With Mal and Baz in form, Week 18 serves up a genuinely tasty Premier League board: Manchester United vs Newcastle under the Friday‑night lights, a matchup dripping with jeopardy for both sides; Arsenal hosting Brighton, where the league leaders try to keep their grip on top spot against a side that always asks awkward questions; and Chelsea vs Aston Villa, a clash of two teams trending in very different directions. Liverpool look to steady themselves at home to struggling Wolves, while Spurs face a tricky trip to Crystal Palace and Everton–Arsenal‑chasers Manchester City headline the Saturday early window. It’s a slate full of traps, form swings, and live underdogs — perfect for finding value as the festive schedule kicks into overdrive.
