Author: Paul Smith

Greece know a win may be needed here with Russia to play in their last match, but for the Czech Republic this really is do or die. An entertaining match is in prospect – we preview it.

Ireland and Croatia both know the importance of winning this Group C clash with Spain and Italy also in their Euro 2012 section. Who will come out on top? We preview the vital match.

Russia beat Italy 3-0 in a recent friendly and have high hopes of topping Group A at Euro 2012. The Czech Republic are seasoned competitors however. We preview the match.

Both Newcastle and Sunderland have gone off the boil, but victory here could give impetus to the winner’s Premier League campaign. Can Martin O’Neill delight the Black Cats? We preview it.

Aston Villa will be hoping to turn the tide of recent history against Manchester United here, as the Midlands giants have simply been blown away all too often by the champions. We preview the clash.

Tottenham Hotspur are in a run of good form, but must overcome a stubborn Aston Villa at White Hart Lane to keep that going. Who will triumph in this Premier League clash? We preview it.

Levante have shocked La Liga this season, surging ahead even of their local rivals Valencia. Los Che have a chance to bring Los Granotes back to earth though. We preview the match.

Chelsea will be aiming to get back on track after losing to QPR last weekend, while Arsenal want their good run to continue. Who will win this London derby? We preview the Premier League match.

Both Everton and Aston Villa have begun the new English Premier League season in a somewhat mooted fashion. Each will be looking for a win here. We preview the match.

Aston Villa will be hoping to continue their fine start to the new Premier League season when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers here. Local derbies can be fierce and this will be no different. We preview it.