Tottenham's clash with City among seven must-watch games this week

Matthew Hill
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Pep Guardiola and Ange Postecoglou will lock horns in the FA Cup fourth round
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With the focus back on the cup competitions while most Premier League clubs enjoy what is left of the winter break, fans still have a feast of football to enjoy on the box.

We pick out the best seven clashes available to watch over the next seven days, along with UK broadcast information.

Monday, January 22 — Brighton vs Wolves (7.45pm, TNT Sports)

The final top-flight game for eight days sees Brighton and Wolves do battle in what should be an entertaining affair.

Gary O'Neil's visitors have won three straight in the league and victory at the Amex tonight would move them level on points with the Seagulls.

Monday, January 22 — Leicester vs Ipswich (8pm, Sky Sports)

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For those preferring a slice of EFL action on Monday evening, two of the Championship's leading lights clash when Leicester host Ipswich at the King Power Stadium.

Enzo Maresca's Foxes can go 10 points clear at the summit with a win, while the Tractor Boys would close the gap to four should they cause a shock.

Tuesday, January 23 — Chelsea vs Middlesbrough (8pm, Sky Sports)

Chelsea have plenty of work to do in their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Middlesbrough with the Championship side holding a 1-0 lead from the first encounter.

If Michael Carrick's men can avoid defeat at Stamford Bridge, they will become only the third non-Premier League team to reach the final in the last 23 years.

Wednesday, January 24 — Fulham vs Liverpool (8pm, Sky Sports)

Fulham will hope to turn their Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool around

Liverpool are hot favourites to book their spot in the Carabao Cup final after sealing a 2-1 win at Craven Cottage.

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Marco Silva's Cottagers were more than competitive in the first leg, however, and will still hold hopes of reaching their first final in the competition's history.

Friday, January 26 — Tottenham vs Manchester City (8pm, ITV)

No side has caused Manchester City more problems during Pep Guardiola's glorious tenure than Tottenham — and the Lilywhites are hoping to play spoiler again.

The pair meet in the pick of the FA Cup's fourth round clashes with Spurs looking to inflict a seventh defeat on the English champions in their last 11 meetings across all competitions.

Saturday, January 27 — Fulham vs Newcastle (7pm, ITV4)

Newcastle are struggling to repeat last year's heroics in the Premier League but will fancy their chances of a deep FA Cup run, providing they can sneak past Fulham.

The Magpies have not reached the final of football's oldest competition since losing consecutive showpieces in 1998 and 1999.

Sunday, January 28 — Newport vs Manchester United (4.30pm, BBC One)

Diogo Dalot scored in Manchester United's last FA Cup outing

The FA Cup has thrown up some magical giant killings over the years but League Two Newport would put themselves up there with the best by knocking out Manchester United.

The Red Devils will expect smooth progress into round five but Erik ten Hag's side may have to first endure a difficult afternoon on a testing Rodney Parade pitch.

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