English League Cup - watch these
Watch this game at 14:45 ET/19:45 GMT on ESPN+ in the USA; Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK; DAZN in Canada; and beIN Sports 2 and beIN Sports Connect in Australia.
In a second North London Derby in just over two weeks, Arsenal will be hoping to brush aside Tottenham once more. The Gunners head into this tie on the back of a disappointing 3-2 loss to Southampton knowing they must bounce back and return to winning ways if they wish to make the Carabao Cup semi-finals. However, doubts linger over Mustafi, Bellerin, and Kolasinac in defense, with Koscielny signs of rust.
Will Arsenal pull off another big North London Derby win?
IT'S HERE AT LAST
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 18, 2018
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@LacazetteAlex
Arsenal 4-2 Tottenham
Auba and Laca do UnClassic Commentary https://t.co/Djm3Fivibd pic.twitter.com/GXhVCDwiu3
As for Tottenham, this competition could be Spurs best shot at ending their wait for a title. Pochettino is yet to lift a trophy since taking over, but the Argentine has been distracted with rumors linking him with the Man United job. Nonetheless, the Argentine boss will give it his all to lead his team into the last four.
Pochettino to Man Utd?
Is the Argentine next in line at Old Trafford?
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 18, 2018
"A lot of rumours happen but it is not my business what happened at another club."
Mauricio Pochettino focused on @SpursOfficial after Jose Mourinho sacking: https://t.co/UmhmYhXiHy pic.twitter.com/La9dYQR5ny
Catch this game at 14:45 ET/19:45 GMT on ESPN+ in the USA; Talksport 2 Radio UK in the United Kingdom; DAZN in Canada; and beIN Sports Connect and beIN Sports 1.
Chelsea will be in for a tricky test when they host Bournemouth. The Cherries have lost their last two games and have won only once in their last six games, but have talented players in the form of Wilson, Fraser, Joshua King, and David Brooks to pull off a result. Sarri will likely rest a few men but will not throw away this game. Tune in to find out who will make the semis.
Will Bournemouth pull off another Stamford Bridge win?
Anyone fancy an upset in the #CarabaoCup tonight?
— Football Super Tips (@FootySuperTips) December 19, 2018
8/1 Bournemouth to beat Chelsea pic.twitter.com/kgsR6PiQ5c
Who will face Al Ain in the FIFA Club World Cup final?
Kashima Antlers vs Real Madrid
Kick-off is at 11:30 ET/16:30 GMT and this game will be aired on Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, and Fox Sports 2 in the USA; DAZN in Canada; Fox Sports 505 and Kayo Sports in Australia; BS NTV in Japan; and TVE La 1 in Spain.
Al Ain has already booked their ticket to the final. The question is who will be joining them. Real Madrid hasn't begun the season well but will hope to make amends by winning this title once again. Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric hopes his team can pull that off, but they must first overcome the AFC Asian Champions League winner.
Will Real Madrid wrap up 2018 with another title?
@lukamodric10 wants @realmadriden to end the year on a high by retaining the #ClubWCpic.twitter.com/9quR5vIR4a
— #ClubWC (@FIFAcom) December 19, 2018
Bundesliga top-four clash headed our way
This game will begin at 14:30 ET/19:30 GMT and will be aired on Univision Deportes and Fox Sports in the USA; BT Sport in the UK; Sportsnet in Canada; beIN Sports Connect in Australia; and Sky Sport in Germany.
These two teams sit in third and fourth in the standings, respectively, with only two points separating them. This means RB Leipzig can leapfrog Bayern Munich with a win at the Allianz Arena. Don't miss this clash!
Today's big headlines
Man United appoints a new caretaker manager
With Jose Mourinho having been sacked, a new caretaker manager was needed, and Man United appointed one on Wednesday morning. That man is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who will take up this interim position until the end of the season.
Rabiot almost a Barcelona player
Despite a denial from the club, several sources claim that Adrien Rabiot is close to completing a move to Barcelona. This comes after PSG announced they would be dropping the player indefinitely after he refused to sign an extension.
Rabiot could soon be a Blaugrana
'Rabiot, almost done' [md] pic.twitter.com/jH4XOIwIdk
— Barça Centre (@barcacentre) December 18, 2018