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      Arsenal vs Bournemouth: Gunners look to extend Premier League lead after crucial derby win – stream, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL are just three victories away from lifting the Premier League title – unless Manchester City win four.The Gunners arguably have had the toughest title run-in between themselves, Man City and Liverpool.However, back-to-back derby triumphs over Chelsea and Tottenham saw Mikel Arteta’s men stay on top of the pyramid going into the last month of the season.And if they can beat an in-form Bournemouth side, they’ll be one step closer to ending their 20-year Premier League trophy drought.But even if Arsenal are victorious in their remaining three games, it still won’t be enough if Pep Guardiola’s men get a maximum of 12 points from 12.When is Arsenal vs Bournemouth?
      Arsenal’s huge Premier League match against Bournemouth will take place on Saturday, May 4.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm BST.
      Emirates Stadium is the allocated arena for his crucial match and it can host approximately 60,704 passionate fans.
      The Gunners ran riot in the reverse fixture by thrashing the Cherries 4-0.
      Read more on ArsenalWhat TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Arsenal vs Bournemouth will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sport 1 in the UK
      Coverage is expected to commence from 11am BST – one hour and 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the match live through discovery+
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action of the entire Premier League encounter.
      What is the team news?Mikel Arteta will be delighted that his side picked up no fresh injury concerns despite being put through a tough north London derby on Sunday.However, it could possibly be too soon for Jurrien Timber who has been continuing his road to recovery with the U21’s team.Elsewhere, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is set to be without several key name for this huge match.Most read in FootballIllia Zabarnyi (muscle), Antoine Semenyo (knee), Luis Sinisterra (thigh), Tyler Adams (back), Marcus Tavernier (muscle), Chris Mempham (muscle), Ryan Fredericks (calf) and Philip Billing (muscle) are all expected to miss the trip to the Emirates.While Milos Kerkez will continue to serve his three-match ban after picking up a red card against Wolves.What are the current odds?
      Arsenal to win 1/8
      Draw 13/2
      Bournemouth to win 12/1
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      Who is ITV Euro 2024 presenter Seema Jaswal?

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      ITV’S coverage for Euro 2024 is expected to include Seema Jaswal, who is well travelled in the field of sports presenting.The 39-year-old from Richmond has presented the Premier League’s global coverage, as well as Channel 4’s coverage of Motorsports.Jaswal also spent three years working for Channel 5’s The Wright StuffJaswal is expected to get involved in the Euro 2024 coverageShe also appeared on Channel 4’s coverage of the BDO Darts and the BBC for Snooker’s Triple Crown events.ITV employed Jaswal for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, working as a reporter and summariser.Jaswal also anchored FIFA’s coverage of the U-17 World Cup in 2017.And now she is expected to cover England’s bid of winning their first trophy since the 1966 World Cup.The Three Lions are among the favourites to win Euro 2024 in Germany this summer.Gareth Southgate’s men have been drawn in a group that includes, Serbia, Slovenia and Denmark.How old is she?Jaswal has now been in TV and radio for over a decade.That is after she got her big break on CBBC in 2008.Most read in Euro 2024Born in 1985, she is currently 39 years old.Is Seema Jaswal married?Seema’s maiden name is Pathan but she likes to keep her private life out of the public eye.Former England boss Fabio Capello says ‘fear’ will end Euro 2024 dream as he identifies player as the weakest linkShe is married but prefers to keep her husband out the limelight. More

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      Who is ITV Euro 2024 presenter Mark Pougatch?

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      PRESENTER Mark Pougatch fronts ITV’s major coverage of both football as well as rugby and is expected to get involved in the Euro 2024 team of TV stars and pundits.The 56-year-old replaced Adrian Chiles as ITV’s chief football presenter six years ago to cover Champions League and England fixtures.Mark Pougatch’s broadcasting career began in 1995 for Radio 5 liveHe won the broadcaster of the year award in 2012Mark Pougatch, left, was part of the BBC’s 5 Live team with Nicky Campbell and Victoria Derbyshire for the 2002 World CupCredit: BBCHe hosted ITV’s coverage of Euro 2016, and has also been presenting the Six Nations rugby since 2016, and also the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.Before that though he spent TWENTY-TWO YEARS, where he cut his teeth presenting for BBC Radio 5 Live.He also joined BT Sport in the summer of 2016 to host the show BT Sport Score, to rival Sky Sports’ Gillette Soccer Saturday.In addition, Pougatch presented ITV’s live coverage of Euro 2020 with fellow presenters Seema Jaswal and Reshmin Chowdhury.Read More on FootballThey were jpoined by the likes of Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Eni Aluko, Ashley Cole and Patrick Vieira.As well as ITV’s live coverage, Pougatch hosted 12 Euro 2020 special episodes of the ITV Football Show podcast alongside Luton Town winger Andros Townsend.Euro 2024 gets underway on June 14 as hosts Germany take on Scotland.England’s campaign gets underway on June 16 when they face off against Serbia.Most read in Euro 2020The Three Lions have been drawn in a group that also includes Slovenia and Denmark. England will be looking to win their first ever trophy since the 1966 World Cup.Inside the ten stunning Euro 2024 stadiums including historic final venueGareth Southgate’s men are among the top favourites to win the competition.England play Scotland at Wembley on June 18The Krestovsky Stadium in St. Petersburg hosts the first game which ITV will show live this summer More

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      Championship permutations: Promotion, play-off and relegation scenarios explained

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      WE have reached the final week of the Championship season – and it’s still all to play for.Leicester City have already claimed promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking after winning the title in the second tier.Leicester won the Championship at Preston on Monday nightCredit: ALAMYTwo more undetermined sides will join the Foxes in the top flight next season from the Championship.But it’s not just the top of the table that is still to be decided with the relegation battle heating up.SunSport has all you need to know about what can happen at the top and bottom of the Championship table on the final week of the season.Who can claim automatic promotion to the Premier League?After Leicester secured the Championship title on Monday night with a 3-0 win away at Preston, just one more automatic promotion place remains.READ MORE IN EFLIf Ipswich can get four points from their remaining two matches, they will finish in the automatics behind Leicester.Leeds must hope that the Tractor Boys lose against Coventry or Huddersfield and then match the other result, as goal difference currently favours the Whites.Who can finish in the Championship play-offs?As previously alluded to, one of Leeds or Ipswich will finish third and have to settle for a play-off place.Southampton can’t move from their current fourth-placed position, while Norwich’s far superior goal difference to Hull City has all but secured their spot in the play-offs.Most read in EFLThe only way the Canaries can drop out of the top-6 is if they lose heavily to Birmingham on the final day, West Brom claim at least a point, and the Tigers beat Plymouth – with a more than seven-goal swing between Norwich and Hull required.Liam Rosenior’s side will have more hope that they can take the Baggies position in the play-offs – should they win and Albion fall to defeat on final day.Who can get relegated from the Championship?Rotherham’s position at the foot of the table can not be changed with their status as a League One club already confirmed for next season.Huddersfield’s relegation from the Championship is all but confirmed, with the Terriers in need of three points at Ipswich and Plymouth to lose to Hull – and they will require at least a 15 goal swing in the afore mentioned matches.Birmingham City ideally need to beat Norwich on the final day to stand any chance of safety – and hope that Plymouth lose to Hull.The Blues could draw and survive, but the Pilgrims would have to lose by five or more goals.Birmingham could stay up on goal difference should they win and Blackburn Rovers suffer defeat to title winners Leicester or if Sheffield Wednesday lose away at Sunderland.When are the Championship play-offs?Semi-final first legs6th vs 3rd (12pm) – Sunday, May 125th vs 4th (2.15pm) – Sunday, May 12Semi-final second legs3rd vs 6th (8pm) – Thursday, May 164th vs 5th (8pm) – Friday, May 17READ MORE SUN STORIESFinalSunday, May 26 (4.30pm) More

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      When are yellow cards wiped in the Champions League?

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      THE Champions League semi-finals are upon us with some incredible action kicking off tonight.All Premier League clubs have been eliminated from Europe’s esteemed competition meaning there will be no English representation in the final at Wembley on June 1.Sergio Ramos is the player that has been booked the most in Champions League historyCredit: REUTERSManchester United and Newcastle endured a disappointing campaign that saw them getting knocked out in the group stage.Arsenal and Manchester City were eliminated by Bayern Munich and Real Madrid respectively during the quarter-finals.City have officially surrendered their crown which will pass on to either Real, Bayern, Paris Saint-Germain or Borussia Dortmund.The semi-finals kick off tonight with Madrid facing off against Harry Kane and co at the Allianz Arena before PSG and Dortmund square off at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday.Read More on FootballMany fans worry they might lose some of their key players who have amassed too many bookings ahead of the second leg or even the final – SunSport has the answers below.When do yellow cards get wiped in the Champions League?Fans of teams in the last four have no reason to fear, as yellow cards expire after the quarter-finals and are not carried over to the semi-finals.According to Uefa’s Article 52.04, all yellow cards and pending yellow-card suspensions expire on completion of the play-offs and are not carried forward to the group stage. They are also wiped out on completion of the Champions League quarter-finals and are not enforced during the semi-finals.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe same article states that even if a player is cautioned across both semi-final legs, he cannot be suspended for the final unless he received a red card.And according to Article 52.05, cautions and pending yellow-card suspensions that occurred in major UEFA competitions expire at the end of the season.Raging Chelsea stars pushed away from referee and linesmen by Bues coaches in explosive bust-up after VAR stops goalThat means Kane will not miss out on a London return for the final if Bayern make it through and his dreams of finally winning silverware remain alive.That is, of course, if the star striker doesn’t get sent off in the second leg against Real. More

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      When is F1 Miami Grand Prix? Date, TV channel, live stream and full schedule as Max Verstappen eyes three straight wins

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      MIAMI hosts this weekend’s Grand Prix – with Max Verstappen looking to win back-to-back races in Florida.Verstappen comes into the weekend with four wins out of the first five races of the season.Max Verstappen won the Chinese Grand Prix last time outCredit: GETTYCarlos Sainz is the only other race winner this season back in late March at the Australian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton, who will be taking Sainz’s Ferrari seat next season, is yet to finish on the podium in 2024. Hamilton currently sits in ninth in the Drivers Championship, behind fellow Mercedes driver George Russell in seventh.Miami is a sprint weekend which means extra points are up for grabs for drivers to close that gap on Red Bull and Max Verstappen.READ MORE IN F1This does mean that teams only have a 60-minute practice session before the weekend racing begins.When is the F1 Miami Grand Prix 2024?
      The F1 Miami Grand Prix 2024 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 5.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 9pm BST/4pm ET
      Miami International Autodrome is the allocated track for this huge race and it can host a staggering 65,000 passionate fans.
      The venue also hosts an exclusive paddock on the side of the pitch for some of the world’s biggest celebrities.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      The F1 Miami Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the NOW or Sky Sports website/app.
      Why are Ferrari in blue for the Miami GP?Ferrari will ditch their red livery for Sunday’s Miami GP to honour the 70th anniversary of the team making their mark in North America.Most read in MotorsportThe design change will see two different shades of blue used on the vehicles with Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino taking the place of the traditional Rosso Corsa that can be found on the cars.Azzuro La Plata is a lighter blue which is said to hark back to the colour worn by legendary driver Alberto Ascari during his 1952 and 1953 world Formula One titles for Ferrari.While Azzurro Dino is a darker blue designed be a nod to the colours first worn by Ferrari in 1974 when five-time Grand Prix winner Clay Rega donned the shade before the team returned to their iconic red.The dual colour livery will be plastered all over the SF-24 car while Leclerc and Sainz are also expected to wear blue racing suits too.FULL race scheduleAll times are in BST/ETFriday, May 3
      Practice One – 5.30pm BST/12.30pm ET
      Sprint Shootout – 9.30pm/4.30pm
      Saturday, May 4
      Sprint – 5pm/12pm
      Qualifying – 9pm/4pm
      Sunday, May 5READ MORE SUN STORIES
      Race – 9pm/4pm
      Current F1 Driver Standings
      Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 110
      Sergio Perez, Red Bull – 85
      Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 76
      Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 69
      Lando Norris, McLaren – 58
      Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 38
      George Russell, Mercedes – 33
      Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 31
      Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes – 19
      Lance stroll, Aston Martin – 9
      Yuki Tsunoda, RB – 7
      Oliver Bearman, Ferrari – 6
      Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 4
      Kevin Magnussen, Haas – 1
      Alex Albon, Williams – 0
      Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 0 
      Zhou Guanyu, Kick Sauber – 0 
      Daniel Ricciardo, RB – 0
      Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 0
      Valtteri Bottas, Kick Sauber – 0
      Logan Sargeant, Williams – 0 More

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      Borussia Dortmund vs PSG: Euro giants clash in massive Champions League semi-final first leg – team news

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of a mammoth Champions League semi-final clash.Luis Enrique will be hoping PSG take a huge step closer to completing an unprecedented quadruple in his first season in charge of Les Parisiens.Kylian Mbappe and PSG travel to Dortmund for the first leg of the Champions League semi finalCredit: GettyThe French giants won Ligue 1 at the weekend after Goncalo Ramos came off the bench and equalised in the 95th minute for PSG to rescue a point against Le Havre.Top scorer Kylian Mbappe was not in the starting lineup for the draw and with Monaco losing to Lyon, they secured a 12th title.PSG won the French Super Cup in January and have secured a spot in the Coup de France Final – they’ll be looking to take one step closer to winning the quadruple against Dourtmund.Meanwhile, Dortmund come into the game off the back of being hammered 4-1 by RB Leipzig, despite Jadon Sancho putting the away side in front.Jadon Sancho scored but Borussia Dortmund fell to a 4-1 defeat at the weekendCredit: GettyIt went from bad to worse for Dortmund as Mats Hummels was taken off five minutes into the second half due to injury.Winning the Champions League may be the only way for Dortmund to qualify for the competition next season as RB Leipzig’s win put them five points ahead of their top four rivals.When is Borussia Dortmund vs Paris Saint Germain?
      The semi-final of the Champions League between Borussia Dortmund and PSG will take place on Wednesday, May 1.
      Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST.
      Signal Iduna Park – also known as the Westfalenstadion – will be hosting the game with a capacity of 81,365.
      The two sides were in the same group stage this season, with PSG winning 2-0 at home and the sides drawing 1-1 in Germany.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Borussia Dortmund vs PSG will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
      Pre-match coverage is expected to begin from 7pm BST – 60 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the game online through TNT Sports Ultimate.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.
      Most read in FootballWhat is their form like?Borussia Dortmund have failed to win a league game since April 13 after dropping points against German Champions Bayer Leverkusen and top four rivals RB Leipzig.Manager Edin Terzic is feeling the pressure as his side fall further and further away from the Champions League places and could miss out on the competition for the first time since 2015-16.PSG have only lost one game – the quarter-final first leg against Barcelona – in 32 matches since early November to secure the Ligue 1 title and their place in the French Cup final.What is the team news?Mats Hummels (calf) was forced off at the beginning of the second half against RB Leipzig but is expected to be fit for the first leg.Ian Maatsen is expected to return after suffering a hip injury against Bayer Leverkusen and was not in the squad over the weekend. Sebastien Haller (ankle) and Ramy Bensabaini (knee) are very unlikely to feature, with both injuries more long term.Defender Mats Hummels went down with a calf injury in the 51st minuteCredit: ReutersPSG have been able to rest star man Kylian Mbappe, who has played only one full 90 since the last round of the Champions League.Their only major injury concer is Layvin Kurzawa (back) who has not started a game for the side since August.Who will be the star players?Julian Brandt is Dortmund’s main threat with 22 goal contributions in 41 games across all club competitions.His combination with German striker Niclas Fullkrug who has contributed to 25 goals this season, will be sure to test the PSG defence.Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe has already beaten his numbers from last season, with 43 goals and 10 assists in 44 games.Although he only had a five-minute cameo across both legs against Barcelona, Dortmund should also be wary of Goncalo Ramos. On loan from Benfica, the 22-year-old striker has contributed to 15 goals this season, four of which have come in as many games.If PSG are looking for a goal, he could be a surprising option off the bench against tired legs.What has been said?Luis Enrique has spoken about the possibility of his team making history and winning the quadruple.He said: “We have eight games left, hopefully nine and we will put the same commitment in all of them.”Luis Enrique acknowledges the possibility of PSG making history if they win the quadrupleCredit: AFPEdin Terzic, in his press conference on Saturday, said that Mats Hummels “should be fine to play on Wednesday”.Speaking to Sport1, the Dortmund manager also shared his thoughts on Jadon Sancho since returning on loan to the club, after a fallout with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.He said: “We see Jadon perform an action in every training session that shows his extraordinary talent. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We see how diligent he is with the tasks and how hard he works on them.”We will hear more from both managers following their pre-match press conferences on Tuesday, April 30. More

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      Chelsea vs Tottenham: Poch hosts his old side in crucial Premier League London derby – team news, kick-off time

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      CHELSEA host Tottenham next in the Premier League as both sides look to qualify for Europe next season.Ange Postecoglou will be looking to close the gap on Aston Villa in fourth place, whilst Chelsea hope to qualify for the Europa Conference League next season.Tottenham were beaten 3-2 by North London rivals Arsenal at the weekendCredit: AlamyBoth sides come off the back of disappointing results last weekend.Mauricio Pochettino’s men came from 2-0 down to equalise in the 81st minute. Alex Disasi then thought he’d won it in stoppage time but his goal was disallowed by VAR.Spurs managed to score two after the hour mark against Arsenal but it was not enough to make up for the damage done in the first half as they lost 3-2. The reverse fixture between Chelsea and Spurs saw Ange’s side go down to nine men as the Blues won 4-1, with Nicolos Jackson scoring a hat-trick.Chelsea have lost just once in 33 home league games against Tottenham, going down 3-1 in April 2018 when Spurs were managed by Mauricio Pochettino.What is their form like?Both teams have been poor in recent weeks.Chelsea have only won two of their last seven games, including a 5-0 loss against Arsenal but are unbeaten at home in their previous six outings.Manager Mauricio Pochettino continues to face pressure from fans, with the club 19 points away from the top four. Most read in FootballMeanwhile Spurs have only won two of their last five games, with both wins being against sides fighting for survival in Luton and Nottingham Forrest.They have struggled to keep the ball out of the back of their own net, failing to keep a clean sheet in six games.What is the team news?On Monday, Thiago Silva announced he will not be at Chelsea next season and with his injury he is likely to have played his final game for the London club.Enzo Fernandez (groin) and Romeo Lavia (unknown) are both confirmed to be out for the rest of the season. Raheem Sterling (back), Malo Gusto (knee), Ben Chilwell (muscle), Levi Colwill (toe), Lesley Ugochukwu (hamstring), Reece james (hamstring), Wesley Fofana (cruciate ligament rupture) Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Raheem Sterling (all unknown) are also unlikely to feature.Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner may not be able to return to Stamford Bridge after picking up an injury against Arsenal.Oliver Skipp is unlikely to feature due to a slight knock, along with Alfie Whiteman. For Spurs, Destiny Udogie (muscle), Fraser Forster (foot), Manor Solomon (meniscus) are all out for the rest of the season.Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after having groin surgeryCredit: Instagram @enzojfernandezWho will be the star players?Cole Palmer has been Chelsea’s standout player this season, with his £46m transfer fee being worth every penny.The Manchester City academy graduate has scored 23 goals and assisted 13 times in 40 games this season and is currently just a goal behind Erling Haaland in the race for the golden boot.However, he has failed to contribute to a goal in his previous two games and he’ll be looking to end that streak in the London derby.Spurs have been less reliant on individual contributions compared to years gone by.With the loss of Harry Kane, the goals have been shared amongst Spurs players with Richarlison and Heung-Min Son hitting double figures in the league this season. Heung-Min Son has also assisted nine times but is closely followed by James Maddison, Pedro Porro, and Brennan Johnson all on seven.Cole Palmer has been Chelsea’s standout player this seasonCredit: EPAWhat has been said?VAR has once again been discussed at length during press conferences.This time it was Maurcio Pochettino who believes that VAR has “damaged English football”.He said: “The referee is unbelievable and it’s ridiculous.””It is difficult to accept, these type of things in the semi-final [against Manchester City] two weeks ago it was handball and it was no penalty, the referee he didn’t check it.”We will hear more from both managers following their pre-match press conferences later in the week.Mauricio Pochettino was not happy with the VAR decision given against Chelsea last weekCredit: AFPWhen is Chelsea vs Tottenham?
      Chelsea’s clash with Tottenham will take place on Thursday, May 2.
      The game kicks off at 7.30pm BST.
      The game will be held at Stamford Bridge in London.
      Chelsea beat Spurs 4-1 last time out in one of the most frantic games of the season.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Chelsea vs Tottenham will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the action on the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Chelsea – 23/20
      Draw – 29/10
      Tottenham – 19/10
      Both teams to score YES – 2/7
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More