Sunderland v Leeds will kick off at 2pm. The Old Trafford Boxing Day fixture kicks off not at a fan-friendly time, but 8pm. Leeds do have a New Year's Day game, however, their match at Anfield kicking off at 5,30pm. That game will also be shown on Sky Sports.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) and MultiChoice are pleased to announce that the 2024/25 DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) champions, Kaizer Chiefs, will face English giants Manchester United this coming November as part of the DDC International Tour.

The attacking pair could miss up to six Premier League games while on international duty over December and January.

With just four points in eight matches, this is West Ham’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season. In the top-flight, they last had as few as four after eight games in 1988-89 (also four), eventually finishing 19th and being relegated. If the result stays like this, the Hammers will remain 19th, but would fall seven points behind Leeds.

Forest now have six points, four behind 17th-place Burnley.Nottingham Forest, Manchester United get differing progress reportsLet's start with Forest, because this is straight-forward: Sean Dyche has the Tricky Trees in a more comfortable position on the field.