Everton are winless in six straight matches in all competitions ahead of this weekend’s clash versus Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round. New manager Frank Lampard will make his debut for the club with the aim of turning around a struggling team.
Next up is a bottom half clash in the French Ligue 1 between Reims and Bordeaux when they meet at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II with both teams searching for a valuable three points to boost their respective ailing fortunes.
The Sunday action in the French top flight continues with this encounter between 2nd placed Nice and bottom half outfit, Clermont, when the two teams meet at the Allianz Riviera with Nice looking to further consolidate their 2nd place position in Ligue 1.
Sunday lunchtime’s clash ion Ligue 1 features this upcoming tussle between second from bottom hosts, Lorient, and their top half placed visitors, Lens, at the Stade Yves Allainmat with both teams seeking the all-important three points here.
The race for the Scudetto in Serie A is in danger of becoming a procession, rather than much of a fight for the title. However, second-place Napoli have to keep winning and hope that the Nerazzurri slip up and that they can capitalise in the second half of the season.
On Monday night, the Primeira Liga’s bottom two teams Moreirense and Belenenses go head-to-head, as both teams attempt to collect vital points in the race to beat the drop.
Sunday brings us further action from the French Ligue 1 and the afternoon fixture features this upcoming clash between Strasbourg and Nantes at the Stade de la Meinau with Strasbourg looking to further strengthen their top five position.
Elche are on a good run of form in La Liga with each of their last four games finishing without a defeat. The Green Striped Ones are five points above the relegation zone and could take a major step toward La Liga survival with a win over Alaves on Saturday.
The French top flight action continues on Saturday night when Monaco take on Lyon at the Stade Louis II with both teams keen to further their ambitions of a top five finish in Ligue 1.
Birmingham City will welcome Sheffield United to St. Andrew's this Friday night as two sides still failing to get their season going clash in what is expected to be a tight game between two of the Championship’s underperformers.
Hertha Berlin host Bochum on Friday night in a Bundesliga six-point match. The Berliners are 13th in the Bundesliga with just three points separating them from the bottom three. Bochum are 11th in the table with five points between them and the relegation zone.
The French top flight action returned this week with Lyon beating Marseille 2-1 so Friday night’s hosts, Marseille, will be seeking to set the record straight when they take on Angers at their Stade Orange Vélodrome and grab the important three points.
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