Football

Begins Sat 8 Jan, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS

Socceroos v UAE (Warm-up fixture), Thu 6 Jan, 1am AEDST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Despite the disappointment of failing to progress through the group stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Socceroos have cause for optimism ahead of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. Australia is the highest ranked AFC nation heading into the tournament, currently 20th in the world, and deserves favouritism ahead of the January 8 kick off. Holger Osiek has instilled an attacking mindset in his charges, for what will be their biggest test since South Africa.

Begins Fri 31 Dec, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS

Hyundai Matchday Saturday moves to Sunday for a blockbuster double-header to usher in the New Year. First up the Heart do battle with the Fury in Melbourne, before a possible Grand Final preview between the A-League’s top two teams Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar from Hindmarsh Stadium.

Central Coast v Victory, Fri 31 Dec, 4.30pm AEDST

Heart v Nth Queensland, Sun 2 Jan, 5pm AEDST

Adelaide v Brisbane, Sun 2 Jan, 7pm AEDST

Mon 27 Dec, 2am AEDST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 3HD & FOX SPORTS 3

Tue 28 Dec, 7am AEDST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

18 monster clashes close out 2010 in the Barclay’s Premier League and all are EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS. In our top picks, we begin with the battle between newcomers Newcastle and cashed up Man City from St James Park, where the Geordies will be looking to build on their impressive season against the league’s new co-leaders. City have looked unstoppable in recent weeks, and will also have one eye Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea the following day as all three clubs look to wrestle ahead on the premiership ladder in the lead up to the New Year.

Begins Thu 23 Dec, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS

Football fans get a late Christmas gift this festive season with the Hyundai A-League’s top four clubs all in action in a blockbuster Boxing Day double-header. First it’s a battle of second and fourth when Adelaide visits the Central Coast, before ladder leaders Brisbane clash with cross-town rivals Gold Coast United in a huge south Queensland derby.

Sydney v Heart, Thu 23 Dec, 7pm AEDST

Central Coast v Adelaide, Sun 26 Dec, 5pm AEDST

Brisbane v Gold Coast, Sun 26 Dec, 7pm AEDST

Mon 20 Dec, 3am AEDST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Chelsea’s form slump has become epidemic with the defending champions sliding to third place behind Arsenal and Manchester United, setting up a fiery clash with the Red Devils at Stamford Bridge. United sit in second place behind new league leaders Arsenal, however Sir Alex Ferguson’s men are looking every bit like the team to beat this season.

Begins Fri 17 Dec, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS

Adelaide v Heart, Fri 17 Dec, 8pm AEDST

Wellington v Newcastle, Sat 18 Dec, 5pm AEDST

Victory v Perth, Sat 18 Dec, 7pm AEDST

Nth Queensland v Brisbane, Sat 18 Dec, 9pm AEDST

Gold Coast v Central Coast, Sun 19 Dec, 5pm AEDST

Mon 13 Dec, 3am AEDST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Tue 14 Dec, 7am AEDST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

It’s an all top-five affair in this week’s premier matches from the Barclays Premier League.  Tottenham and their midfield phenomenon Gareth Bale are first up in the action against defending champions Chelsea at White Hart Lane.  Chelsea’s form slump has continued with the Blues having now lost their top billing to Man United. The Red Devils will engage in a classic battle themselves this week, hosting third-placed Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Begins Fri 10 Dec, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

The second instalment of the ‘Melbourne Derby’ headlines the round of Hyundai A-league action. Earlier this year it was newcomers Heart who claimed Victorian bragging rights with a shock 2-1 win over last year’s Grand Finalists.  

Adelaide v Nth Queensland, Fri 10 Dec, 8pm AEDST

Melbourne Heart v Melbourne Victory, Sat 11 Dec, 7pm AEDST

Gold Coast v Wellington, Sat 11 Dec, 9pm AEDST

Sydney v Brisbane, Sun 12 Dec, 5pm AEDST

Perth v Central Coast, Sun 12 Dec, 8pm AEDST

Sun 5 Dec, 1.55am AEDST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Tue 7 Dec, 6.55am AEDST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Defending champions Chelsea are in a worrying slump with three losses from their last four starts while Tim Cahill’s Everton are in need of a victory to re-enter the race for the top four.  The Stamford Bridge clash kicks off a huge week of football from the Barclays Premier League, which includes a battle between two of the league’s most popular teams when resurgent Liverpool hosts Arsenal at Anfield.

Begins Fri 3 Dec, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Victory v Brisbane, Fri 3 Dec, 8pm AEDST

Central Coast v Sydney, Sat 4 Dec, 7pm AEDST

Nth Queensland v Newcastle, Sat 4 Dec, 9pm AEDST

Wellington v Adelaide, Sun 5 Dec, 3pm AEDST

Gold Coast v Heart, Sun 5 Dec, 5pm AEDST