Coronavirus may be wreaking havoc on the football calendar — but there is still plenty to look forward to this weekend.
We turn the spotlight on the five remaining Premier League clashes plus all the action in Europe’s top leagues with Joleon Lescott’s column, bumper previews and in-depth features galore.
Lescott is back again
The midweek action concluding only last night means we do not have to wait long to hear from our exclusive columnist, former Premier League and England defender Lescott.
He discusses the ongoing coronavirus situation with more postponements likely to take place over the coming weeks and lends his thoughts on a potential delay to the season.
Lescott gives his predictions for the five games still set to go ahead, with title-chasers Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea all in action away from home.
Premier League drama
The Reds’ away trip to Tottenham is the headline fixture of this weekend, while City are at Newcastle and Chelsea hope to end their poor recent form when they come up against Wolves.
Aston Villa against Burnley kicks off the slate on Saturday, while Leeds entertain Arsenal in the evening slot.
With kick-off times, television information and match statistics, our bumper preview will ensure you are fully up to speed on all the action.
Spurs have generally underperformed this season but a bright start under Antonio Conte has them dreaming of an unlikely top-four finish this season ahead of the visit of the Merseysiders.
So who would make the cut in a combined XI between the two teams? We take on the task of picking ours.
European previews
As it stands, there are no postponements in Europe’s top leagues meaning there is a whole host of football on the continent to enjoy throughout the weekend.
We have a blockbuster clash in Serie A as title hopefuls AC Milan and Napoli face off, while leaders Inter Milan face Salernitana and fellow chasers Atalanta play host to Roma.
Second-placed side Sevilla’s game against Atletico Madrid is the headline clash in LaLiga, while Real Madrid will hope to extend their lead at the top by beating struggling Cadiz.
In Germany, top-four hopefuls Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen do battle as table-toppers Bayern Munich kick off the action tonight against Wolfsburg.
Transfer Talk
The January transfer window is fast approaching and several clubs are preparing to make a splash mid-season.
Today’s transfer round-up leads on rumours that Chelsea are preparing another move for Jules Kounde as current centre-back Antonio Rudiger looks increasingly likely to depart Stamford Bridge.
Before you go
With surges in coronavirus cases continuing at teams up and down football’s top four tiers, you can keep up to date with which games have been postponed.
If you are a fantasy football fan, you can get the latest on all the Premier League injuries and absences before selecting your team for this weekend’s action.