Top four race in the Premier League intensifies as Leicester, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Spurs face tricky tests
Matchweek 33 in the Premier League wraps up on Monday with Tottenham's tricky home clash vs Everton, live on NBC Sports, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, and SirirusXM FC. Spurs have dropped to 10th in the standings due to their poor form, having won only once in their last six English top-flight games. They will be involved in two tricky ties this midweek, with a trip to Bournemouth following their clash with the Toffees as they aim to return to winning ways ahead of next Sunday's North London Derby vs Arsenal.
Speaking of the Gunners, they too will be in for a tough test this midweek, hosting third-placed Leicester on Tuesday. Their 2-0 victory over Wolves restored confidence at the club and the Gunners will now fancy their odds of beating Vardy and Co, with Brendan Rodgers' side winning only once in their first four games since the return. Chelsea, meanwhile, bounced back from the loss to West Ham, beating Watford over the weekend. Their next fixture, however, will be no walk in the park as they will travel to Crystal Palace for Matchday 34.
The EPL's top two scorers Vardy and Aubameyang will go head-to-head in Arsenal vs Leicester
Elsewhere, Sheffield United and Wolves will face off in a tie that could go a long way in deciding the Europa League race. Nuno Espírito Santo's team risk being leapfrogged by Arsenal into sixth spot if they lose to Chris Wilder's side -- the Gunners must beat Leicester for this to occur, though. Despite the recent defeat, however, form favors Jimenez and Co. Finally, in-form Man United will visit Aston Villa this Thursday. Will the Lions, a team battling to avoid relegation, upset the Red Devils, a side fighting to qualify for the Champions League? Tune in to find out.
Juventus gearing up for crucial trip to AC Milan? Will they lose seven-point lead over Lazio?
Just days after denting Lazio's title hopes by beating them 3-0, AC Milan will now shift focus to Juventus, hosting the defending champions on Tuesday, July 7. Cristiano and Co. boast a seven-point lead with eight rounds remaining and appear destined to defend their Scudetto crown. Will the Rossoneri now hand the Old Lady a setback in the Serie A race? Unfortunately for Sarri, he will be without both De Ligt and Dybala due to suspensions, with the latter boasting an excellent record against AC Milan. In their previous encounter this season, the Argentine attacker scored the winning goal. It will be interesting to see how Juventus fare.
As for Lazio, they will be visiting relegation-battling Lecce. Depending on the result from AC Milan vs Juventus, the Eagles could return to within four points of the league summit but they will have to beat the league's 18th-placed side first. Elsewhere, Inter Milan face eighth-placed Hellas Verona fully aware that Atalanta are creeping on their third spot. The Nerazzurri currently boast a mere one-point advantage after their 2-1 weekend defeat at the hands of Bologna.
NWSL Challenge Cup carries on as Houston Dash and Utah Royals look to keep pace with runaway leaders NC Courage
The NWSL Challenge Cup carries on, with the final two games from the third round of matches taking place on Wednesday. Houston Dash and Utah Royals will be in action, with their sole aim being to keep pace with runaway leaders North Carolina Courage, who are on nine points after winning their first three matches. Utah will be taking on OL Reign while Houston face Sky Blue FC. Both sides are on four points each, meaning victory would move them within two points of the reigning NWSL champions.
Utah Royals celerbrated their 1st Challenge Cup win in their most recent fixture
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Bartomeu hints at VAR helping Real Madrid
One of the biggest talking points in La Liga as of late is VAR and how it has been behind several favorable decisions for Real Madrid in the title race. Many argue that the technology is being used to aid Los Blancos, a sentiment which even Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu hinted at with his recent comments. "It has changed some results and always favours the same team," were the Blaugrana official's words.
Interesting words from the Barca president regarding Real Madrid and VAR
Top live games to watch on July 6-9, 2020
Monday, July 6
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Heidenheim vs Werder Bremen (2nd leg Bundesliga Relegation Playoff)
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Tottenham vs Everton (English Premier League)
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Tuesday, July 7
1:00 PM ET
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea (English Premier League)
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Lecce vs Lazio (Serie A)
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Arsenal vs Leicester City (English Premier League)
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AC Milan vs Juventus (Serie A)
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Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
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Wednesday, July 8
12:30 PM ET
Utah Royals vs OL Reign (NWSL Challenge Cup)
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Man City vs Newcastle (English Premier League)
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Sheffield United vs Wolves (English Premier League)
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Getafe vs Villarreal (La Liga)
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Brighton vs Liverpool (English Premier League)
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Atalanta vs Sampdoria (Serie A)
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Barcelona vs Espanyol (La Liga)
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Sky Blue vs Houston Dash (NWSL Challenge Cup)
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Thursday, July 9
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Bournemouth vs Tottenham (English Premier League)
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Tondela vs Porto (Liga Portugal)
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Aston Villa vs Man United (English Premier League)
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Hellas Verona vs Inter Milan (Serie A)
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Famalicão vs Benfica
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