It's derby day in Manchester and to top it all off, it's a top-of-the-table clash as Manchester United will host English Premier League leaders, Manchester City on Saturday, December 9. The Red Devils will be seeking to snatch three points away from the encounter and give the Citizens their first defeat for the season.
Villarreal host La Liga log leaders Barcelona in a league match on Sunday, December 10. The Catalans remain unbeaten, despite drawing two consecutive fixtures. However, they face a Villarreal side that has not been in the best form recently.
Orlando Pirates will host AmaZulu in an ABSA Premiership encounter. The Buccaneers have still been unable to get the ball into the back of the net as they drew their midweek encounter against SuperSport United. On the other hand, Usuthu will be looking to increase their chances of moving up the log standings.
Arsenal will travel away as they face off against Southampton on Sunday. The Gunners suffered a 3-1 defeat against second-placed Manchester United last weekend and will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on a struggling Southampton side.
Match of the Week
Manchester United V Manchester City (English Premier League)
League Rankings: Man United 2nd Man City 1st
Useful facts: It's a top-of-the-table clash when Manchester rivals lock horns at Old Trafford for a must-win clash. Pep Guardiola's men remained unbeaten this season with 15 games played to date, and after collecting their 13th consecutive league win in their 2-1 against West Ham. The Red Devils, meanwhile, registered their fourth win in a row, beating Arsenal 3-1. Both teams will be looking to snatch the three crucial points, with the Citizens looking to extend their lead and Jose Mourinho's side looking to cut the eight-point gap. United are unbeaten in a club record 40 games at home, with their last defeat coming in a Manchester derby against Guardiola's City in September 2016.
Lucky Maselesele: Manchester City
Soccer 6 Pool: Match 6 Soccer 6 Pool 10 December S6 V1 P1
Villarreal V FC Barcelona (Spanish La Liga)
League Rankings: Villa 6th FC Barcelona 1st
Useful facts: Despite drawing two consecutive games, FC Barcelona remain unbeaten this season and sit atop the log, five points clear of second-placed Valencia. They will look to get back to winning ways and stretch their lead when they visit sixth-placed Villarreal on Sunday evening. The Yellow Submarine come into this game having suffered their second consecutive loss against seventh-placed Leganes last weekend.
Lucky Maselesele: Barcelona
Soccer 6 Pool: Match 6 Soccer 6 Pool 10 December S6 V2 P1
Orlando Pirates v AmaZulu (Premier Soccer League)
League Rankings: Pirates 2nd AmaZulu 9th
Useful facts: Orlando Pirates will look to maintain their recent regained formed, which came after their six consecutive matches without a win. The Buccaneers were finally able to put an end to their winless streak when they beat Bloemfontein Celtic in their previous outing. Both Usuthu and Bucs have won a total of four games in all the matches they have played to date and only two points separate the two. They will both look to claim three points to better their chances of moving up the log standings and keep their titles hopes alive.
Lucky Maselesele: Pirates
Soccer 6 Pool: Match 6 Soccer 6 Pool 8 December S6 V2 P1
Southampton V Arsenal (English Premier League)
League Rankings: Southampton 11th Arsenal 5th
Useful facts: Arsenal will look to get back to winning ways when they travel to St. Mary's Stadium, to face struggling 11th-placed Southampton. The Gunners dropped points when they hosted second-placed Manchester United who defeated them 3-1 last weekend. The home side will look to stabilise their performance having lost six games this season and placed 11th in the log standings, with just four wins so far.
Lucky Maselesele: Arsenal
Soccer 6 Pool: Match 1 Soccer 6 10 December S6 V1 P1
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