With the festive season almost upon us, the Football Today team is looking forward to putting its feet up (at least for a couple of hours).
There’s plenty of top-class football to keep us entertained over the next few days, including an increasingly intriguing Premier League title race.
The standout game is Arsenal’s clash with Aston Villa next Tuesday, which could significantly impact how the second half of the season unfolds.
Manchester City will be hoping for a favourable result in that one to boost their chances of topping the table heading into 2026.
Elsewhere, don’t forget to utilise the split-screen function on your television to keep an eye on the World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace in London.
Manchester United fan Luke Littler is the favourite to retain the title when the final is staged on January 3. We’re tipping Luke Humphries to topple him.
Before you check out our top football stories and year-end features, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for engaging with Football Today.
Enjoy the festive season with your family and friends, and make sure you keep an eye on our site for all the latest football updates.
Top football stories
- Kylian Mbappe’s 59-goal year: Matching Ronaldo record, silencing doubters, and conquering the Bernabeu
- Leverkusen level up as Hjulmand oversees rebuild after Ten Hag debacle
- Norman Whiteside: I scored the winner in the FA Cup final on less money than my painter dad!
Football Today features
- Best of 2025 Awards: Best Player, Best Manager, Team of the Year & More
- 2026 Football Predictions: Winners, Flops and Shockers
- Winter 2026 Premier League transfer targets for every club
- 20 Best Footballers in the World (2025)
- Winners & Losers: How the 2025 Ballon D’Or nominees fared this year
What to watch
Arsenal face Crystal Palace in the League Cup quarter-final tonight.
