The FA Cup third round kicked off with several high-profile matches, including Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa and Manchester City vs Exeter. The Spurs were struggling under new manager Thomas Frank, who has seen his team win just two of their last 12 Premier League games, whereas Aston Villa are on a roll, sitting third in the league table after 13 wins from their last 16 matches.
In the other half of the draw, Charlton Athletic face off against Chelsea, with the Blues struggling under new manager Liam Rosenior. The Addicks have lost their last four games, while Chelsea have beaten West Ham 4-0 in their most recent league game at home.
On Sunday, Derby County will host Leeds United in a Championship match that will be played by the teams' B squads, as Daniel Farke's Premier League side prioritizes staying in the division. The game will take place alongside Women's Super League fixtures, including West Ham vs Chelsea, which promises to be an interesting clash for Rita Guarino's new team.
Meanwhile, American football fans will be watching the NFL playoffs unfold, with two wildcard teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, set to face off in a crucial match. The Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts, are looking to bounce back from their recent setbacks and secure their place in the next round.
The Women's Super League has also returned after its winter hiatus, with Arsenal set to host Manchester United in an all-Premier League tie. However, the Gunners have struggled under new manager Marc Skinner, who recently bolstered his squad with signings Hanna Lundkvist and Lea Schuller.
As for the FA Cup third round, Macclesfield Town will face Crystal Palace, with the Silkmen looking to cause an upset against one of England's top-flight teams. However, they have been affected by tragedy after losing a player in a car accident just 25 days prior to the game.
In contrast, Algeria and Nigeria are set to clash in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, with the two African giants facing off at the Grand Stade de Marrakech.
In the other half of the draw, Charlton Athletic face off against Chelsea, with the Blues struggling under new manager Liam Rosenior. The Addicks have lost their last four games, while Chelsea have beaten West Ham 4-0 in their most recent league game at home.
On Sunday, Derby County will host Leeds United in a Championship match that will be played by the teams' B squads, as Daniel Farke's Premier League side prioritizes staying in the division. The game will take place alongside Women's Super League fixtures, including West Ham vs Chelsea, which promises to be an interesting clash for Rita Guarino's new team.
Meanwhile, American football fans will be watching the NFL playoffs unfold, with two wildcard teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, set to face off in a crucial match. The Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts, are looking to bounce back from their recent setbacks and secure their place in the next round.
The Women's Super League has also returned after its winter hiatus, with Arsenal set to host Manchester United in an all-Premier League tie. However, the Gunners have struggled under new manager Marc Skinner, who recently bolstered his squad with signings Hanna Lundkvist and Lea Schuller.
As for the FA Cup third round, Macclesfield Town will face Crystal Palace, with the Silkmen looking to cause an upset against one of England's top-flight teams. However, they have been affected by tragedy after losing a player in a car accident just 25 days prior to the game.
In contrast, Algeria and Nigeria are set to clash in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, with the two African giants facing off at the Grand Stade de Marrakech.