The Premier League relegation fight is really starting to hot up at the bottom of the table and we have another huge match to look forward to on the weekend.  Newcastle United welcome Cardiff City to St James’ Park in a game which has huge ramifications for the relegation zone.

Tottenham have a striking crisis on their hands after England captain Harry Kane was ruled out of action until March with an ankle injury. The 25-year-old picked up the injury in stoppage-time of Spurs 1-0 defeat against Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday.

On Friday night, Lille host Amiens at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Ligue One, as the home side looks to continue their promising campaign in the French top-flight.

On Thursday evening, Real Sociedad hosts Real Betis at the Anoeta in the second leg of the Copa del Rey last 16. The first leg in Seville finished goalless, so there is all to play for in this clash.

On Wednesday evening, Nimes host fellow mid-table Ligue One outfit Nantes, as both sides look to move closer to the top half of the table than the relegation zone.

On Wednesday night, Saint Etienne host Marseille at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Ligue One, as the home side look to continue their good recent league form.

On Wednesday evening, Toulouse hosts Lyon at the Stadium de Toulouse in Ligue One, as the home side looks to move away from the relegation spots.

The FA Cup third round replays will be played this week and on Wednesday night we have a meeting between the Premier League and Championship.  Southampton host Derby County at St Mary’s Stadium with the reward a fourth round tie away to Accrington Stanley.

Thierry Henry’s Monaco are in deep trouble and currently sit 19th in Ligue 1. The French club, who finished second last term, is four points from safety. Since Henry was appointed manager for Leonardo Jardim on October 13th, the Arsenal legend has only picked up eight points from 30 possible.

This week we have Copa del Rey actions coming up with second leg fixtures.

Unai Emery’s first season at Arsenal was always going to be one of transition.  Having taken over the role as manager from the long-serving and hugely successful Arsene Wenger, it is going to take time for any changes to have an impact.

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a win at Brighton on Saturday. Manchester City could cup the gap on Monday night, though, as the Citizens host Wolves.

On Tuesday night, Mansfield Town host Crawley Town at the One Call Stadium, as the home side look to move back into the automatic promotion spots.

On Tuesday evening, Angers host Bordeaux in Ligue One, as the home side attempts to move further clear of the relegation zone in the French top-flight.

The Premier League returns this weekend and we have one match to look forward to on Monday night as Manchester City host Wolverhampton Wanderers.  Being the final match of the weekend, both teams will know what they need to do in terms of their targets this season.

On Sunday evening, Barcelona host Eibar at the Nou Camp, as the Catalan giants look to maintain their lead at the top of the table.

On Sunday night, Real Betis host European champions Real Madrid in arguably the game of the weekend in the Spanish top-flight.

On Sunday morning, Atletico Madrid hosts Levante at the Wanda Metropolitano, as the home side looks to close the gap temporarily on leaders Barcelona.

Everton host Bournemouth on Sunday as both clubs look to end their recent winless runs. Manager Marco Silva has watched his Everton lose four of their last five matches. The Toffees have been outscored 12-8 during that run.

Having played in the Copa de Rey on Thursday night, Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla lock horns once more but this time in La Liga.  The match will take place on Sunday at the San Mamés Barria with the teams needing a win for different reasons.