After the World Cup, the countdown to the resumption of the championships has begun and the Premier League will be among the first with Boxing Day, which will open with a London derby, the one between Brentford and Tottenham with Conte's team is fourth in the standings .
Newcastle must defend third place in the table at the King Power Stadium against Leicester.
The Magpies are on a 10-game streak.
Liverpool's run-up to the Champions League zone begins in Birmingham, now 7 points away.
The Reds find Aston Villa who, after the change of bench from Gerrard to Emery, are looking for points to get out of the lower part of the standings.
Boxing Day will close with another London derby, Arsenal leaders against West Ham.
The forecast hangs entirely on the side of Arteta's team
