{"id":35763,"date":"2025-12-29T11:22:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T16:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-and-aston-villa-wrap-up-2025-with-a-bang-as-afcon-group-stage-heats-up\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T11:22:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T16:22:49","slug":"soccer-showdown-arsenal-and-aston-villa-wrap-up-2025-with-a-bang-as-afcon-group-stage-heats-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-and-aston-villa-wrap-up-2025-with-a-bang-as-afcon-group-stage-heats-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Soccer Showdown: Arsenal and Aston Villa Wrap Up 2025 with a Bang as AFCON Group Stage Heats Up!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-and-aston-villa-wrap-up-2025-with-a-bang-as-afcon-group-stage-heats-up\/#%F0%9F%93%BA_Upcoming_Matches\" >\ud83d\udcfa Upcoming Matches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-and-aston-villa-wrap-up-2025-with-a-bang-as-afcon-group-stage-heats-up\/#Streaming_Highlights\" >Streaming Highlights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-and-aston-villa-wrap-up-2025-with-a-bang-as-afcon-group-stage-heats-up\/#CBS_Sports_Golazo_Network_Updates\" >CBS Sports Golazo Network Updates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-and-aston-villa-wrap-up-2025-with-a-bang-as-afcon-group-stage-heats-up\/#Fan_Take\" >Fan Take:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Golazo Newsletter: Holiday Greetings and Exciting Matchups<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Happy holidays from the Golazo newsletter! We hope you\u2019ve had a chance to relax, but there&#8217;s no time to rest in the football world with recent matches like the Premier League, Serie A, and the Africa Cup of Nations. I&#8217;m James Benge, and let\u2019s dive into today\u2019s soccer action!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%BA_Upcoming_Matches\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcfa Upcoming Matches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Monday, December 29th<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83c\udff4 Championship: Coventry City vs. Ipswich Town, 1 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Zambia vs. Morocco, 2 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Comoros vs. Mali, 2 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Serie A: Roma vs. Genoa, 2:45 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+, CBS Sports Network<br \/>\n\ud83c\udff4 Championship: Millwall vs. Bristol City, 2:45 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+<br \/>\n\ud83c\udff4 Championship: Leicester City vs. Derby County, 2:45 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+<br \/>\n\ud83c\udff4 League 1: Cardiff City vs. Stevenage, 2:45 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+<br \/>\n\ud83c\udff4 Championship: Birmingham City vs. Southampton, 3:15 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, December 30th<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Tanzania vs. Tunisia, 11 a.m. \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Uganda vs. Nigeria, 11 a.m. \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Benin vs. Senegal, 2 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Botswana vs. Democratic Republic of Congo, 2 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udff4 Premier League: Chelsea vs. AFC Bournemouth, 2:30 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f USA<br \/>\n\ud83c\udff4 Premiership: Motherwell vs. Celtic, 3 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+, CBS Sports Network<br \/>\n\ud83c\udff4 Premier League: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa, 3:15 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f NBCSN<br \/>\n\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Major Arena Soccer League: San Diego Sockers vs. Tacoma Stars, 10 p.m. \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streaming_Highlights\"><\/span>Streaming Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBS_Sports_Golazo_Network_Updates\"><\/span>CBS Sports Golazo Network Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u2600\ufe0f <strong>Morning Footy<\/strong> (Weekdays 8-10 a.m.): Tune into the Golazo Network&#8217;s flagship show featuring highlights, interviews, and the latest soccer stories to kickstart your day. You can also catch it as a podcast.<\/p>\n<p>3\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Attacking Third<\/strong> (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday): Our premier women\u2019s soccer show returns as a live studio program. With the NWSL season underway, our analysts will cover everything from the USWNT to European leagues. Don\u2019t miss our live stream on YouTube after the final NWSL match on Sundays.<\/p>\n<p>\u26bd <strong>Call Me Whatever You Like<\/strong> (Tuesday &amp; Thursday): Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davis, and Tony Meola discuss all aspects of the USMNT and the preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Watch new episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. ET on the Golazo America YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udd45 <strong>Scoreline<\/strong> (Daily): Stay updated with the latest news and results affecting world soccer, featuring highlights and unforgettable goals. This show will air daily starting Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa <strong>How to Watch:<\/strong> The CBS Sports Golazo Network is a 24\/7 free channel dedicated to delivering extensive coverage of top soccer events. You can stream it for free on the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and Paramount+.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fan_Take\"><\/span>Fan Take:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This week\u2019s lineup promises thrilling matches across major leagues, making it an exciting time for soccer fans eager to catch their favorite teams in action. As the sport grows globally, these competitions not only showcase talent but also build community, fueling passion and discussion among fans everywhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Golazo Newsletter: Holiday Greetings and Exciting Matchups Happy holidays from the Golazo newsletter! We hope you\u2019ve had a chance to relax, but there&#8217;s no time to rest in the football world with recent matches like the Premier League, Serie A, and the Africa Cup of Nations. 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