WHAT TO WATCH: SuperSport weekend football preview

Get ready for an action-packed weekend of football on SuperSport, featuring exciting matchups across multiple leagues and competitions.

From the Carling Knockout semifinals in South Africa to high-stakes league battles in the Premier League, LaLiga, and Serie A, there's plenty to look forward to. Here are some of the top clashes to keep an eye on…

Carling Knockout semifinals: Marumo Gallants v Mamelodi Sundowns

When: Sunday, 10 November, 3pm (CAT)

Watch on: SuperSport PSL

The Carling Knockout semifinal clash pits Marumo Gallants against the formidable Mamelodi Sundowns. Gallants have shown recent improvement, but they face a significant challenge, as they have managed only one victory against Sundowns in their last 10 meetings (Sundowns leading 7-1, with two draws).

Their last meeting in September ended in a dominant 4-0 victory for Sundowns. Gallants will lean on a renewed defensive solidity and tactical adjustments from coach Dan Malesela, with Edgar Manaka returning in midfield after suspension, while Siyabulela Shai continues up front. However, Sundowns' recent form and head-to-head advantage make them the favourites to advance.

Premier League showdown: Liverpool v Aston Villa

When: Saturday, 9 November, 10pm (CAT)

Watch on: SuperSport PL

An exciting Premier League matchup awaits as Liverpool host Aston Villa at Anfield. The Reds have overcome their inconsistent record against Villa at home, winning five of their last six encounters at Anfield. Liverpool recently hit a milestone, becoming the third Premier League team to win 100 games after conceding first, and will look to continue this resilience.

For Villa, away matches against top-ranked teams have proven challenging, with a history of losses in 16 of their last 18 attempts. This clash between Champions League contenders offers an opportunity for Liverpool to extend their league lead while Villa aims to break a difficult away-game streak.

London derby: Chelsea v Arsenal

When: Sunday, 10 November, 6:30pm (CAT)

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The iconic London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal is sure to be a high-intensity affair. Chelsea have struggled in recent derbies, managing just one win in their last nine league encounters against Arsenal. Arsenal, meanwhile, are in impressive derby form, winning their last six London clashes with a remarkable 22-3 aggregate score.

While Chelsea’s defence has leaked goals at home this season, Arsenal’s recent away form shows some vulnerability with back-to-back losses. This matchup promises to be a close battle, with both teams looking to bounce back from midweek European games and reinforce their standings in the league.

Serie A battle: Inter Milan v Napoli

When: Sunday, 10 November, 9:45pm (CAT)

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Serie A enthusiasts won’t want to miss Inter Milan’s face-off against Napoli, with Inter looking to extend their strong home record. Napoli has historically struggled at Inter, with just one win in their last 10 meetings.

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Inter, unbeaten in their last 28 home games, will aim to build on this impressive streak as they host a Napoli side who have managed to keep clean sheets in four consecutive away games. Inter’s offensive strength at home makes them the favourites, though Napoli’s defensive improvement on the road could make for a tighter match than expected.

LaLiga thriller: Real Sociedad v Barcelona

When: Sunday, 10 November, 10pm (CAT)

Watch on: SuperSport LaLiga

Barcelona head to San Sebastian aiming to extend their winning streak against Real Sociedad in LaLiga. Barca have won their last four visits to Sociedad and are on the cusp of making history with a fifth consecutive away victory against them.

Real Sociedad, however, have struggled at home this season, winning only 25 per cent of their matches. With Barcelona’s strong away form under new coach Hans-Dieter Flick, Sociedad will need a significant improvement to halt the Catalan giants.

Catch all these thrilling matches live on SuperSport as the weekend promises everything from league title races to domestic cup drama.