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As leagues return from winter break, we’re getting closer to a full slate of weekend matches. Premier League sides enter the FA Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations will also get underway on Sunday. This gives this weekend something for everybody. Prefer seeing matches that you won’t see often? Then the FA Cup’s for you. Are knockout international tournaments where the world’s best come together to compete more your speed? Then AFCON is for you. Let’s get to the matches.
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5. West Bromwich Albion vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Date: Saturday, Jan. 8 | Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Live stream: ESPN+
Why watch: After his move to West Brom, this could be a debut match for Daryl Dike and what’s even better is that it will be a test against Premier League opposition in the FA Cup. As West Brom chases promotion to the top flight, a clash with one of the best Premier League defenses in Brighton will be a good test for them as well. West Brom is winless in their last three matches while Brighton has won two of their last three and drawn the other.
4. Real Madrid vs. Valencia
Date: Saturday, Jan. 8 | Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: ESPN+
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Real Madrid -280; Draw +400; Valencia +750
Why watch: Real Madrid look to widen their gap atop the league where they currently hold a five-point advantage over Sevilla. Valencia has been in good form but they’ll be tested in this trip where they’ll need a result to set their eyes on a Champions League spot in Spain. With Valencia having one of the worst defenses in the league, this could end up with Real scoring quite a few as they’ve bagged nine goals more than the next best attack in La Liga.
3. Roma vs. Juventus
Date: Sunday, Jan. 9 | Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: (Paramount+)
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Roma +230; Draw +250; Juventus +116
Why watch: Roma must rebound from a midweek loss that saw them finish with only nine men on the pitch. Rick Karsdorp and Gianluca Mancini…
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