FA Cup semi-final commences this weekend while top-four race heats up in the Premier League
The FA Cup semi-final commences this weekend, with the penultimate stage kicking off with Arsenal vs Man City on Saturday followed by the Man United-Chelsea showdown on Sunday. The Wembley Stadium clash between the Gunners and the Citizens – live on SiriusXM FC, VidGo, and ESPN+ – will see Pep Guardiola lock horns with his former no.2 Mikel Arteta. The north London giants' boss, who had left the Etihad Stadium for the Emirates Stadium job in December, will head into this tie with confidence having beaten Premier League champions Liverpool 2-1 over the midweek. The Citizens, meanwhile, have won their last three games, scoring 12 goals while conceding only once. However, it should be noted that De Bruyne and Co. have lost twice since the return of football, with one of those defeats coming against Southampton. Could Arsenal pull off a victory against Guardiola's men? Tune in to find out.
In the other semi-final, Man United and Chelsea will lock horns in a highly-anticipated game. This time, a spot in the Champions League is not at stake as the top-four race will be put on hold in favor of a battle to make the FA Cup final. Form favors the Red Devils as they are unbeaten since resuming their campaign. Solskjaer's men have drawn twice and won the remainder of the eight league games they've played so far since the action got back underway. The Blues, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, beating Man City 2-1 to hand the title to Liverpool while also winning away to Crystal Palace only to suffer defeats to West Ham and Sheffield. Lampard's defense has been leaky and they will thus be in for a tricky test on Sunday.
Who'll make the final? Chelsea or United?
Speaking of the top-four race, crucial games will be held over the next seven days. Sheffield United will take on Everton while Wolves host Crystal Palace. The standout fixture this weekend is Tottenham vs Leicester as Spurs aim to make it three wins in a row in the league. Arsenal will return to action in the English top-flight after the weekend, traveling to Aston Villa while Man Utd will take on West Ham. Chelsea, on the other hand, face a crucial test at Anfield needing a win over Liverpool to remain in the top four.
NWSL Challenge Cup quarter-final gets underway, MLS is Back Tournament continues with El Tráfico derby
The NWSL Challenge Cup quarter-final kicks off on Friday with North Carolina Courage, who have won all their games so far, taking on Portland Thorns, a side in search of their first victory. Washington Spirit, having finished the first round in second place, take on Sky Blue while Houston Dash and Utah Royals, two sides with identical form, also lock horns on Saturday.
Elsewhere, the MLS is Back Tournament carries on. The always-exciting El Tráfico derby makes its return this weekend, with LAFC and LA Galaxy facing off on Saturday. Given Vela's absence from this tournament and Ibrahimovic's departure from the league, this encounter is missing two key factors that made this fixture so special last season but bragging rights remain up for grabs. Atlanta United are gearing up for their tie against Columbus Crew while Seattle Sounders are preparing for their Vancouver Whitecaps showdown on Sunday.
Columbus Crew already through to the next round
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Real Madrid, Porto crowned the champions of Spain and Portugal
Wednesday and Thursday saw the title races in two of Europe's top six leagues wrap up. First was Liga Portugal, with Porto's 2-0 win over Sporting CP handing them the crown. The following day on Thursday, Real Madrid hosted Villarreal knowing they needed a win to be crowned the champions, and win they did, overcoming their rivals 2-1 to beat Barcelona to the title.
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Top live matches to watch on July 17-23, 2020
Friday, July 17
12:30 PM ET
North Carolina Courage vs Portland Thorns (NWSL Challenge Cup quarter-final)
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D.C. United vs New England Revolution (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Houston Dash vs Utah Royals (NWSL Challenge Cup quarter-final)
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Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC (MLS is Back Tournament)
Saturday, July 18
12:30 PM ET
Washington Spirit vs Sky Blue FC (NWSL Challenge Cup quarter-final)
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Arsenal vs Man City (FA Cup semi-final)
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3:45 PM ET
AC Milan vs Bologna (Serie A)
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Portland Timbers vs Houston Dynamo (MLS is Back Tournament)
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OL Reign vs Chicago Red Stars (NWSL Challenge Cup quarter-final)
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10:30 PM ET
LAFC vs LA Galaxy (MLS is Back Tournament)
Sunday, July 19
09:00 AM ET
Bournemouth vs Southampton (English Premier League)
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Tottenham vs Leicester City (English Premier League)
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Man United vs Chelsea (FA Cup semi-final)
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Genoa vs Lecce (Serie A)
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Deportivo Alaves vs Barcelona (La Liga)
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Leganes vs Real Madrid (La Liga)
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Sevilla vs Valencia (La Liga)
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Levante vs Getafe (La Liga)
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Roma vs Inter Milan (Serie A)
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Chicago Fire vs San Jose Earthquakes (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS is Back Tournament)
Monday, July 20
9:00 AM ET
Inter Miami vs New York City FC (MLS is Back Tournament)
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1:00 PM ET
Sheffield United vs Everton (English Premier League)
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Tondela vs Sporting Braga (Liga Portugal)
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Wolves vs Crystal Palace (English Premier League)
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 0 Crystal Palace
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3:45 PM ET
Juventus vs Lazio (Serie A)
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Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Philadelphia Union 1 - 1 Orlando City SC
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Tuesday, July 21
9:00 AM ET
Toronto FC vs New England Revolution (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Watford vs Man City (English Premier League)
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Atalanta vs Bologna (Serie A)
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Sporting CP vs Vitoria Setubal (Liga Portugal)
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal (English Premier League)
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Sassuolo vs AC Milan (Serie A)
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8:00 PM ET
Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Montreal Impact vs D.C. United (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Wednesday, July 22
9:00 AM ET
Real Salt Lake vs Sporting Kansas City (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Man United vs West Ham (English Premier League)
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Liverpool vs Chelsea (English Premier League)
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Inter Milan vs Fiorentina (Serie A)
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FC Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Cincinnati 2 - 0 New York RB
July 22, 2020 8:00pmESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17 (Orlando, Florida)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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10:30 PM ET
Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Colorado Rapids 2 - 2 Minnesota United
July 22, 2020 10:30pmESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17 (Orlando, Florida)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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Thursday, July 23
9:00 AM ET
Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Chicago Fire 0 - 2 Vancouver Whitecaps
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Udinese vs Juventus (Serie A)
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La Galaxy vs Houston Dynamo (MLS is Back Tournament)
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LA Galaxy 1 - 1 Houston Dynamo
July 23, 2020 8:00pmESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17 (Orlando, Florida)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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10:30 PM ET
LAFC vs Portland Timbers (MLS is Back Tournament)
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Los Angeles FC 2 - 2 Portland Timbers
July 23, 2020 10:30pmESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17 (Orlando, Florida)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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