Bournemouth’s remarkable Premier League campaign continues to hit new heights, as they celebrated Christmas in the top five for the first time in their history.
This achievement was crowned by an emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford last Sunday—a statement result that etched their name in the history books. The Cherries became only the second team ever to defeat United by 3+ goals in back-to-back away league games, a feat last accomplished by Burnley in the early 1960s.
Heading into Boxing Day, Bournemouth will be brimming with confidence. Four wins and a draw from their last five league matches underscore their excellent form, with Andoni Iraola’s side proving to be a tough nut to crack. While their recent home performance—a 1-1 draw with West Ham—might hint at a slight vulnerability at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth will be buoyed by last season’s success over Crystal Palace, having completed a league double against the Eagles.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, arrive on the South Coast licking their wounds after a humbling 5-1 defeat to Arsenal at Selhurst Park. That result has left them precariously close to the relegation zone, just four points clear, as Oliver Glasner searches for solutions to rediscover the strong form his side showed toward the end of last season.
Adding to Palace’s challenges is their poor Boxing Day record. The Eagles have lost each of their last three Boxing Day fixtures by a 3-0 scoreline, a worrying trend that Glasner will be desperate to reverse. However, one glimmer of hope lies in their away form. Palace are one of just six Premier League teams to have picked up more points on the road than at home this season and have secured victories in their last two away league matches.
Bournemouth will look to Justin Kluivert to continue his fine form in front of goal. The forward has been clinical from the penalty spot, scoring five times from the spot this season—making him the joint-top penalty scorer in Europe’s top five leagues heading into this round of fixtures. For Palace, Eberechi Eze remains a key figure. The talented midfielder has a knack for delivering in this fixture, with three goals in as many Premier League meetings against Bournemouth. Even more impressive is that Palace are unbeaten in the last eight matches in which Eze has scored, a streak that Glasner will hope can inspire his team.
Historically, Bournemouth have made Boxing Day a happy occasion for their fans. They haven’t lost a home league game on this festive day since 2003, with five wins and three draws in that time. This resilience, combined with their current form, will make them strong favorites to continue their excellent season with another victory.
As these two sides clash, the stakes are clear. For Bournemouth, it’s a chance to solidify their place among the league’s elite, while Crystal Palace will be fighting to pull themselves away from the dangers of the relegation zone. With both teams possessing attacking threats and contrasting fortunes, this Boxing Day showdown promises to deliver plenty of drama.
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