Exciting club football resumes this weekend on DStv, GOtv Supa+
The first international break of the season offers managers a chance to assess their opening matches of the season, and restrategise ahead of the next run of games, which could set the momentum for a successful season or dent a team’s lofty ambition.
Following the two-week club football break, all of the excitement that comes with Europe’s top leagues is set to return for football lovers this weekend exclusively on DStv and GOtv Supa+. This weekend brings some thrilling fixtures across the leagues, get ready for a deep dive!
In the Premier League, three-peat champions, Manchester City will face a tough test against an in-form West Ham United at the London Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s men have started the season on a strong note, winning their first four games. But, an away trip against the defensively sturdy Hammers will not be a walk in the park for the citizens. Tune in to SuperSport Football (DStv ch 205 and GOtv ch 61) at 3pm on Saturday to watch.
While the champions will be on the road, a lot of spotlights will be on their neighbours Manchester United who are set to host Brighton & Hove Albion. The Red Devils have had a topsy-turvy start to the season with on-field and off-field issues threatening to derail their season.
Erik Ten Hag faces selection issues caused by an injury crisis to about seven first team players, while winger Antony is currently on leave of absence and Jadon Sancho is currently training alone after his row with the manager. Catch up with this clash by tuning to SuperSport Premier League (DStv ch 203 and GOtv ch 66) at 3pm.
On Sunday, Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea will be under pressure to halt their rapid fall in the new season when they take on Bournemouth away from home. Chelsea sits 12th on the table, having managed just one win in their opening four games.
Tune in SuperSport Premier League (DStv ch 203 and GOtv ch 66) at 2pm on Sunday. Fellow Londoners, Arsenal will be travelling to Merseyside to face Everton. The game begins at 4:30pm on SuperSport Premier League (DStv ch 203 and GOtv ch 66).
The Italian league is set for a cracker between Inter Milan and AC Milan at the San Siro. The result of this match will define the shape of the league table as the neighbours currently sit in first and second place.
Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze is set to make his Milan derby debut. Tune in SuperSport Varieties (DStv ch 209) and SuperSelect 1 (GOtv ch 63) on Saturday at 5pm. Meanwhile, defending champions Napoli will be keen to bounce back from defeat when they take on Genoa, the match will be broadcast live on SuperSport Varieties (DStv ch 209) and SuperSelect 1 (GOtv ch 63) 7:45pm.
In La Liga, Barcelona will host seventh-placed Real Betis on Saturday at 8pm, while Real Madrid will welcome eighth-placed Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday at 8pm.
Los Blancos have begun the season on a winning note, they are keen to maintain their great start to the season. Tune in SuperSport La Liga (DStv ch 204 and ch 62) to enjoy these matches.
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