Manchester City return from the international break just a point ahead of second-placed Liverpool heading into their top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. City are unbeaten since losing 1-0 at Arsenal on October 8 but drew 4-4 last time out in a remarkable clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
England need just a point from their final qualifier against North Macedonia to ensure a seeded position at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate’s side made it six wins from seven Group C games with a lacklustre 2-0 victory over Malta at Wembley on Friday night.
England continue their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against Malta knowing they have already secured a place at next summer’s tournament. The Three Lions sealed a spot in Germany with victory over Italy last month and take on a Malta side that have lost all seven Group C games.
Neutrals will hope Chelsea’s second match of the week proves just as entertaining as their first as they welcome the champions to Stamford Bridge. The thrilling 4-1 victory at Tottenham on Monday night was a Premier League classic but assuming City do not have two men sent off, unlike Spurs, this should be a very different game.
Chelsea boss Graham Potter appears to be reeling on the ropes and Tottenham fans would love their team to deliver a knockout blow. Spurs supporters have not had too much to cheer about in recent renewals of this fierce London rivalry, but this is a big chance to put that right.
Manchester United welcome city rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday. Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils have begun to find a degree of form after a stuttering start to the season while City have hit the ground running again in pursuit of a fourth successive Premier League title.
Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton meet for the 243rd time this weekend as the Premier League returns from the international break. The Reds have made an impressive start to the season after their summer clear-out while their city rivals can perhaps finally start looking up after a 3-0 win over Bournemouth last time out.
England and Italy meet in a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier at Wembley on Tuesday night. In what is a repeat of the last European Championship final at the same venue, the Three Lions are three points ahead of the Azzurri at the top of Group C.
Wales are at a crucial stage in their bid to qualify for Euro 2024 with a crunch qualification match against Croatia on Sunday. However, just seven points from their five matches, currently sitting in fourth place, has left them on the back foot in their quest to qualify for Germany next year.
Scotland are on the verge of qualifying for Euro 2024 after a perfect five victories from five and can progress without gaining a point in their final three games if Norway do not win all of their remaining fixtures. Steve Clarke’s side face their toughest test in Group A qualification when they travel to Seville.
The highlight of the weekend involves a clash between last season’s best two sides in the Premier League. Arsenal looked like potential champions for much of the campaign but faltered in the final furlongs as City wrapped up a third successive title in a treble-winning season.
Arsenal will be looking to end a poor record at Goodison Park when they take on struggling Everton. The Gunners have not won on their last five visits, losing four, and saw their Premier League title hopes suffer a huge blow last season when a 1-0 defeat in Sean Dyche’s first game as Toffees boss triggered a three-match winless streak.
There is arguably no such thing as a friendly between Scotland and England but the long-standing rivals have nothing but pride to play for when they meet at Hampden Park. Both teams are well on course to qualify for Euro 2024 and can further boost their confidence with victory over their neighbours in a special 150th anniversary heritage match.
England are once again making smooth progress through qualifying for a major tournament and are expected to make it five wins from five when they face Ukraine. Gareth Southgate’s men took charge of Group C by beating Italy in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier and can go nine points clear.