Five football games you won't want to miss this weekend

Club football is back and this is not a weekend you want to miss. From a South Coast clash, to Serie A showdowns, and a red-hot Anfield atmosphere that awaits Manchester City .

Saturday 11th October 2026, kick-off 12:30pm BST

Manchester United welcome winless Spurs to Old Trafford tomorrow lunchtime, as Michael Carrick looks to inflict more misery on his former club.

Neither side has started the season as hoped, and the loser here could be plunged further into crisis. The heat is on Roberto De Zerbi after a lavish summer spend at Spurs, one which has resulted in just two points from five games so far.

Saturday 11th October 2026, kick-off 8pm BST

Real Madrid must get back on track this weekend to keep pace with Barcelona in La Liga . Two defeats in four games, including a derby defeat to Atletico, has left Real playing catch up.

Villarreal represent tricky opponents post-international break, though the Yellow Submarine have a torrid record in this fixture. Real Madrid have only lost six of their previous 55 match-ups with Villarreal.

Sunday 12th October, kick-off 11:30am BST

Serie A has been the most competitive of Europe's top five leagues in recent seasons, with four title winners in the last seven seasons.

Roma are aiming to muscle their name into the mix this season and have started the season superbly. Gian Piero Gasperini's side top the table, with Donyell Malen having picked up where he left off last season.

A trip to Champions League qualifiers Como is an early test of their Scudetto credentials.

Sunday 12th October 2026, kick-off 12pm BST

Southampton and Portsmouth lock horns in the South Coast derby this weekend, as both sides look to climb the Championship table.

Tonda Eckert will continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in the Spygate scandal, which ended promotion hopes last season. The Saints have started the season in underwhelming fashion, but a chance for three points and local bragging rights will get the hosts fired up.

Sunday 12th October 2026, kick-off 4:30pm

The scriptwriters couldn't have picked a better fixture for this weekend's Premier League return.

Manchester City head to Anfield under the cloud of their guilty verdict for financial breaches, to face a fierce rival who will feel more wronged than most over their decade of rule breaks.

City rarely get a warm welcome at Liverpool , and this weekend's atmosphere is sure to be electric. Can the Cityzens, amid off-field distractions, maintain their perfect start? Or will Andoni Iraola claim a statement win?