Football fans have plenty to look forward in March, with the upcoming schedule packed with a plethora of unmissable fixtures.
Read on as we look at the biggest matches to watch next month, starting with one which will generate a ton of interest in online betting circles.
Manchester City vs Manchester United – Premier League – March 3
Football bettors will be clamouring to take advantage of the 1XBET promo code to wager on the latest edition of the Manchester derby on March 3.
Manchester City are the bookmakers’ favourites to win the game at the Etihad Stadium as they chase their fourth consecutive Premier League title.
They will fancy their chances of completing the double over Manchester United having recorded an emphatic 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture.
The Red Devils have been hugely inconsistent this season and it would be a surprise if they manage to upset the odds in this game.
Liverpool vs Manchester City – Premier League – March 10
Liverpool will head into March in a buoyant mood following their 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the final of the League Cup at Wembley Stadium over the weekend.
However, the Reds undoubtedly have much bigger fish to fry over the next few months as they bid to end Jurgen Klopp’s final season as manager with a flourish.
Their home game against Manchester City on March 10 could be pivotal in the Premier League title race, particularly with Arsenal also in contention.
Neither side can afford to lose at Anfield, setting up what promises to be an extremely tense afternoon on Merseyside.
Arsenal vs Porto – Champions League – March 12
When the draw for the last-16 of the Champions League was made, Arsenal fans were rubbing their hands with glee after their team was paired with Porto.
They were left with egg their faces after the first leg, as the Gunners failed to register a shot on target on their way to suffering an embarrassing 1-0 defeat.
Despite dominating possession against the Portuguese side throughout the game, Arsenal’s best chances came from set pieces.
While they are the bookies’ favourites to overcome the deficit at the Emirates Stadium, an early Porto goal could really give them something to think about.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – La Liga – March 17
With Real Madrid on track to romp away with the La Liga title this season, their rivals have been left to jostle for one of the remaining three Champions League qualification spots.
Barcelona have struggled to keep pace with Los Blancos for much of the campaign but are well course to secure a place in the top four this term.
However, a defeat at home to Atletico Madrid on March 17 could change the dynamic, particularly if Barca fail to beat Athletic Club earlier in the month.
Atletico are not guaranteed to finish in the top four, so will be trying hard to secure a positive result at the Civitas Metropolitan Stadium.
Manchester City vs Arsenal – March 31
March will be a crucial month for Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with each of their four matches having the potential to be tricky.
That point unquestionably applies to their home game against Arsenal on March 31 – a fixture which could make-or-break their respective title challenges.
Arsenal triumphed 1-0 in the reverse fixture in October and will head to the Etihad believing they can complete a famous double.
Recent history suggests that will be easier said than done, with the Gunners failing to win at Man City since a 2-0 victory in January 2015.
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