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Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres and Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrate their win over Brighton on December 27, 2025. AP

Predictions: Arsenal and Villa clash as Man United maul Wolves

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  • Tottenham Hotspur's Archie Gray scores the opening goal against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. PA

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