Saturday's action in Europe
Catch this game at 7:30 ET/12:30 GMT on NBC Sports, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, SiriusXM FC, and UNIVERSO in the USA; Sky Sports, BBC Radio Manchester, and TalkSport Radio UK in the United Kingdom; Sportsnet in Canada; and SBS and Optus Sport in Australia.
For both sides, a win would present two different opportunities. For Man City, they could reclaim top spot given that Liverpool stumbles on Sunday. For Everton, they can break into the top six should Man United fail to win.
Raheem Sterling will be one of Guardiola's key men on Saturday after his poor display against Chelsea in the 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge. The English star has been at the center of headlines after being racially abused at the Bridge, with many going public to side with the Three Lions ace. He will now hope to put that issue to rest when he returns to the pitch, doing what he loves.
West Ham shows their support for Sterling
Some words of support for Raheem Sterling from the Boss: pic.twitter.com/x3ScWf16P2
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) December 13, 2018
Catch this game at 14:30 ET/19:30 GMT on Rai Italia America and ESPN+ in the USA; Eleven Sports 2 UK in the United Kingdom; TLN, DAZN, and Rai Italia America in Canada; Kayo Sports, beIN Sports, and Rai Italia Australia in Australia; and DAZN in Italy.
Juventus recently suffered a 2-1 loss in the Champions League and will be looking to bounce back when they return to action in Serie A. Cristiano Ronaldo will likely take center-stage once more after finishing the Champions League group stage with only one goal, his worst ever tally. The Portuguese icon admitted that a defeat in this derby would be unacceptable, and the fans will all agree.
Catch this game at 12:30 ET/17:30 GMT on beIN Sports in the USA; Eleven Sports 1 UK in the United Kingdom; beIN Sports and DAZN in Canada; Kayo Sports and beIN Sports in Australia; and Movistar+ and beIN Sports in Spain.
Days after that record-breaking home defeat in the Champions League to CSKA Moscow, Real Madrid will look to return to winning ways when they take on Rayo Vallecano. Los Blancos will hope for a better performance at the back, as their defense continues to struggle, with Thibaut Courtois finding it hard to keep a clean sheet.
The 3-0 loss to CSKA Moscow will be remembered for all the wrong reasons
0-3 - Real Madrid's defeat against CSKA Moscow tonight is their biggest ever home defeat in European competition. Freezing. pic.twitter.com/KULbCvgJZ1
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) December 12, 2018
Courtois isn't enjoying the best of starts at Real Madrid...
Probably best not to show this to Real Madrid ... pic.twitter.com/5MUeOO2GnF
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) December 13, 2018
The FIFA Club World Cup continues
Kashima Antlers vs Guadalajara
Catch this game at 08:00 ET/13:30 GMT on Fox Sports 2 and Telemundo in the USA; DAZN in Canada; Kayo Sports and Fox Sports 505 in Australia; and FOX Play Norte in Mexico.
Kick-off for this game is at 11:30 ET/11:30 GMT and the game will be aired on UNIVERSO, Fox Soccer Plus, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo in the USA; and Kayo Sports and Fox Sports 505 in Australia.
Super Sunday
Catch this game at 11:00 ET/16:00 GMT on NBC Sports, Telemundo, and SiriusXM FC in the USA; Sky Sports and BBC Radio 5 Live in the United Kingdom; RDS and TSN in Canada; and Optus Sport in Australia.
This is the game most fans are excited to see. Mourinho's Man United will travel to Anfield hoping to end Liverpool's unbeaten run, while Salah and Co. enter this clash on the back of a good run and will look to carry on this way.
The Special One will be without a number of key players for this clash, but the home side has a few big names on the sidelines as well. Joe Gomez will not feature for the Reds while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joel Matip are fresh doubts. Who'll win? Tune in to find out!
Liverpool will be without a few key players on Sunday
Trent Alexander-Arnold to miss #LFC v #MUFC on Sunday amid fears he could be sidelined for at least a fortnight with ankle injury.
— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) December 14, 2018
Clyne has trained this week and should be available, while Milner is fit if needed to fill in at right back. Injuries mounting though, for Klopp.
However, that pales in comparison to Man United's injury list
@ManUtd’s injury list:
— SPORF (@Sporf) December 14, 2018
Anthony Martial
Luke Shaw
Alexis Sanchez
Diogo Dalot
Matteo Darmian
Chris Smalling
Victor Lindelof
Marcos Rojo
Scott McTominay
Jose Mourinho: “The players who did not travel to Valencia, are injured.”
Up next, @LFC. pic.twitter.com/ONwxaWwuXs
Follow this game at 11:00 ET/16:00 GMT on beIN Sports and Radio Barca in the USA; Eleven Sports 1 UK in the United Kingdom; DAZN, Radio Barca, and beIN Sports in Canada; beIN Sports, Kayo Sports, and Radio Barca in Australia.
After that 1-1 draw at home to Tottenham in the Champions League, and that amazing solo goal by Dembele, Barcelona shifts their focus back to La Liga. They travel to Levante with the sole aim of earning three points and should welcome Lionel Messi back to the lineup as a result.
Dembele's solo effort wins UCL goal of the week
@Dembouz ’s wonder-goal has been named best of the @ChampionsLeague week!
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 14, 2018
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Today's big headlines
De Gea set to become the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world
Amid the rumors linking David de Gea with a Man United exit, the Spaniard has reportedly had a change in heart and is close to signing a new long-term deal. This is according to the Sun, with the British tabloid claiming he will become one of the league's highest earners, alongside Alexis Sanchez.
De Bruyne nears a return
Speaking ahead of the clash with Everton, Guardiola gave a positive update on Kevin de Bruyne. The Man City midfielder has struggled with injuries so far this season but could be close to a return and could feature on Saturday, as revealed by the Man City boss.
De Bruyne to return on Saturday?
De Bruyne (knee) could also return for City this weekend. The Belgium international has trained, without pain... "So we will see [if he plays]." #MCFC
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) December 14, 2018
