Football this weekend: What to watch and when to watch it

There's football happening around the world this weekend. Our special focus is on the MTN8 and Manchester Derby. Here's all you need to know.

Football this weekend: What to watch and when to watch it

There’s a host of football this weekend happening around the world with our special attention turning to the MTN semifinals.

There are also massive derby clashes in England with Benni McCarthy’s in-form Man United side facing fierce rivals City. Who’s your money on?

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Football this weekend around the world

Saturday 1 October

The current run of 16 league H2Hs without an away win is the longest in North London Derby history. Home advantage Arsenal?

  • Arsenal vs Tottenham – 13:30
  • Orlando Pirates vs Sundowns – 15:30
  • Crystal Palace vs Chelsea – 16:00
  • Liverpool vs Brighton – 16:00
  • Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid – 18:00
  • Inter Milan vs Roma – 18:00
  • Mallorca vs Barcelona – 21:00

Enhance all the drama, competition and excitement of the most popular league in the world, the EPL

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Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Sunday 2 October

Benni in the 18 area

Benni McCarthy is now settled in his role as first-team attacking coach at Man United. The next test for the great man is a visit to English Premier League champions Man City. It’s the 51st time these sides will meet in the new guise of the Premier League.

NONE of the last three H2Hs were goalless after ten minutes! Action is guaranteed.

What a feast of football this is. Cancel all your plans.

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