This Week in Sport: 16th September − 22nd September 2024
The upcoming week is filled with exciting sports events. The Philadelphia Eagles play the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL on Monday, AC Milan take on Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, there is more Champions League action on Wednesday with Manchester City hosting Inter Milan, England will host Australia for a five-match ODI series starting on Thursday, and the Sydney Swans will take on Port Adelaide in the first AFL Preliminary Final on Friday.
Heading into the weekend, Anthony Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on Saturday, and Manchester City battle Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles v Atlanta Falcons
Monday 16th September 12:15AM GMT (17th)/8:15PM Local Time
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football in Week 2 of the NFL at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles returned back from Brazil having secured a 34-29 win over the Green Bay Packers and will be confident going into this game. The Falcons, on the other hand, fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 18-10 and will look to pick up their first win of the season.
UEFA Champions League: AC Milan v Liverpool
Tuesday 17th September 7:00PM GMT/9:00PM Local Time
San Siro, Milan
The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday as AC Milan takes on Liverpool at the San Siro in Milan. AC Milan head into the match with high confidence after their 4-0 win against Venezia on Saturday. In contrast, Liverpool lost to Nottingham Forest in a shock result and the pressure is on manager Arne Slot for the first time since replacing Jürgen Klopp.
UEFA Champions League: Manchester City v Inter Milan
Wednesday 18th September 7:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local Time
City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
The Champions League action continues on Wednesday with Manchester City hosting Inter Milan at City of Manchester Stadium. The last time these two sides met was in Istanbul two seasons ago where Manchester City won 1-0 and lifted the Champions League for the first time. City will be aiming for a repeat, while Inter will be seeking revenge, setting the stage for an exciting clash.
Cricket in England: England v Australia (1st ODI)
Thursday 19th September 11:30AM GMT/12:30PM Local Time
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Thursday sees England play Australia in the first ODI of a five-match series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The recent T20 series between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw after rain washed out the deciding third match on Sunday. Now, both teams will be desperate to win the ODI series over their long-standing rival.
AFL: Sydney Swans v Port Adelaide
Friday 20th September 09:40AM GMT/7:40PM Local Time
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
The Sydney Swans will host Port Adelaide in the first AFL Preliminary Final on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Swans will be favourites but Port have beaten the Swans in their past eight meetings and will be looking to extend that streak. The winner will meet the victor of the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions Saturday game in the Grand Final on 28th September.
Boxing Fights: Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois
Saturday 21st September 10:00PM GMT/11:00PM Local Time
Wembley Stadium, London
Saturday will see Daniel Dubois defend his IBF Heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in London. Dubbed the "Battle of Britain," this fight is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Joshua will be determined to regain his status as a champion, while Dubois will look to cement his reign as the IBF heavyweight titleholder.
Premier League: Manchester City v Arsenal
Sunday 22nd September 3:30PM GMT/4:30PM Local Time
City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
On Sunday, Manchester City will battle Arsenal in a highly anticipated Premier League game at the City of Manchester Stadium. Both teams are undefeated after four games of the season and a win in this game will take either to the top of the table. A victory would also give them a strong confidence boost for the rest of the season.
Photo by: Sydney Swans
Written and information correct on 16th September 2024 at 6AM GMT.
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