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Arsenal and Manchester United headline Premier League Week 16 Broadcast on SCTV
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Arsenal and Manchester United take centre stage this week with crucial Premier League fixtures set to be broadcast on SCTV, as the 2025/2026 season intensifies. Both clubs face distinct challenges as they navigate a demanding December schedule, with title aspirations and European qualification hanging in the balance.
Arsenal Face Relegation-Threatened Wolves
Arsenal returns to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, December 14, 2025, for a 3:00 AM WIB kickoff against Wolverhampton, aiming to reaffirm their position at the top of the Premier league standings. The Gunners, fresh off a convincing Champions League victory over Club Brugge – achieved largely with reserve players – will be heavily favored against a Wolves side languishing at the bottom of the table.
Recent doubts about Arsenal’s mental fortitude, sparked by a defeat to Aston Villa, were quickly dispelled by their mid-week European performance. However, the team knows they must remain focused and professional against Wolves, who, despite their precarious position, present a potential threat due to having “nothing to lose.” A win is crucial before a rare short break in December.
Did you know?-Arsenal has won their last five Premier League home games against Wolves, scoring 16 goals in the process. Their last defeat at the Emirates against Wolves was in January 2022.
Manchester United Seek Consistency Against Bournemouth
on Tuesday, december 16, 2025, at 3:00 AM WIB, Manchester united will host Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the closing match of the Premier League week. Under the leadership of manager ruben Amorim, the Red devils have experienced fluctuating results in recent weeks, including a humbling loss to Everton, a draw against West Ham, and a dominant 4-1 victory over Wolves.
Playing in the late slot presents both an prospect and pressure for United.Amorim’s squad will need to react to the results of their competitors, but a favorable outcome this weekend could see them climb into the top four. Bournemouth, meanwhile, is struggling for form, with andoni Iraola’s team winless in their last six matches. A goalless draw against Chelsea offered a glimmer of hope, but they face a challenging challenge in their final home game before Christmas.
Pro tip:-Manchester United’s form at Old Trafford has been inconsistent this season, with two wins, two draws, and two losses. securing a victory against Bournemouth is vital for building momentum.
Premier League Top Scorers – Haaland Leads the Pack
As of December 11,2025,Erling Haaland of Manchester City leads the Premier League scoring charts with an notable 15 goals. he is followed by Igor Thiago of Brentford with 11 goals.Other notable goalscorers include Danny Welbeck (Brighton) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) with 7 goals each, while antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth), Phil Foden (Manchester city), and Richarlison (tottenham) have each netted 6 times.
Here’s a complete look at the top goalscorers:
- 15 Goals – Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- 11 goals – Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- 7 Goals – Danny Welbeck (Brighton), jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- 6 Goals – Antoine Semenyo (bournemouth), Phil Foden (Manchester city), Richarlison (Tottenham)
- 5 Goals – Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Zian Flemming (Burnley)
Reader question:-Can Haaland break the Premier League single-season scoring record? With 15 goals already, he’s on pace to challenge Mohamed Salah’s record of 32 goals set in 2017-18.
These upcoming matches represent critical opportunities for both Arsenal and Manchester united to solidify their positions in the Premier League title race and European qualification spots. The coming week promises compelling action for fans across the league
