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      When are the Premier League 2024-25 fixtures released?

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      FOOTBALL fans are already gearing up for the Premier 2024-25 season – and the fixtures release date has been revealed!It has been another phenomenal campaign with all 20 teams going through a rollercoaster of emotions.Fixtures for next season will be released later this yearCredit: ReutersAnd the players will have to do it all over again once the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany has concluded.But they get to find out what their 2024-25 schedule looks like way beforehand.When are the Premier League 2024-25 fixtures released?All 380 Premier League 2024-25 fixtures will be released on Tuesday, June 18 – four days after the opening Euro 2024 match.It is scheduled to be revealed at 9am BST.Read more on Premier LeagueDates and kick-off times for all of the Premier League 2024-25 fixtures are subject to change throughout the course of the season.That could be due to TV requirements or fixture clashes.What is the final Premier League table?Manchester City won a fourth successive Premier League title on the final day – the first time that has happened in English football.Arsenal were top for much of the season, but Pep Guardiola’s relentless side pipped them to the title with a win on the final day.Most read in FootballElsewhere, Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United are awaiting the outcome of the FA Cup final to see which European competition they are playing in next season, if at all.The final Premier League tableWho has been promoted to the Premier League?Leicester City return to the Premier League as Championship winners after being relegated during the 2022-23 season.And Ipswich Town will be joining the Foxes after securing second place – ending a 22-year wait.Leeds will face Southampton in the Championship play-off final on May 26.Who has been relegated from the Premier League?Sheffield United and Burnley are going straight back down to the Championship following their poor Premier League campaigns.Luton Town needed to win and Nottingham Forest to lose – plus a 12-goal swing to stay in the top flight. But a miracle never was close with Luton losing 4-2 at home to Fulham and Forest beating Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor. More

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      Why are Arsenal not wearing their new kit for the final game of 2023/24 season against Everton?

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      ARSENAL have made it a tradition to wear their new kit on the final day of each Premier League season – but things are different this year.Wearing the new threads on Matchday 38 has been used a smart tactic to build hype around the kits and push people to purchase them ahead of the new campaign.Declan Rice in the new 2024/25 Arsenal home kitCredit: GettyHowever, the Gunners are not representing in the 2024/25 kit in the final game against Everton as they hope to end the day as Premier League champions.And SunSport can reveal the reasons behind this.Why are Arsenal not wearing their new kit against Everton?Arsenal are not wearing their new kit because they would like to lift the Premier League title in the same strip that they have been wearing all season should results go their way.The Gunners go into the final day of the season two points behind league leaders Manchester City but could finish top if Pep’s side lose to West Ham and they beat Everton at the Emirates.Read more on ArsenalMikel Arteta’s side have modelling the new kit on Arsenal’s social media channels after it was launched on Thursday, May 16.Liverpool chose to do the same thing back in 2022 when Jurgen Klopp’s men and City’s thrilling title race went right down to the wire.What is the current Premier League table?Here is the Premier League table going into the final day. More

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      Premier League top scorers 2023/24: Latest standings for this season’s Golden Boot

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      WINNING the Premier League is the pinnacle of English football – and it’s a two-horse race on the final day.But securing the Golden Boot is every attacker’s side mission – and it is up for grabs once again as we enter the last matchday of the campaign.Erling Haaland won the Golden Boot in his first official Premier League seasonCredit: GETTYErling Haaland stormed to the prestigious award in spectacular fashion last season by breaking the goal-scoring record with 36 goals.And football fans have tipped the Norwegian superstar to secure back-to-back Golden Boots.Should the Man City goal machine do so, he will become the first player to win back-to-back Golden Boots in his first two Premier League seasons.However, a number of players across the division will be determined to dethrone Haaland.Read more on Premier LeaguePremier League top scorers 2023/24Live Premier League top scorers:

      PLAYER
      CLUB
      GOALS

      Erling Haaland
      Man City
      27

      Cole Palmer
      Chelsea
      22

      Alexander Isak
      Newcastle
      21

      Phil Foden
      Man City
      19

      Ollie Watkins
      Aston Villa
      19

      Dominic Solanke
      Bournemouth
      18

      Mohamed Salah
      Liverpool
      17

      Son Heung-Min
      Tottenham
      17

      Jarrod Bowen
      West Ham
      16

      Bukayo Saka
      Arsenal
      16

      Jean-Philippe Mateta
      Crystal Palace
      15

      Nicolas Jackson
      Chelsea
      14

      Who has previously won the Premier League Golden Boot?
      1992/93 – Terry Sheringham (Tottenham), 22 goals
      1993/94 – Andy Cole (Newcastle), 34 goals
      1994/95 – Alan Shearer (Blackburn), 34 goals
      1995/96 – Alan Shearer (Blackburn), 31 goals
      1996/97 – Alan Shearer (Newcastle), 25 goals
      1997/98 – Chris Sutton (Blackburn), Dion Dublin (Coventry), Michael Owen (Liverpool), 18 goals
      1998/99 – Michael Owen (Liverpool), Dwight Yorke (Man Utd), Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink (Leeds), 18 goals
      1999/00 – Kevin Phillips (Sunderland), 30 goals
      2000/01 – Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink (Chelsea), 23 goals
      2001/02 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 24 goals

      2002/03 – Ruud van Nistelrooy (Man Utd), 25 goals
      2003/04 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 30 goals
      2004/05 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 25 goals
      2005/06 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 27 goals
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has won the most Golden Boots with a total of fourCredit: AFP
      2006/07 – Didier Drogba (Chelsea), 20 goals
      2007/08 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd), 31 goals
      2008/09 – Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), 19 goals
      2009/10 – Didier Drogba (Chelsea), 29 goals
      2010/11 – Carlos Tevez (Man City), Dimitar Berbatov (Man Utd), 20 goals
      2011/12 – Robin van Persie (Arsenal), 30 goals
      2012/13 – Robin van Persie (Man Utd), 26 goals
      2013/14 – Luis Suarez (Liverpool), 31 goals
      2014/15 – Sergio Aguero (Man City), 26 goals
      2015/16 – Harry Kane (Tottenham), 25 goals
      2016/17 – Harry Kane (Tottenham), 29 goals
      2017/18 – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), 32 goals
      2018/19 – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal), Sadio Mane (Liverpool), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), 22 goals
      2019/20 – Jamie Vardy (Leicester), 23 goals
      2020/21 – Harry Kane (Tottenham), 23 goals
      2021/22 – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Son Heung-min (Tottenham), 23 goals
      2022/23 – Erling Haaland (Man City), 36 goals
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      How many Premier League trophies are there?

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      THE last matchday of the Premier League season will take place on Sunday – and so much is still to be decided.Arsenal and Manchester City are in a two-horse race for this season’s title.Manchester City and Arsenal will go head-to-head for the Premier League titleCredit: REUTERSPep Guardiola’s side gave their hopes of a fourth straight Premier League triumph a boost after they beat Tottenham 2-0 to go two points clear at the top ahead of the final day.But all hope is not lost for Arsenal as they look to secure their first top flight title since their invincible season in 2003/04.The Gunners must beat Everton on the final day – and hope that London rivals West Ham can avoid defeat at the Etihad.But with two sides on either end of the country in with a chance of lifting the trophy – what do the Premier League do to prepare for such an occasion?READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHow many Premier League trophies are there?There are TWO identical Premier League trophies, which include an engraved base detailing past top flight winners.During the season, one is displayed by the Premier League champions, while the other is used by the league.The current champions are forced to return their trophy to the Premier League at least three weeks before the final league match of the season.This is because circumstances such as the one on Sunday can arise with the potential of two different teams being crowned champions.Most read in FootballSo, come the final day of the 2023/24 Premier League season, identical trophies will be waiting at both Man City’s Etihad stadium and Arsenal’s Emirates stadium.In addition to this, 40 winners’ medals will be at each ground.Alongside the silverware, the Premier League will provide podiums and fireworks at both stadiums.An expert engraver will be on hand at both arenas to etch the required team’s name onto the trophy after they lift it. More

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      Why do boxers have Vaseline put on their face between rounds during a fight?

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      SOMETHING as simple as Vaseline can be the difference between winning and losing inside the boxing ring.Eagle-eyed fans will have noticed that it is used by their favourite stars during trips back to the corner in between rounds. British star Luke Campbell receiving treatment during his fight with Jorge LinaresCredit: Getty Images – GettyWhy do boxers use Vaseline before a fight?Before a fight starts, a boxer will usually have Vaseline dabbed onto their face to protect themselves.It will not decrease the pain, but it can stop punches from connecting properly because it causes the skin to be very ‘slippery’.The cutman in the corner will usually apply it to the nose, lips, cheekbones, jawbone and beneath the eyebrows. Boxers retreat to the corner between roundsCredit: Getty Images – GettyWhy do boxers use Vaseline during a fight?Most boxers will find themselves battered and bleeding after a few rounds in the ring.Vaseline mixed with coagulant can be applied to the open wounds to limit the amount of blood that is lost.The coagulant slows the bleeding and the Vaseline protects the damaged area.If a boxer’s nose is bleeding, the cutman will usually put a dab of Vaseline up it to limit the bleeding. More

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      Will Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk rematch and when is it taking place?

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk could be set to do it all AGAIN later this year after a brilliant bout in Saudi Arabia.The two heavyweights went head to head in the first heavyweight unification fight this CENTURY – with Usyk winning a controversial split decision.Oleksandr Usyk won a split decision in a brilliant heavyweight unification fight against Tyson FuryCredit: GettyAnd in a bout fit for that mantle, Fury and Usyk played out a thrilling battle with both men in control and also struggling at various points in the fight.Usyk started on top before showboating Fury won the middle rounds and appeared to be well on top.However, a ninth-round volley saw Usyk FLOOR Fury and swing momentum back his way.With four major world titles up for grabs both men gave it their all in one of the best fights in memory.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt went to the judges with the fight ending in a controversial split decision going in the Ukrainian’s favour –  115-112, 114-15, 114-113.When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?SunSport understands that a TWO-WAY clause is in place, meaning both men – should they lose – can contractually trigger a rematch.And Saudi boxing chief, H.E. Turki Alalshikh, confirmed before the fight started that Fury vs Usyk II has been pencilled in for the weekend of October 12/13.Alalshikh plans to have the rematch to kick off another Riyadh Season.Most read in BoxingWill all heavyweight titles be on the line in the rematch?Should the rematch take place between Fury and Usyk, they won’t be competing for all the heavyweight titles.That is because the winner of the undisputed bout will be stripped of the IBF strap in order for mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic to finally compete for it.It is not yet know when the belt will be stripped from the eventual winner, but it will happen before Hrgovic takes on Brit Daniel Dubois on June 1.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT More

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      Why do England and boxing fans sing Sweet Caroline and what are the lyrics?

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      ENGLAND are looking forward to the Euros this summer – after Tyson Fury takes on Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed world title fight.But there is an anthem that unites both football and boxing fans alike – many being huge supporters of both sports.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHTTyson Fury v Christian Hammer Heavyweight Boxing Pic Richard Pelham. 28.02.15. Tyson Fury sings Elvis to the crowdCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdEngland fans have loved belting out Sweet Caroline during Euro 2020Credit: GettyIn fact, the hit has become so popular that England fans sing Sweet Caroline before and after most of their football matches.But what is the reason?Why do England fans sing Sweet Caroline?Aston Villa and Chelsea fans will well know Sweet Caroline being played at Stamford Bridge and Villa Park.And boxing fans have been known to sing Sweet Caroline at the top of their lungs, particularly during Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury fights.Neil Diamond released the hit Sweet Caroline in 1969Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe Coldstream Guards played a rendition of Sweet Caroline ahead of England’s Euros semi-final against DenmarkCredit: GettyDuring Euro 2020, in a chat with talkSPORT, Wembley DJ Tony Parry made the decision to play Sweet Caroline in the win over Germany.He picked it instead of France 98 hit Vindaloo.“I was going to play ‘Vindaloo’, but went with my gut,” he said as he decided to play Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond.“Even the German fans were belting it out in the end. It’s a song that all fans can enjoy.“The match director said in my in-ear ‘the world’s been closed for 18 months… let ’em have it’.”What are the lyrics to Sweet Caroline?Where it began, I can’t begin to knowingBut then I know it’s growing strongWas in the springAnd spring became the summerWho’d have believed you’d come alongHands, touching handsReaching out, touching me, touching youSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI’ve been inclinedTo believe they never wouldBut now ILook at the night and it don’t seem so lonelyWe filled it up with only twoAnd when I hurtHurting runs off my shouldersHow can I hurt when holding youOne, touching oneReaching out, touching me, touching youSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI’ve been inclinedTo believe they never wouldOh no, noSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodSweet CarolineMost read in Euro 2024I believe they never couldREAD MORE SUN STORIESSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so good More

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      Who is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk referee Mark Nelson?

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      REFEREE Mark Nelson has the biggest job in boxing tonight. The American is set to take charge of Tyson Fury’s huge clash with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia. Mark Nelson is a veteran boxing referee and has taken charge of multiple world title fightsCredit: AlamyFury and Usyk have been on a collision course to fight for months and were originally scheduled to clash back in February. A cut to Fury in sparring put the fight back but tonight they’re finally going to do battle. Nelson will be out to make sure the two behemoths in the ring with him keep in line throughout a potential 12 rounds of action. Who is boxing referee Mark Nelson?Nelson, 59, has been a boxing referee since 1992 and is in the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame.Fury vs UsykNelson has taken charge of various world title fights over the years, including Manny Pacquiao’s loss to Jeff Horn back in 2017.He was also the man in the middle for Tim Tszyu’s clash against Brian Mendoza.Known for his quick reaction times in the ring, he was lauded by former world champion Maurice Hooker from stopping his fight against Jose Ramirez back in 2020.Hooker was the man who got stopped in that fight but he had no qualms with the decision Nelson made.Most read in Boxing“Two fighters died that week and I didn’t want to be the third. The ref did the right thing because I was hurt,” Hooker said.Nelson added: “I just knew that if he took one more punch that he’d probably be leaving the ring on a stretcher.In an interview with the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame, Nelson revealed what he says to fighters in the dressing room before they go out to fight.“I promise I’ll be fair,” he said. “I don’t care who wins, but I care about you. I am here for you and your family. Safety comes first.’’ More