Friday means one thing, it’s our rundown of the best football fixtures for you to watch this weekend, featuring two huge derbies in the Premier League.
Here are our five must-watch games of the weekend.
5️⃣ spicy fixtures you must watch this weekend🌶
Burnley vs Middlesbrough
Burnley can move top of the Championship table on Friday night when Middlesbrough visit Turf Moor. The Clarets are aiming for a fifth consecutive league win, though face another in-form outfit in ‘Boro.
The Teesiders have won four of their last five and occupy a play-off position, while it’s 18 goals scored across those fixtures.
It’s a battle of the ex-England midfielders in the dugouts as Scott Parker meets Michael Carrick, with both having set their sights on promotion.
Spice rating: Mild 🌶
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Atalanta vs AC Milan
Atalanta are daring to dream of a first-ever Scudetto this season with Gian Piero Gasperini’s side nestled firmly in the title race.
Classic Lazar 🪄⚽ #RomaAtalanta #GoAtalantaGo ⚫🔵 pic.twitter.com/H6iUTgDue1
— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) December 4, 2024
The home side are aiming for a ninth consecutive league win this weekend, against an AC Milan side who have been inconsistent during the current campaign.
However, the Rossoneri are on the up and have six clean sheets from their last 10 league fixtures. That’s a positive omen ahead of a meeting with the league’s leading scorers.
Spice rating: Medium 🌶🌶
Napoli vs Lazio
Another top-of-the table clash in Serie A, Napoli host Lazio at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Antonio Conte’s slide are clinging to their position as league leaders, though their form has dipped. Napoli have four wins from their last six games, though have scored just six goals across that run with Scott McTominay earning a 1-0 win at Torino last time out.
Five teams have taken more points than Napoli over the last six games, among them this weekend’s opponents. Lazio have five wins in that time and can move within a point of Napoli with a win this weekend.
Spice rating: Hot 🌶🌶🌶
Everton vs Liverpool
Merseyside rivalries renew this weekend as Everton host Liverpool in the last ever derby at Goodison Park.
This has been a one-sided rivalry in recent seasons but Everton’s 2-0 win over Liverpool in April remains fresh in the memory. Sean Dyche’s side bullied their cross-town rivals to derail the title hopes of the Reds.
The last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park 🥹
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 5, 2024
Now under the management of Arne Slot, Liverpool are leading the league and again chasing the title. Everton, buoyed by a 4-0 win over Wolves in midweek, will be desperate to throw another spanner in the works.
Spice rating: Fire 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea
Ange Postecoglou is under pressure and an altercation with the Spurs support after losing at Bournemouth has demonstrated that cracks are appearing. Spurs remain a frustrating watch and now sit 10th in the Premier League after a sixth defeat of the season. Postecoglou continues to demand trust in the process, but for how much longer?
This weekend sees Spurs take on fierce rivals Chelsea in the capital and the visitors arrive in free-scoring form.
🥶#CFC | #SOUCHE pic.twitter.com/PZTxbKW3ed
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 5, 2024
Enjoying their football under Enzo Maresca and getting results, it’s the balance the Spurs support so desperately crave. This could be a defining game for Big Ange.
Spice rating: Insane 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
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