Premier League Fixtures: Live Stream, TV Schedule and Week 18 EPL Predictions

Chelsea’s squad depth will be given its most rigorous test of the Premier League season so far on Boxing Day, as they get set to face Bournemouth.

The Blues will be big favourites to triumph at Stamford Bridge, although if they are to secure a victory they will have to do so without star striker Diego Costa and midfield engine N’Golo Kante, who are both suspended for the fixture.

Elsewhere, Liverpool will be out to build on their dramatic Merseyside derby win when they face Stoke City on Tuesday, while Manchester City make the trip to bottom side Hull City on Monday.

Here are the fixtures in full for Week 18 of the Premier League, where you can catch the clashes via an online stream and a closer look at two of the festive period’s most vital matches.

All games can be streamed via NBC Sports Apps (U.S.)

*Matches can be streamed via Sky Go (U.K.)

Chelsea vs. Bournemouth

In this fixture last season Chelsea hit rock bottom, as they lost 1-0 to the Cherries following a moribund display. They’ve come a long way under head coach Antonio Conte since then, though.

Indeed, the Blues were able to enjoy their Christmas lunch with a six-point lead secured at the top of the Premier League table having won 11 games in a row. During that sequence Chelsea have blown teams away, rode their luck and had to battle hard for wins, but there’s no denying they’re the team to beat in the division as things stand.

Costa and Kante have been a huge part of their excellent season so far, although their absences will give others a chance to step in and impress. While the striker has grabbed the headlines with his goals and assists, these numbers show how vital …

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