What a weekend of football we have before the last international break of the year! The big games speak for themselves so let’s get right into it.
Saturday
Everton vs United — Both have questions to answer in this big northwest game featuring lots of great talent.
Mainz vs Schalke — Neither team has won a game yet this season with immense pressure on both.
Barca vs Betis — The Qique Setien derby with goals almost always a feature.
Dortmund vs Bayern — Der Klassiker with both teams separated at the top only by goal difference.
Atletico vs Cadiz — Cadiz are flying high and already have one win in Madrid. Can they get another?
PSG vs Rennes — 1st vs 3rd with both under pressure after European disappointments.
Sunday
Lazio vs Juve — Been a fun fixture for 2 seasons now and both teams getting into a semblance of form.
Getafe vs Villarreal — Rivals for European spots with diametrically opposite styles.
Leicester vs Wolves — Another clash of European hopefuls and a great contrast in styles to boot.
Atalanta vs Inter — Both came into the season with high hopes, but both have questions to answer.
La Real vs Granada — Overachieving teams who are doing well on both fronts.
Nice vs Monaco — Derby de la Cote d'Azur with exciting attacking talent in form.
City vs Liverpool — Pep vs Klopp, still the two best teams in the league and the sheer quality of the players.
Leverkusen vs Gladbach — Competitors for Champions League qualification in brilliant form.
Arsenal vs Villa — A bit of a grudge match with plenty of exciting talent.
Valencia vs Real — Always one of Spain’s biggest games.
Lyon vs St Etienne — France’s biggest derby.