The football calendar is filled with a good number of top games across major leagues for fans to enjoy, following all the action that happened over the weekend. Check out the top games coming up this week and why you must not miss them.
Monday, February 24
Turkish Super Lig
Galatasaray v Fenerbahce
First hosts second in what promises to be a fiercely contested Istanbul derby at RAMS Park, with Fenerbahce seeking a win to close the gap on Galatasaray to three points, while the hosts know a win could all but end their closest challengers title race this season.
English Championship
Sheffield United v Leeds United
The top two Premier League promotion chasers meet at Bramall Lane in the match of the season. Both teams go into the match with four wins in their last five matches. Leeds go into the game on top with 72 points while United are two points behind in second place.
Tuesday, February 25
Copa del Rey Semi Final
Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
Atletico’s match this Tuesday night in the first leg cup semi-final against the in-form Catalans is the start of a tough run of fixtures for Diego Simeone’s men which will certainly determine the success his players will taste at the end of the season.
Coppa Italia Quarter Final
Inter Milan v SS Lazio
Lazio’s season could get a boost or be derailed totally in a week in Milan, starting with a trip to face Inter for a place in the Coppa Italia semi-finals. Inter on their part will be aiming to maintain their silent push for a treble, having taken top spot in Serie A from Napoli over the weekend.
Wednesday, February 26
NPFL
Enyimba v Shooting Stars
The People’s Elephant welcome 3SC for a crucial Nigeria Premier League match, with Enyimba needing a win to go within four points of second-placed Shooting. The Oluyole Warriors on their part will be aiming to avoid falling further behind league leaders, Remo Stars.
Premier League
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Barely a week after seeing their Premier League title challenge suffer a massive blow, Arsenal could find themselves barely hanging on to second place if they end up losing at third-placed Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool v Newcastle United
The Reds welcome a Newcastle side that showed the best and worst side of itself last time out against Nottingham Forest, putting up a ruthless attacking display in the first half before caving in and almost letting a win slip from their grasp.
Eddie Howe will want the first-half side of his team throughout the 90 minutes at Anfield, or end up being the latest team to be punished by the in-form Mohamed Salah.
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City
Following three straight wins, coupled with a resounding 4-0 success in the reverse fixture, Spurs head into a clash against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City with confidence. More so as City are reeling from a 2-0 loss at home to Liverpool on Sunday.
Thursday, February 27
Premier League
West Ham United v Leicester City
Wilfred Ndidi’s Leicester City find themselves in real danger of getting relegated from the Premier League and must start raking up important points to escape the drop, starting with the visit to London Stadium where West Ham – fresh from a famous win at Arsenal – awaits.
The Foxes are five points away from safety after falling 4-0 at home to Brentford last Friday coupled with Wolves claiming a crucial 1-0 win at 10-man Bournemouth last weekend. A loss in London would only worsen the worries at the King Power.