FA Cup, fourth round, Wolves v Manchester United,
Sky Sports 1, 3.30pm, kick-off 4pm Veteran Wolves midfielder Paul Ince faces United, where he spent many successful years. Glenn Hoddle’s men are real draw specialists, so don’t be surprised if it takes United two games to win this one
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MONDAY
Conference, Exeter City v Accrington Stanley, Sky Sports 1, 7.30pm, kick-off 7.45pm
In 1962 Accrington Stanley resigned from the league, and one of the most evocative names in English football was no more. It has been a long road back, but, incredibly, they are on the threshold of a return to the big time
WEDNESDAY
Premiership, Arsenal v West Ham, Sky Sports 2, 7pm, kick-off 8pm
Arsenal’s season is in danger of falling apart. Dumped out of the Carling Cup by Wigan, there is a chance they won’t qualify for next season’s Champions League, unless, of course, they can win it this year. But there is nothing in their recent form to suggest that is a possibility, and West Ham must believe they can get something from this game
THURSDAY
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Dubai Desert Classic, Sky Sports 1, 6.30am, 11.30am
The great and the good of European golf head to Dubai in the knowledge that they are probably playing for second place after Tiger Woods announced his entry. The world No 1 hopes it will be third time lucky after failing to win on his previous two appearances in this $2.4m event. Ernie Els and Retief Goosen will also attempt to deprive the likes of Colin Montgomerie of Ryder Cup points
FRIDAY
World Club Challenge, Bradford Bulls v Wests Tigers, Sky Sports 1, 7.30pm, kick-off 8pm
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Lesley Vainikolo hopes to inspire Bradford to a third successive English success in this traditional season-opener. It is claimed that the Australians don’t take this seriously, but if that were true, would they fly halfway around the world to take part?
SATURDAY
Six Nations, Ireland v Italy, England v Wales, BBC1, 1pm
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Wales set off towards a thrilling Grand Slam with an opening-day victory over England last year, but, shorn of key players, including Cardiff matchwinner Gavin Henson, they will need to be even better to silence a heaving Twickenham