Welcome to All Football's Preview of the Weekend. Europe football is back, you should miss not even one game! Below are the best matches the world of football would bring to you.
Juventus vs Inter
Kick off: 20:30 (CET)
Date: Fri, 07-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Rodrigo Bentancur is arguably Juventus' most in-form player at the moment. He is guarenteed a starting berth, though Emre Can has been tipped with a return to the matchday squad here.
Alex Sandro is still carying a minor injury and may not be risked on Friday night ahead of Juventus' busy December schedule.
Paulo Dybala isn't scoring as much this season but is still an integral part of Massimiliano Allegri's plans. The Argentine will find space in the starting XI against Inter.
Sime Vrsaljko has recovered from injury and is expected to return to the starting XI.
Radja Nainggolan looks to be losing his race to prove his fitness in time for Friday night, which should see Joao Mario start.
Stefan de Vrij is favourite to start over Miranda, even if Luciano Spalletti has made use of the Brazilian in crucial games.
Prediction:
Juventus 1-0 Inter
Chelsea vs Man City
Kick off: 18:30 (CET)
Date: Sat, 08-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Maurizio Sarri rested some key players in midweek and Chelsea paid a heavy price, losing 2-1 away to strugglers Wolves.
The likes of David Luiz, Jorginho, Olivier Giroud and Pedro will almost certainly return to the starting XI when Chelsea host Manchester City on Saturday.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek took his opportunity against Wolves with an impressive individual display but it would be a huge show of faith from Sarri if he started here. Ross Barkley or Mateo Kovacic are more likely to complete Chelsea's midfield three.
Sergio Aguero is a huge doubt for Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge and Pep Guardiola will be desperate to have the Argentine back following Gabriel Jesus' woes in front of goal in midweek.
With Kevin De Bruyne expected to miss out against his former club, David Silva, Bernardo Silva and Fernandinho should be safe to start.
Raheem Sterling will return to the starting XI but it will come at the expense of Riyad Mahrez or Leroy Sane.
Prediction:
Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Kick off: 13:30 (CET)
Date: Sat, 08-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Joseph Gomez suffered a fracture to his lower left leg in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Burnley on Wednesday and is sidelined for up to six weeks.
Andrew Robertson and Sadio Mane missed the midweek match through injury and remain doubts here. With their crucial final Champions League group game next week, Jurgen Klopp will take no risks with the latter.
Joel Matip will hope to keep his place in the starting XI, with Dejan Lovren more likely to start in the Champions League next week.
Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah were dropped to the bench against Burnley and will be considered from the start this weekend.
Prediction:
Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool
Man United vs Fulham
Kick off: 16:00 (CET)
Date: Sat, 08-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba were only named as substitutes against Arsenal on Wednesday and could also star here.
Anthony Martial picked up a knock in the second half of Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Arsenal but Mourinho believes the Frenchman has avoided a serious injury. He may not be risked here, nonetheless.
Luke Shaw and Phil Jones missed out against the Gunners and remain doubts for the home side. Antonio Valencia is an option at right-back, though Diogo Dalot impressed on his full Premier League debut.
Prediction:
Man United 2-1 Fulham
Arsenal vs Huddersfield
Kick off: 16:00 (CET)
Date: Sat, 08-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Arsenal fear Rob Holding faces a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury against Manchester United in midweek.
Granit Xhaka returns from suspension and should slot back into Arsenal's midfield for the reception of Huddersfield.
Alexandre Lacazette will hope to start against Huddersfield after only managing a place on the bench against United.
A back injury will keep Mesut Özil out for the fifth game in a row.
Prediction:
Arsenal 3-0 Huddersfield
Leichester vs Tottenham
Kick off: 20:45 (CET)
Date: Sat, 08-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Jan Vertonghen served a one-match ban in the 3-1 win over Southampton and is available for selection, and it could see Toby Alderweireld drop out of the XI.
Kieran Trippier was forced off late on in the midweek victory and will be assessed, though Mauricio Pochettino is unlikely to take any chances with the right-back, and so Serge Aurier may come back in.
Vincent Janssen, Mousa Dembele, Davinson Sanchez, Victor Wanyama and Erik Lamela are all set to sit this one out.
Prediction:
Leichester 1-3 Tottenham
Atletico Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves
Kick off: 13:00 (CET)
Date: Sat, 08-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Koke is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.
Diego Costa will be out for a couple of months after undergoing an operation on his foot.
Jose Gimenez is fit once again after a hamstring problem and is expected to come in at centre-back.
Prediction:
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Deportivo Alaves
Espanyol vs Barcelona
Kick off: 20:45 (CET)
Date: Sat, 08-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Arturo Vidal is fit once again after illness and should feature in central midfield.
Clement Lenglet will continue at centre-back, as Samuel Umtiti has travelled to Qatar for treatment on a knee injury.
Rafinha will be out for six months after picking up a ligament injury, while Malcom sprained his ankle in midweek.
Prediction:
Espanyol 1-2 Barcelona
Huesca vs Real Madrid
Kick off: 16:15 (CET)
Date: Sun, 09-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Gareth Bale should be fully fit to start out on the left-hand side for Real Madrid.
Marcos Llorente is expected to get another start at the base of midfield, as Casemiro is still struggling with an ankle problem.
Toni Kroos has a knee problem, which could see Dani Ceballos given the nod ahead of the Germany midfielder.
Prediction:
Huesca 0-4 Real Madrid
AC Milan vs Torino
Kick off: 20:30 (CET)
Date: Sun, 09-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Gonzalo Higuain has served his two-match ban and will return to the starting XI alongside Patrick Cutrone.
Gennaro Gattuso still has the same issues in defence and will have to adapt Ricardo Rodriguez at centre-back once more.
Prediction:
AC Milan 1-1 Torino
Bayern Munich vs Nuernberg
Kick off: 15:30 (CET)
Date: Sat, 08-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Niklas Sule, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels compete for two spots at centre-back.
Rafinha could start at right-back again to free up Joshua Kimmich for a midfield role.
Serge Gnabry should start on the right flank again, with Arjen Robben still suffering from a knee inury.
Prediction:
Bayern Munich 4-0 Nuernberg
Schalke 04 vs Borussia Dortmund
Kick off: 15:30 (CET)
Date: Sat, 08-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Abdou Diallo should start at centre-back, with Dan-Axel Zagadou suffering from a foot injury.
Christian Pulisic provides a further option on the flanks.
Paco Alcácer challenges Mario Götze for the spot up front.
Prediction:
Schalke 04 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
River Plate vs Boca Juniors
Kick off: 20:30 (CET)
Date: Sun, 09-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Juan Quintero is also a doubt and so River may play Pity Martinez in a free role in behind Pratto.
Gallardo could add Lucas Martinez Quarta to the defence to create a back five and allow the full-backs to push on
Cristian Pavon would have missed the second leg had it been played as scheduled, but now expected to be fit again the pacy forward could start.
Ramon Abila was rested last week, but could lead the attack in favour of Dario Benedetto.
Prediction:
River Plate 2-1 Boca Juniors
