SIX OF THE BEST FIXTURES

Liverpool vs Spartak

December 6 A point at home to the Russians will put Klopp’s men into the last 16 of the Champions League

Man United vs Man City

December 10 City won the Premier League encounter at Old Trafford last term. Can Jose stop Pep this time?

Club World Cup final

December 16 Abu Dhabi has bagged the hosting rights this year, with Real Madrid the bookies’ favourites

R Madrid vs Barcelona

December 23 Lionel Messi hopes to do more shirt-waving at the Bernabeu – it’s a noon kick-off for El Clasico

Aston Villa vs Sheff Utd

December 23 The Blades have had a fine 2017. Can they end in style with a win at Championship big boys Villa?

Celtic vs Rangers

December 30 Pedro Caixinha lost all of his Old Firm games. Now he’s gone, Rangers will hope for a result