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      Carabao Cup prize money 2023-24: How much do the winners take home?

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      THE Carabao Cup is sometimes a disrespected tournament – but winning it comes with many benefits – such as collecting prize money.Last year, Manchester United took home the jackpot after they beat Newcastle in a thrilling final at Wembley.
      Manchester United beat Newcastle to win the Carabao Cup last yearCredit: PA
      This season will see Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea go head-to-head at the home of English football.
      Jurgen Klopp’s Reds will be aiming for a record-extending tenth League Cup win, while the Blues are hoping to lift their first EFL Cup since the 2014/15 season under Jose Mourinho.
      The winner is guaranteed a place in Europe as well as dipping their hands in the prize pot.
      SunSport takes a look at how much money clubs can earn from participating in the tournament.
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      How much is the Carabao Cup prize money?
      Here is a breakdown of the prize money on offer:

      First round winners – £5,000
      Second round winners – £7,000
      Third round winners – £10,000
      Fourth round winners – £15,000
      Quarter-finalists – £25,000
      Semi-finalists – £25,000
      Runner-up – £50,000
      Winner – £100,000

      How to watch the Carabao Cup final
      The Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea will take place on Sunday, February 25 at 3pm GMT.
      Sky Sports Main Event and Football will broadcast the match LIVE with coverage starting from 2pm GMT.
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      Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the NOW/Sky Sports app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Why is Liverpool vs Luton Town not on TV?

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      LIVERPOOL were triumphant again with another win at Brentford – but were left counting the cost of yet more injuries.Liverpool fans’ joy at being clear at the top could only be short lived as injuries keep piling up for Jurgen Klopp.
      Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones sustained what looked like pretty severe injuries with the Portuguese forward carried off on a stretcher.
      Darwin Nunez – who scored a brilliant lob to set Liverpool on their way – was also taken off at half time, although that is expected to have been a precaution.
      Jota and Jones could miss out against Luton Town on Wednesday, with the likes of Alisson Becker, Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, Dominik Szoboszlai also potentially missing.
      Why Liverpool are playing on Wednesday
      Liverpool are hosting Luton Town on Wednesday night after the fixture was rearranged.
      The Hatters were meant to visit Anfield on Saturday, February 24 at 3pm but this fixture had to be brought forward because of Liverpool’s participation in the Carabao Cup Final.
      Liverpool and Luton Town drew the last time they met in NovemberCredit: Reuters
      Despite being the only Premier League game being played on Wednesday, it will remain OFF of British TV screens.
      This is because of the Saturday 3pm blackout – Premier League rules dictate that if a game was originally arranged to take place at that time, a rescheduled game cannot be shown on TV.
      After their game against Luton, Liverpool will be hoping to overcome Chelsea in the highly anticipated Carabao Cup Final this Sunday at Wembley.
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      Klopp’s men will go into the final as heavy favourites given how many places separate the two in the league table. More

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      Porto vs Arsenal – Champions League last-16: Gunners look to continue good form as they face Portuguese giants

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      ARSENAL travel to Portuguese giants Porto for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.The Gunners have been in superb form of late, winning their last five games and scoring 21 goals in the process.
      Arsenal have scored 11 goals in their last two gamesCredit: ALAMY
      Porto beat Estrela Amadora 2-0 last time outCredit: GETTY
      Arsenal are flying high in the Premier League and are two points off Liverpool at the top of the tree.
      Mikel Arteta’s men booked their spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League after finishing 1st in Group B with 13 points from a possible 18.
      Elsewhere, Porto finished runner-up to Barcelona in Group H to secure their place in the last-16.
      However, the Portuguese giants have had an underwhelming season domestically and are currently 3rd in Liga Portugal.
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      When is Porto vs Arsenal?

      Porto vs Arsenal will take place on Wednesday, February 21.
      Kick off will be at 8pm.
      The Estadio do Dragao will host.

      What TV channel is Porto vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?

      Porto vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
      TNT Sports customers can live stream the match on discovery+.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      The hosts will be without centre-back Zaidu Sanusi after he sustained a serious injury in his first game back from Afcon.
      Striker Mehdi Taremi could return to the starting line-up after being left on the bench against Estrela da Amadora.
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      The 31-year-old has reportedly agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer in the summer.
      For Arsenal, Fabio Vieira could return to action after having surgery to face his former side in his home country.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu could all play a part in Porto following their respective injury layoffs.
      Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe and Jurrien Timber remain all remain out.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Porto – 21/5
      Draw – 27/10
      Arsenal – 4/6

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024: Start time, stream, TV channel, race schedule as Hamilton eyes fast start in season opener

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      F1 racers are gearing up for the opening 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix – and Lewis Hamilton has one final shot at becoming champion once again behind the Mercedes wheel.The British legend shocked the world when it was revealed that he’ll be making the switch to Ferrari in 2025.
      This will be Lewis Hamilton’s final season driving for MercedesCredit: AFP
      And over two years on from winning his last race, Hamilton will be determined to get off to the perfect start in Bahrain.
      However, 2023 champion Max Verstappen is certainly looking to ruin the party by continuing his incredible hot streak.
      Furthermore, the Red Bull racer has a goal of his own – to become only the fourth driver to win FOUR championships in a row.
      When is the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024?

      The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 2.
      It is expected to get underway from 3pm UK time – 6pm local time.
      Bahrain International Circuit is the allocated track for this opening race and it can host approximately 70,000 fans.
      Max Verstappen got off to a winning start at this exact circuit in 2023.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      The Bahrain Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
      The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.

      FULL race schedule
      Friday, February 29

      Practice One – 11:30am
      Practice Two – 3pm

      Saturday, March 1
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      Practice Three – 12:30pm
      Qualifying – 4pm

      Sunday, March 2

      Grand Prix – 3pm

      All times are in the GMT

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      Who is Olivia Attwood’s husband Bradley Dack and when did they get married?

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      OLIVIA Attwood has been a well known reality star since appearing on Love Island in 2017.She is now married to footballer Bradley Dack. Here’s what we know about him.
      Dack has been married to Olivia Attwood since 2023
      Who is Olivia Attwood’s husband Bradley Dack?
      Bradley Dack is a professional footballer for Championship side Sunderland.
      Born in Greenwich on December 31 1993, Dack rose through the ranks at Charlton Athletic before signing for Gillingham in 2010 on a three-year scholarship deal.
      He signed his first professional contract in May 2012, where he made his breakthrough for Gills in the 2012/13 season – where he was named as the young player of the year after a one-month loan spell at Braintree Town.
      Two years later he cemented himself as one of the top players in the third-tier, netting 15 times in 44 games as he won the League One player of the season.
      In 2017, he signed for Blackburn in a deal believed to be in the region of £750,000.
      In his time at Blackburn, he cemented himself as one of the sides most important players, helping them to promotion back to the Championship in his first season with the club, scoring 18 goals to help Rovers to a 2nd place finish in League One.
      After six seasons at Blackburn, helping the club consolidate their Championship status, Dack signed for Sunderland on a free transfer in July 2023.
      When did Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack get married?
      Attwood and Dack got married on June 3, 2023.
      The run up to the big day was documented on the ITVbe show, Olivia Marries Her Match.
      This followed the couple as they prepared for the big day, and the ceremony itself was shown on the show.
      The pair got engaged in 2019, but had to twice delay their wedding due to injuries sustained by Dack whilst playing football.
      It is thought that Dack and Attwood have been dating since 2018.
      They had previously dated before Attwood’s appearance on Love Island.
      What is Bradley Dack’s net worth?
      It hasn’t been confirmed exactly what Dack’s net worth is, but according to FreshersLIVE, it is thought to be around £3.9million.
      According to Capology, he earns a salary of around £780,000 at Sunderland, which is around £15,000 per week, without including bonuses.
      This was a rise from his last season at Blackburn in the 2022/23 season, where it is thought he earned £590,000, which is around £11,000 a week.
      His wife’s net worth is thought to be around the £2million mark. More

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      Who is Oliver Glasner’s wife Bettina and do they have any children?

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      OLIVER Glasner is an Austrian football manager who has managed in Germany as well as his homeland.He is married to Bettina. Here’s what we know about her.
      Oliver Glasner has been married to Bettina since 2007
      Who is Oliver Glasner’s wife Bettina?
      Bettina Glasner is the wife of Oliver, with the pair marrying in 2007.
      Whilst Oliver has experienced success as a football manager, Bettina has chosen to keep her life private.
      She has been pictured alongside he famous husband at a number of events over the years.
      Bettina was spotted next to Oliver as he was serving a suspension, watching on from a VIP box in May 2023 in a 3-0 win for Frankfurt against Mainz.
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      Do they have any children?
      The couple have three children, who are named Julian, Niklas, and Alina Glasner.
      It is unknown how old the children are.
      It is thought that Julian is his eldest, and is from a previous relationship.
      What clubs has Oliver Glasner managed?
      Glasner has managed a number of teams over the course of his managerial career.
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      He began his coaching career at SV Ried in 2014, a team he used to represent as a player.
      He then joined LASK for the 2015/16 season, helping them achieve promotion in his second season.
      He then led the side to Europa League qualification in 2017/18, before leading them to the Champions League qualifying round in his last season at the club in 2018/19.
      He would then make his first steps in German football, joining Wolfsburg.
      He would lead the team to European qualification in both his seasons in charge, qualifying for the Champions League in 2021.
      His greatest success would come in his time in charge of Eintracht Frankfurt, who he joined for the 2021/22 season.
      He led the team to their first win away from home against Bayern Munich for 21 years, and despite an inconsistent league campaign, Frankfurt thrived in the Europa League.
      A run to the final in Seville saw them knock out European giants Barcelona at the Camp Nou and Premier League side West Ham.
      The final itself pitted them against Scottish side Rangers, and in a gruelling match, which was level at 1-1 after extra time, a 5-4 win on penalties saw the Germans pick up the trophy for the first time since 1980.
      By winning, they also qualified for the Champions League for the first time.
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      Glasner’s second season saw them reach another cup final, but this time they lost 2-0 to RB Leipzig in the DFB Pokal final.
      The Austrian left at the end of the 2022/23 season. More

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      Man City vs Chelsea preview: Blues look to stop the Treble winners’ scintillating streak in a Premier League blockbuster

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      ALL eyes will be on the Etihad this weekend as Treble winners Manchester City host Chelsea in a Super Saturday special – and it could go either way.Pep Guardiola’s men find themselves on a blistering winning run having won ELEVEN consecutive matches in all competitions.
      Man City are on an incredible run of formCredit: PA
      Chelsea left it late to beat Crystal PalaceCredit: Alamy
      And Bernardo Silva’s flick followed by Phil Foden’s late strike kept City’s streak alive as they ran out 3-1 winners in a gruelling Champions League League last 16 first leg clash against Copenhagen.
      Elsewhere, life is starting to look a lot better for Mauricio Pochettino as his Chelsea side goes into this game off back-to-back 3-1 triumphs against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
      Furthermore, the Blues should feel well-rested after not having to participate in any European action this week.
      But Chelsea will need to dig deep if they are to take three Premier League points from City – something which they have failed to achieve in their last five attempts.
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      When is Man City vs Chelsea?

      Manchester City and Chelsea’s mouthwatering match will take place on Saturday, February 17.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 5:30pm in the UK.
      The Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City is the scheduled arena for this huge encounter and it can host approximately 53,400 fans.
      Cole Palmer’s stoppage-time penalty earned Chelsea a draw in a 4-4 thriller when the sides last met in November 2023.

      What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?

      Manchester City vs Chelsea will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 5pm GMT on both channels – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the action online through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      What is the team news?
      Manchester City’s win against Copenhagen was overshadowed by a double injury blow to Jack Grealish (groin) and Bernardo Silva (ankle).
      Josko Gvardiol’s knock is reportedly set to keep him out until mid-March, while Mateo Kovacic’s muscular injury will be assessed before Saturday’s blockbuster.
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      Elsewhere, Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping to get some key names back for the trip to the Etihad.
      But as it stands; Benoit Badiashile (muscle), Reece James (hamstring), Lesley Ugochukwu (muscle), Marc Cucurella (ankle), Robert Sanchez (knee), Rome Lavia (thigh), Thiago Silva  (groin), and Wesley Fofana (ACL) are all huge doubts for the match. 
      What are the odds?

      Man City to win 1/3
      Draw 9/2
      Chelsea to win 7/1

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication  More

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      What football team did Bob Marley support?

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      BOB Marley is best known to us as a music legend, but he had one other love.The Reggae icon, who died at 36 following a battle with cancer, loved to play and watch football.
      Bob Marley spent much of his career performing in the UKCredit: Redferns
      And his influence on the sport is still felt today.
      Ajax famously sing Marley’s smash hit Three Little Birds at games.
      The Eredivisie team also made Bob Marley-inspired limited edition football kits in the 2021/22 season.
      At Selhurst Park during Chelsea’s win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, Three Little Birds was played during half-time, and Blues fans proceeded to sing it in unison for the entirety of the second half.

      What football team did Bob Marley support?
      Marley spent much of his time away from the music studio on a football pitch.
      He said in 1980: “I love music before I love football. If I love football first it maybe can be dangerous. I love music and then football after.
      “Playing football and singing is dangerous because the football gets very violent.
      “I sing about peace, love and all of that stuff, and something might happen you know. If a man tackle you hard it bring feelings of war.”
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      Marley was a fan of TWO teams, including Premier League side Tottenham.
      Bob Marley supported Santos FC, who Brazilian football legend Pele played forCredit: Getty
      The One Love singer was a huge fan of Spurs midfielder Ossie Ardiles, who spent 10 years in North London.
      Marley, who passed away in 1981, also liked to watch Brazilian side Santos FC, who legend Pele played for.
      Ajax are probably the club most closely-related to Marley now, however.
      Since 2008, Ajax have sung Three Little Birds, after a Cardiff City stadium announcer played the anthem at a pre-season fixture. More