How Hiddink’s Chelsea could finish Boxing Day in the relegation mire — GRAPHIC

Liverpool vs. Leicester City will be televised on NBC Sports Network while Chelsea vs Watford will be televised on the USA Network. The evening kick-off sees Southampton take on Arsenal at St Mary’s Stadium. Boxing Day is their big holiday showcase, with all 20 teams in action.

There have only been two goals scored across the three Barclays Premier League Boxing Day fixtures featuring Swansea City.

The period could prove crucial in deciding where the title ends up, who remains best-placed for European spots, and who gets sent closer to relegation. Injuries and suspensions • Watford: Nathan Ake (Watford Left-back) will be unavailable for this game as he’s now on loan from Chelsea • Chelsea: Falcao and Eden Hazard are both doubts for this game Verdict: Guus Hiddink likes to play attacking football, so expect a very attacking set up from Chelsea as they attempt to climb their way back to the top half of the table.

Newcastle vs. Everton and Southampton vs. Arsenal will play on NBC at 12:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. respectively. Stoke v. Manchester UnitedLouis Van Gaal will be under a lot of pressure on Saturday as the Manchester United board appears to be losing patience with the Dutchman’s philosophy. The 28-yearr old is a target for a host of top clubs in England and Chelsea may likely take the first shot. At the start of the season the odds on Leicester winning were 5000/1 amazingly they have now been shortened to just 10/1. Arsenal’s strength in defense has been a contributing factor to their success this year as well as keeping all the talent going forward as they’ve had the past few seasons.

The traditional Premier League festive fixture-jam starts at a time when Europe’s other top leagues are on a winter break. The presence of world class feeders at the club will ensure a steady supply of quality chances Vardy’s way.

“Recently, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp told the “[The Premier League] has too many games… I had [the idea for a break] when I arrived [in England] but today I would cry if you changed that because it’s part of English tradition and English football.

But there is a recognition that he has performed so well and become such a hot property – after his record breaking Premier League goal scoring feats – that he deserves a pay rise and new deal.