The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations has come and gone with Senegal lifting the trophy. The spotlight is now on other matches across Europe and the world. Timeline.ng lists the top 5 games you might not want to miss this midweek.
1. Burnley vs Manchester United (Tuesday -9pm)
Manchester United was recently knocked out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough. It goes without saying that the Red Devils will be looking to console themselves with a win when they face Burnley at the Turf Moor Tuesday. Moreso, with United out of all domestic cup competitions, securing a top-four finish in the Premier League has become their utmost priority. It remains to be seen whether Burnley will provide a stern test to Ralf Rangnick's team.
2. Inter Milan vs AS Roma (Tuesday -9pm)
Like United, Inter Milan are licking their wounds from a recent defeat by rivals AC Milan. The La Beneamata are now set to lock horns with AS Roma in a Coppa Italia clash that promises to be entertaining. Will Inter eliminate Jose Mourinho's side from the competition in their quest for the treble this season? find out on Tuesday night.
3. Al-Hilal vs Chelsea (Wednesday -5.30pm)
Chelsea would be an inch closer to winning the Club World Cup if they can edge out Al Hilal in Wednesday Semi-Finals. It probably won't be a walkover for the blues as the Saudi Pro League side emerged victors in their quarter-final game by thrashing Al Jazira 6-1. More so, Al Hilal boasts of dangerous stars like Odion Ighalo, former Watford winger Andre Carrillo as well as former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Matheus Pereira.
4. Wolves vs Arsenal (Thursday 8.45pm)
All roads lead to Molineux on Thursday night for fans of Arsenal as they look to achieve the almost impossible task of defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers. The trip would be a difficult one as Bruno Lage's team have won their last three Premier League games and will relish facing an Arsenal side who have failed to win any of their last five games in all competitions.
5. Liverpool vs Leicester (Thursday 8.45pm)
Second-placed Liverpool will be looking to reduce the deficit between them and Manchester City as they clash with Leicester on Thursday at Anfield. The Reds are expected to record nothing short of victory especially with the return of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah from the just concluded AFCON tournament.