The 2022-23 season is in full swing across European leagues with a long list of exciting match-ups this weekend in England, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands.
Saturday 1:30pm European time - English Premier League
Saturday’s early kick-off marks a tough initiation for new Toffees boss Sean Dyche who has replaced the sacked Frank Lampard amid a big relegation battle. Dyche’s first task is against league leaders Arsenal who remain five points at the top. The Gunners have been in excellent form, despite their FA Cup loss to Manchester City last weekend, but crazy things happen after a change of boss sometimes.
Sunday 2:30pm European time - Dutch Eredivisie
There’s plenty at stake when two of the Eredivisie’s powerhouse clubs do battle in Sunday’s early kick-off. Feyenoord, who have only won the league title once in the past 24 years, lead the league after 19 games, with PSV sitting third, only four points behind with Ajax having their own issues in fourth. PSV lost Cody Gakpo to Liverpool in January, so they’re a bit weakened.
Sunday 5:30pm European time - English Premier League
Fifth-placed Spurs host second-placed City with both sides eager to win to keep alive their ambitions. Tottenham have slipped out of the Champions League spots after some indifferent form after the World Cup, including three losses in their past five league games. Reigning champions City are five points behind Arsenal with their Manchester derby loss setting them back. Harry Kane against Erling Haaland is exciting too.
Sunday 8:45pm European time - Italian Serie A
AC Milan have been in freefall lately so the latest Derby della Madonnina comes at an awkward time for the Rossoneri. Champions Milan are winless in their past four league games, slumping down to fifth, with Inter up to second, although they are massive 13 points behind leaders Napoli. The title seems gone for both, so some local bragging rights combined with a top-four boost are at stake. Milan have conceded 12 goals in their past three games.
Sunday 9pm European time - Spanish La Liga
On paper this looks a sensational match-up but the state of play is vastly different this season for both clubs, with the Blaugrana top of the table, while Sevilla are battling relegation. To be fair, Sevilla have managed three wins from their past four league games to move up to 13th but they are only two points above the drop zone, so they’re far from safe. Barcelona have opened up a five-point buffer but Real Madrid always loom large. No time to falter.
