Sat Dec 13 14:10:00 UTC 2025: News Article Summary:

Premier League and EFL Action Kicks Off Amidst AFCON Loom

London, UK – Football fans across the UK are enjoying a busy Saturday afternoon with Premier League and EFL matches underway. All eyes are on Liverpool’s clash with Brighton and Chelsea’s home game against Everton.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed Mohamed Salah is available on the bench, although not in the starting lineup and that Isak’s injury is only minor and he is glad to have impact players to come off the bench.

In other news, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappe is fit to play on Sunday against Alaves in La Liga, as his depleted team bid to turn around a run of bad results.

EFL Highlights:

  • Swindon dominates Bristol Rovers 3-0 in a League Two derby.
  • Norwich leads Southampton 2-1 in the Championship after Southampton missed a penalty earlier in the game.

Scottish Football:

The Scottish Championship features a key match between Arbroath and Partick, with implications for the league leaders.

Team Lineups:

Lineups for Chelsea v. Everton and Liverpool v. Brighton

Players departing for AFCON:

Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye will depart for AFCON after the Chelsea game.

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