Arsenal and Liverpool showdown tops this week's must-watch matches

Transfer deadline day will dominate headlines off the field this week but there is plenty of action to enjoy too.

We have plucked out the seven televised games you will not want to miss over the next seven days.

Tuesday, January 30 — Aston Villa vs Newcastle (8.15pm, TNT Sports)

Aston Villa and Newcastle return from their respective Premier League hiatus with what looks guaranteed to be an entertaining affair in the West Midlands.

Eddie Howe's visitors have suffered four straight league defeats and will have their work cut out here, with Unai Emery's hosts winning 16 of their last 17 top-flight games at Villa Park.

Wednesday, January 31 — Manchester City vs Burnley (7.30pm, TNT Sports)

Reigning champions Manchester City have found their groove with seven straight wins in all competitions and could welcome back star striker Erling Haaland from injury against Burnley.

Pep Guardiola hopes to give the Norwegian goal machine his first minutes since December 6 against former City hero Vincent Kompany's struggling Clarets.

Wednesday, January 31 — Liverpool vs Chelsea (8.15pm, TNT Sports)

Jurgen Klopp oversees his first Premier League game since announcing his exit plans when Chelsea visit Anfield. 

The Reds will be determined to see their boss off with as many trophies as possible but remarkably the last seven meetings between these two sides across all competitions have ended level after 90 minutes.

Thursday, February 1 — Wolves vs Manchester United (8.15pm, TNT Sports)

After scraping past League Two outfit Newport County in the FA Cup fourth round, Manchester United return to league action by making the tricky trip to Wolves.

Erik ten Hag's men have taken just one point from a possible 12 in their last four away matches and face a home side who have only lost one of their last 10 across all competitions.

Saturday, February 3 — Everton vs Tottenham (12.30pm, TNT Sports)

Everton remain embroiled in the relegation scrap after their 10-point deduction and results at Goodison Park are going to be pivotal in the Toffees' battle for survival.

They host a Tottenham side here who beat them 2-1 in North London just before Christmas but Sean Dyche's side will take plenty of positives from that close-run clash.

Sunday, February 4 — Middlesbrough vs Sunderland (12pm, Sky Sports)

Sunday's action kicks off with a tasty Tees-Wear derby in the Championship as play-off hopefuls Middlesbrough and Sunderland square off.

The Black Cats will be hoping to exact revenge on their neighbours after Michael Carrick's side enjoyed a resounding 4-0 win in October's reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light.

Sunday, February 4 — Arsenal vs Liverpool (4.30pm, Sky Sports)

Two title contenders face off in the weekend's most significant clash when Arsenal and Liverpool lock horns at the Emirates.

Though the season's first Premier League encounter between the two ended level, Klopp's Reds secured an impressive 2-0 victory in North London earlier this month to knock the Gunners out of the FA Cup.