Today on LiveScore: Premier League previews and transfer news galore

There is a feast of football on the menu this weekend to help kick off 2022 in style.

Our bumper previews and in-depth features will get you in the mood for the action, while Joleon Lescott returns with his guide to the January transfer window.

We also give our tongue-in-cheek predictions for the year ahead, turn the spotlight on the Africa Cup of Nations and look back on the last 12 months in the Bundesliga.

Premier League action

A jam-packed festive schedule comes to an end over the next two days with 16 teams still currently set to be in action.

Chelsea face Liverpool in a mouth-watering clash at Stamford Bridge, while league leaders Manchester City head to Arsenal.

With kick-off times, TV information and pre-match stats, our weekend preview covers everything you need.

Recent blips from both the Blues and the Reds have seen City pull clear in the title race — but the chasers still have some of the Premier League’s best players in their ranks.

Who would get the nod in a combined team? Check out LiveScore's XI and see whether you agree with our line-up. 

The January sales

The January transfer window opens tomorrow and plenty of clubs look primed to boost their squads.

LiveScore columnist Lescott is on hand to run the rule over which teams need to strengthen and the players he thinks could be on their way to a Premier League club.

As usual, our Transfer Talk rounds up all the latest gossip and whispers.

Today's offering leads on reports that Liverpool will make an ambitious swoop for Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka, while AC Milan's Franck Kessie is also on their radar.

You can keep up to date with all the Premier League deals as they are confirmed via our transfer file.

LiveScore’s 2022 predictions

The year is drawing to a close — and attention is turning to what will happen in 2022.

With a winter World Cup to look forward to, it promises to be another thrilling year.

And our very own Jamie Gordon is on hand to run through the year ahead with his tongue-in-cheek predictions. 

AFCON preview

It is now less than two weeks until Africa’s biggest international tournament kicks off, with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez set to star. 

Take a look at our guide to discover when the competition begins, which teams are involved, the stars to watch and the favourites to claim the crown. 

LaLiga action

After a short break for Christmas, the Spanish top tier roars back into action this evening.

With the battle for Champions League football resuming, LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid host surprise package Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Real Madrid will look to further cement their lead at the top at Getafe, while Barcelona head to Mallorca having signed Ferran Torres from Manchester City. 

Bundesliga in 2021

We begin our look back at the past year in Europe’s top leagues by turning the spotlight on Germany's Bundesliga.

With Bayern Munich securing an astonishing ninth consecutive title and Schalke suffering a shock relegation, it was a remarkable 12 months.