SOCCER PRO’S TOP SHOTS

1 Fri 22 Sep S6 V1 P1 M3 FC NORDSJAELLAND v SonderjyskE

Nordsjaelland have jumped into an early lead in the Danish league as they seek their first title in six seasons. SonderjyskE were second in 2016 and fourth last season, but in their last five outings have drawn three and lost two.

2 Fri 22 Sep S6 V1 P2 M2 CAPE TOWN CITY v Polokwane City

A clash between two cities 1,720km apart. City have had a bright start to the season as new coach Benni McCarthy settles in quickly, but Polokwane City look as if they could struggle in this campaign. They were in Cape Town last Friday when Ajax beat them 2-0.

3 Sat 23 Sep S6 V3 P2 M2 EVERTON v Bournemouth

Everton were 6-3 winners when they last hosted Eddie Howe’s team at Goodison Park and overall have three wins from five previous meetings with Bournemouth. The visitors finally got their first victory of the new campaign after losing their opening four games when they won last Friday’s derby over Brighton.

4 Sun 24 Sep S6 V2 P2 M3 INTER MILAN v Genoa

Inter have made a strong start to the new season and emerged as Serie A front-runners as they look to make up for several disappointing past campaigns. Inter have won 11 of 15 past meetings between the two clubs, with three draws and only a single loss.

5 Mon 25 Sep S6 V1 P1 M3 AFC Eskilstuna v IFK GOTEBORG

AFC look destined to go back to the second tier after a difficult maiden season in the Swedish league. They are floundering at the bottom of the standings, while Goteborg sit mid-table after a campaign in which they have already drawn 10 times.