Fulham will host London rivals Chelsea in a 2020-21 English Premier League match on Saturday amid what could ultimately prove to be a crucial period for the club in their bid for survival. 

Cagliari Calcio will square off with AC Milan in an Italian Serie A match at the Sardegna Arena on January 18. 

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the San Antonio Spurs in a National Basketball Association (NBA) match at Staples Center on Friday, January 8.

Orlando Pirates are set to welcome Soweto rivals Swallows FC to Orlando Stadium on Sunday, January 10 in one of eight 2020-21 DStv Premiership fixtures scheduled for this coming weekend. 

The Vodacom Bulls are set to take on the Xerox Lions in a titanic clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday, January 6.

Aston Villa will host top-flight rivals Liverpool in a third round 2020-21 FA Cup tie at Villa Park on Friday evening. Kick-off is at 21:45.