5 Exciting Matches to Catch This Weekend

This weekend promises an exciting lineup of football matches across Europe.

Here are five key fixtures to watch.

5️⃣ Must-Watch Matches This Weekend 🌶

Newcastle vs Aston Villa

Newcastle and Aston Villa have been shaking up the Premier League in recent years. Each has managed to qualify for the Champions League by displacing a ‘Big Six’ team for three consecutive seasons, and this streak may continue.

Aston Villa sits third in the league, eight points clear of fifth, as they aim for a top-four finish.

Up next for Aston Villa it’s a trip north on Sunday to take on Newcastle United at St. James Park.

Here are our last five results against the Magpies 👀#AVFC #NUFC pic.twitter.com/5cmHbuMDAE

— Aston Villa Statto (@AVFCStatto) January 23, 2026

Newcastle, currently three points outside the Champions League spots, will find this match especially crucial.

Spice Rating: Mild 🌶

Portsmouth vs Southampton

This weekend marks the first league meeting between Portsmouth and Southampton at Fratton Park in over 14 years.

Set for Sunday lunchtime, both teams are fighting for better positions in the Championship. Portsmouth is just above the relegation zone, while Southampton’s promotion hopes are dwindling as they sit mid-table.

These teams have a heated rivalry.

Spice Rating: Medium 🌶🌶

Hearts vs Celtic

A key moment in the Scottish Premiership title race could unfold this weekend.

Leaders Hearts will meet defending champions Celtic at Tynecastle, aiming to maintain their six-point advantage. A win for Hearts would boost their chances of securing their first league title in 66 years.

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🔜 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐄 🆚 Celtic pic.twitter.com/UxiZXbq1gC

— Heart of Midlothian FC (@JamTarts) January 21, 2026

Celtic, now under interim manager Martin O’Neill, cannot afford a loss in this matchup.

Spice Rating: Hot 🌶🌶🌶

Arsenal vs Manchester United

This weekend sees a clash between rivals Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates.

Arsenal is currently one of Europe’s top teams and is closing in on their first Premier League title since the height of their rivalry with United.

Manchester United are fresh off a Manchester derby win.

Arsenal beat Inter away and secured their place in the UCL knockout rounds.

Sunday, we will be there 🍿 pic.twitter.com/gCVgCPf1TO

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) January 21, 2026

After a derby victory last weekend, Manchester United hopes to maintain their momentum under their new interim manager.

Spice Rating: Fire 🌶🌶🌶🌶

Juventus vs Napoli

Both Juventus and Napoli risk falling further behind in the Scudetto race.

Recent performances have weakened their title ambitions, making this match crucial for both teams.

Spice Rating: Insane 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

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