From the Premier League to Test match cricket, it’s going to yet another huge weekend of sport on NOW TV. “How will I be able to catch it all?” we here you ask. Relax, we’ve got your covered…
Premier League
Man City v Aston Villa
It’s often difficult to remember that City are the Premier League champions. Of course, that will not last much longer, but they can enjoy it a few days yet… even if being champions looks like something the Blues struggle with.
Despite being in poor form, they will still be favourites at home to Villa in the Saturday night kick-off. The hosts need points to ensure a Champions League spot for next season, with Liverpool close behind. As for Villa, they will still be buzzing after reaching the FA Cup Final last weekend. However, the more depressing task of avoiding relegation is even more important, and a point or three here would be pretty handy…
Everton v Man United
Across Manchester, United are in much better form. That said, they did lose their last match; away at champions-elect Chelsea. And injuries mean there’s a gaping hole in their defence and midfield. Like City, their season will be defined by whether they can reach the Champions League places.
However, for those expecting an easy victory for the visitors, think again. United have won just one of their last six matches at Goodison Park. That’s not great. Everton themselves are in very good form and will be right up for beating United on Sunday. It was defeat here that spelt the end for David Moyes last season. Defeat this weekend could put United in more trouble.
Arsenal v Chelsea
Then we have the big one. The crunch game. The piece de resistance.
Arsenal have been in awesome form in the last two months, winning their last eight league games. Eight wins in a row. That’s incredible. And yet, they have only made a slight dent in Chelsea’s huge lead at the top of the Premier League.
If that’s not enough, bear in mind that Arsene Wenger has not beaten Jose Mourinho in about 412 attempts (it’s actually 13, but it probably feels like more to Arsenal fans). Arsenal can prolong this year’s title race with victory and, in doing so, almost secure Champions League football for another season. Lose, and they could also be dragged into a Top Four scrap. Lose, and the calls for Klopp to replace Wenger will get louder. Lose, and Chelsea will wrap up the title with a win at Leicester on Wednesday… which will also be on NOW TV by the way.
Chelsea themselves have struggled in a few games recently, but keep picking up vital victories. They’re struggling in the sense a millionaire struggles to afford a fourth home in the Caribbean.
West Indies v England
Ahhh, talking of the Caribbean…
England find themselves close to victory again in their Test series against the West Indies. They were also in a strong position in the First Test, but couldn’t force the win. Will they be frustrated once more? Or can they claim a first away Test win in absolutely ages? Please England, we’ve waited long enough.
The Championship and La Liga
And what else? Ahh yes, crucial clashes in this country and abroard.
In the Championship, Watford can get within one win of a return to the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime. The promotion battle has had more twists and turns than a Game of Thrones episode recently, but the Hornets can almost seal their fate by winning at Brighton. Of course, they can go up this weekend if results go their way, but this season has taught us to take one game at a time.
As for La Liga, we have Barcelona and Real Madrid in action. With both sides safely through to the Champions League semi-finals, the league again takes centre stage. Both sides face difficult matches, but with amazing attacking talent in each team, expect goals. Lots of them.
