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The midweek European football is over and all eyes turn towards a weekend packed full of domestic action.
As well as Joleon Lescott’s column and all the usual previews, we look ahead to one of the biggest races in Formula 1 history as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battle for the title.
Joleon Lescott column
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard returns to Anfield as an opposition manager for the first time — and LiveScore columnist Joleon Lescott has been impressed with his start at Aston Villa.
The Villans have won three of four games under Gerrard, only losing to title challengers Manchester City.
Lescott also runs the rule over the twists and turns in the title race as well as offering his predictions on all the rest of the Premier League matches this weekend.
Premier League preview
Matchday 16 is here in the Premier League with Chelsea, City and Liverpool all on home soil as they look to maintain their title challenges.
As well as the Reds facing Villa, City host Wolves in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off and Chelsea face old rivals Leeds at Stamford Bridge.
Brentford’s clash with Watford kicks off the weekend tonight, while Brighton’s game with Tottenham has been postponed due to coronavirus.
European previews
Real Madrid are eight points clear at the top of LaLiga but face Atletico Madrid in the biggest game of the weekend in Europe.
We have put together a combined XI from both squads and you can let us know what you think on our Twitter @LiveScore.
That clash also leads our preview of the Spanish weekend, where Barcelona visit Osasuna and second-place Sevilla are at Athletic Bilbao.
After Bayern Munich’s controversial victory over Borussia Dortmund last weekend they host Mainz looking to keep a four-point lead at the top.
Dortmund travel to VFL Bochum while third-placed Bayer Leverkusen are at Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday afternoon.
It is incredibly tight at the top of Serie A with AC Milan one point ahead of city rivals Inter and two clear of Napoli.
The leaders travel to Udinese, Inter are at home to Cagliari and Napoli welcome Empoli to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Matchday 17.
F1 title decider
One of the most exciting Formula 1 seasons ever will reach its dramatic conclusion in Abu Dhabi on Sunday afternoon.
Hamilton and Verstappen are level on points going into the final race as the two fierce rivals battle it out for the title.
After numerous controversial incidents over recent weeks, a memorable and nerve-wracking three days is in store for fans of both drivers.
Transfer Talk
The January transfer window opens in three weeks and the rumour mill is heating up as clubs look to strengthen.
Barcelona are being constantly linked with players as Xavi looks to strengthen and today Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is being tipped to move to the Nou Camp.
