The highlighted fixtures for the coming weekend ( and Monday)
(January 13 – January 16, 2023)
Jan 13.
NAPOLI VS. JUVENTUS
This is a “1st vs. 2nd” affair.
Napoli suffered their first league defeat of the season against Inter Milan a couple of rounds ago. Another bad result will likely sink the team’s morale.
The long international football break for the 2022 World Cup has created the feeling of a new club season. A good start is vital.
As bad as the start of the season was for Juventus, they are now back in the title race after picking up a streak of narrow margins of victories in the Italian Serie A. Juventus is now 7 points from the top of the league table. They beat Napoli and they are 4 points from the top of the league.
Jan 14.
MANCHESTER UNITED VS. MANCHESTER CITY
A Manchester derby that carries some extra weight of importance.
Manchester City is doing their best to keep up with Arsenal in the Premier League title race, while Manchester United is looking to throw their hat in the race after climbing into the ‘top 4’.
Manchester United is arguably in the best form, while Manchester City remains on paper the stronger team of the two.
With 4 points between the two clubs after 17 matches in the league, a win is important for both Manchester clubs to keep up with their league objectives.
Manchester City can’t let Arsenal run away.
Manchester United can’t let Manchester City run away.
Jan 15.
TOTTENHAM VS. ARSENAL
There are other reasons why Tottenham and their fans will be gunning for a win in this fixture but the biggest one is to spoil the part for an Arsenal side that is looking to tighten their grip on the top spot. Arsenal is top of the Premier League table with a game in hand and 11 points clear of Tottenham as the two sides head into this North London derby.
BENFICA VS. SPORTING CP
It is always a big occasion in Portuguese football when teams in the traditional ‘big three’ meet. Benfica is 12 points clear of Sporing CP.
REAL MADRID VS. BARCELONA
An El Clasico for us.
A trophy on the line for Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Which side will come out on top and get the crown as Spanish Super Cup champions?
THE SCHEDULED FIXTURES (EUROPE’S TOP FIVE LEAGUES*)
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Jan 13.
Aston Villa vs Leeds United
Jan 14.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Brigton vs Liverpool
Wolves vs West Ham
Everton vs Southampton
Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City
Brentford vs Bournemouth
Jan 15.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Newcastle United vs Fulham
Tottenham vs Arsenal
SPANISH LA LIGA
Jan 13.
Celta Vigo vs Villarreal
Jan 14.
Real Valladolid vs Rayo Vallecano
Girona vs Sevilla
Osasuna vs Mallorca
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club
Jan 15.
Getafe vs Espanyol
Almeria vs Atletico Madrid
Jan 16.
Cadiz vs Elche
ITALIAN SERIE A
Jan 13.
Napoli vs Juventus
Jan 14.
Cremonese vs Monza
Leece vs AC Milan
Inter Milan vs Hellas Verona
Jan 15.
Sassuolo vs Lazio
Torino vs Spezia
Udinese vs Bologna
Atalanta vs Salernitana
Roma vs Fiorentina
Jan 16.
Empoli vs Sampdoria
FRENCH LIGUE 1
Jan 14.
Lens vs Auxerre
Marseille vs Lorient
Lyon vs Strasbourg
Jan 15.
Lille vs Troyes
Reims vs Nice
Toulouse vs Brest
Montpellier vs Nantes
Angers vs Clermont Foot
Monaco vs Ajaccio
Rennes vs Paris St. Germain
*The German Bundesliga will restart next weekend.
