⚽ Zamalek faces off with the National Bank in the Egyptian Premier League at 9:15pm today. The White Knights have only had one victory in the last five matches in the championship and have fallen back to the seventh spot in the league, with 33 points. The National Bank, meanwhile, is 16th in the league — putting it in relegation territory — with 17 points. Also kicking off at 9:15pm today:
- Smouha v Dakhliya
- Enppi v Arab Contractors
Today’s matches will bring back Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, after being absent for one round of the league due to late payments to Spanish company Mediapro, which supplies the technology in Egypt, Reuters reports.
Liverpool and Arsenal’s clash at 5:30pm in the English Premier League carries significant importance for both teams. The Reds (who are playing on home turf) have maintained a streak of volatile performance and results — since its historic 7-0 victory against Manchester United last month, the team has been on a losing streak, save for one match that ended with a tie. Meanwhile, the Gunners are looking to maintain their solid performance to widen its five-point lead over Man City.
Leeds United v Crystal Palace kicked off at 3pm today and is ongoing as we hit dispatch, with the score currently at 0-0.
Over in La Liga:
- La Liga v Cadez (4:15pm)
- Almeria v Valencia (6:30pm)
- Rayo Vallecano v Atletico Madrid (9pm)