Matt Harris

The Nations League continues through this weekend and, while the new competition hasn’t always been well received, it’s a welcome break from the endless round of international friendlies.more…

A pair of struggling teams meet at Goodison Park on Sunday (2.15pm; TV: Live on Sky Sports) in the Premier League with both needing the points. Everton were widely expected to face another relegation battle after spending much ofmore…

The Merseyside Derby has traditionally been a game where you can ignore form and look for a close and fierce encounter. In recent times, however, Everton‘s record against old rivals Liverpool has been a poor one.more…

Squads who currently sit in the bottom half of the Premier League table meet at St Mary’s on Saturday (12.30pm; TV: Live on BT Sport 1). Southampton are in 11th with four points from their opening three games while opponents Manchester United are down in 14th.more…

It may be early days in the new Premier League season but there’s a familiar name at the top of the table. Manchester City lead the way with two straight wins and Pep Guardiola’s men are one of just two sides with a 100% record at this stage.more…

Two traditionally strong teams meet at the Emirates on Saturday (3pm) as the new Premier League season continues. Arsenal got their campaign off to a winning start last Friday with amore…

Everton and Chelsea had very contrasting seasons last time out and they get their 2022/23 campaign underway at Goodison Park on Saturday (5.30pm; TV: Live on Sky Sports). In most years, EFC at home to CFC should represent a tight andmore…

There’s a lot of excitement around this Los Angeles FC team at the moment. The franchise is top of the Western Conference and sailing into the playoffs while the arrival of Gareth Bale has given everyone a boost.more…

High-flying New York City FC play host to Inter Miami in this Eastern Conference game which should have a significant bearing on the playoffs at the end of the season (Midnight Sunday BST / 7pm ET Saturday).more…

Two of the top four sides in the West do battle on Saturday as LAFC take on their neighbours LA Galaxy (3am BST). The Los Angeles Derby is based on an intense rivalry and we should be inmore…

An important game in the Eastern Conference (10pm BST, Sunday; TV: Live on Sky Sports) sees the defending MLS Cup champions New York City FC look to maintain their march towards another playoff place. Opponents Atlanta United aremore…

Two mid-table teams in the Western Conference meet in the MLS on Saturday (8pm BST; 3pm ET; TV in UK: Live on Sky Sports) and both will be desperate for the points. Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City would have expected tomore…

An important game in MLS’ Western Conference goes off this Saturday with fifth placed LA Galaxy looking to close the gap on the teams above them. Their opponents, Portland Timbers, may be down in 12th place but it’s still relatively early days in the season and a playoff slot is very much on the line (10pm BST Saturday).more…

An important game in the MLS Eastern Conference sees Charlotte FC host the New York Red Bulls this Saturday (8pm BST). Eighth plays fourth with both franchise teams aiming for the playoffs after amore…

It’s a quiet period for domestic football around the world and there is just one game in MLS this weekend (Midnight on Saturday night / Sunday morning BST). It’s an important contest in the Western Conference with Real Salt Lake looking to continue their drive towards the playoff places.more…

Arsenal’s season, and that of their great rivals Tottenham Hotspur, all comes down to the final game of the campaign. The Gunners simply have to win against Everton (4pm Sunday) andmore…

The FA Cup Final may no longer provide the prestige end to the season seen in recent years but it remains an integral part of the football calendar. It is an important trophy and it is sure to be a thrilling encounter betweenmore…

Saturday’s game at Anfield is an important encounter for both sides. Liverpool are keeping the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table while Spurs are still hanging on to hopes ofmore…

At first glance, this may seem like the kind of fixture that will lead to yet another three points for title challengers Liverpool (12.30pm Saturday; TV: Live on BT Sport). Newcastle United were languishing nearmore…

The battle for European places continues in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off as Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium (12.30pm; TV: Live on BT Sport). Both teams are chasing that final Champions League slot and this is a vital fixture in terms of that particular target.more…

Following a titanic battle in the Premier League last weekend, Man City and Liverpool are now set to face off in the semi-finals of the FA Cup (3.30pm Saturday; Live on TV: BBC1). Sunday’s game at the Etihad ended with honours even but one side must now win on the day with the glory of the cup final waiting.more…

Two teams desperately need the points for very different reasons when they meet in Saturday’s lunchtime kick off (12.30pm). For Manchester United, hopes of remaining in the Champions League places are fading following a string ofmore…

International friendlies provide an unwelcome break for many football fans but, in a World Cup year, they can provide some useful pointers. On Saturday, England will host a strong Switzerland side asmore…

While Arsenal and Manchester United may be pulling away, Spurs and West Ham remain hopeful of claiming that final Champions League place. In fact, either side can go level on points in themore…

Two teams who retain Champions League ambitions meet in Saturday’s evening kick off in what should be the most entertaining game of the weekend (5.30pm; TV: Live on Sky Sports). Manchester United have the advantage in themore…

There may be a gap of 15 points between these teams but both Liverpool and West Ham have genuine targets at the right end of the Premier League table. For Jurgen Klopp’s men, it is all about maintaining the pressure on Manchester City andmore…

It had seemed that Manchester City had been coasting to another Premier League title, Unbeaten in the division since October, Pep Guardiola’s men were enjoying a significant lead at the top of the table before they ran into Spurs last time out.more…

The Premier League leaders take on eighth placed Tottenham on Saturday in this 5.30pm kick off and Manchester City are widely expected to continue their dominant run (TV: Live on Sky Sports). Spurs have one ofmore…

A comfortable FA Cup win over Brentford last weekend gave Everton fans hope of a revival under Frank Lampard but the midweek defeat to Newcastle United proves that there is work still to be done. There aremore…

Both sides made deadline day signings in the week and, while not all of the latest arrivals will be on display, both Everton and Brentford are moving forward into a new era this weekend (3pm Saturday; FA Cup fourth round tie).more…