European league football continues this weekend with key fixtures across the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1, as title contenders and European hopefuls take to the pitch.
The round is headlined by Arsenal vs Man United in England, Roma vs AC Milan in Italy and Marseille vs Lens in France. All matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv., SuperSport will broadcast all the key clashes live on DStv and GOtv.
Premier League: Arsenal vs United Tops the Bill
Premier League action resumes on Saturday with Manchester City hosting Wolves at 4:00 p.m. City are enduring a difficult spell, winless in four league games and coming off back-to-back defeats across competitions. Wolves, despite sitting bottom, are unbeaten in four and will look to capitalise on City’s defensive absences.
Also at 4:00 p.m., Burnley welcome Spurs, with both sides desperate to reset their league form. Spurs continue to struggle domestically, while Burnley have picked up valuable draws against top opposition in recent weeks.
Saturday concludes at 6:30 p.m. as Bournemouth face Liverpool. The Reds arrive on the back of four consecutive league draws but were emphatic in Europe midweek, offering hope of a return to winning ways.
On Sunday, Crystal Palace host Chelsea at 3:00 p.m., with Palace winless in eight and Chelsea buoyed by renewed momentum under Liam Rosenior. Newcastle then face Aston Villa at the same time in a crucial meeting between two European hopefuls.
The standout fixture comes at 5:30 p.m. as leaders Arsenal host Man United. Arsenal remain clear at the top despite recent draws, while United arrive rejuvenated after a derby win over City under new boss Michael Carrick.
All Premier League action airs on SS Premier League (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65).
La Liga: Title Pressure Builds in Spain
Saturday night sees Villarreal host Real Madrid at 9:00 p.m. in a major clash with title implications. Madrid are in ruthless form and sit just one point off the summit, while Villarreal look to respond after slipping from second place.
Sunday’s action includes Atletico Madrid hosting Real Mallorca at 2:00 p.m., before Barcelona welcome bottom-side Real Oviedo at 4:15 p.m. Barcelona remain top despite last weekend’s defeat and will be keen to avoid further pressure from Madrid.
The round concludes at 6:30 p.m. with Real Sociedad facing in-form Celta Vigo in a key battle for European places.
La Liga matches are live on SS La Liga (DStv Ch. 204, GOtv Ch. 62).
Serie A: Milan and Roma Collide as Inter Look to Extend Lead
Serie A action begins on Friday night with leaders Inter hosting Pisa at 8:45 p.m., a fixture that presents an opportunity to extend their advantage with title rivals facing tougher tests.
Sunday delivers two blockbusters, with Juventus hosting Napoli at 6:00 p.m. before Roma face AC Milan at 8:45 p.m. With minimal separation among the chasing pack, both fixtures could significantly shape the Scudetto race.
Serie A games are on SS Africa 2 (DStv Ch. 208, GOtv Ch. 64).
Ligue 1: Marseille vs Lens Headlines French Action
Ligue 1 action opens on Friday as PSG travel to Auxerre at 8:00 p.m., seeking a response after midweek disappointment in Europe.
Saturday’s highlight comes at 9:05 p.m. when Marseille host league leaders Lens in a heavyweight clash that could define the title race. Sunday rounds off the weekend with Lyon visiting Metz and Lille hosting Strasbourg as the battle for European places intensifies.
Ligue 1 fixtures air on SS Football (DStv Ch. 205, GOtv Ch. 61), with selected matches on SS Africa 1 (DStv Ch. 207, GOtv Ch. 63).
Weekend Highlights
Premier League
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Man City vs Wolves — Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
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Burnley vs Spurs — Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
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Bournemouth vs Liverpool — Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
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Crystal Palace vs Chelsea — Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
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Newcastle vs Aston Villa — Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
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Arsenal vs Man United — Sunday, 5:30 p.m.
La Liga
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Villarreal vs Real Madrid — Saturday, 9:00 p.m.
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Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca — Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
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Barcelona vs Real Oviedo — Sunday, 4:15 p.m.
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Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo — Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
Serie A
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Inter vs Pisa — Friday, 8:45 p.m.
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Juventus vs Napoli — Sunday, 6:00 p.m.
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Roma vs AC Milan — Sunday, 8:45 p.m.
Ligue 1
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Auxerre vs PSG — Friday, 8:00 p.m.
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Marseille vs Lens — Saturday, 9:05 p.m.
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Metz vs Lyon — Sunday, 5:15 p.m.
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Lille vs Strasbourg — Sunday, 8:45 p.m.
Where to Watch
Catch all League Action on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv All matches are also available to stream live on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. SuperSport is also running an Open Access and upgrade period. Subscribers on DStv and GOtv subscribers can watch all matches without upgrading. In fact, if you just reconnect, you’ll be given the next higher package. Just subscribe and stay connected to enjoy.
