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      Sky Sports and BT Sport name TV games for rest of January and February including Arsenal vs Man Utd and Spurs vs Chelsea

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      THE Premier League’s televised fixtures for the month ahead have been announced – including a mouthwatering clash between Arsenal and Manchester United.
      The league leaders travel to Mikel Arteta’s in-form Gunners at 5.30pm on Saturday, January 30 for a clash live on Sky Sports.

      Arsenal downed Manchester United 1-0 in their November reverse fixtureCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      With fans no closer to returning to stadiums, the entire fixture list will continue to be shown.
      A shareholders meeting on Wednesday gave the green light to continue with round-the-clock football, while preparing for seeing out the season without supporters.
      And another game has also been confirmed for terrestrial tele.
      West Brom’s match with Fulham on January 30, kicking off at 3pm, will air on BBC.

      Standout games in February include Tottenham’s clash with Chelsea on Thursday, February 4 at 8pm – which will be on BT Sport.
      The following weekend, on Sunday at 4.30pm, Liverpool host Manchester City on Sky in a potentially huge title bellwether.
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      Saturday, February 13 features two big top of the table match-ups, in Leicester versus Liverpool (12.30pm, BT) and City hosting Spurs (5.30pm, Sky).

      Jurgen Klopp will see his squad tested to the full with the Merseyside derby only seven days later, live on Sky at 5.30pm.
      City then head to Arsenal on Sunday, February 21 for a 4.30pm clash on Sky.
      The final ‘Big Six’ meeting of the month sees Manchester United head to Chelsea on Sunday, February 28 for the evening game on Sky.

      Wednesday’s statement insisted that the Premier League has not given up on fans’ return, while it works with the Government to consider a wide range of possible avenues.
      It read: “The Premier League and its clubs are committed to an accessible solution for fans.
      “These plans have been made with the cooperation of our broadcast partners, working with us to deliver these additional matches while stadiums are missing the supporters who are such an integral part of the game.”

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      BT Sport host Jake Humphrey slams trolls over ‘misogynistic, sexist, vile abuse’ at Karen Carney after Leeds tweet

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      BT SPORT host Jake Humphrey has slammed trolls for their ‘misogynistic, sexist and vile abuse’ aimed at Karen Carney.
      The England Lionesses legend, 33, deleted her Twitter account after receiving a torrent of sexist abuse following a tweet from Leeds’ official account about her punditry last week.

      “That is NOT an example of a tolerant society.””Sending people abuse on social media isn’t victimless, it hurts people.”@mrjakehumphrey with a message of support for Karen Carney ❤️Well said! pic.twitter.com/b3NGH5qRq6
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 2, 2021

      Carney was abused on Twitter after Leeds’ tweeted about her comments while working as a pundit for Amazon Prime SportCredit: PA:Press Association

      Carney had previously claimed the enforced break caused by coronavirus last season helped them clinch the Championship title and with it a long-awaited return to the Premier League.
      The former Chelsea forward was speaking as a pundit for Amazon Prime Sport ahead of Leeds’ 5-0 drubbing of West Brom, with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink calling her assessment ‘spot on’.
      But Leeds’ official Twitter account took exception to 144-cap England icon Carney’s comments and shared a video of the clip, pointing out that they won the Championship by ten points.
      And ahead of Saturday’s lunch-time kick-off between Tottenham and Leeds, BT Sport host Humphrey demanded the ‘vile, sexist’ trolls show some compassion in defence of Carney.

      Humphrey said: “Just a brief word of support for our always hard-working, well-researched, excellent colleague Karen Carney.
      “Whether it’s Jermaine (Jenas), whether it’s Rio (Ferdinand), whether it’s Karen, whether it’s any pundit on any sports network, they are literally paid to have an opinion.
      “You don’t have to agree with their opinion, you don’t have to like their opinion but the whole point of living in a civil society is that we all have opinions.
      “We might disagree and it creates debate. And that’s cool.

      Humphrey called for compassion on the back of Carney’s comments ahead of Tottenham vs LeedsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      “What’s NOT cool though is the horrible, misogynistic, sexist, vile abuse that went Karen’s way in the hours after her comments about Leeds.
      “That is not an example of a tolerant society.
      “And if we saw anything in 2020, surely we saw the fact that sending people abuse on social media isn’t victimless.
      “It hurts people. And Karen has since decided to leave Twitter.
      “So perhaps if 2020 and the years before it were all about intolerance and division, 2021 and the years that follow need to be about acceptance and compassion.”
      Despite the backlash Leeds refused to delete their post and insisted the tweet ‘wasn’t offensive’.
      Owner Andrea Radrizzani told talkSPORT’s Jim White: “I’m very sorry Karen was abused on social media.
      “I wanted to defend my club and our players from a comment, which I felt was harsh from Karen on air.
      “Our tweet wasn’t offensive – simply stating that we won the league by ten points.”

      Carney won 144 caps for EnglandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A club spokesperson added: “Leeds United completely condemns any abuse received by Karen Carney on social media following last night’s Premier League game with West Bromwich Albion.
      “Everyone at our club respects Karen greatly for all she has achieved in the game, as well as her work in the media and the charity work she undertakes.”
      Women In Football released a statement condemning the post.
      It read: “Whether you agree with the comment or not, singling out and ridiculing an individual on an official club account is not what we’re here for.
      “Karen Carney is a well-informed pundit. This tweet is inciteful & inappropriate. Not a good look now, or at any time.”
      According to The Times, Leeds have reached out to Carney over the matter.
      The report adds the club have invited her to their training ground to produce a TV report ahead of their FA Cup third-round clash with Crawley Town.

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      The 17 most explosive sporting bust-ups in 2020 including Keane vs Klopp, Lloris vs Son and Tyson Fury vs SPOTY

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      WE all know 2020 has been a year like no other – but we can still rely on sport to provide a sense of normality with explosive bust-ups galore.
      From boxing heavyweights to fighting team-mates to Jurgen Klopp over and over again, the last 12 months have certainly delivered.

      Hugo Lloris vs Son Heung-min was one of the biggest bust-ups of the yearCredit: Sky Sports

      Jurgen Klopp was involved in his fair share of spats with fellow managers, broadcasters and punditsCredit: Sky Sports

      So SunSport takes a look back over some of the most bonkers, bizarre and brutal clashes of the year…
      Hugo Lloris vs Son Heung-min
      Where else can we start? Arguably the biggest in-match bust-up of the year came just before half-time in Spurs’ 1-0 win over Everton in July.
      Spurs goalkeeper Lloris was furious with his team-mate’s failure to press and attempt to win the ball back.
      And he raced up to Son as the teams headed down the tunnel, shouting furiously and shoving the South Korean – before things continued in the dressing room. 

      Tottenham Hotspur’s Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min separated by team mates after furious row during Everton clash
      Roy Keane vs Jurgen Klopp
      Just like in his playing days, Keane refuses to dodge an argument and is not afraid to speak his mind during his punditry. 
      The Sky Sports man labelled Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Arsenal in September as ‘sloppy’ with Klopp taking exception to the assessment and firing back – forcing Keane to clarify.
      He added: “I said there were sloppy moments, but I think you have been outstanding, I’ve been giving the club nothing but praise. I’m not sure you’ve heard me correctly.”

      Roy Keane was at his prickly best throughout the year during his work with Sky SportsCredit: Sky Sports
      The Irishman then muttered: “Very sensitive, imagine if he’d lost,” once Klopp had gone.

      Keane also clashed with presenter Dave Jones over his beard as well as fellow pundits Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.
      Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev
      Joshua got back inside the ropes for the first time in a year when he saw off Pulev in December.
      But the Bulgarian certainly got under AJ’s skin at the weigh-in with his trash talk.

      Kubrat Pulev did plenty of talking at the weigh-in with Anthony Joshua but the Brit had the final word come fight nightCredit: ©Mark Robinson/Matchroom
      Tensions rose and tempers flared as the Brit branded his opponent a ‘p****’ and they were pulled apart.
      Joshua had the last word, though, with a ninth-round knockout to retain his world titles.
      Lionel Messi vs Barcelona
      Messi’s fallout with the Barcelona board almost led to one of the most incredible transfers of all time.
      Poor results on the pitch and power struggles off it, as well as the treatment of close pal Luis Suarez, led the captain and legend to hand in a transfer request and threaten legal action to force an exit.

      Lionel Messi had a major and public fallout with the Barcelona board, threatening to take legal action to quit the clubCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Fans revolted and demanded president Josep Maria Bartomeu’s head instead – eventually getting their way as Messi made a dramatic U-turn to see out the final year of his contract.
      But things are far from resolved and the six-time Ballon d’Or winner may well still leave the Nou Camp next summer.
      Eric Dier vs Tottenham fan
      In one of the most dramatic moments of the sporting year, Dier clambered his way up the stand at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following the FA Cup penalty shootout defeat by Norwich in March.
      The England star’s frustrations boiled over at one fan’s repeated ‘f*** you’ right in front of Dier’s brother so he confronted him.

      Eric Dier climbed up into the stand and confronted a fan in spectacular scenes after defeat to Norwich in the FA CupCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      It landed the Spurs defender in hot water with the FA, who banned him for four matches and fined him £40,000.
      Speaking on the Amazon Prime documentary, he said: ““Our parents have to stand there and have someone two rows in front call you a c*** and f***ing son of a b****, and a p**** and s*** and this — and they think it’s OK.”
      Tyson Fury vs SPOTY
      All the way back in February, in the pre-lockdown age, Fury dethroned Deontay Wilder to become WBC heavyweight champion of the world.
      That spectacular night in Las Vegas earned the Gypsy King a spot on the six-name shortlist for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award.

      Tyson Fury pleaded with his fans not to vote for him in the BBC Sports Personality of the YearCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      But he demanded he was removed – which the Beeb rejected – before telling his fans not to vote for him.
      Thankfully for all involved, the public toed Fury’s line and crowned Lewis Hamilton the champ.
      John Fury vs David Haye
      Staying with the Fury family… despite his new love of poker, Haye insisted he doesn’t like to bet and was in no mood to accept Fury Sr’s wager.
      In a fiery exchange before his son’s rematch with Wilder, Fury was willing to stump up £100,000 to back the Gypsy King – but Haye, who fancied the Bronze Bomber, was having none of it. 
      And John was back in November to challenge Haye yet again, this time offering odds of 2-1 that Fury Jr would beat Anthony Joshua – if he bet £1million. 
      Haye’s response? “No, let’s definitely not go with £1m.”

      “Shall we start with £1,000,000?!” 🤬”No, let’s definitely not go with £1,000,000!” 😂Big John Fury tried to make ANOTHER bet with David Haye, this time about #FuryAJ…Full episode of the Heavyweight Debate drops tomorrow night! pic.twitter.com/iXBMGJbMsn
      — Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) November 23, 2020

      Jurgen Klopp vs Frank Lampard
      Klopp has enjoyed his fair share of arguments over the course of 2020 – as well as lifting the Premier League trophy.
      In fact, it was on the same night they finally got their hands on the silverware that Klopp and Lampard went at it on the touchline.
      A questionable refereeing decision against Chelsea had the Blues boss seething and it resulted in a fiery exchange between the pair, with Lampard telling Klopp to ‘sit down’ before getting more irate when the Reds gaffer repeatedly instructed him to ‘calm down’.

      Frank Lampard accused Liverpool of ‘arrogance’ as tempers boiled at Anfield in JulyCredit: AFP or licensors
      Lampard then hit back: “If he’s going off at me I’ll f****** say something,” before turning to Klopp’s assistant Pep Lijnders and shouting: “You can f*** off and all.”
      Afterwards, Lampard labelled Liverpool ‘arrogant’ while Klopp responded by warning his opposite number he ‘has a lot to learn’.
      Danny Rose vs Jose Mourinho
      The All or Nothing series also revealed details of Rose’s bust-up with manager Mourinho – which resulted in a loan to Newcastle last season and being banished to the Under-23s this term.
      The left-back confronted his boss about a lack of playing time in Mourinho’s office at their Enfield training base. 

      Danny Rose made his feelings clear to Jose Mouirnho in a fiery conversation at the Spurs training groundCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Rose fumed: “Gaffer, I was just wondering what the problem is? You know exactly what I mean. How I’m being treated.
      “You know I was very excited when you came in as manager but if you don’t want me to play I’d rather you just tell me now and I’ll stay at home gaffer and I’ll train at home.”
      Gary Anderson vs Mensur Suljovic
      There may not have been dressed-up Shreks, Christmas trees or bananas at Ally Pally this time around – but there is still plenty of spice. 
      Anderson hit out at Suljovic’s excruciating slow play and placing his darts on the wrong table in their December World Championship grudge match.

      Gary Anderson was fuming with Mensur Suljovic after his opponent’s antics at Ally PallyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And the Flying Scotsman was so angry he threatened to QUIT the sport if he felt he was ever subjected to similar ‘joke’ gamesmanship tactics again.
      Mark Noble vs West Ham
      Noble let rip at his own employers when they announced the sale of exciting youngster Grady Diangana to rivals West Brom.
      The decision sparked fury among the London club’s supporters – angry at one of their brightest prospects being offloaded to bring in funds.
      Captain Noble took to Twitter to vent his frustration – with his tweet ‘liked’ by Declan Rice – saying: “As captain of this football club I’m gutted, angry and sad that Grady has left, great kid with a great future!”

      West Ham captain Mark Noble made his feelings clear after the club sold Grady Diangana to West Brom
      Dani Ceballos vs David Luiz
      Ceballos has certainly been at the thick of things off the pitch for Arsenal this season – more so than on it.
      The Spaniard had been going in hard on some of the younger players, forcing Luiz and Rob Holding to step in during one training session in November.
      But tempers boiled over to the point where a scuffle unfolded and the Brazilian drew blood from the on-loan midfielder’s face. 
      During the warm-up before the opening-day victory against Fulham back in September, Ceballos left a foot in on Eddie Nketiah resulting in a pushing match between the pair.  

      Arsenal’s season had not even got underway when Dani Ceballos clashed with Eddie Nketiah during the warm-up at Fulham
      Nick Kyrgios vs Novak Djokovic & Alexander Zverev
      One of the most controversial moves of 2020 was the organisation of the Adria Tour in Europe during the height of the pandemic.
      World No1 Djokovic and other top players gathered with fans and no social distancing – then a number tested positive for coronavirus, including the Serb.

      Novak Djokovic, centre, and Alexander Zverev, back right, were both blasted by fellow tennis ace Nick KyrgiosCredit: Reuters
      Outspoken Aussie Kyrgios slammed Djokovic as ‘bone-headed’ then labelled fellow pro Alexander Zverev as ‘selfish’ after he was spotted partying six days after saying he would self-isolate. 
      Djokovic’s disqualification from the US Open was also a major event of the sporting year as he was booted out of the tournament for carelessly hitting a ball into a line judge’s throat.
      Jurgen Klopp vs Des Kelly 
      Klopp is back once again for his final bust-up of the year – as he went toe to toe with BT Sport’s Des Kelly. 
      In similar fashion to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just weeks earlier, the Anfield boss raged at the broadcast company for scheduling his side in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off slot – citing the lack of recovery time for the high numbers of injuries to his squad. 
      But Kelly refused to back down and stood his, and the industry’s, ground admirably in the live on-air row.  

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, like Klopp, went on the offensive in a TV interview live on BT SportCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Mark Allen
      O’Sullivan is never too far away from a spot of controversy and so it proved during his Champion of Champions quarter-final clash with Mark Allen in November.
      The Rocket claimed his opponent had stood up and was ‘moving in my eyeline’ – but Allen strenuously denied any gamesmanship and accused O’Sullivan of ‘bullying’ behaviour. 
      But it was the Essex man who came off worse, going on to lose the frame and therefore the match.

      Karim Benzema vs Vincius Jr
      As one of the most senior players at Real Madrid, it was not a great look from Benzema when he claimed team-mate Vinicius Jr was ‘playing against us’.
      The French striker was talking to his compatriot Ferland Mendy in the tunnel at half-time of the 2-2 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League.
      Benzema said: “Don’t play with him. On my mother’s life, he [Vinicius] is playing against us.”
      Incredibly, boss Zinedine Zidane claimed his No9’s outburst was a ‘good thing’ and denied any rift between the two players. 

      Karim Benzema told Ferland Mendy not to pass to Vinicius Jr during a Real Madrid matchCredit: TELEDOT DIRECT
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic vs FIFA
      Despite being used in EA Sports’ flagship game for years and years, suddenly Ibrahimovic decided he had had enough and kicked up a storm when FIFA 21 was released. 
      The Swede questioned how the developers managed to get the rights to his name and likeness for the game and called for an investigation. 
      Mino Raiola, Gareth Bale and allegedly another 300 players supported the move to get to the bottom of the issue – but EA defended their position due to the deals they have in place with clubs and leagues.

      Zlatan Ibrahimovic called for an investigation into EA Sports’ use of his name and likeness in FIFA 21

      Somebody is making profit on my name and face without any agreement all these years.Time to investigate
      — Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) November 23, 2020

      Other notable mentions must also go to Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn’s spat with his former man Kell Brook.
      There is also the ongoing feud between Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United on one side with Paul Pogba and his agent Mino Raiola on the other as well as UFC man Colby Covington threatening to make LeBron James ‘eat the canvas’.

      Former Matchroom boxer Kell Brook clashed with his former promotor Eddie Hearn in 2020Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      LeBron James was called out by UFC fighter Colby Covington in a bizarre spatCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Sky Sports and BT Sport announce TV fixtures changes with Man Utd on New Year’s Day while Amazon bag another match

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      SKY SPORTS and BT Sport have announced their televised fixtures for January, starting the month with some bumper fixtures.
      Manchester United will take on Aston Villa on New Year’s Day live on Sky Sports, with kick-off 8pm.

      Man Utd vs Aston Villa is among the first TV games of 2021Credit: EPA

      Amid the hoard of fixture changes, Manchester City’s huge game against Chelsea on January 3 is another to be moved for TV purposes.
      The first televised Premier League game of 2021 comes on January 1 at 5.30pm – with Sky Sports showing Everton vs West Ham.
      Tottenham vs Leeds and Crystal Palace vs Sheffield United both follow on January 2, along with Brighton vs Wolves and Arsenal’s relegation six-pointer against West Brom.
      On January 3, as well as City vs Chelsea, Burnley vs Fulham and Newcastle vs Leicester will also hit our screens.

      And the first matchweek of 2021 will be completed on January 4 with Southampton hosting reigning champions Liverpool.
      Elsewhere in January, Man Utd’s trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool is arguably the standout game.
      The huge clash will be shown live on Sky Sports on January 17, with Arsenal vs Man Utd on January 30.
      Check out the dates, times and channels for all of January’s TV games, below…

      Chelsea’s trip to Man City is an early highlight of 2021Credit: PA:Press Association

      JANUARY 1
      5.30pm – Everton vs West Ham – BT
      8pm – Man Utd vs Aston Villa – SS
      JANUARY 2
      12.30pm – Tottenham vs Leeds – BT
      3pm – Crystal Palace vs Sheff Utd – SS
      5.30pm – Brighton vs Wolves – SS
      8pm – West Brom vs Arsenal – BT
      JANUARY 3
      12pm – Burnley vs Fulham – SS
      2.15pm – Newcastle vs Leicester – SS
      4.30pm – Chelsea vs Man City – SS
      JANUARY 4
      8pm – Southampton vs Liverpool – SS
      JANUARY 12
      6pm – Sheff Utd vs Newcastle – SS
      8.15pm – Wolves vs Everton – SS
      JANUARY 13
      6pm – Man City vs Brighton – BT
      8.15pm – Aston Villa vs Tottenham – SS
      JANUARY 14
      8pm – Arsenal vs Crystal Palace – SS
      JANUARY 15
      8pm – Fulham vs Chelsea – SS
      JANUARY 16
      12.30pm – Wolves vs West Brom – BT
      3pm – Leeds vs Brighton – SS
      3pm – West Ham vs Burnley – Amazon
      5.30pm – Aston Villa vs Everton – SS
      8pm – Leicester vs Southampton – BT
      JANUARY 17
      2pm – Sheff Utd vs Tottenham – SS
      4.30pm – Liverpool vs Man Utd – SS
      7.15pm – Man City vs Crystal Palace – SS
      JANUARY 18
      8pm – Arsenal vs Newcastle – SS
      JANUARY 19
      6pm – West Ham vs West Brom – BT
      8.15pm – Leicester vs Chelsea – SS
      JANUARY 20
      6pm – Leeds vs Southampton – SS
      8.15pm – Fulham vs Man Utd – BT
      JANUARY 21
      8pm – Liverpool vs Burnley – SS
      JANUARY 26
      6pm – Brighton vs Fulham – BT
      6pm – Newcastle vs Leeds – BT
      8.15pm – Southampton vs Arsenal – BT
      8.15pm – West Brom vs Man City – BT
      JANUARY 27
      6pm – Burnley vs Aston Villa – BT
      6pm – Chelsea vs Wolves – BT
      7.30pm – Crystal Palace vs West Ham – BT
      8.15pm – Everton vs Leicester – BT
      8.15pm – Man Utd vs Sheff Utd – BT
      JANUARY 28
      8pm – Tottenham vs Liverpool – BT
      JANUARY 30
      12.30pm – Everton vs Newcastle – BT
      5.30pm – Arsenal vs Man Utd – SS
      8pm – Southampton vs Aston Villa – SS
      JANUARY 31
      2pm – Brighton vs Tottenham – TBA
      2pm – Leicester vs Leeds – SS
      4.30pm – West Ham vs Liverpool – SS

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      Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur LIVE NOW: Stream FREE, TV channel and undercard – punch-by-punch updates

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      ANTHONY YARDE is up against Lyndon Arthur in a tough fight at Church House in Westminster.
      Yarde hasn’t been in a competitive fight since the loss to Sergey Kovalev in August 2019.

      Follow ALL of the latest updates below…

      ROUND TWELVE
      Yarde goes for broke and lands heavy.
      But Arthur sings in his own right hand.
      Arthur is hurt,m he is holding on and Yarde smells blood.
      Arthur just needs to last a few more seconds.
      But Yarde needs one big shot to save his career.

      ROUND ELEVEN
      Yarde launches a huge looping haymaker but Arthur expects them and strolls away.
      Yarde stalks and thrashes but that leaves him easy to jab.
      Close round to call but Arthur should be comfortably ahead before the final round.

      ROUND TEN
      Yarde starts fast and Arthur has to backtrack.
      Arthur oparries a couple of Yarde power shots and scores back with another jab.
      Arthur has an answer for everything Yarde throws.
      And Arthur’s fans mock Yarde’s ‘Lions In The Camp’ catchphrase with KITTENS IN THE CAMP cries

      ROUND NINE
      Team Yarde cheer when a right hand lands but it wasn’t clean otherwise Arthur would be decked right now.
      Arthur sneers as the bell rings and his fans shout “game over”.
      Can Yarde rescue this with a late KO saviour?

      ROUND EIGHT
      Yarde unleashes an acceptable amount of right hands, finally.
      But Arthur still tags him with jabs.
      Arthur’s pals are yelling from the rafter’s that Yarde’s engine is going now and that he is broken.

      HARD YARDES
      The champ gets some shots away in a close bout.

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      ROUND SEVEN
      Yarde finally lands a jab and then a right hand to the body and a double jab.
      Arthur has either taken a round off or Yarde has finally round his feet.
      Yarde could not evade the Kovalev jab and now he can’t duck Arthur’s.

      ROUND SIX
      Six deep now and Yarde still cannot defend the jab that is flying up from Arthur’s waist.
      This is so similar to Joyce vs Dubois last week.
      Yarde lands with his first decent right hand but Arthur’s chin passes the test.

      ROUND FIVE
      Yarde throws a few right hands that get past Arthur’s guard but barely graze his shaved head.
      Once again an Arthur double jab seems to win him the round.
      Yarde throws a left hook but it’s another razor ftighht stanza.

      ROUND FOUR
      Yarde finally lands a right hand that gets his people inside the room excited.
      But Arthur’s jab remains a pest of a weapon every time it finds Yarde’s nose.
      Both men end the session smiling as Yarde deflects an Arthur right hand with his shoulder.

      ROUND THREE
      Arthur scores a hat-trick with a double jab that Yarde failed to defend.
      And the rocks the Londoner’s head back with the stiffest one of the night.
      Yarde is looking for power shots because he left arm is too short to land jabs.

      ROUND TWO
      Arthur scored with another jab and the right hand Yarde threw was caught on the Manchester man’s arms.
      Arthur dodged another left hook and then scored with another jab.
      Arthur’s friends and family were in the crowd making it very awkward for Yarde.

      ROUND ONE
      Arthur earned the super-cautious opener with a handful of jabs.
      Flyweight Sunny Edwards was up in the balcony guiding Arthur through every moment and even taunting Yarde.

      KING ARTHUR ARRIVES
      Lyndon keeps Yarde waiting with a long and slow ringwalk.
      If Arthur can survive the first few rounds, when Yarde is explosive and hungry, he could take control down the back.
      Will Yarde be able to take away his height and reach advantages?

      BFF SPEAKS…

      This is Anthony’s hardest fight since Kovalev, I believe he can do this, he is focused
      — Ohara Davies (@OharaDavies) December 5, 2020

      BOXING NEWS

      Really looking forward to Yarde-Arthur. Ballsy matchmaking.
      — Matt Christie (@MattCBoxingNews) December 5, 2020

      LIONS IN THE CAMP
      Yarde has KO power…

      KING ARTHUR
      The ice-cool customer has the better jab

      ANTHONY YARDE VS LYNDON ARTHUR NOW
      The former world title challenger from Ilford, London.
      Up against Manchester’s light-heavyweight champion.
      The winner will be launched into world title contention soon.

      DENNIS MCCANN WINS
      The ref scored it 80-73 for the southpaw ace who never lost a round.
      The Menace used it as a good learning fight…

      ROUND EIGHT
      Easy points win for McCann here, Matos might not get a single round.#But the banger will be disappointed not to have got a stoppage after so much control.
      McCann has blown away some cobwebs and learned some lessons against a game opponent.

      ROUND EIGHT
      Last round starts with McCann evading a Matos haymaker and tagging him with a little right hook.
      Matos looks hurt again as he freezes after shipping a couple of punches but he braves on again.
      Matos’ legs wobbled but he will not fold into the canvas.

      ROUND SEVEN
      Matos was hurt at the end of the sixth but McCann refused to rush in.
      Stopping the visitor will make a big statement on TV.
      Matos has felt a few more left hands in his face but he is tucking-up and leaving McCann very few openings.

      ROUND SIX
      McCann starts tagging Matos early and the hard Portuguese urges “come on”.
      Right hands to body and head land from McCann but Matos keeps charging forward.
      Matos enjoys some success with McCann up against the ropes but the Englishman bangs himself back into control.

      ROUND FIVE
      Matos looks hurt but he won’t go over.
      McCann is getting support and advise from all over the room.
      Matos hurls a right hand but McCann ducks it beautifully to end the stanza.

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      Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur: Live stream FREE, UK start time, TV channel, undercard for domestic dust-up

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      ANTHONY YARDE is up against Lyndon Arthur in a tough fight at the Church House Westminster.
      Yarde hasn’t been in a competitive fight since the loss to Sergey Kovalev in August 2019.

      Anthony Yarde takes on Lyndon Arthur at the Church House WestminsterCredit: Rex Features

      Both he and Arthur beat Dec Spelman in their last fights, with Yarde stopping him in five rounds.
      But his clash with Arthur is being tipped as a true 50-50 bout between two fearsome Brits.
      What time does Yarde vs Arthur start?
      Yarde’s big fight with Arthur will get underway from around 10.30pm UK time on Saturday, December 5.
      The undercard action is set to begin at 7pm.
      There will be no fans in attendance at the Church House Westminster.
      What channel is Yarde vs Arthur and can it be live streamed?
      Yarde vs Arthur will be shown live on BT Sport 1 with coverage getting underway at 7.30pm.
      The event can be streamed live from the BT Sport website and app.
      You can download the BT Sport app onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Anthony Yarde has lost just once as a professional Credit: Reuters
      Can I watch for FREE?
      EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
      Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.
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      Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur: UK start time, live stream FREE, TV channel and undercard for domestic dust-up

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      ANTHONY YARDE is up against Lyndon Arthur in a tough fight at the Church House Westminster.
      Yarde hasn’t been in a competitive fight since the loss to Sergey Kovalev in August 2019.

      Anthony Yarde takes on Lyndon Arthur at the Church House WestminsterCredit: Rex Features

      Both he and Arthur beat Dec Spelman in their last fights, with Yarde stopping him in five rounds.
      But his clash with Arthur is being tipped as a true 50-50 bout between two fearsome Brits.
      What time does Yarde vs Arthur start?
      Yarde’s big fight with Arthur will get underway from around 10.30pm UK time on Saturday, December 5.
      The undercard action is set to begin at 7pm.
      There will be no fans in attendance at the Church House Westminster.
      What channel is Yarde vs Arthur and can it be live streamed?
      Yarde vs Arthur will be shown live on BT Sport 1 with coverage getting underway at 7.30pm.
      The event can be streamed live from the BT Sport website and app.
      You can download the BT Sport app onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Anthony Yarde has lost just once as a professional Credit: Reuters
      Can I watch for FREE?
      EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
      Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.
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      Sky Sports and BT Sport will continue using fake crowd noise even after return of fans

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      PREMIER LEAGUE broadcasters Sky Sports and BT Sport will continue to use fake crowd noise – even though fans are allowed back in stadiums from this weekend.
      The TV companies will use some real crowd sounds mixed with artificial noise as part of the viewer experience.

      Broadcasters will continue to use fake crowd noise even when real fans are back this weekendCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      TV audiences have had the option to listen to games with or without fake crowd noise since football returned behind closed doors in June.
      Clubs in Government Tier 1 can welcome up to 4,000 fans back into their stadiums this weekend.
      And teams in Tier 2 are allowed 2,000 in.
      Arsenal welcome Rapid Vienna to the Emirates in the Europa League on Thursday night with 2,000 Gooners expected to attend.

      And the new system is expected to be ready for the game.
      Five Premier League clubs will open their gates this weekend, starting with West Ham’s game against Manchester United at the London Stadium.
      The Gunners also travel to bitter rivals Tottenham in the North London derby on Sunday with viewers definitely in line to experience the new setting by then.
      TV audiences have been given the chance to switch fake noise off until now and they are expected to be able to do the same again.

      Premier League fans have to wear masks in their seats when they return to stadiums this weekendCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Broadcasters are expected to wait until around 10,000 fans are allowed back before binning the fake noise all together.
      Earlier today it emerged match-going fans MUST wear masks in their seats this weekend.
      The 20 Premier League clubs agreed new Covid regulations to cover the first crowd attendances in the League since March.
      They include urging fans to ‘moderate’ their singing and shouting, although chants will not – unlike hugging fellow supporters – be banned.
      But while Government guidelines indicated fans would only have to wear masks on entry and in concourses, the club chiefs agreed to enforce the tougher measures.
      By mandating mask wearing except when fans are eating or drinking, clubs would be able to seat supporters at one metre distance in the most modern grounds.
      And that could allow up to one third of total capacities – 20,000 or more for the likes of Man Utd, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle, Spurs, Arsenal and West Ham – allowed before the campaign finishes.

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