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The weekend preview

Spain – La Liga: Champions Barcelona are top of the table and host Atletico Madrid on Saturday night, while Real Madrid, who also have six points out of six, host newly-promoted Xerez on Sunday.
Valencia have started strongly with David Villa and David Silva (pictured) back in the goals again. They are at home to Sporting [...]

The weekend preview

England – Premier League: Manchester United will be champions for the third season in a row if they can get at least a point from their home tie with Arsenal on Saturday. Liverpool, in second, will now need nothing short of an all-time English league miracle if they are to snatch the title.
Should United seal [...]

The weekend preview

Spain – La Liga: All eyes will be on the Mestalla in Valencia (pictured) on Saturday night. If the home team beat Real Madrid, and Barcelona overcome Villareal at the Camp Nou on Sunday, the Catalans will be champions.
At the other end of La Liga Sporting Gijon, in 18th, are away to mid-table Almeria on [...]