Time flies and another weekend of riveting football across Europe’s top five leagues is upon us. Here are the games I will be keeping an eye on.
Saturday
Athletic vs Sevilla — San Memes is always difficult for top teams and both sides need a win to climb up the table.
Liverpool vs West Ham — The Reds are going to play a 4th choice centre back and the Hammers can never be discounted in such games.
Gladbach vs Leipzig — Champions League hangover for both teams, but it’s still Rose vs Nagelsmann featuring plenty of good players.
Sunday
United vs Arsenal — Traditional rivalry with the right mix of attacking flair and defensive incompetence.
Napoli vs Sassuolo — 2nd vs 3rd with 30 goals scored between the two in 10 games.
Roma vs Fiorentina — Grudge match with both teams capable of scoring plenty.
Sampdoria vs Genoa — Derby della Lanterna with the hosts buzzing in surprisingly good form.
Valencia vs Getafe — La Liga’s grudge match extraordinaire since 2019.
Lille vs Lyon — Free-scoring teams featuring the two best sides after PSG.
Monday
Leeds vs Leicester — Bielsa vs Rodgers with both teams capable of playing sublime football.