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      Fulham vs Man Utd: Under-fire Ten Hag faces crucial Cottagers clash in huge Prem match – stream, TV channel, teams

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag is under immense pressure as his side travel to Fulham for an intriguing Premier League contest.Goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock saw the Red Devils go crashing out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Newcastle.
      Manchester United were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by NewcastleCredit: Alamy
      And it was a result that has now meant United have made their worst start to the season in 61 years.
      But the Manchester giants will be expected to bounce back against Fulham who are lingering in the bottom half of the table.
      However, Marco Silva’s men go into this game fresh from a Carabao Cup fourth-round win against Championship outfit, Ipswich Town.
      When is Fulham vs Man Utd?

      Manchester United’s crucial lunchtime clash against Fulham will take place on Saturday, November 4.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm GMT.
      Craven Cottage is the allocated venue for this Premier League match and it can host approximately 25,700 fans.
      Goals from Jadon Sancho and Bruno Fernandes helped United overturn a one-goal deficit when the sides met on the last day of the 2022/23 campaign.

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

      Fulham vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 11am GMT – one hour and 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the action on Discovery+ via any mobile device or tablet.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      What is the team news?
      Marco Silva would have been pleased to see his side progress to the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup without picking up any new injuries.
      However, the Fulham boss is set to continue without the quintet of Issa Diop (foot), Kenny Tete (muscle), Adama Troare (muscle), Tosin Adarabioyo (groin) and Steven Benda (cruciate ligament) for the United clash.
      Elsewhere, Casemiro’s return to the team was cut short as the Brazilian icon sustained a muscular injury during the Carabao Cup Newcastle defeat.
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      And it could mean that Casemiro will be joining Tyrell Malacia (knee), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Amad Diallo (knee) and Luke Shaw (muscle) on the sidelines.
      While there is still no return date for exiled Jadon Sancho.
      Casemiro was forced off with an injury having just returned from an ankle issueCredit: AP
      What are the latest odds?

      Fulham to win 23/10
      Draw 5/2
      Man Utd to win 11/10

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

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      Newcastle vs Arsenal: Gunners face high-flying Magpies in a thrilling Premier League contest – stream, TV channel, teams

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      ARSENAL face a mammoth Premier League challenge as they travel to Tyneside where high-flying Newcastle awaits.The Gunners were hoping to be battling on all fronts this campaign after having an impressive start to the season.
      Declan Rice had a disappointing return to former club West HamCredit: Getty
      Ex-Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock scored a stunner against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      However, a damning performance at the London Stadium helped West Ham dump Mikel Arteta’s men out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
      And now, Arsenal will have to pick themselves up against a Newcastle side who recently thrashed Manchester United at Old Trafford.
      But the North London outfit are yet to taste defeat in the league – something that only bitter rivals Tottenham have achieved so far.
      When is Newcastle vs Arsenal?

      Arsenal’s mouthwatering match against Newcastle will take place on Saturday, November 4.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 5:30pm GMT.
      St James’ Park is the allocated venue for this huge Premier League fixture and it can host approximately 52,000 fans.
      Martin Odegaard’s strike and an own goal from Fabian Schar saw the Gunners escape Newcastle with a 2-0 win last time the teams met.

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

      Newcastle vs Arsenal 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 also have the option to stream the action on NOW TV via any mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      What is the team news?
      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe would have been devastated to see Matt Target forced off during the Manchester United win after just three minutes with a hamstring issue.
      And it could possibly see the Magpies defender miss the Arsenal clash along with Harvey Barnes (foot), Aleksandr Isak (groin), Elliot Anderson (back), Jacob Murphy (shoulder), Lewis Miley (muscle) and Sven Botman (knee).
      While £70million summer signing Sandro Tonali continues to serve his ten-month footballing ban.
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      Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta revealed that Emile Smith Rowe missed the West Ham defeat due to a knee issue which will see him sidelined along with Gabriel Jesus (hamstring), Thomas Partey (muscle) and Jurrien Timber (knee).
      Emile Smith Rowe sustained a knee injury before the West Ham defeatCredit: Alamy
      What are the latest odds?

      Newcastle to win 17/10
      Draw 23/10
      Arsenal to win 6/4

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      When is Sir Bobby Charlton’s funeral?

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      THE death of Sir Bobby Charlton left the football world devastated after the passing of the legendary former player was confirmed in October 2023.The star, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, played a major role in England’s World Cup triumph in 1966 and enjoyed a hugely successful career with former club Manchester United.
      Manchester United have confirmed plans for a funeral for former player Sir Bobby Charlton after his death in October 2023Credit: EPA/WILL OLIVER
      When is Sir Bobby Charlton’s funeral?
      Sir Bobby Charlton’s funeral will take place on November 13, it has been confirmed by his former team Manchester United.
      The service be held at Manchester Cathedral on at 2pm GMT.
      The procession will stop at Old Trafford en route to the cathedral.
      A private family funeral will follow the Manchester Cathedral service.
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      When did Sir Bobby Charlton die?
      Sir Bobby Charlton died on October 21, 2023, at the age of 86.
      News of his death was announced by his family, who confirmed that he “passed away peacefully” and surrounded by his loved ones.
      The family released a statement which read: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning.
      “He was surrounded by his family.
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      “His family would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him.
      “We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time”.
      On November 1 it was then reported that Charlton had died after an accidental fall at a care home.
      The star had been living at The Willows care home in Knutsford where he was battling dementia, and was pronounced dead at Macclesfield General Hospital five days after the fall.
      Tests carried out on Charlton after he arrived the hospital indicated that he had fractured his ribs and was likely to develop pneumonia, leading to him being put on end-of-life care.
      His full cause of death was given as trauma in the lungs, a fall and dementia.
      When is the memorial service at Old Trafford?
      Exact timings are still to be confirmed but fans will have the opportunity to pay tribute and say farewell to Sir Bobby Charlton at Old Trafford on November 13.
      The legendary former player’s funeral procession will stop at his former grounds on the way to Manchester Cathedral.
      Thousands of flowers, balloons, photos, and cards have already been laid outside of the stadium since news of Sir Bobby’s death broke.
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      Charlton played more than 750 games for Manchester United over his 17-year with the club.
      With Sir Bobby playing, the team won the European Cup and the FA Cup. More

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      Who is QPR manager Marti Cifuentes?

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      QUEENS Park Rangers have confirmed Marti Cifuentes as the club’s new head coach.But who is he and when was the appointment announced? Here’s everything you need to know about Marti Cifuentes’ coaching career.
      Marti Cifuentes pictured during his stint at Hammarby IFCredit: Getty
      Who is Marti Cifuentes?
      Marti Cifuentes, born July 7, 1982, is a Spanish football coach.
      He has has spent almost a decade in management and coached in the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
      When did Marti Cifuentes become head coach at Queens Park Rangers?
      On October 30, 2023, it was reported that Queens Park Rangers have announced the appointment Marti Cifuentes as Gareth Ainsworth’s successor.
      Cifuentes arrives from Swedish top-flight side Hammarby.
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      A statement from QPR CEO Lee Hoos read: ”We are delighted to bring Martí in and I would firstly like to thank Hammarby for being fantastic to deal with throughout the process.
      ”Martí is an exciting appointment and we look forward to seeing the impact he can have.
      ”Having a succession plan in place is a necessary part of football, irrespective of how the team are performing.
      ”Martí is someone we have been aware of so we are really pleased to have been able to secure his services.”
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      QPR sacked Gareth Ainsworth after nine Championship games without a win left them six points from safety in 23rd place.
      The 50-year-old was appointed in February following 11 years at Wycombe but he won only five of 28 games in charge.
      When was Marti Cifuentes coach at Hammarby IF and which other teams has he coached?
      Prior to taking on the position at QPR, Cifuentes was the head coach at Swedish club Hammarby IF.
      He was appointed the role in 2022.
      Following brief spells as a youth coach with Millwall, Ajax and Spanish sides Terrassa FC and UE Rubi, Cifuentes’ first venture into senior management began with UE Sant Andreu in February 2014.
      He then joined CE L’Hospitalet ahead of the 2015/16 campaign, before spending time with AIK in Sweden across their academy and reserve team between 2017 and 2018.
      In the summer of 2018, Cifuentes was named head coach of Norwegian side Sandefjord, before making to move to Danish side Aalborg BK.
      The following season, Hammarby came to an agreement with the club and Cifuentes later returned to Sweden.
      There he has enjoyed great sporting success, helping the club to third in 2022, while also reaching the final of the Svenska Cupen.
      Cifuentes took control of his last fixture for Hammarby on Monday, October 30, 2023.
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      Following the announcement from QPR, Cifuentes’ first game of his appointment will be against Rotherham United on November 4, 2023.
      He arrives at a side with two wins in 14 league games and they are six points behind Huddersfield Town who are just outside the drop zone. More

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      F1 Brazil Grand Prix 2023: Start time, stream, TV channel, full schedule as Hamilton hunts Perez’s second spot

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has just THREE races left to leapfrog Red Bull racer Sergio Perez on the F1 leaderboards – and the Brazil GP is up next.Perez, 33, has occupied second spot behind his championship-winning teammate Max Verstappen for most of the campaign.
      Lewis Hamilton finished second behind Max Verstappen in MexicoCredit: Rex
      But Hamilton closed the gap to just 20 points after his P2 finish in Mexico.
      Furthermore, the British mogul is no stranger to winning in Brazil having done so in 2016 and 2018.
      However, Hamilton’s last first place finish came way back in December 2021.
      When is the F1 Brazil Grand Prix 2023?

      The F1 Brazil Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 5.
      It is expected to get underway from 5pm GMT – 2pm local time.
      Grande Premio de Sao Paulo will be the allocated track for this race and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
      Lewis Hamilton’s teammate George Russell raced to victory during the 2022 edition.

      What TV channel is the F1 Brazil Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

      The F1 Brazil 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 schedule
      Friday, November 3

      Practice One – 2:30pm GMT
      Qualifying – 6pm GMT

      Saturday, November 4
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      Sprint Shootout – 2pm GMT
      Sprint – 6:30pm GMT

      Sunday, November 5

      Race – 5pm GMT

      Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year

      Driver standings
      Here are the current F1 Driver standings:

      Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 491
      Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 240
      Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 220
      Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 183
      Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 183
      Lando Norris / McLaren / 169
      Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 166
      George Russell / Mercedes / 151
      Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 87
      Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 56
      Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 53
      Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 45
      Alexander Albon / Williams / 27
      Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 10
      Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
      Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 8
      Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 6
      Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 6
      Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
      Liam Lawson / AlphaTauri / 2
      Logan Sargeant / Williams / 1
      Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0  More

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      When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw? FREE stream, TV channel, ball numbers as Man Utd and Arsenal eye last-8 spot

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      THE Carabao Cup quarter-final draw is upon us – and it is guaranteed to throw up some mouthwatering ties.Declan Rice will be determined to inflict pain on the club which loves him so dearly as Arsenal travel to West Ham for a last-eight spot.
      Anthony Martial inspired United to a 3-0 win against Palace in the third roundCredit: Getty
      Reiss Nelson’s strike saw the Gunners book their spot at the expense of BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Chelsea face Blackburn, while Liverpool have ended up in a Premier League affair with Bournemouth.
      But the tie of the fourth round involves reigning champions Manchester United.
      And should they progress, SunSport has all the details of when the quarter-final draw will be.
      When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?

      The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw is expected to take place on Wednesday, November 1.
      It is expected to get underway after the final Carabao Cup fixture that day at approximately 10:15pm BST.
      The eight winners from the fourth round will all go straight into the hat.
      Ball numbers are set to be revealed during the draw.

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

      The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      Fans can also stream the action through NOW TV which is available for download on any mobile device or tablet.
      Alternatively, fans can find out the conclusion of the draw through SunSport’s live blog.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      YES!
      The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw can be watched for FREE via the Sky Sports Football official YouTube channel.
      What are the fourth round fixtures?
      The tie of the fourth round sees Manchester United host Newcastle at Old Trafford.
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      Ballon d’Or 2023 results in FULL – where every player finished in top 30 shortlist

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      THE Ballon d’Or 2023 has concluded in a glittering ceremony in Paris.Lionel Messi was bidding to win for the eighth time after securing victory in the World Cup in Qatar.
      Lionel Messi was in line to win his eighth Ballon d’OrCredit: GETTY
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      Erling Haaland was also a contender after scoring 52 goals in 53 games in all competitions in the 2022/23 season and the forward won the Treble with Manchester City last campaign.
      The Norwegian joined fellow Cityzens Josko Gvardiol, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and Julian Alvarez on the 30-man shortlist.
      Other Premier League nominees included Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard and Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez.
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      England skipper Harry Kane was also in contention as was Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.
      Ballon d’Or 2023 full results
      30th – Ruben Dias
      28th – Randal Kolo Muani
      28th – Martin Odegaard
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      27th – Nicolo Barella
      26th – Jamal Musiala
      25th –  Josko Gvardiol
      24th – Bukayo Saka
      23rd – Andre Onana
      22nd – Kim Min-Jae
      21st – Antoine Griezmann
      20th – Lautaro Martinez
      19th – Harry Kane
      18th – Jude Bellingham
      17th – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
      16th – Karim Benzema
      15th – Emi Martinez
      14th – Ilkay Gundogan
      13th – Yassine Bounou
      12th – Robert Lewandowski
      11th – Mo Salah
      10th – Luka Modric
      9th – Bernardo Silva
      8th – Victor Osimhen
      7th – Julian Alvarez
      6th – Vinicius Jr
      5th – Rodri
      4th – Kevin De Bruyne
      3rd – Kylian Mbappe
      2nd – Erling Haaland
      1st – Lionel Messi
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      Who has won the most Ballon d’Or awards?
      Here is a list of all the multiple-time Ballon d’Or winners:

      Lionel Messi – 8: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023
      Cristiano Ronaldo – 5: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
      Michel Platini – 3: 1983, 1984, 1985
      Johan Cruyff – 3: 1971, 1971, 1974
      Marco van Basten – 3: 1988, 1989, 1992
      Franz Beckenbauer – 2: 1972, 1976
      Ronaldo – 2: 1997, 2002
      Alfredo Di Stefano – 2: 1957, 1959
      Kevin Keegan – 2: 1978, 1979
      Karl-Heinz Rummenigge – 2: 1980, 1981 More

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      Is Didier Drogba married and does he have any children?

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      DIDIER Drogba is known for being a football ace, thanks to his impressive career at Chelsea.But his life away from the pitch is often a hot topic of conversation, especially when it comes to his love life.
      Didier Drogba with girlfriend Gabrielle LemaireCredit: Getty
      Who is Didier Drogba’s girlfriend Gabrielle Lemaire?
      Didier Drogba isn’t married anymore, but he does have a long term girlfriend.
      The Chelsea legend is in a relationship with Gabrielle Lemaire.
      According to her Instagram profile she is an entrepreneur, and CEO of Barons Agence Consil En Communication.
      Drogba and Gabrielle went public in early 2022, when they attended a Formula E race together in Saudi Arabia.
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      The former footballer also often posts pictures of them enjoying their time together.
      One Instagram post read: “A date with my Date @gabrielle__lemaire.”
      Who is Didier Drogba’s ex-wife Lalla Diakite?
      Drogba announced his split from his now ex-wife Lalla Diakite in January 2021 after ten years of marriage.
      Having met in the late 1990s, the pair wed in 2011.
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      Drogba took to Instagram at the time to explain their marriage had come to an end.
      Speaking to his followers wrote: “I’m not in the habit of discussing my private life.
      “But, because of speculation in the media today, I can confirm that sadly, after 20 years together, Lalla and I took the difficult decision to separate last year.
      “We remain very close, and our main priorities have been to protect our children and our family’s private life.
      “May God bless you.”
      Does Didier Drogba have any children?
      Along with his ex-wife, Drogba has three children.
      They have two sons – Issac and Kieran – and a daughter called Iman.
      Issac has followed his father into the world of sport, and is also a footballer.
      What is Didier Drogba’s net worth?
      Drogba has an reported net worth around £75million.
      He is thought to have earned round £150,000 a week during his first spell at Chelsea.
      His impressive wealth has been built up, thanks to his incredible career as a footballer.
      Drogba first came to prominence at Marseille, where he helped the French club to the 2004 UEFA Cup final.
      The next season, he was signed by Jose Mourinho to lead Chelsea’s attack, for £24million.
      Success came instantly, with Drogba winning the Premier League in his first season.
      He retired in 2015, but during his time at Chelsea, he scored 164 goals for the London club.
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      Drogba also had a successful career on the international stage as well, scoring 65 goals in 105 appearances for Ivory Coast, and appearing in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 editions of the FIFA World Cup.
      In 2022, he was inducted into the Premier League hall of fame. More