The FA Cup third round is delivering its usual dose of drama, while the Women's Super League (WSL) is back in action, and Serie A features a massive clash between Inter and Napoli.
The biggest story of the FA Cup so far is undoubtedly Macclesfield's stunning 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. The sixth-tier side, who play in National League North, pulled off what many are calling the biggest shock in FA Cup history, defeating the defending champions. Macclesfield, reborn in 2020 after being wound up for unpaid debts, overcame the odds thanks to goals from captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts. The team is also mourning the recent loss of their 21-year-old forward, Ethan McLeod, who died in a car crash in December. John Rooney, manager of Macclesfield and brother of Wayne Rooney, described the win as unbelievable and expressed his immense pride in the team. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admitted he had "no explanation" for his team's performance.
In other FA Cup action, Manchester City showcased their dominance with a 10-1 thrashing of Exeter. Liam Rosenior made his debut as Chelsea manager in their FA Cup tie against Charlton Athletic. Yesterday, Wrexham knocked out Nottingham Forest on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw.
The Women's Super League (WSL) has also returned. Today's fixtures include Manchester City vs Everton, Aston Villa vs Brighton, Chelsea vs West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City. Liverpool will also face London City Lionesses. Sky Sports, the BBC and the WSL YouTube channel are broadcasting the WSL matches in the UK. Aston Villa has announced improvements to car parking operations for WSL fixtures at Villa Park this season.
Meanwhile, in Serie A, all eyes are on the clash between league leaders Inter Milan and Napoli. Inter are currently top of the table, with Napoli four points behind in third place. Inter have a strong record against Napoli at home, remaining unbeaten in their last eight league matches at San Siro. Other Serie A matches include Lecce vs Parma, Fiorentina vs Milan and Verona vs Lazio. Como will host Bologna.
