Merry Christmas folks. Apart from the church services, the sweets overload, the never-ending arrivals of “long-lost” relatives, and the bombardment of Christmas memes and pics on your Whatsapp, there is one more thing that is unavoidable when it comes to this time of the year.

So sit back, relax and get a preview of the selected matches you can binge watch this upcoming Wednesday.

Ho, ho, ho, and to all FPL players worldwide, some tips for the selected matches will be provided. Yeah, I know. I’m nice like that.

Leicester v Manchester City

15:00 GMT

This should be an absolute cracker. Leicester would be on a high after their win against Chelsea, with key players such as Kasper Schmeichel and Jamie Vardy seemingly back in top form.

Vardy has a knack for scoring against the big six, his lightning pace and his small frame might be a problem for which ever defenders Guardiola picks for this game.

City should have learnt a valuable lesson from their shock defeat against Crystal Palace, and will not want to slip even further behind Liverpool in this hot title race in which Spurs have suddenly become contenders.

The arrival of Kevin de Bruyne should add some creativity in the Sky Blues midfield and the probability of Fernandinho being reintroduced or Phil Foden being named in the line up is likely. Expect a lively match come Wednesday.

FPL Tip: Buy: James Maddison (6.8 pounds)

Maddison creativity in midfield should be crucial in a game where Claude Puel is unlikely to sit back and allow City to press forward. His assist last Saturday should have won over the doubters. Plus, he’s cheap.

Prediction for this match: I’d say a 3-1 victory to the Cityzens

“Spotted your mum eh, Virgil?”

Liverpool v Newcastle

15:00 GMT

A return to Anfield for Rafa Benitez, a man loved by the Kop, won’t change the fact that the Toon might be massacred by the leaders come Wednesday.

Liverpool look like a well-oiled machine at the moment, with Alisson protecting their goal, Van Dijk a towering beast of a defender and their front three preying on frightened defences.

Klopp might be tempted to rotate due to the fixtures rolling thick and fast, but still expect a good win for the Reds.

However, though as good Virgil is, the Dutchman might finally meet his match in the form of Salomon Rondon, a bulky striker who can hold up play better than most and scores some beautiful headers.

If Rafa gets his tactics right, Newcsatle might take the fight to Anfield.

FPL Tip: Don’t be assured about any Liverpool midfielders and Liverpool full-backs you own. Klopp might rotate, so it might be safe to bench Fabinho, Robertson and co.

Predictions: A 4-1 win for L’pool.

 

Spurs v Bournemouth

15:00 GMT

Spurs are on a roll so far. Their 6-2 trouncing over the Toffees announced them as a potential title threat and they will certainly won’t hope to slip up against the Cherries.

Harry Kane, their “deadly” striker, is amongst the goals again, Christian Eriksen, a force to be feared and Son, just magical.

Their defence however, hasn’t been at their absolute best, especially with the absence of Jan Vertonghen, something Eddie Howe will be keen to exploit.

Callum Wilson has recovered from his earlier niggles, and David Brooks is improving steadily, so expect a fine match from the Wembley.

FPL Tip: Sell Dele Alli. His hamstring might be a problem to Mauricio Pochettino and your mini-league.

Prediction: Spurs to win 3-2

Man Utd v Huddersfield

15:00 GMT

Solskjaer will be looking to build on his fine victory in Wales. He delivered what Manchester United have been craving for for years, fluent attacking football from the first minute.

Fans will want this mentality to continue when Old Trafford welcome the Baby-faced assassin to OT on Wednesday afternoon, with his troops set to face a much stiffer test against a team which possess better defensive capabilities, topped with a good keeper in the form of Lossl.

However, with Pogba, Lingz, Rashford, and Tony Martial seemingly back to form, expect an exciting match at Manchester on Wednesday.

FPL Tip: Buy Marcus Rashford (7.0 pounds). Solskjaer style of football suites Marcus playing in the middle and expect him to reap rewards on Wednesday.

Prediction: 3-0 to Man United

Watford v Chelsea

19:30 GMT

To crown it all off, The Hornets welcome the Blues to Vicarage Road, a match set to be a deciding factor to whether Maurizio Sarri can handle the festive period.

Players haven’t really been consistent during the past 30 days, with names including David Luiz, Jorginho, Kante, Giroud, Morata and Willian.

Watford will be a stern test to the Blues, with arguably the Leagues best keeper this season in goal, Doucoure marshalling the midfield and Troy Deeney back to full fitness.

Can Sarri and his men deliver what Chelsea needs? Or will Watford gain an extra three points as they hunt for a place in Europe.

Prediction: 1-1

FPL Tip: Buy Ben Foster (4.5 pounds). With Chelsea lacking the clinical edge in the final third, count on the English stopper to hand you some needed points.

Merry Christmas to you all! Ho ho ho from Sergio and us! Keep reading.