The five best football fixtures to watch this weekend, featuring two massive Premier League clashes and huge derbies in Paris, Barcelona and Glasgow.
Five spicy fixtures you must watch this weekend:
PSG vs Paris FC
Paris Saint-Germain welcome Paris FC to the Parc des Princes this weekend, 36 years after the last league match between Paris Saint-Germain and the formerly known Racing Paris.
This is a rivalry of remarkable Parisian proximity, with the two stadiums separated by just 44 meters. Yes, meters.
Paris FC are hovering just above the relegation places on their return to Ligue 1, ahead of facing the division’s powerhouse.
Spice Rating: Mild 🌶
Manchester City vs Chelsea
Manchester City and Chelsea is always eagerly anticipated, while the shock New Year’s Day exit of Enzo Maresca has added fascinating narrative to this one.
The ex-Manchester City assistant reportedly fell out with Chelsea after informing the club he had held conversations with his old employers about a future role with the Citizens.
🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Enzo Maresca is no longer Chelsea head coach after mutual agreement. 𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅.
Chelsea are expected to move quickly on their next managerial decision. 🔵⏳ pic.twitter.com/qBb4fDZtY5
— The Football Faithful (@FootyFaithful_) January 1, 2026
Perhaps not the smartest move…
Can a managerless Chelsea side dent City’s title bid, and get their own Champions League challenge back on track?
Spice Rating: Medium 🌶🌶
Read – Enzo Maresca sacked: Truth behind Chelsea decision revealed
Espanyol vs Barcelona
La Liga returns this weekend and one of the most fascinating Catalan derbies of recent years. Espanyol are exceeding all expectations this season, improving from last season’s 14th-place finish to challenge for Champions League qualification.
The Periquitos welcome their cross-town neighbours to RCDE Stadium on Saturday, aiming to derail their title defence. The odds are against them, however, with Barcelona bidding for a 10th consecutive league win.
Spice Rating: Hot 🌶🌶🌶
Celtic vs Rangers
There aren’t many spicier fixtures than the Old Firm and this weekend’s is a real humdinger.
Rangers’ recovery under Danny Rohl has taken them back into title contention, in a rare three-horse Scottish Premiership title race.
🎙️ Danny Röhl spoke to the press ahead of tomorrow’s Old Firm clash. pic.twitter.com/ZfYO2Da1MM
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 2, 2026
Hearts are the surprise leaders, so neither Celtic or Rangers can afford to drop points. Celtic’s shoddy start under Wilfried Nancy continued with a loss to Motherwell earlier in the week and defeat would see Rangers move level on points with them in the table.
Even more crucially, it could see Hearts stretch their lead to six.
Spice Rating: Fire 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Leeds United vs Manchester United
There’s a tasty tie at Elland Road this weekend as in-form Leeds host arch-rivals Manchester United. There’s no love lost between the teams, and Leeds will relish the opportunity to up the pressure on Ruben Amorim with a win.
Daniel Farke’s side are six unbeaten in the Premier League and held Liverpool at Anfield on New Year’s Day. Can a depleted Manchester United handle the heat of a white-hot Elland Road crowd?
Leeds are unbeaten in their last six games heading into their next match against Manchester United 👏 pic.twitter.com/xasn8rPDbm
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) January 1, 2026
Spice Rating: Insane 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
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