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      Premier League TV games announced with Man Utd vs Man City time revealed and huge Chelsea clash on Thursday night

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      THE Premier League have confirmed April’s TV fixtures.Several high-profile matches have been moved in order to be shown on the box.The Manchester derby is set to be shown live on TVCredit: PAThe Manchester derby is now set to take place on Sunday, 6 April – kicking off at 4:30pm live on Sky Sports.This will be one of four Manchester United matches to be shown on TV next month.Their trip to Nottingham Forest will be broadcast on TNT Sports on April 1.While their trip to Newcastle will now take place on Sunday, 13 April at 4:30pm to be shown on Sky Sports.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBournemouth vs Man Utd will also be shown on Sky Sports, kicking off at 2pm on Sunday, 27 April.Chelsea’s feisty London clash with Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, has been moved back 24 hours to take place on Thursday, 3 April and will also be shown on Sky.Both sides will be well accustomed to playing on Thursday nights by now, having both reached the latter stages of the Europa Conference League and Europa League, respectively.Among the other standouts is Liverpool’s Anfield derby with Everton.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe game will feature Arne Slot back in the dugout following his ban, and will be shown live on Sky Sports at 8pm on Wednesday, 2 April.League leaders Liverpool will have their West London clash with Fulham televised by Sky, kicking off at 2pm on Sunday, 6 April ahead of the Manchester derby.I experienced the poshest, most exclusive stand in the Premier League and it was like no otherEvery single one of the Reds’ matches in April will be shown on TV – with games against West Ham, Leicester and Tottenham all to be shown on Sky Sports.There will be four Monday Night Football offerings on Sky in April.Leicester vs Newcastle, Bournemouth vs Fulham, Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest and Manchester City vs Aston Villa are the matches that have been selected.April Prem TV fixtures in fullTuesday 1 April20:00 Nottingham Forest v Man Utd (TNT Sports)Wednesday 2 April20:00 Liverpool v Everton (Sky Sports)Thursday 3 April20:00 Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)Saturday 5 April12:30 Everton v Arsenal (TNT Sports)17:30 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 6 April14:00 Fulham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)16:30 Man Utd v Man City (Sky Sports)Monday 7 April20:00 Leicester City v Newcastle United (Sky Sports)Saturday 12 April12:30 Man City v Crystal Palace (TNT Sports)17:30 Arsenal v Brentford (Sky Sports)Sunday 13 April14:00 Liverpool v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Newcastle United v Man Utd (Sky Sports)Monday 14 April20:00 AFC Bournemouth v Fulham (Sky Sports)Saturday 19 April17:30 Aston Villa v Newcastle United (Sky Sports)Sunday 20 April 14:00 Ipswich Town v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Leicester City v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 21 April20:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)Saturday 26 April12:30 Chelsea v Everton (TNT Sports)17:30 Arsenal v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Sunday 27 April14:00 AFC Bournemouth v Man Utd (Sky Sports)16:30 Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)Monday 28 April 20:00 Man City v Aston Villa (Sky Sports) More

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      David Coote slapped with lengthy Uefa ban for bringing the sport of football into disrepute

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      DAVID COOTE has been banned from officiating by Uefa until 2026.Coote, 42, had already been sacked by the PGMOL in December following a “thorough investigation” into his conduct.David Coote has been banned by UefaCredit: GettyNow Uefa have hit him with a ban of their own, effective immediately and running until June 30, 2026.Uefa revealed that Coote has been banned for “bringing the sport of football, and Uefa in particular, into disrepute”, as well as “violating the basic rules of decent conduct”.The European football governing body opened an investigation into Coote following The Sun’s exclusive video of Coote snorting a white power while on duty at Euro 2024.Coote’s ban means he can no longer officiate in the Nations League, Champions League, Europa League or Uefa Conference League.READ MORE ON DAVID COOTEWhile, despite him already being sacked, Uefa’s jurisdiction over the English leagues means he won’t be able to officiate in the Premier League either. Coote was initially suspended by the PGMOL following a video emerging online of the referee calling then-Liverpool manager a “German c***”.Paul Field, chairman of the ­Referees’ Association, had said he hoped Coote is able to remain in English football.He said: “The work he does with young people is exemplary. He’s an unbelievable tutor. He puts so much time and effort into the up-and-coming grassroots officials.Most read in FootballVideo emerged showing Coote snorting a white powder“I’d love him to be part of the FA, training, mentoring, out of the public light to look after himself. He has so much to offer.”While Coote himself had said he would like to return to officiating in some form.Scandal-hit Premier League ref David Coote SACKED after videos emerged of anti-Klopp rant and snorting white powderHe added: “Whether it would be with a whistle in my hand would be another matter. Certainly not for me to judge. “But in terms of utilising my experience I hope there is an opportunity to do so in some way.”In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Coote revealed that he is gay – suggesting that hiding his sexuality is one of the contributing factors to his actions.He said : “My sexuality isn’t the only reason that led me to be in that position.”But I’m not telling an authentic story if I don’t say that I’m gay, and that I’ve had real struggles dealing with hiding that.”Coote was also subject to an investigation over allegations related to bookings given to Leeds United’s Ezgjan Alioski in the 2019/20 Championship campaign.It was claimed that Coote has discussed the possibility of showing Alioski a yellow card with a third party before the game.However, it is understood that Coote accepts a discussion took place, but claims it was only “banter” and nothing improper took place.Coote maintained his innocence on the matter in a statement and claimed he has always held the “integrity of the game in the highest regard”.A statement read: “Whatever issues I may have had in my personal life they have never affected my decision-making on the field.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I have always held the integrity of the game in the highest regard, refereeing matches impartially and to the best of my ability.”Coote told The Sun he is gay in an exclusive interviewCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Chelsea’s leadership group revealed with no Cole Palmer and forgotten star who hasn’t played for FOUR YEARS

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      CHELSEA’S leadership group has reportedly been revealed amid their torrid run.The West Londoners have lost four of their last six matches in all competitions, in which they’ve conceded eleven goals.Several Chelsea players were reportedly frustrated by a lack of leadership from senior players in recent weeksCredit: REUTERSSkipper Reece James is said to have reacted by arranging a team meal to boost moraleCredit: REXEnzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are said to be part of Chelsea’s leadership groupCredit: GETTYThe downturn in form has seen Enzo Maresca’s troops surrender fourth place to struggling Prem champions Manchester City.And the leadership shown by senior players in recent weeks has reportedly prompted “concerns” from several squad members.The Athletic claims the concerned players made their thoughts known to skipper Reece James and other figures in the leadership group.James is said to have promptly arranged a team meal in a bid to boost morale.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSThe Blues’ leadership group is said to consist of defenders Levi Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo, as well as midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.Goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli is also reportedly part of the group – despite having not played in nearly four years and having only made one appearance for the club.Chelsea stopped a three-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 4-0 thrashing of Championship-bound Southampton.Maresca told the BBC: “[I’m] very happy [with the result]. We said already that from now on every game is important.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSForgotten stopper Marcus Bettinelli is also said to be part of the leadership groupCredit: GETTY”And if we get three points, it’s even better. First of all, every game is tricky and anything can happen.”We have to embrace that and we started the game in the right way.Cole Palmer left bemused as Chelsea star is asked about fighting giant chicken wing “This is the worst game because everyone takes it for granted. It’s dangerous.”I think the performance was there. Even the last game against Aston Villa the performance was there.The Blues will be back in action next Thursday, travelling to Denmark to take on FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their Europa Conference League last 16 tie. More

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      Humble Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims he will NEVER agree to replace a sacked manager after turning down 40 jobs

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has revealed why he snubbed former club Molde.The Norwegian, 52, was out of work for three years following his Manchester United exit.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge of Besiktas last monthCredit: RexHe returned to the dugout last month, replacing Giovanni van Bronckhorst after he was let go Besiktas.Speaking to The Athletic, Solskjaer revealed that he turned down “at least 40″ jobs as he waited for the right opportunity.Among them were Molde, where he worked between 2011 and 2014, and 2015 to 2018.Solskjaer could have replaced Erling Moe, who worked as his No2 at Molde, as boss.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSBut that did not sit right with him.”It’s a big thing for me,” he admitted. “I’d never take a job which someone had been released from without their agreement.”Moe, 54, has since reunited with Solskjaer as his assistant in Turkey.When it was raised that he was in the fortunate financial position to be able to say no, Solskjaer added: “I get that, but that’s me. I’ve just had three years out of management.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSErling Moe was Solskjaer’s assistant at MoldeCredit: AFP”I didn’t waste that time: I studied, worked for Uefa where I studied tactical trends, went to games, coached my son’s under-16s team.”I really enjoyed it and being with family. I’ve spent nights with Man Utd supporters and I’ve loved that connection.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blasts Besiktas for having ‘no scouting department’ after suffering humiliating Europa League exit “I had so much positive feedback that I started to think ‘Yeah, I did alright actually as a manager’.”Solskjaer has had a promising start to life at Besiktas.The Turkish giants won their country’s domestic cup last season, but had been languishing in seventh when Solskjaer arrived.He has since taken charge of eight games in all competitions; winning six, drawing one and losing just once.Quizzed if he has spoken to Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho since moving to Turkey, Solskjaer said: “No, but we’ll play them soon. I have huge respect for Jose and what he’s done in football.”We’ve never really sat down and spoken for a long time because it was Covid time when I was at United and he was at Spurs. But I’ll see him soon when we meet.”Besiktas are scheduled to face Fenerbahce away from home on May 4.Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho are set to reunite in TurkeyCredit: Eddie Keogh Telegraph Media Group More

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      Captaincy options for Gameweek 26: Jean-Philippe Mateta among alternatives to popular choice Mohamed Salah

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      DREAM TEAM managers haven’t had to think all that hard about captaincy in recent weeks.Mohamed Salah (£8.3m) is by far and away the game’s top performer having racked up 433 points at an average of 11.1 per game.The popular choice for a reasonCredit: PAOpting to double the returns of Liverpool’s top scorer has essentially been the only logical choice for the majority of the campaign.But ahead of Gameweek 26, gaffers should at least entertain some other possibilities.Staying loyal to Salah will be the most popular decision but the Reds’ only fixture is a tricky one in the form of PSG away in the Champions League round of 16.Luis Enrique’s side have won 14 of their last 15 games and smashed Brest 10-0 on aggregate in the play-off round of Europe’s most prestigious competition.Such is Salah’s form, he could easily run amok in the French capital but Dream Team bosses who prioritise fixtures above all else when deciding their strategy may be hesitant to captain the 32-year-old on this occasion.Lone rangerCredit: ReutersGaffers brave enough to bet against Salah in Gameweek 26 will be tempted to bestow the armband on Bruno Fernandes (£6.2m).Manchester United’s captain top scored in Gameweek 25 when he earned a combined total of 27 points from outings against Everton and Ipswich.The Red Devils are almost totally reliant on the Portugal international and so it wouldn’t be a surprise if he started against Fulham (FA Cup) and Real Sociedad (Europa League) in the coming days.Most read in FootballIf this is the case then he may end up playing twice as many minutes as Salah in Gameweek 26.Fernades averages 7.1 points-per-game this season and so it’s reasonable to expect a healthy double-digit haul from him, making him a appealing captaincy option.Corner flags bewareCredit: GettyAlternatively, Dream Team managers might want to target an FA Cup mismatch.Crystal Palace are in fine form right now and Oliver Glasner tends to name strong starting line-ups in the domestic cups.Jean-Philippe Mateta (£4.7m) could feast against Millwall on Saturday if unleashed from the off at Selhurst Park.The Frenchman has scored eight goals in nine games since the turn of the year.Captaining a defender would be a very bold move indeed but Daniel Munoz (£5.1m) is worthy of a mention on current form.The Eagles’ Colombian wing-back has contributed to six clean sheets in nine outings – he’s also provided two goals and three assists in the same time frame.Should Guardiola prioritise the FA Cup for the remainder of the season?Credit: GettyElsewhere, Manchester City’s meeting with Plymouth leaps out of the schedule.Pep Guardiola’s side are not at the peak of their powers by any means but a home game against a team in the relegation zone of the Championship is bursting with potential.The FA Cup is the last remaining route to a trophy for City in 2024/25 (not including the post-season Club World Cup) and so a relatively strong starting XI is to be expected.Whether that includes Erling Haaland (£8.1m) remains to be seen – the big No9 only returned from injury in midweek.But with no European fixture in midweek, there’s no real need for Guardiola to take it easy on Saturday.The Pilgrims did upset Liverpool in the last round but a capitulation at the Etihad seems more likely that lightning striking twice.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere’s almost certainly a worthy captain in City’s ranks in Gameweek 26, he’s just not all that easy to pick out of the crowd.Whatever you decide, make sure to select your captain before 6:30pm today! More

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      Gary Lineker moves to ITV with Match of the Day host to hold ‘most honest interview yet’

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      GARY LINEKER is set for a move to ITV – but he won’t be heading up their footie coverage.SunSport exclusively revealed last year that Lineker’s incredible run as Match of the Day host will come to an end this summer.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season and the Beeb next summerCredit: PALineker has been presenting MOTD since 1999Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDThe former Everton and England star is set to appear on a brand new ITV showCredit: RexLineker is set to leave the Beeb in the summer of 2026.And he’s already bagged himself a temporary gig on a new ITV show.The former Everton and England hitman has been confirmed as the first star on the broadcaster’s new show, Assembly, where guests will face their “most honest interview yet”.In the show, Lineker will field questions from people who are neurodivergent, autistic and/or learning disabled.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn ITV statement read: “After a long and illustrious career as both a Golden Boot-winning footballer and top sports broadcaster, and with his tenure as the longest-serving presenter of Match of the Day drawing to a close this summer, there’s no end to the stories that Lineker might share.”Carefully considered PR fluff won’t cut it on this show.”And the celebrities can expect plenty of mischief and surprises once they get in the hotseat.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSGary Lineker will officially leave the BBC after the 2026 World Cup finalCredit: PALineker will appear on the show with other celebs, including former Doctor Who, David Tennant, Little Mix star Jade Thirwall and actor Danny Dyer.Most read in FootballITV have previously tried to acquire Lineker’s services, offering him a chance to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.Gary Lineker ‘turns into Barry White’ as BBC viewers left stunned by sound of MOTD host’s voiceDuring a recent episode of The Rest is Football podcast, he revealed: “Do you know, last week I got requests to go on Celebrity Big Brother.”He added: “My agent sent it through, and then jokingly he replied, ‘Oh, yes. Gary’s fee will be £50 million!'”He did it completely as a joke, obviously. And they came back said, ‘Oh, that’s a little bit…that’s not within our budget.'”Lineker’s 25-year stint presenting Match of the Day will end at the culmination of the 2024-25 season.He will, however, head up the Beeb’s coverage of the 2025/26 FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.The final of the tournament, which will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19, will be his farewell appearance for the broadcaster.It was announced in December that Lineker will be replaced by veteran footie presenters Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. More

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      AC Milan boss ready to quit without compensation just two months after joining – despite already winning a trophy

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      AC MILAN manager Sergio Conceicao has furiously threatened to QUIT the club after just two months in charge.Conceicao took over at the San Siro in December after replacing Paulo Fonseca.AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao has furiously threatened to quit the clubCredit: RexAnd he has already led Milan to Italian Supercup glory – beating arch rivals Inter 3-2 in the final. But their league form has dipped with Conceicao winning just eight and losing five of his 16 games in charge. Milan sit eighth in the league and recently lost 2-1 to Bologna – leaving Conceicao considering his future. He said: “Every day, people talk about my situation and it’s not fair.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”I know what I want, I know what I can do, I see a lot of people talking about me but the situation is simple. “If I have to leave, they tell me ‘you’re no longer needed’, I take my suitcase and leave without asking for a single Euro more. “I don’t come from nowhere. I have almost 100 games in the Champions League, I have won 13 trophies, but every day, they like to talk about me. “Coaches criticise me on match day. I have a family, I have people close to me and they see a lot of bad things about me and it’s not fair. Sorry for the outburst.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMilan – also knocked out of the Champions League – took the lead against Bologna through Rafael Leao. But goals from Santiago Castro and Dan Ndoye condemned the Serie A giants to defeat as Conceicao hit out at referee Maurizio Mariani. Cole Palmer left bemused as Chelsea star is asked about fighting giant chicken wingHe fumed: “There was a blatant handball in the first goal. All the incidents that are negative for us become decisive for the result. “We have to keep working, see what we did well. There are also our mistakes, obviously. “In general, we are connected to the game, we know where to attack and press. “When we are in the game and we do what we prepare, we create and arrive at the last 30 metres with ease and quality, but then incidents happen, sometimes through our fault and sometimes through the fault of others.” More

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      ‘Upset’ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Man Utd star he would never have sold as ex-manager blasts transfer decision

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is “upset” Manchester United sold Scott McTominay.The former Red Devils manager admitted he still watches his old side when he can, with Solskjaer now in charge of Turkish giants Besiktas.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he still watches Man Utd gamesCredit: GettyHe believes the club made a mistake selling Scott McTominayCredit: ReutersHe is pleased to see some of his former players doing well but believes the decision to sell McTominay was a mistake.Solskjaer said McTominay was an important part of the team on and off the pitch – as well as his goals he provided a good understanding of the club.Asked if he still watches United matches, Solskjaer told The Athletic: “When I can. “It’s still good to see Bruno Fernandes and Harry [Maguire] doing well. And Scotty [McTominay] is doing well at Napoli. READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”I’m upset that we let him go because he was important last season when he kept popping up with goals. “His heart and his knowledge of the culture were important.”McTominay, 28, has proved a big hit since leaving Old Trafford.He is adored in Napoli by fans, players and his manager Antonio Conte, having scored seven goals in 28 games this season.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Italian press have described the midfielder as “the new leader of Napoli” and “the next Maradona” due to the impact he’s had.Napoli fans have fallen for McTominay and have nicknamed him “McTotally”.Roy Keane slams Man Utd in angriest ever rant and has bust-up with Wright over BrunoMeanwhile Solskjaer has enjoyed a brilliant start to life at Besiktas, winning six of his first eight games. More