Match previews

DEFENDING Serie A champions Juventus face league leaders AC Milan in a crunch clash at the San Siro.
Juve are stumbling in their title defence and currently sit outside of the top four, with just seven wins in 14 top-flight matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo is chasing his 22nd goal of the seasonCredit: Reuters

Milan meanwhile are enjoying a terrific unbeaten season and are starting to dream of a first championship since 2011.
When is AC Milan vs Juventus?
This huge Serie A match is set for Wednesday, January 6.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMT.
When the sides last met, Milan won 4-2 after fighting back from two goals down.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
You can catch this game live on Premier Sports 1 in the UK.
Coverage begins at 7.40pm.
If you want to stream, you can use either the Premier Player of the LiveScore App.

LiveScore is free in the UK and you can find it on the Google and Apple app stores.

What is the team news?
Ismael Bennacer, Matteo Gabbia and Alexis Saelemaekers are all doubts for the home side as they look to remain unbeaten.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is also set to miss out through injury, while Sandro Tonali is suspended.
Alex Sandro and Alvaro Morata are missing for the visitors, but Juan Caudraro and Adrien Rabiot return.

Match odds
AC Milan win – 7/4
Draw – 23/10
Juventus victory – 29/20
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

LIVERPOOL face Southampton tonight in their first Premier League fixture of 2021.
The Reds are flying high at the top of the league and will take another step closer to a potential title retention with a win over the Saints on the south coast.

Jurgen Klopp has been critical of Liverpool’s fixture schedule this seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press
What time does Southampton vs Liverpool kick-off?
Kick-off is at 8pm GMT on Monday January 4 – TODAY.
The game will take place at St Mary’s Stadium.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
Southampton’s clash with Liverpool will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
All of the action will be available for live streaming on the Sky Go and NOW TV apps, both of which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
You can also catch the game on a Smart TV, so long as it carries NOW TV.

Team news

Liverpool have more injury concerns to worry about ahead of a clash they simply need to win to maintain a grip on the top of the league.
Joel Matip is out of action after suffering an adductor injury in the 1-1 draw with West Brom last weekend.
Naby Keita is still out of action with a muscle problem, which he also picked up in the draw with the Baggies.
Both Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas are not going to be ready for the game because oe knee injuries.

Both Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk are still sidelined with long-term knee injuries as well.
Odds
Southampton – 4/1
Draw – 3/1
Liverpool – 4/6

*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

LIVERPOOL take on Southampton in their first Premier League fixture of 2021 at St Mary’s.
The Reds are flying high at the top of the league and will take another step closer to a potential title retention with a win over the Saints on the south coast.

Jurgen Klopp has been critical of Liverpool’s fixture schedule this seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press
What time does Southampton vs Liverpool kick-off?
Liverpool’s trip down to Southampton will get underway from 8pm UK time on Monday, January 4 2021.
The game will take place at St Mary’s Stadium.
There will be no fans in attendance for the clash as Southampton is in tier 2 of the government’s coronavirus restrictions.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
Southampton’s clash with Liverpool will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
All of the action will be available for live streaming on the Sky Go and NOW TV apps, both of which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
You can also catch the game on a Smart TV, so long as it carries NOW TV.

Team news

Liverpool have more injury concerns to worry about ahead of a clash they simply need to win to maintain a grip on the top of the league.
Joel Matip is out of action after suffering an adductor injury in the 1-1 draw with West Brom last weekend.
Naby Keita is still out of action with a muscle problem, which he also picked up in the draw with the Baggies.
Both Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas are not going to be ready for the game because oe knee injuries.

Both Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk are still sidelined with long-term knee injuries as well.
Odds
Southampton – 4/1
Draw – 3/1
Liverpool – 4/6

*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

CHELSEA get their 2021 underway with a blockbuster Premier League clash at home to Manchester City.
Both sides are looking to maintain their places in and around the top four in the table and victory for either side at Stamford Bridge would put them in good stead to do so.

Thiago Silva has been brilliant this season for ChelseaCredit: Alamy Live News
What time does Chelsea vs Man City kick-off?
Chelsea’s big clash with Man City will get underway from 4.30pm UK time on Sunday, January 3.
The game will be played in London at Stamford Bridge,
There will be no supporters in attendance as the capital is currently in tier 4 of the government’s coronavirus restrictions.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
City’s visit to Chelsea will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
The action is available for live streaming from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
You can also watch the game from a Smart TV, so long as it carries NOW TV.

Team news

City will be without striker Gabriel Jesus for the game because he tested positive for coronavirus.
Kyle Walker also tested positive for the virus as City’s last fixture with Everton had to be postponed because of an outbreak.
Eric Garcia is also out off the game with a muscle injury but City don’t have any further absentees to deal with ahead of the clash.
Chelsea boss Lampard has said that Hakim Ziyech could return against City but it’s still doubtful.

Reece James may also miss out as he has a hamstring strain, though Lampard is hopeful he can take part.
Odds
Chelsea – 2/1
Draw – 5/2
Man City – 6/5
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More