Today on LiveScore: Bumper previews ahead of busy weekend

All of Europe’s top leagues are back in action this weekend and LiveScore is your one-stop shop for match previews.

Joleon Lescott returns with the latest edition of his Premier League column while we also have in-depth rundowns of all the LaLiga, Serie A and Bundesliga fixtures.

Lescott returns

Ex-England ace Lescott is back to run the rule over the upcoming top-flight action with special focus on Sunday’s London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham. 

The former England defender is backing the Blues to turn over their rivals despite some shaky league form, while he also discusses Jadon Sancho’s recent struggles at Manchester United

Check out Lescott’s column below — including all 10 of his predictions for Matchday 23.

Previews galore

Looking for a summary of this weekend’s Premier League action? Our bumper preview has you covered.

Find kick-off times, TV information and all the key stats for all the upcoming clashes as United host West Ham and Liverpool head to Crystal Palace.

Over in Spain, Sevilla’s 1-1 midweek draw with Valencia saw Real Madrid’s gap at the top of LaLiga grow to four points.

Julen Lopetegui’s men will look to get back on the winning trail when they welcome Celta Vigo before Los Blancos entertain Elche on Sunday and Barcelona head to Alaves.

Italy’s title race remains very much in the balance after leaders Inter Milan were held to a 0-0 draw by Atalanta last weekend.

Simone Inzaghi’s side host Venezia on Saturday evening while the standout clash of the weekend comes on Sunday when AC Milan and Juventus meet at the San Siro.

It is a familiar story in Germany with Borussia Dortmund desperately trying to hang on to the coattails of Bayern Munich — BVB are currently six points adrift of the Bavarians.

Marco Rose’s men head to Hoffenheim on Saturday, while Julian Nagelsmann’s leaders are in the capital a day later to take on Hertha Berlin.

Before you go

The Premier League weekend kicks off tonight when Watford and Norwich meet in what looks a real relegation six-pointer at Vicarage Road. 

We put three of the home side’s January additions in the spotlight ahead of that contest.

As always, our daily Transfer Talk column is on hand to round up the best whispers from football’s rumour mill throughout the January transfer window. 

Today’s edition leads on reports of wantaway Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and AC Milan.

LiveScore Daily is also on hand to keep you up to speed with the day’s football news as and when it breaks.