5 outstanding football matches to watch out for in November 2018

The month of November brings with it the long awaited Manchester derby
The month of November brings with it the long awaited Manchester derby

The 2018-19 campaign across a host of top European leagues has commenced with an absolute bang, and has captivated fans all over the world as always. Goals are raining all over Europe, and the thrill of football is vastly getting experienced.

The past couple of months gave the twelfth man nothing less than a treat. The Premier League has seen a three horse race, with Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea having an unbeaten start to the campaign so far.

However, It is very close at the top in LaLiga, but Barcelona sits in first place as Real Madrid continue their disastrous start to the new season.

In the Serie A, reigning champions Juventus lead the table with a 6 points cushion over second placed Inter Milan. While in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund are the only club yet to suffer a defeat, and finally, in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain are running riot as they have bagged all 33 points from an available 33 so far.

November comes along with plenty of top class fixtures.

Here are 5 outstanding fixtures to look out for in the month of November.


#5 AC Milan vs Juventus - Serie A (11 November 2018)

Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo

The glorious stage of San Siro will welcome the reigning Champions of Serie A, and current table toppers, Juventus, on November 11, and it promises to be a mouth-watering clash between the heavyweights of Italy.

Gennaro Gattuso's men would face their biggest test of the season as Ronaldo and co come to town with a mission to extend their unbeaten run. It's going to be an epic clash as the Rossoneri aim to safeguard their place in the top 4.


#4 Arsenal vs Liverpool - Premier League (3 November 2018)

Arsenal faces a tough test as they welcome Liverpool at Emirates
Arsenal faces a tough test as they welcome Liverpool at Emirates

The impact of the Unai Emery revolution at the Emirates is clear, but this Saturday's late kick-off in North London sees sizzling Liverpool come to town, and they are yet to lose in the competition.

The Reds' stunning attack line has found its wings. Mohammed Salah has started regaining his form, and he is probably the biggest threat to The Gunners. It would be a crucial fixture, as the race for the title and the top 4 spots will be in play. This game will showcase a tactical tussle between two famous technical managers, Unai Emery and Jurgen Klopp.

#3 Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich - Bundesliga (10 November 2018)

Der Klassiker has always been a classic fixture
Der Klassiker has always been a classic fixture

The second week of November brings with it one of the fiercest rivalries in football - Der Klassiker, as Borussia Dortmund takes on Bayern Munich in the exquisite atmosphere of the Signal Iduna Park.

Under the leadership of Marco Reus, the Black and Yellows have made a sizzling unbeaten start to the campaign, while Bayern Munich also got back to winning ways after a 2-1 success against Mainz last time out.

Der Klassiker has always been a classic fixture, and it certainly won't disappoint this time around.


#2 Manchester City vs Manchester United - Premier League (11 November 2018)

The Manchester Derby has always been a fantastic fixture
The Manchester Derby has always been a fantastic fixture

The Manchester derby, the mother of all derbies is here. Pep Guardiola's men are not showing any signs of stopping, whereas after disappointing results against Chelsea and Juventus, The Red Devils have returned to winning ways once again, after a 2-0 success against Everton last time out.

The Manchester derby has always been a standout fixture, and has consistently produced dramatic moments. This year's derby at the Etihad stadium has immense importance for both Manchester clubs, as Klopp's Liverpool are continuously putting pressure on Guardiola, while Jose Mourinho needs to win this derby in order to keep his job and secure a spot in the top 4.

#1 Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool - UCL (28 November 2018)

This massive fixture is surely going to produce fireworks
This massive fixture is surely going to produce fireworks

Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, both prime contenders to lift the Champions League trophy, go head to head at the Parc des Princes on 29 November 2018. This massive fixture is surely going to produce fireworks.

It's going to be a very crucial meeting, and could determine the immediate destiny of these clubs. Currently, Liverpool sits at the top of Group C, with 6 points in the bag, Napoli are in second place, and PSG are third with 4 points.

The last meeting between these sides at Anfield concluded with Liverpool coming out as worthy winners via Roberto Firmino's strike in added time. Perhaps this time as well, we can expect some dramatic moments in this fixture.

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