December is traditionally a month in which league tables across Europe start to take shape, and below are 10 of the best games next month.

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal, Premier League, December 5

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are two of the biggest clubs in the world, and the North London derby is one of the fiercest in the world. At the moment, Spurs are doing better than Arsenal, but at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 5, form will go out of the window.

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Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig, Bundesliga, December 5

RB Leipzig have become a force to be reckoned with in Germany, and they are also making waves in the Champions League. Bayern are the favourites to win the Bundesliga again this season, but they will have to be at their best to win against challengers Leipzig.

Inter Milan v Shakhtar Donetsk, Champions League, December 9

Inter Milan are having a torrid time in the Champions League and are at the bottom of Group B at the moment. Assuming they are still in the running for the knockout rounds on the final group matchday, the Italian club will have to be at their very best against Shakhtar Donetsk. It could be a massive game for manager Antonio Conte in regard to his future at Inter.

Manchester United v Manchester City, Premier League, December 12

The Manchester derby has become one of the biggest over the past 10 years, and December’s match at Old Trafford promises to be an entertaining encounter. City know that they cannot have slip-ups as they play catch-up to Arsenal, while United cannot afford to drop three points in their quest to play in the Champions League next season.

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid, La Liga, December 12

The Madrid derby is one of the biggest and fiercest in the world, and December’s game will be massive. Atletico are emerging as favourites for the La Liga title, while one or two question marks remain on defending champions Madrid.

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, December 16

Tottenham Hotspur under Jose Mourinho have emerged as genuine challengers for the Premier League title, and Liverpool know that. The Reds will be aware of Spurs’ ability to win games without having most of the possession or playing particularly well. This could be a big game for Spurs in their quest to win the league title this season.

Barcelona v Real Sociedad, La Liga, December 16

Real Sociedad are the surprise package of the season, as David Silva’s side are at the top of the La Liga table at the moment. Barcelona are really struggling in the league, and a defeat to La Real next month could end up their chances of winning the title.

Manchester United v Leeds United, Premier League, December 19

Manchester United and Leeds United are old rivals and have not faced each other in the Premier League since 2004. The game at Old Trafford will mean a lot to the West Yorkshire club and their fans, and head coach Marcelo Bielsa will make sure that his players get the job done.

Juventus v Fiorentina, Serie A, December 22

Juventus and Fiorentina are fierce rivals in Italy, and it would be a big game in Serie A just before Christmas. Although the Viola are not doing well at the moment, the players will be expected to turn on the style against the Bianconeri, who are facing serious competition for the Scudetto this season.

Fenerbahce v Istanbul Basaksehir, Turkish Super Lig, December 23

Fenerbahce are going strong in the Turkish Super Liga and are among to reclaim the title from Istanbul Basaksehir. The latter have not made the best of the starts to the league campaign, and the game just before Christmas could turn out to be a key fixture.