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      How Man Utd could line up against Aston Villa in Carabao Cup with Erik ten Hag out for revenge after 3-1 thrashing

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to name a strong starting XI when they take on Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup.The Red Devils suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat to Unai Emery’s side in the Premier League on Sunday.
      Man Utd could look like this against Aston Villa tomorrow
      And Erik ten Hag has vowed to not go easy on Villa as he seeks instant revenge tomorrow.
      David De Gea is likely to start between the sticks after becoming one of the Dutchman’s favourites.
      He could be protected by a back-four of Tyrell Malacia, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Diogo Dalot – who is suspended for the weekend trip to Fulham.
      In midfield, Fred and Scott McTominay are both pushing for important roles.
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      And Bruno Fernandes is set to return as United’s No10 after missing the 3-1 defeat to Villa through suspension.
      Provided they both came through today’s final session with no problems, Antony and Jadon Sancho could return on the flanks.
      And Anthony Martial is likely to lead the line ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo after making his return from injury off the bench on Sunday.
      But Ten Hag could yet throw a few curveballs to keep Emery and Villa guessing.
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      Another way United could look against Villa
      On-loan Newcastle goalie Martin Dubravka could finally make his United bow.
      And Lisandro Martinez could be retained in defence after an impressive start to life at the club.
      Christian Eriksen is another who could be kept in order to pull the strings from deep.
      And should there be problems for Antony on the right wing, Alejandro Garnacho could get a go.
      Finally, Marcus Rashford could be an option for the left if the game also comes too soon for Sancho. More

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      Is Arsenal vs Brighton on TV? Kick-off time, team news EFL Carabao Cup third-round clash

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      ARSENAL host Brighton in the Carabao Cup as the Gunners look to continue their impressive run of form today.The Seagulls have put together and a similar run of form at the start of the season, which sees them sit 6th in the Premier League table.
      Arsenal players celebrate after the final whistle of the English Premier League football match against ChelseaCredit: AFP
      Brighton celebrate a late winner against Wolves in Premier League actionCredit: Rex
      However, league form could go out the window as the Carabao Cup comes round.
      And we’ve got all the details ahead of the clash between Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Brighton.
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      When is Arsenal vs Brighton?

      The Gunners host Brighton TODAY, Wednesday, November 9.
      Scheduled to kick-off at 7:45pm, Arsenal will be looking to progress to the fourth round.
      The Emirates Stadium will host the affair, with a capacity of 60,250 in the venue.

      Is Arsenal vs Brighton on TV?

      Unfortunately, Arsenal vs Brighton is not televised in the UK.
      However, you can keep up to date with all the action from north London in our live blog.

      What is the latest team news?
      Long-term absentee Emile Smith Rowe will be missing for the Gunners once more as he battles an ongoing groin issue.
      Aside from this, Takehiro Tomiyasu is the only doubt after not being involved in Arsenal’s victory over Chelsea.
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      Matt Turner is ready to take his place in goal as Aaron Ramsdale’s understudy has recovered from an ongoing issue.
      As for the visitors, Jakub Moder remains sidelined as he recovers from a long-term knee injury.
      There could be a lot of rotation for the Seagulls as fringe players look to earn their way into Roberto De Zerbi’s plans this season, with no other injury concerns going into the match.
      Latest odds
      Arsenal to win – 8/13
      Draw – 29/10
      Brighton to win – 4/1
      Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of writing. More

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      Carabao Cup fourth round draw: Confirmed teams and how to watch it

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      BRACE yourselves football lovers as the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw is upon us – and it is expected to throw up some intriguing ties.Things are starting to get even more exciting now that the Premier League teams are in the equation.
      Liverpool beat Chelsea in last season’s Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty
      And one of football’s most historic cup competition’s has already given fans a couple of shock results such as Gillingham beating Brentford.
      But who will be in that hat by the end of the week?
      Find out more information on the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw below…
      When is Carabao Cup fourth-round draw?
      The draw for the fourth round will take place on Thursday, November 10.
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      And it is scheduled to happen immediately after Manchester United’s Carabao Cup clash with Aston Villa which kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      Host Mark Chapman will be joined in the studio by ex-Villa and Manchester United players, Dion Dublin and Peter Schmeichel.
      What TV channel is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw on and can I live stream it?
      The big draw will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can head to the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app to stream the entire action.
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      Alternatively, you can catch the draw on NOW TV.
      Which teams could be in the draw?
      Here are the fixtures and results for the Carabao Cup third round:
      Tuesday November 8

      Bournemouth 4-1 Everton
      Leicester 3-0 Newport County
      Stevenage 1-1 Charlton (Charlton win 5-4 on pens)
      MK Dons 2-0 Morecambe
      Burnley 3-1 Crawley
      Bristol City 1-3 Lincoln
      Brentford 1-1 Gillingham (Gillingham win 6-5 on pens)

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      Arsenal vs Brighton will not be shown on TV anywhere in the world – but you can still follow all the action

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      ARSENAL’S clash with Brighton is not being televised anywhere in the world – but SunSport has you covered.The Gunners host the Seagulls in the Carabao Cup third round tonight at the Emirates.
      Arsenal’s clash with Brighton has not been selected for TV coverageCredit: Getty
      Sun Sport has got your back for coverage of the showdownCredit: Getty
      They head into the game full of confidence after Sunday’s victory at Chelsea moved them back into top spot in the Premier League.
      Now Mikel Arteta’s side are hoping for some cup joy by taking a step closer to Wembley.
      However, the game against in-form Brighton has not been selected for television worldwide.
      That means that armchair Arsenal fans will not be able to tune in to watch in the UK, and supporters abroad will also be unable to watch it.

      The clash isn’t on radio either.
      But you can keep bang up to date with all of the action between Arsenal and Brighton in our live blog right here.
      Arteta could be tempted to ring the changes for the showdown to keep his stars fresh for the Prem trip to Wolves on Saturday.
      Long-term absentee Emile Smith Rowe will be missing for the Gunners once more as he battles an ongoing groin issue.
      Aside from this, Takehiro Tomiyasu is the only doubt after not being involved in Arsenal’s win over Chelsea.
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      Matt Turner is ready to take his place in goal as Aaron Ramsdale’s understudy has recovered from an ongoing issue.
      The Seagulls have put together an impressive run of form at the start of the season themselves, which sees them sit 6th in the top-flight table.
      Jakub Moder remains sidelined for Brighton as he recovers from a long-term knee injury.
      There could be a lot of rotation for the Seagulls as fringe players look to earn their way into Roberto De Zerbi’s plans this season, with no other injury concerns going into the match.
      And with all those changes in mind, league form could go out the window in what promises to be an exciting showdown. More

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      Man Utd vs Aston Villa: TV channel, stream, kick-off time and team news for Carabao Cup clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are out for revenge as they host Aston Villa in Carabao Cup action.The Red Devils were beaten by Unai Emery’s side on his first match in charge on Sunday.
      Aston Villa came out 3-1 victors against United on the weekendCredit: Reuters
      Unai Emery started his reign at Villa Park with a win as Erik ten Hag’s men looked bluntCredit: Reuters
      Goals from Leon Bailey, Lucas Digne and Jacob Ramsey were enough to see the Villains come out 3-1 victors.
      Now is time for Erik ten Hag’s side to get immediate revenge as they welcome Sunday’s opponents to Old Trafford with the loss fresh in their memory.
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      When is Man Utd vs Aston Villa?

      The Red Devils host Emery’s Villa on Thursday, November 10.
      The match is scheduled to start at 8pm UK time.
      Old Trafford will be the venue for the clash, with the stadium holding up to 74,310 spectators.

      How to watch Man Utd vs Aston Villa?

      Man Utd vs Aston Villa will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.
      Sky customers can live stream the match on the Sky Go app, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.

      What is the latest team news?
      Bruno Fernandes is available for selection once more after serving a one-match suspension in the league meeting on Sunday after accumulating five yellow cards this season.
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      Anthony Martial featured from the bench and could be handed a start as he returns from injury, while Antony and Jadon Sancho could also return after missing out on the squad at Villa Park.
      The Villains have a clean bill of health as Emery’s side will be hoping to knock the Red Devils out of the competition in its early stage.
      What are the latest odds?

      Man Utd to win – 6/10
      Draw – 3/1
      Aston Villa to win – 9/2

      Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of writing. More

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      Brentford stunned by League Two Gillingham but Ivan Toney goal and spot kick give Southgate serious World Cup dilemma

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      IVAN TONEY was trying to block out the noise as the Gills added to his week from hell.The Brentford striker stuck his fingers in his ears and looked out to the stands with an ice-cool stare as he slotted home Brentford’s opener just three minutes in.
      Ivan Toney put his fingers in his ears after opening the scoringCredit: Getty
      The Gillingham players celebrate after winning on penaltiesCredit: Getty
      He also continued his record from the penalty spot after Mikael Mandron’s epic equaliser for Gillingham sent the tie to a shootout.
      He has now hit 21 in 21 from the spot for the Bees — and his opener made it nine goals across all competitions to give Gareth Southgate food for thought before he reveals his World Cup squad tomorrow.
      Mikkel Damsgaard’s miss in the shootout against the side who are 20th in League Two sent Neil Harris’ team into the last 16 of the Carabao Cup. Mandron sent the tie to penalties then stepped up first in the shootout and lashed home for Gillingham.
      It was Toney’s turn next and he made no mistake in slotting his home.Hakeeb Adelakun, Saman Ghoddos, Will Wright Josh Dasilva, Cheye Alexander, Bryan Mbeumo, Scott Kashket, Mathias Jensen and Alex MacDonald, were all on target before Damsgaard’s miss.
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      Toney has handed his phone to FA investigators looking into match-betting claims.
      All eyes were on him, even former Three Lions captain David Beckham who was sat in a box with technical director Lee Dykes and director of football Phil Giles.
      Sources said Toney had become “incredibly worried” the investigation could cost him his place at the tournament.
      And boss Thomas Frank confirmed in his post match press conference that the forward would start last night as he was “fighting” for his selection.
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      But he was cool as a cucumber throughout, bossing it in front of goal and pulling the strings in midfield. It certainly will give England boss Gareth Southgate food for thought with him hitting nine goals across all competitions now.
      He even looked unfazed when Neil Harris’ side netted an epic equaliser through substitute Mandron with 15 minutes to go.
      Cheeky Gillingham fans had been chanting “In the squad? You’re having a laugh” to Toney during spells in the match.
      There is no suggestion of any criminal activity by Toney or that he attempted to fix the outcome of any match.
      No charges have been brought by FA chiefs against the player.
      You could tell others were also hungry to impress ahead of the World Cup, with Mikel Damsgaard causing havoc for the visitors having recently been named in the Denmark squad.
      But after Toney’s opener, Gills slowly grew into the game and Alexander MacDonald’s inch perfect cross found Mandron, whose header bundled into the right corner on 75 minutes.
      But Damsgaard was the man who became the villain for Bees, missing the deciding penalty, and going out to a club 77 places below them.
      Of the other Carabao Cup ties, the only all-Premier League affair saw Bournemouth thump Everton 4-1.
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      Leicester, the only other top-flight side in action, beat Newport County 3-0.
      There were also wins for Lincoln City, Burnley, MK Dons and Charlton with all of them progressing to the Last 16. More

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      Erling Haaland still ‘not perfect’ as Man City boss Pep Guardiola reveals full extent of his injury

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has revealed Erling Haaland is still not in the best condition despite his comeback last week. Haaland jumped off the bench against Fulham to rescue a victory for 10-man Manchester City.
      Pep Guardiola has shared detail on Erling Haaland’s injuryCredit: Getty
      However, speaking in his pre-match press conference Guardiola revealed Haaland was still not firing on all cylinders and revealed the extent of his injury.
      He said: “He’s not perfect still. So we’ll see tomorrow, Saturday. But it’s getting better.
      “It’s important the bone is not broken, just the ligament was damaged a little bit.
      “So it’s not perfect right now, but I don’t know, in one week, 10 days, everything can happen. It can change.
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      “If he feels good, playing in the national team is so important for the players.”
      Haaland has been in terrific form for City this season, scoring 23 goals in just 17 games in all competitions.
      And despite his injury, the Norwegian is showing no signs of slowing down.
      Man City are in action on Wednesday against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.
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      Under Guardiola they have had great success in the competition, winning four out of five between 2016 and 2021.
      But last season, City were knocked out by West Ham in the round of 16 to put an end to their streak, with Liverpool beating Chelsea in the final to reclaim their spot as the team with the most wins in the competition.
      After their Carabao Cup clash, City play Brentford before domestic football stops for the World Cup.
      The month long gap should allow Haaland to return to peak fitness with his native Norway having failed to qualify for the tournament in Qatar. More

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      How Chelsea could line up against Man City in Carabao Cup with two youngsters confirmed in squad but Jorginho out

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      CHELSEA are suffering their first dip under new manager Graham Potter after successive Premier League defeats.The Blues were thrashed 4-1 by Brighton and then beaten 1-0 by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
      Jorginho is a doubt for the game due to a foot problemCredit: Getty
      How Chelsea could line up against Man City on Wednesday night
      Potter has said Hutchinson, left, will feature against Man CityCredit: Getty
      In between, they did manage a 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb, but Potter’s side need to bounce back with a couple of wins before the World Cup break.
      And the Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City at the Etihad gives them the opportunity to secure a big victory.
      But they will almost certainly have to do so without midfielder Jorginho as the Italian is suffering with a foot problem.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga, Wesley Fofana, Reece James and N’Golo Kante also remain sidelined.
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      But Potter has revealed that academy duo Omari Hutchinson and Lewis Hall will be in the squad.
      And while it is unlikely they will start the game, expect Hutchinson to feature off the bench as part of the front three, and Hall to play a part at left-back or wingback.
      Speaking about the pair, the Chelsea manager said: “He’s [Hutchinson] in the squad, Lewis Hall is in the squad.
      “They’ve impressed. We’ve got some good quality young players. They’ll be in the squad and involved.”
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      Another way Potter could choose to line up in the Carabao Cup
      With Kepa still out, Edouard Mendy is expected to start in goal.
      And Potter will likely revert to a back three after poor performances with a four.
      That is set to include Marc Cucurella, Thiago Silva and Trevoh Chalobah, but Kalidou Koulibaly could also come back in.
      Raheem Sterling may be asked to play wingback once more – specifically on the left following the injury to Ben Chilwell.
      And Cesar Azpilicueta is set to occupy the right flank.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek should start in midfield, but it remains to be seen whether Mateo Kovacic will be rested or not.
      If the Croatian is left out, Denis Zakaria could be given a place in the XI.
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      Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher and Hakim Ziyech will all be vying for the places in behind the striker.
      And Armando Broja is expected to lead the line in place of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – who had just eight touches against Arsenal at the weekend.
      Young left-back Hall is also set to play some part against City in the Carabao CupCredit: Getty More