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      Celtic vs Sparta Prague: Live stream, kick-off time, TV channel and team news for Europa League match

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      CELTIC are desperate to score their first win of the Europa League section when they host Sparta Prague.
      The Czech outfit sit bottom of the group with two defeat in their opening two games while the Hoops have one point after drawing last time out.

      Celtic are hoping to get their first win of this season’s Europa League campaignCredit: AFP or licensors

      Mohamed Elyounoussi scored a fantastic double as Neil Lennon’s men picked up a 2-2 draw in Lille after losing 3-1 to AC Milan at Parkhead in their opening game.
      Sparta Prague have suffered two heavy defeats so far with a 4-1 loss at home against Lille and a 3-0 defeat in Italy.
      When is Celtic vs Sparta Prague?
      Celtic host Sparta Prague on Thursday, November 5.
      The match will be played at Parkhead.

      Kick-off is 8pm.
      Is Celtic vs Sparta Prague on TV and can I live stream it?
      You can watch the game live on BT Sport 3 with coverage starting at 8pm following Rangers’ clash with Benfica.
      If you haven’t already, you can sign up to BT Sport here.
      The Euro showdown will also be available to live stream on the BT Sport app.

      Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.
      What is Celtic’s form like?
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      CELTIC 2 ABERDEEN 0 (Sunday, November 1)
      Celtic XI: Bain, Frimpong, Duffy, Bitton, Laxalt, Brown, McGregor, Christie, Rogic, Elyounoussi, Edouard.
      LILLE 2 CELTIC 2 (Thursday, October 29)
      Celtic XI: Bain, Duffy, Laxalt, Frimpong, Ajer, Brown, Ntcham, Elyounoussi, Christie, McGregor, Ajeti
      ABERDEEN 3 CELTIC 3 (Sunday, October 25)
      Celtic XI: Bain, Duffy, Laxalt, Frimpong, Ajer, Rogic, Ntcham, Elyounoussi, Christie, McGregor, Ajeti
      CELTIC 1 AC MILAN 3 (Thursday, October 22)
      Celtic XI: Barkas, Welsh, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Laxalt, Brown, McGregor, Ntcham, Ajeti, Griffiths
      CELTIC 0 RANGERS 2 (Saturday, October 17)
      Celtic XI: Barkas, Welsh, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Brown (C), Ntcham, McGregor, Laxalt, Klimala, Elyounoussi.

      What is Sparta Prague’s form like?
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      AC MILAN 3 SPARTA PRAGUE 0
      Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Sacek, Celustka, Lischka, Hanousek, Pavelka, Travnik, Vindheim, Dockal, Krejci, Julis.
      SPARTA PRAGUE 1 LILLE 4
      Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Moberg Karlsoson, Pavelka, Dockal, Lischka, Hanousek, Sacek, Travnik, Vindheim, Krejci, Julis.
      SPARTA PRAGUE 2 FK JABLONEC 1
      Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Sacek, Plechaty, Celustka, Hanousek, Hlozek, Krejci, Travnik, Dockal, Krejci, Julis.
      SPARTA PRAGUE 2 FK BLANSKO 0
      Sparta Prague XI: Nita, Sacek, Plechaty, Lischka, Polidar, Fortelny, Soucek, Travnik, Karabec, Mincev, Kozak,
      FK PRIBRAM 1 SPARTA PRAGUE 3
      Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Plechaty, Celustka, Hanousek, Moberg Karlsson, Krejci, Sacek, Dockal, Krejci, Julis, Hlozek.

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      Arsenal vs Molde FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League group game

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      ARSENAL are looking to make it three wins on the bounce as they take on Molde in the Europa League.
      After beating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United on Sunday, Mikel Arteta will look to get one over his former employer at the Emirates.

      Arsenal can make it three wins from three with victory at the EmiratesCredit: Rex Features

      This double-header between the Gunners and the Norwegian side is likely to decide who finishes top of the group and Arsenal can more-or-less wrap up qualification if they win the next two games.
      When is Arsenal vs Molde?
      This Europa League group game is set for Thursday, November 5.
      Kick-off is at 8pm GMT.
      It’s the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this match live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin just before the 8pm kick-off.
      If you have an EE phone contract, you can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

      What is the team news?
      Calum Chambers and Gabriel Martinelli are still out long-term with knee injuries.
      Mesut Ozil is not in the Europa League squad and Pablo Mari is out with an ankle problem.
      Other than that, Mikel Arteta should have a fully-fit squad to choose from.
      Match odds
      Arsenal to win – 3/7
      Draw – 9/2
      Molde victory – 9/1
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Ludogorets vs Tottenham FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League group game

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      TOTTENHAM are in Bulgaria as they continue their Europa League campaign against Ludogorets.
      Spurs were stunned by Royal Antwerp last week and will be keen to get back to winning ways in Group J.

      Gareth Bale hit the winner against Brighton at the weekendCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The hosts meanwhile have lost both their matches so far, going down 4-3 in a thriller with LASK in the previous Gameweek.
      When is Ludogorets vs Tottenham?
      This Europa League group game is set for Thursday, November 5.
      Kick-off is at 5.55pm GMT.
      It’s the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this match live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin at 5.30pm.
      If you have an EE phone contract, you can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

      What is the team news?
       Gareth Bale is set to start in Bulgaria as he looks to build on his matchwinner against Brighton.
      Japhet Tanganga is out with a thigh injury but otherwise Spurs have a fully fit squad.
      Dele Alli’s future at the club remains in the air but he is set to feature again after being left out at the weekend.
      The hosts could bring Mavis Tchibota and Cauly back into the starting XI and have no new major injury worries.

      Match odds
      Ludogorets to win – 15/2
      Draw – 19/5
      Spurs victory – 4/11
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Arsenal name three youngsters in Europa League squad for Molde clash with Monlouis, Giraud-Hutchinson and Patino added

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      ARSENAL have named three youngsters in their Europa League squad for Molde, as Mikel Arteta has included Zane Monlouis, Omari Giraud-Hutchinson and Charlie Patino.
      The youthful trio, all 17, have been added to the Gunners’ Uefa squad list ahead of Thursday’s game at the Emirates.

      ⚠️ Read our Arsenal live blog for the latest news from The Emirates

      Omari Giraud-Hutchinson in possession for ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Zane Monlouis playing for Arsenal Under-16Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Charlie Patino has been added to Arsenal’s Europa League squadCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Defender Monlouis bolsters Arteta’s options with the ability to play centre-back and left-back.
      Monlouis has featured on a number of occasions for the Under-18s despite still being a schoolboy.

      Both he and Charlie Patino have signed professional terms in North London.
      Central midfielder Patino is believed to have caught boss Arteta’s eye after he moved him into first-team training in September.
      Left-footed Patino has impressed with the Under-18s after arriving on Arsenal’s books from Luton Town aged 11.
      Giraud-Hutchinson is another one to look out for as he attempts to follow in the footsteps of Bukayo Saka.

      Like Arsenal’s No7, he can play at either left wing or left-back and is a rising talent within the club’s academy set-up.
      Arsenal have already beaten Dundalk and Rapid Vienna and Spanish boss Arteta explained he was fed up at the William Saliba situation.

      Arteta, 38, said: “I am fed up with the situation because as you could see we tried to find a way in the last few days [of the transfer window] to give him some football.
      “I explained that he needed that transition year when we decided to buy him and send him on loan to Saint Etienne, for many reasons that didn’t happen, he didn’t have that transition year and he needs to go through that.
      “At the moment, with the amount of central defenders that we have in the team we had to leave him out of the [Europa League] squad, which is painful because we have some injuries and we could have used him, but it’s part of this profession.
      “I don’t know [if he will go on loan in January], we certainly tried in the last few days of the transfer window to find the right club and we had it, but at the end of the day we could not make it.
      “We will review his situation in the next few weeks, sit down with him as well and see what is the best thing to do. But it will depend on him and other players’ situation as well.”

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      How Arsenal could line up vs Molde with Nketiah and Reiss Nelson starting and key men rested for Aston Villa clash

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      WITH two wins already under his belt in the Europa League, Mikel Arteta can afford to rest his big guns against Molde.
      The Gunners host the Norwegian side on Thursday and are big favourites to get the job done.

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      And it could prove the perfect opportunity to start his fringe players and give them the chance to impress ahead of Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa.
      After scoring in the 3-0 win over Dundalk, striker Eddie Nketiah will get the nod in attack.

      The talented 21-year-old has started both Europa League games so far with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette likely to be rested.
      Reiss Nelson, who also scored in their last Europa outing, is expected to join the front three alongside Nicolas Pepe.
      Arsenal’s £75m winger has lost his place in the side to Willian but will be hoping to prove to make a statement on Thursday.
      Mohamed Elneny and Joe Willock are likely to be the midfield pairing with Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Cedric Soares coming it at wing back.

      In defence Shkrodran Mustafi could line up alonside David Luiz and Sead Kolasinac.
      Luiz has recovered from a thigh injury picked up in the defeat to Leicester and is available for selection.
      Arteta could also start summer signing Alex Runarsson in goal following his clean sheet against Dundalk.

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      Watch Aubameyang and Lacazette appear to slam seats as Kieran Tierney misses chance for Arsenal against Dundalk

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG and Alexandre Lacazette appeared furious as Kieran Tierney blazed a shot over the bar during Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Dundalk.
      The pair were spotted slamming seats and looking angry, apparently in response to the miss, despite the fact the Gunners were 3-0 up and cruising.

      He’s joking about calm down u lot 😂😂😂😂
      — Jayjay (@Adz996) October 29, 2020

      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette appeared to slam seats in frustration during Arsenal’s game against DundalkCredit: BT Sport

      The Arsenal pair weren’t happy after Kieran Tierney’s missCredit: BT Sport

      Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock and Nicolas Pepe scored three goals in six minutes either side of half-time in the Europa League stroll.
      Tierney then came on to replace Granit Xhaka in the 74th minute as Mikel Arteta looked to shore things up.
      But soon after his introduction, the Scotsman found himself joining in with an Arsenal attack.

      Reiss Nelson dribbled the ball into the box and rather than crossing himself, he laid it back for Tierney on the left corner of the penalty box.
      Surprisingly, the former Celtic man opted to shoot instead of dinking it back into the box for his waiting team-mates.
      But the defender in him shone through as he smashed it over the bar.
      Cameras immediately panned to striking duo Aubameyang and Lacazette who appeared fuming with Tierney’s decision making – although some have suggested they were joking.

      Kieran Tierney decided to shoot from a very tight angle rather than crossCredit: BT Sport

      The Arsenal left back blazed his shot over the barCredit: BT Sport

      Aubameyang and Lacazette reacted with anger in the second-halfCredit: BT Sport

      Lacazette looked bemused as Aubameyang twice slammed the chair in front of him and turned to his left with a look of disgust on his face.
      Once the footage surfaced online, Gooners were quick to jump in on the comments.
      One wrote: “Don’t know why they’re annoyed, it’s a Europa League game and we’re winning comfortably let the young guns have a run. We have United this weekend.”
      Smokey replied: “It’s a winning mentality man it’s that simple.
      “He’s hungry for more and doesn’t want us to sit back so can’t complain with our striker being passionate about us not scoring more.”
      Fezile quipped: “Looks like someone put money on a 4-0 win.”
      Meanwhile Big M said: “I think he was joking around with Lacazette and Pepe and doing what fans do at the game.”
      Another also suggested they were kidding: “He’s joking about, calm down you lot.”
      Arguably Tierney’s best highlight of the night was when he arrived at the Emirates wearing just a t-shirt despite the wintry conditions.

      Looks like someone put money on a 4-0 win.
      — Fezile Mbuku (@Fezile) October 29, 2020

      I think he was joking around with Lacazette and Pepe and doing what fans do at the game
      — BigM (@BigM24s) October 29, 2020

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      Watch Wigan legend Jordi Gomez score stunning free-kick from inside his OWN HALF in Europa League against PSV

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      WIGAN legend Jordi Gomez scored a stunning free-kick from inside his OWN HALF in the Europa League for Omonia Nicosia against PSV Eindhoven.
      The Spanish midfielder, 35, caught PSV napping with a sweetly struck quick free-kick after 29 minutes.

      Jordi Gomez approaches the ball after a free-kick is givenCredit: BT Sport

      Gomez sends his effort flying from inside his own halfCredit: BT Sport

      The ball flies over everyone towards the goalCredit: BT Sport

      PSV keeper Yvon Mvogo was stuck in no man’s landCredit: BT Sport

      The ball landed perfectly over the line Credit: BT Sport

      The former Latics ace’s wondergoal came just a week after Rangers’ Kemar Roofe bagged his own extraordinary strike from his own half.
      Roofe’s effort was from open play against Standard Liege in the same competition – prompting boss Steven Gerrard to claim his strike was the best he has ever seen live.
      Veteran Gomez – who won the FA Cup with Wigan in 2013 – used all his experience to slam the ball over the head of PSV’s stranded Swiss keeper Yvon Mvogo.
      His goal flew in from a staggering 54 metres but PSV complained after the ball appeared to be still rolling when he struck it.

      But the Dutch outfit put the set-back of going 1-0 down behind them.
      Mario Gotze’s new side pulled off a last-gasp comeback to snatch a 2-1 win after Donyell Malen completed his double in stoppage time.
      Some fans on social media weren’t happy the goal scored by Gomez – who had two stints with Wigan before leaving in 2017 – was allowed to stand.
      One said: “Wasn’t even a dead ball it was moving. Surely this didn’t actually count.”

      That is sensational! 😲A moment of magic from Kemar Roofe! ✨Rangers are off to the perfect start in Europe! ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/eHykkDWLYu
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 22, 2020

      Another added: “Considering the balls still rolling when he hits it all he should be getting is goal disallowed shouts.”
      A third tweeted: “Great strike but defo a moving ball. Having said it if it was in the prem they would have somehow given him offside in his own half.”
      The debate raged online about whether Gomez’s finish was a better goal than Roofe’s stunner.
      One supporter commented: “Roofe went past 3 players in shocking conditions and banged it in from the half way line with a non static ball so less control, Jordi gomez had the time and a dead ball situation… Still a mad goal though from gomez.”

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      Man Utd refused AC Milan transfer buy option for Diogo Dalot with club ‘convinced he will be top full-back in future’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly refused to include an option-to-buy clause in Diogo Dalot’s loan deal with AC Milan as the club remain ‘convinced’ he will be a top full-back in the future.
      The defender left for a season-long loan at San Siro at the beginning of the month.

      Dalot impressed in AC Milan’s Europa League victory over Sparta PragueCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      In his short stay there, he has already impressed AC Milan chiefs, not least last night when he stole the spotlight in a Europa League win over Sparta Prague.
      Dalot grabbed both a goal and an assist in a dominant 3-0 win for the hosts.
      Reports say Old Trafford bosses always recognised his potential, despite his indifferent form with the Red Devils.
      It is main reason why the club refused to insert an option-to-buy clause into his loan deal, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

      That would’ve allowed AC Milan to buy him for a pre-agreed fee when his temporary stay ended.
      Instead, United officials are keen to keep him at the club permanently as they are sure he will develop further as a player.
      Milan are reported to want him on a permanent deal but their chances now appear slim.

      If the 21-year-old does return to Manchester, he faces a battle to get regular football in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team in the near future.

      Aaron Wan-Bissaka has continued his impressive form this season, including an outstanding defensive performance against PSG.
      In the other role Dalot can play, Alex Telles has made an encouraging start to life at left-back since United swooped for him on deadline day.

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