Attempt Winless Streak at Burnley 3-2
On December 13, Fulham won 3-2 at Burnley for the first time since 1951, easing relegation fears and moving to 13th with 20 points. Harry Wilson starred with a dazzling finish; Burnley suffered a seventh straight loss. Pressure mounts on Burnley manager Scott Parker.
Premier League December Fixtures Preview Highlights Tight Schedules
December 14 brings challenging Premier League action amid tough weather and fatigue, including Manchester City vs Crystal Palace. Schedules tighten as ambition meets exhaustion in English soccer. Key matches demand focus from top teams.
Crystal Palace Key Players to Watch Against Manchester City
Jean-Philippe Mateta leads Crystal Palace with 7 goals in 15 games ahead of their December 14 clash. Daniel Munoz has 3 goals and 3 assists; the team boasts a +8 goal differential, fourth in the league. Recent win over Fulham 2-1 featured goals from Nketiah and Guehi.