December marks the beginning of a jam-packed Premier League schedule, with all 10 teams set to play midweek fixtures. This Wednesday alone features six crucial matches, bringing intense action to stadiums across England. The spotlight will be particularly focused on the Emirates Stadium and Anfield, where two high-stakes encounters are scheduled.

League leaders Arsenal are preparing to host Brentford. Following Manchester City's narrow victory over Fulham on Tuesday, which brought them within two points of the top, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has emphasized the importance of securing a win. Arteta has passionately called upon Arsenal supporters to create an electrifying atmosphere, urging them to cheer like "animals" at the Emirates, as his side looks to extend their lead in the fiercely contested title race.

Meanwhile, at Anfield, Liverpool, managed by Arne Slot, will face Sunderland. Liverpool currently sits in eighth place with 21 points, having recently broken a run of three consecutive losses across all competitions with a weekend victory against West Ham. Their upcoming clash against newly-promoted Sunderland, surprisingly positioned above them in sixth place, will be a significant test to determine if the team is genuinely starting to turn their fortunes around. Fans can also look forward to other matches, including Leeds United taking on Chelsea. All the action is available to follow live with ESPN.