Christmas Sport: Mark Dye picks the highlights on TV.(Features) - The Mirror (London, England)

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AMERICAN FOOTBALL

Indianapolis Colts v New York Jets Sunday, C5, 1.20am. Grid Iron action presented by Mark Webster.

CRICKET

India v England Saturday and Sunday, Sky Sports 2, 6am. Third Test from Bangalore.

World Cricket Centre Saturday, Sky Sports 2, 4pm and 10pm. Highlights of the day's play between India and England.

World Cricket Centre Sunday, Sky Sports 3, 3pm and 7pm. The final day's action between India and England.

Australia v South Africa Christmas Day to Friday, Sky Sports Extra, 12am. Coverage of the second test between Australia and South Africa.

World Cricket Centre Boxing Day, Sky Sports Extra, 3pm. Highlights of the first day between Australia and South Africa.

World Cricket Centre Thursday, Sky Sports Extra, 10am and 7pm. All the action from the Second Test between Australia and South Africa.

World Cricket Centre Friday, Sky Sports Extra, 3pm and 7pm. Highlights of Australia v South Africa.

FOOTBALL

Soccer AM Saturday, Sky Sports 1, 9am. Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain present the show for early rising football fans.

Gazzetta Football Italia Saturday, C4, 10am. James Richardson looks back at two rounds of Serie A action, including Fiorentina's clash with Juventus.

Derby County v Aston Villa Saturday, ITV Select, 11.30am. Coverage of this Midlands clash from Pride Park.

Gillette Soccer Saturday Saturday, Sky Sports 1, noon. Jeff Stelling and studio guests analyse the football action as it happens.

Football Focus Saturday, BBC1, noon. Ray Stubbs looks ahead to a mouthwateringly busy Christmas football programme.

On The Ball Saturday, ITV1, 12.30pm. Gabby Logan with the weekly round- up.

The Goal Rush Saturday, ITV1, 4.20pm. Soccer round-up.

Aberdeen v Celtic Saturday, Sky Sports 1, 5.30pm. Celtic visit Pittodrie to try and extend their runaway lead at the top of the SPL.

Spanish Football Saturday, Sky Sports 1, 8pm. Live action from La Primera Liga.

The Premiership Saturday, ITV1, 10.30pm (repeated Sunday at 9.25am). All the day's goals and action, with Des Lynam.

Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers Sunday, ITV Select, 1.30pm. Premiership newcomers Bolton travel to big-spending Chelsea. Live.

Liverpool v Arsenal Sunday, Sky Sports 1, 3pm. See Pick Of The Week.

Coventry City v Bradford City Sunday, ITV Sport, 6pm. Live First Division action from Highfield Road.

Spanish Football Sunday, Sky Sports 1, 6.30pm. Live action from La Primera Liga.

Soccer AM Xmas Special Christmas Eve, Sky Sports 1, 8.30am. Presented by Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain.

Football Special: Sven's England Christmas Eve, Sky Sports 1, 11am. A look back at how Sven Goran Eriksson has transformed the fortunes of the England team, securing qualification for next year's World Cup finals.

Arsenal v Chelsea Boxing Day, Sky Sports 1, 11am. Passionate London derby, live from Highbury.

Everton v Manchester United Boxing Day, ITV Select, 2.30pm. United go in search of three much-needed points at Goodison Park.

Gillette Soccer Special Boxing Day, Sky Sports 1, 2.30pm. Keep track of the action as it happens with Jeff Stelling and guests.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Preston North End Boxing Day, ITV Sport, 5pm. Coverage of the crucial Division One match at Molineux.

Hibernian v Rangers Boxing Day, Sky Sports 1, 5.30pm. Rangers will need three points here if they are to maintain a challenge for the title. Live.

The Premiership Boxing Day, ITV1, 10.30pm. Des Lynam presents all the Premiership action.

GOLF

Times Morgan Fleming Golf Challenge Saturday, Sky Sports 3, 12.30pm. The final from La Manga.

HORSE RACING

The Morning Line Saturday, C4, 9am. Racing news and turf tips and a look ahead at the day's action.

Racing From Ascot Saturday, BBC1, 1.20pm. Presented by Clare Balding.

Racing From Warwick And Uttoxeter Saturday, C4, 2pm. Live races presented by Derek Thompson and Mike Cattermole.

Racing From Kempton Park And Wetherby Boxing Day, C4, 12.30pm. Alastair Down presents the traditional Boxing Day spectacular, the Pertemps King George VI Chase.

Racing From Kempton Park And Wembley Thursday, C4, 1pm. A five-race card hosted by Alastair Down.

RUGBY UNION

Harlequins v Leicester Saturday, Sky Sports 2, 1.30pm. Live action from the Zurich Premiership.

Bath v Bristol Saturday, Sky Sports 3, 1.30pm. Live action from the Recreation Ground as these local rivals fight for the play-offs.

PICK OF THE WEEK

LIVERPOOL v ARSENAL Sunday, Sky Sports 1, 3pm.

The two main contenders for the Premiership title come head to head in what promises to be a fiercely contested battle. No love is lost between these arch rivals and, with some of the best players in the world on display, it is a contender for match of the season so far. With Michael Owen leading the Reds' attack and Arsenal goal machine Thierry Henry (left) spearheading the Gunners' hopes, both defences will be in for a testing time against the pace of these two stars. Both sides are breathtaking going forward and with a sell-out Anfield crowd roaring their heroes on, this match could go a long way to deciding who could replace Manchester United as the finest footballing team in the land.