The Premier League action is heating up on this Saturday, December 13, 2025, with several intriguing matchups taking place across England. Here's a look at the latest developments surrounding Liverpool's clash with Brighton, Chelsea's home game against Everton, and more from around the league.
Liverpool vs. Brighton
Liverpool welcomes Brighton to Anfield, with both teams looking to climb higher in the league standings. Both teams are currently level on 23 points after 15 matches, however, Brighton sit in 8th position, with Liverpool trailing slightly behind in 10th. Despite having more wins, Liverpool's higher number of losses sees them sit below Brighton in the table.
All eyes are on Mohamed Salah, who is expected to be back in the Liverpool squad after a reported fallout with manager Arne Slot. Slot confirmed that he had positive discussions with Salah, suggesting he will feature against Brighton. However, it remains uncertain whether Salah will start or be on the bench, especially with Cody Gakpo still out with a muscle injury. Some speculate this could be Salah's last game for Liverpool before heading to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Liverpool will be without Conor Bradley due to suspension, while Jeremie Frimpong is unlikely to start despite recovering from a hamstring injury. Isak, who took a knock in the Champions League match against Inter Milan, may also be a doubt.
Chelsea vs. Everton
Chelsea is set to face Everton at Stamford Bridge, aiming to reverse their recent poor form. The Blues are currently winless in four games across all competitions. Their most recent disappointment was a 2-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League. In their last league match, they played out a lackluster 0-0 draw against Bournemouth.
Manager Enzo Maresca is expected to have Cole Palmer available to start, despite concerns over his fitness. Palmer missed the Atalanta game to manage his workload but is still not 100% fit. Wesley Fofana is also available after recovering from an eye injury. Moises Caicedo will miss the game as he serves the final match of his suspension.
Everton, managed by David Moyes, arrives at Stamford Bridge in good form, having won four of their last five games. Idrissa Gana Gueye and Tim Iroegbunam are back from suspension, giving Moyes more selection options. However, Merlin Röhl and Jarrad Branthwaite are still sidelined with injuries. Moyes confirmed that Gana and Iliman Ndiaye will join Senegal for AFCON after this match.
Around the Premier League
In other Premier League action, recent results include Everton's 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, Manchester City's 3-0 win against Sunderland, and Tottenham's 2-0 triumph over Brentford. Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, while Liverpool and Leeds played out a 3-3 draw.
Upcoming matches include Burnley hosting Fulham, and Arsenal at home against Wolves. On Sunday, Crystal Palace will face Manchester City, and Nottingham will take on Tottenham.
