This Week in Sport: 6th January − 12th January 2025
The upcoming week is filled with exciting sports events. On Monday, Wolverhampton Wanderers take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, Tuesday sees the TGL begin, and Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. The Memphis Grizzlies will play the Houston Rockets in the NBA on Thursday, and Friday will see the Cotton Bowl Classic between Texas and Ohio State.
Wrapping up the week, the Houston Texans will take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL Playoffs on Saturday, and Arsenal battle Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Premier League: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest
Monday 6 January 8:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local Time
Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Monday at Molineux Stadium. Wolves, currently in 17th position, will be eager to secure a vital home win to boost their survival hopes. Meanwhile, Forest are riding high on a five-game winning streak and will aim to extend their impressive run of form and further secure 3rd position in the table.
TGL: New York Golf Club v The Bay Golf Club
Tuesday 7 January 02:00AM GMT (8th)/9:00PM Local Time
SoFi Center, Palm Beach Gardens
The TGL, created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, will begin its inaugural season on Tuesday with the New York Golf Club taking on The Bay Golf Club on the opening night at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens. The League features six teams and 24 PGA Tour players. McIlroy will play for Boston Common Golf and Woods for Jupiter Links Golf Club.
Carabao Cup: Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Wednesday 8th January 8:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local Time
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Wednesday will see Tottenham Hotspur play Liverpool in the 1st Leg of the Carabao Cup Semifinals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Tottenham, without a win in their last four matches, will be determined to break their streak with a home victory. Liverpool, on the other hand, have suffered just one defeat all season in all competitions and will aim to keep their strong form intact.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies v Houston Rockets
Thursday 9th January 1:00AM GMT (10th)/7:00PM Local Time
FedExForum, Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Houston Rockets in the NBA on Thursday at the FedExForum. The Grizzlies, currently third in the Western Conference, will aim to close the gap on the leaders with a crucial victory. The Rockets, sitting second in the Conference standings, will come into the game confident after a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
NCAA College Football: Texas v Ohio State
Friday 10th January 12:30AM GMT (11th)/6:30PM Local Time
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Friday sees the Cotton Bowl Classic between Texas and Ohio State in the semi-final of the NCAA College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Penn State will take on Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl and the other semi-final on Thursday. The winners of the two games will move onto the National Championship game, which will take place on 20th.
NFL: Houston Texans v Los Angeles Chargers
Saturday 11th January 9:30PM GMT/3:30PM Local Time
NRG Stadium, Houston
The NFL Playoffs begin on Saturday with the Houston Texans taking on the Los Angeles Chargers, in the first game of the Wild Card Round, at NRG Stadium. The Texans secured the number 4 seed in the AFC by winning the AFC South, while the Chargers earned the number 5 seed, as the top wild card side in the AFC, after closing the season with three straight victories.
FA Cup: Arsenal v Manchester United
Sunday 12th January 3:00PM GMT/3:00PM Local Time
Emirates Stadium, London
The week ends with Arsenal hosting Manchester United in the Third Round Proper of the FA Cup at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal, the record 14-time FA Cup winners, will aim to add another trophy to their collection. Meanwhile, defending champions, Manchester United, are without a win in their last five matches across all competitions and will be eager to turn their form around with a victory.
Photo by: Houston Texans
Written and information correct on 6th January 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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