Premier League Week 25 Fixtures: EPL Tickets, TV Schedule, Live Stream and Picks
Manchester City's Premier League title hopes face a huge challenge in Week 25 of the 2015-16 campaign, and Manuel Pellegrini's men can move to the summit with a home win over leaders Leicester City.
The Citizens welcome the Foxes to the Etihad Stadium in Saturday's early fixture, and a maximum-points haul would see either team take control in the race for first place.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are looking to end Guus Hiddink's unbeaten run as interim Chelsea manager after netting six goals in their last two games, with West Ham United hoping to oust the Red Devils from the top five.
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Arsenal travel to Bournemouth on Sunday having failed to win in their last four Premier League outings, but the Dean Court hosts have enjoyed three wins in the same period and are in the hunt to claim another scalp.
Read on for all the essential ticketing and viewing information for the Week 25 slate, complete with match schedule and predictions.
| Feb. 6 | 12:45 p.m./7:45 a.m. | Manchester City | 1-1 | Leicester City | BT Sport 1, NBCSN |
| Feb. 6 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Aston Villa | 2-3 | Norwich City | NBC Live Extra |
| Feb. 6 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Liverpool | 2-1 | Sunderland | USA |
| Feb. 6 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Newcastle United | 2-1 | West Bromwich Albion | NBC Live Extra |
| Feb. 6 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-0 | Watford | NBCSN |
| Feb. 6 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Stoke City | 2-2 | Everton | NBC Live Extra |
| Feb. 6 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Swansea City | 1-1 | Crystal Palace | NBC Live Extra |
| Feb. 6 | 5:30 p.m./12:30 p.m. | Southampton | 3-2 | West Ham | Sky Sports 1, NBC Live Extra |
| Feb. 7 | 1:30 p.m./8:30 a.m. | Bournemouth | 2-2 | Arsenal | Sky Sports 1, NBCSN |
| Feb. 7 | 4 p.m./11 a.m. | Chelsea | 2-1 | Manchester United | Sky Sports 1, NBCSN |
Live streaming can be accessed via the BT Sport website (UK), NBC Sports Live Extra (US) or via FuboTV (Global).
For ticket information on all Premier League games visit the official site or go to the ticket page on the home club's official website (links provided below):
Foxes to Snatch Share of the Spoils at Etihad
Leicester City brought an incredible 2015 to its end by clinching a 0-0 stalemate at home to Manchester City; not the ideal result, but the King Power Stadium hosts could feel content nonetheless.
Just over a month later and Claudio Ranieri's tactics have proven spot on, preserving a three-point lead in front of the Citizens. Despite the advantage leading into Saturday's trip, however, the Leicester manager said his side remain underdogs to clinch the crown, per the Mirror's Dave Kidd:
"I’d like to say ‘Yes we can!’, but I am not Obama. If I maintain this suspense it is much better.
[...]
Of course we are underdogs. Even if they push a little more and accelerate they go. We have to run a lot.
[...]
Calm. Calm. Calm. Our fans must dream. We must stay with our feet on the ground. If we arrive fourth and go in the Champions League, unbelievable. I don’t know the fifth team, how many points behind?
"
Jamie Vardy's brace helped Leicester seal a 2-0 home victory over Liverpool on Tuesday, and it just so happens that the Merseysiders were responsible for the Foxes' only away defeat of the campaign so far.
Getting Vardy back into his pre-Christmas form has been a priority for Ranieri, and one gets the sense that when he's firing on all cylinders, the team is capable of just about anything. It was no wonder Bleacher Report's Sam Tighe nominated the striker in his Team of the Week for the last round of fixtures:
City have been an indomitable force at home this season, but Everton forced a 0-0 stalemate at the Etihad in January. On top of that, we've seen both Liverpool and West Ham United defeat Pellegrini's side in front of their own fans this term, showing the team is vulnerable.
Ranieri knows his team, and Leicester will share the spoils on Saturday as the Premier League's in-form away team travels to face the most dangerous home side.
Prediction: Manchester City 1-1 Leicester City
Red Devils to Fall at Improving Chelsea
The eight Premier League places separating Manchester United from Chelsea might suggest the Blues are underdogs for Sunday's home clash, but the trajectories of the two teams hint at a different script.
While Louis van Gaal's men have been straining to retain their top-six status with a record of three wins in their last five league outings, Chelsea have looked more assured under Hiddink, rising from 16th to 13th since Jose Mourinho's December exit.
The most notable change for the west Londoners has been their attacking form, particularly that at Stamford Bridge, netting 10 times in their last four home matches, albeit conceding eight in the process.
According to ITV Football, the rising form of both Diego Costa and United captain Wayne Rooney will be essential in deciding Sunday's tie, with two improving front men striving to continue their promising runs of form:
United haven't claimed three points at Stamford Bridge since 2012, and although a record of one loss in their last eight games speaks highly of their own improvements, that drought will prove tough to end in Week 25.
Particularly, the return of a re-energised Eden Hazard, back from injury, could hurt a United defence that's been affected by injuries.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
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