WEEK AHEAD: It will be a highly entertaining week for football, and tennis lovers alike as the Premier League action continues and the first Grand Slam of the year commences in the Australian sunshine. For those unable to make the trips, there is no need to fret, as all of the action will be live throughout the week.
MONDAY
Starting us off with a bang on Monday, the Australian Open action will be live throughout the day on Amazon Prime, starting at midnight and continuing for the whole 24 hours. There are a lot of fan favourites and potential tournament winners in action, so don’t miss a minute! The week’s football kicks off with a clash between Port Vale and Peterborough in League One at 20:00 on Sky Sports, and then for the NFL fans, the Dallas Cowboys are in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 01:15 (Sky Sports).
TUESDAY
Tuesday continues with a dose of FA Cup action as Wolves and Liverpool face off at Molineux for the replay in their FA Cup tie (19:45, BBC). It is an important one for Liverpool, who have lost ground in the Premier League title race and will want to do everything to give themselves a chance of winning some silverware this season. We are then transported back to paradise as the Australian Open continues from 00:00 (Amazon Prime).
WEDNESDAY
There is more FA Cup action on Wednesday as Leeds and Cardiff meet at Elland Road for their replay after Sunday’s late drama that saw Leeds come from two behind (19:45, ITV). Here’s hoping the teams continue where they left off! Crystal Palace v Manchester United is the high-profile matchup of the evening as the two collide in the Premier League at 20:00 on Sky Sports. Kilmarnock are also in action as they face Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at 20:00, also on Sky Sports. Catch the Australian Open from 00:00 on Amazon Prime as it progresses.
THURSDAY
The golf fans are in for some entertainment on Thursday as the Abu Dhabi Championship gets underway, though it will likely only be for the hardcore fans as it tees off at 03:30 on Sky Sports. The afternoon sees more golf as the American Express also gets going at 16:30 on Sky Sports. Arguably the tie of the week is Manchester City v Tottenham which kicks off at 20:00 on Sky Sports in a massively important game for both sides. Can Pep Guardiola and his men bounce back after their midweek Carabao Cup exit? Rounding off the day, the Australian Open holds its daily spot from 00:00 on Amazon Prime.
FRIDAY
Friday sees the continuation of the Abu Dhabi Championship and American Express from 03:30 and 16:30, respectively (Sky Sports), before we get two big clashes in the Championship between Sheffield United and Hull City and then Burnley v West Ham at 19:45 and 20:00, respectively (Sky Sports). The Australian Open action continues on Amazon Prime from 00:00.
SATURDAY
The weekend comes around with a busy Saturday, keeping us on our toes with numerous sports to choose from throughout. We start with the Abu Dhabi Championship continuing with its third day from 05:00 on Sky Sports, before we are taken into the afternoon by a juicy clash in the WSL between Manchester City and Aston Villa (11:30, Sky Sports). After that, Coventry City v Norwich in the Championship is accompanied by Liverpool v Chelsea, one of the highlights of the weekend, both at 12:30 on Sky Sports and BT Sport, respectively. We then have the American Express teeing off for its third day at 16:30 (Sky Sports) before another clash in the Premier League with Newcastle travelling to Crystal Palace, where they will aim to continue their fantastic season (17:30, Sky Sports). There is boxing to see us into the evening with a mighty collision between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith at 19:00 on Sky Sports, and then the Australian Open gets back in action at 00:00 again on Amazon Prime.
SUNDAY
Sunday keeps our exciting weekend going with the Abu Dhabi Championship and American Express reaching their fourth day at 05:00 and 16:30, respectively (Sky Sports). The Championship then throws up an intriguing battle of the northeast in Sunderland v Middlesbrough at 12:00 (Sky Sports) and another classic tie in the WSL between Chelsea and Liverpool at 12:30 (BBC). There is more Premier League action with Leeds United hosting Brentford (14:00, Sky Sports) before the showpiece of the day, Arsenal v Manchester United, live at 16:30 (Sky Sports). With both sides in form and pushing for big things this season, this isn’t one to miss. We are then treated to more WSL action, with Brighton hosting Arsenal at 18:45 on Sky Sports before the summer air of the Australian Open beckons once again from 00:00 on Amazon Prime.
