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      Why is Man Utd vs Man City kicking off at 3:30pm on Sunday?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Manchester City are all set to lock horns once again – but there will be an unusual kick-off time.Pep Guardiola’s men are slowly becoming the driving force of Manchester despite the Red Devils’ previous dominance in English football.
      Marcus Rashford scored the winnerCredit: The Times
      However, the outcome of this upcoming derby is still hard to predict as Erik ten Hag’s side beat City in this very same Premier League fixture last season.
      But one thing we do know is the unusual kick-off time, and SunSport can explain the reason behind it.
      Why is Man Utd vs Man City kicking off at 3:30pm?
      The Super Sunday showdown will get underway at an unusual time of 3:30pm BST due to an agreement between the clubs.
      A statement on Manchester United’s official website read: “The derby with Manchester City will be staged towards the end of the month, with the Old Trafford encounter being moved to 29 October, kicking off at 15:30 GMT.
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      “The fixture, which we won 2-1 last season with Marcus Rashford netting a memorable winner, is to be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
      “The unusual start time was agreed following consultation between the clubs, the broadcaster and local authorities.”
      Times and dates are notably changed to accommodate clubs playing in Europe – the Champions League and Europa League.
      When is Man Utd vs Man City?

      Manchester United vs Manchester City will take place on Saturday, October 28.
      Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host around 74,310 roaring fans.
      Marcus Rashford’s 82nd-minute strike saw United complete an epic comeback in their most recent Premier League fixture against City.
      Fans can follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage.

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      Arsenal vs Sheffield United: Gunners host Premier League strugglers at Emirates – stream, TV channel, team news

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      ARSENAL will host the Premier League’s bottom side Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon.The Gunners will be hoping to build on their hard-earned 2-1 away win at Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
      Gabriel Jesus was on the scoresheet in midweek but is a doubt for Saturday’s clash against Sheffield UnitedCredit: PA
      Goals from Brazilian duo Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus handed Arsenal their second win of the season in Europe.
      In their last Premier League outing, Mikel Arteta’s side snatched a 2-2 draw at London rivals Chelsea after two quick-fire second half goals from Declan Rice (77min) and Leandro Trossard (84min).
      Meanwhile, Sheffield United have had a torrid return to the top flight of English football.
      The Blades sit bottom of the table and have only claimed one point from their opening nine games.
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      When is Arsenal vs Sheffield United?

      Arsenal vs Sheffield United will take place on Saturday, October 28.
      Kick off will be at 3pm BST.
      The Emirates will play host.

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

      Arsenal vs Sheffield United will not be broadcast live on any TV channel in the UK.
      This is due to the 3pm blackout rule.
      However, you can stay up to date with all of the action from the Emirates by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Mikel Arteta will be sweating over the fitness of striker Gabriel Jesus after the Brazilian sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal’s win away at Sevilla in midweek.
      Thomas Partey missed the Champions League clash in Spain due to a thigh injury he picked up in training on Monday.
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      Jurrien Timber will remain unavailable as he continues to recover from a serious knee injury he sustained at the start of the season.
      For Sheffield United, they could have full-back George Baldock back in contention for the trip to the Emirates on Saturday.
      But the game is likely to come too soon for John Egan and Tom Davies.
      The Blades gaffer remains hopeful that Chris Basham will make a full recovery following his horror leg injury against Fulham.
      What are the odds?
      Match result:

      Arsenal – 1/10
      Draw – 17/2
      Sheffield United – 19/1

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

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      How to watch Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Live stream and PPV TV guide for huge crossover fight

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      TYSON FURY will take on UFC icon Francis Ngannou in a huge crossover boxing bout in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.The undefeated WBC heavyweight champion returns to the ring for the first time since 2022 when the Gypsy King beat fellow Brit Derek Chisora by way of TKO.

      TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
      Just eight weeks after the huge crossover bout, Fury is set to finally go head-to-head with Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed heavyweight world title fight.
      First up though, the Gypsy King must get past Cameroonian powerhouse Ngannou, who will make his boxing debut on Saturday night.
      SunSport has all the details you need to watch the epic crossover bout in Saudi Arabia.
      How can I watch Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Fury vs Ngannou will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      The bout will be on pay-per-view and cost £21.95.
      You can watch TNT Sports Box Office though, BT TV, Virgin TV and Sky.
      You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to purchase the event.
      If you have purchased the event, you can live stream the fight via the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available to download for FREE onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Who’s on the card?
      Full card below (subject to change):

      Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
      Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye
      Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright
      Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath
      Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole
      Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan

      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Tyson Fury’s mouthwatering fight against Francis Ngannou will take place THIS Saturday, October 28.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10pm BST / 5pm ET.
      It will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.
      Exhibition rules will NOT be in place. More

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      Who is Bill Kenwright’s ex-wife Anouska Hempel?

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      FRIENDS, family and fans are mourning the death of Bill Kenwright.Over the years the late Everton boss was in several long term relationships, which included being married to Anouska Hempel.
      The late Bill Kenwright’s ex-wife Anouska Hempel is a former actress turned hotelierCredit: Rick Wilson – The Sun
      Who is Anouska Hempel?
      Anouska Hempel was born in December 1941, and is a New Zealand-born film and television actress-turned-hotelier and interior designer.
      Her first film appearance was in the Hammer Horror film The Kiss of the Vampire (1963).
      In 1969, she appeared in the James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service as one of the “angels of death”.
      After that Anouska starred in several more movies including Scars of Dracula (1970), The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971), Go for a Take (1972), and Tiffany Jones (1973).
      She also appeared in the science-fiction TV shows UFO, and Space: 1999.
      During her career as an actress, Anouska was a regular panellist alongside Patrick Mower for two series of the murder mystery game show Whodunnit? between 1975 and 1976.
      After finishing acting, she embarked on a very successful career as a hotelier and interior designer.
      In fact, in 2002, she was ranked by Architectural Digest as one of the top 100 interior designers and architects in the world.
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      Anouska has established four hotels, starting off with Blakes Hotel which was created in 1978 as one of the world’s first luxury boutique hotels, in South Kensington.
      She also opened Blakes Amsterdam in 1999, drawing inspiration from Amsterdam’s historic Dutch East India Company.
      When did Bill Kenwright marry Anouska Hempel?
      The late Bill Kenwright was Anouska’s second husband.
      The pair wed in 1978, before divorcing two years later.
      Before Bill, Anouska married Constantine Hempel in 1964, and together they had a son and daughter.
      He was a journalist and property developer who was killed in 1973, after his car crashed into a basement in Pimlico.
      After Bill, Anouska married her third husband. financier Mark Weinberg.
      The couple were wed in 1980 and have a son called Jonathan.
      Who else did Bill Kenwright date?
      Before Anouska, Bill was in a relationship with actress Virginia Stride, and together they had a daughter.
      He never married again after Anouska, but up until his death was in a long term relationship with Jenny Seagrove.
      She is an English actress, who trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
      Jenny first came to attention playing the lead in a television dramatisation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance (1984), and the film Local Hero (1983).
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      She also starred in the thriller Appointment with Death (1988). and William Friedkin’s horror film The Guardian (1990).
      On TV, Jenny is best known for her role as Jo Mills in the long-running BBC drama series Judge John Deed (2001 to 07). More

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      Why are Man Utd players wearing black armbands against Copenhagen?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will face Copenhagen TONIGHT in a must-win Champions League clash.The Red Devils are yet to put a point on the board in Group A after two defeats in their opening European games.
      Floral tributes were laid at the Trinity Statue at Old Trafford following the death of Sir Bobby CharltonCredit: GETTY
      MAN UTD VS COPENHAGEN: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF TONIGHT’S HUGE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CLASH
      Erik ten Hag will be hoping for a much-improved performance from his side following their 3-2 defeat to Galatasaray in their last Champions League outing.
      Tonight’s opponents, Copenhagen, will be aiming to build on their spirited 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich as they seek their first win in this year’s competition.
      But why will Man Utd players be wearing back armbands tonight?
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      Why are Man Utd players wearing black armbands against Copenhagen?
      Man Utd players and staff will wear black armbands this evening against Copenhagen as the club pay its respects to the late Sir Bobby Charlton.
      The 1966 World Cup winner passed away aged 86 on Saturday after a battle with dementia.
      Since Sir Bobby’s death, former Man Utd and England players have joined fans at Old Trafford to lay flowers and scarves outside the Trinity Statue, as well as sign a book of condolences.
      The club have outlined how they will pay their respects to Sir Bobby this evening, the statement read: “We will honour and remember Sir Bobby at our men’s first-team game against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday through a special pre-match tribute, which will conclude with a minute’s silence before kick-off.
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      “Turnstiles will be open from 6pm, please arrive early to take your seats and pay your respects.
      “A wreath will be in place on Sir Bobby’s seat within the Director’s Box, players and staff will wear black armbands and Sir Bobby will be remembered on the cover of the matchday programme.”
      What TV channel is Man Utd vs Copenhagen on and can it be live streamed?

      Man Utd vs Copenhagen will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
      TNT Sports subscribers can live stream all the action via the discovery+ app/website.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all of the action from Old Trafford. More

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      Who are the Champions League top goal scorers 2023/24? Bellingham, Hojlund and Alvarez battle to lead the race

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      ALL forwards dream of being the Champions League top goal scorer – and the prestigious prize is up for grabs once again.Erling Haaland capped off his perfect opening season with Manchester City by becoming the top scorer in club football’s top tier competition.
      Haaland ran away with the top scorer award last seasonCredit: Getty
      However, the Norwegian goal machine hasn’t quite found his shooting boots in this campaign.
      But that means other players now have the chance to dethrone Haaland.
      And SunSport has all the information on who is currently leading the race.
      Who are the Champions League top scorers 2023/24?
      As of Tuesday, October 24
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      Erling Haaland has struggled to find good form in front of goal this season, but his teammate Julian Alvarez tops the pile.
      However, Manchester United new boy Rasmus Hojlund is not too far behind.

      Who has won the Champions League top scorer award the most?
      Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way for the amount of top scorer awards won having clinched it SEVEN times, while Lionel Messi is close behind with six.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have 13 top scorer awards between themCredit: AFP or licensors

      2022/23: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 12
      2021/22: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) – 15
      2020/21: Erling Haaland (Dortmund) – 10
      2019/20: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern) – 15
      2018/19: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2017/18: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 15
      2016/17: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2015/16: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 16
      2014/15: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Neymar (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 10
      2013/14: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 17
      2012/13: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2011/12: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 14
      2010/11: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2009/10: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 8
      2008/09: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 9
      2007/08: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – 8
      2006/07: Kaká (AC Milan) – 10
      2005/06: Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan) – 9
      2004/05: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 8
      2003/04: Fernando Morientes (Monaco) – 9
      2002/03: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 12
      2001/02: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 10
      2000/01: Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 7
      1999/2000: Mário Jardel (Porto), Rivaldo (Barcelona), Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 10
      1998/99: Andriy Shevchenko (Dynamo Kyiv), Dwight Yorke (Manchester United) – 8
      1997/98: Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus) – 10
      1996/97: Milinko Pantić (Atlético Madrid) – 5
      1995/96: Jari Litmanen (Ajax) – 9
      1994/95: George Weah (Paris Saint-Germain) – 7
      1993/94: Hristo Stoichkov (Barcelona) – 5
      1992/93: Franck Sauzée (Marseille) – 5

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      What did Erling Haaland win for being Champions League top goal scorer?
      Erling Haaland’s 12 goals contributed to Pep Guardiola finally lifting the Champions League as Manchester City boss.
      Erling Haaland won UEFA Men’s Player of the YearCredit: Getty
      And it also was a big factor in him being named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award.
      The Norweigian goal machine said: “I am honoured to have been named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year.
      “There are so many top talents across Europe who could have won this award so I am really grateful to everyone who voted for me.” More

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      Who are Laura Woods’ parents, Michelle and Steve Woods?

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      LAURA Woods has become a familiar face in the world of sport.Therefore, it comes as no surprise that fans are eager to learn more about the popular presenter – including her family tree.
      Laura Woods pictured in 2023Credit: 2023 James Gill – Danehouse
      Who is Laura Woods?
      Laura Woods, born July 2, 1987, is an English presenter who leads TNT Sports’ and ITV’s coverage.
      Prior to becoming a recognised face in the world of sport, Woods went to Kingston University where she studied print journalism – and it was there she was compiling match reports for the student newspaper.
      However, it wasn’t long before fate intervened – landing Laura a stunning sporting opportunity – work experience.
      The presenter bagged the spot after she went travelling and by chance met a fellow traveller who had spent time completing work experience at Sky Sports.
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      Woods then got the contact details of the HR department and before she knew it she was offered a week’s worth of work experience on Soccer AM.
      Following her stint at Soccer AM, Laura went on to climb the ranks at Sky – starting out as a runner before landing a job as an editorial assistant.
      And it wasn’t long before she swapped standing behind the camera for a role in front of one.
      Since then Laura has trailblazed sports broadcasting with the likes of Gary Neville, holding her own as the main presenter for talkSPORT’s breakfast show until June this year.
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      Therefore, it comes as no surprise that she has amassed an impressive estimated £2 million fortune – making her one of the wealthiest TV hosts in the UK.
      As of October 2023, Laura, who is also an Arsenal supporter, has an impressive 740K followers on Instagram and 760.7K followers on X (formerly Twitter).
      Who is Laura Woods’ father, Steve Woods?
      Woods was born to parents Steve and Michelle.
      The couple later split when Laura was young – with the presenter previously revealing that seeing them both in different relationships was ”unsettling”.
      Like his daughter, Steve also enjoyed a career in the world of sport as a former English cricket player.
      Who is Laura Woods’ mother, Michelle Woods?
      Michelle Woods is the popular presenters mum – and she too had a shared love for sports.
      During her career, Michelle coached rugby.
      Aside from this information, not much else is known about Woods’ parents – with the pair appearing to prefer sport over the spotlight.
      Does Laura Woods have any siblings?
      Also part of the Woods brood are Laura’s two older siblings – brothers Paul and Luke.
      In September 2023, Woods previously spoke of her siblings and their connection to sport.
      In an interview after she was named one of Karen Millen’s ‘Power Women’, Laura told the brand: ”Passion for sport started for me when I was very very young.
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      “It was something my mum threw me and my brothers into all the time to get us out the house.”
      Similarly to their parents, not much else is known about Laura’s siblings. More

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      What belts are on the line for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

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      MUCH to the delight of boxing fans, Tyson Fury is returning to the ring against former UFC star Francis Ngannou.But what belts are on the line? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the highly-anticipated action.

      TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
      What belts does Tyson Fury have?
      The legendary Gypsy King has won every belt there is to win in the sport, but currently holds the WBC title.
      In 2015 Fury’s victory over Wladimir Klitschko earned him the WBA, IBF, WBO IBO and The Ring heavyweight belts, however, various events following the win forced him to vacate those titles.
      He gained his WBC belt by beating Deontay Wilder in 2020, having failed to win the title in their first fight back in 2018, after the bout was deemed a draw.
      Has Tyson Fury lost any belts?
      In 2018, the Gypsy King was stripped of his Ring Magazine belt after failing to confirm a comeback fight.

      Fury had to name an opponent by the close of January 2018 to keep the title but failed to do so and as a result was subsequently stripped of his final honour.
      This marked the fifth belt Fury lost after losing the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO heavyweight titles.
      What belts does Francis Ngannou have?
      In January 2023, Francis Ngannou was stripped of his UFC heavyweight title.
      Ngannou held the UFC heavyweight title for nearly two years before he was stripped of it following his departure from the promotion.
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      Francis Ngannou’s last fight in the UFC was against Ciryl Gane back at UFC 270 on January, 23 2022.
      The Cameroonian successfully defended his former heavyweight title on the night after winning by unanimous decision.
      What belts are on the line for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?
      Fury’s fight against Ngannou is set to take place on Saturday, October 28 – with the bout located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      It will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.

      Exhibition rules will also NOT be in place.
      Speaking earlier this year, the Gypsy King’s promoter Frank Warren told talkSPORT: ”There won’t be any belts on the line because the guy is not ranked, but we’re not selling it as that, it’s an event.
      “We’re not saying he’s in the ratings and he won’t be in the ratings, it is what it is. It’s a crossover event between two guys from two different disciplines.”
      The WBC have, however, put a gimmick “Riyadh Champion” belt up for grabs for the Saudi showdown.
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      It will be the first time Ngannou will be in combat action since he left the UFC back in January.
      And it will also be the first time boxing fans see the Gypsy King in action since his April 2022 sixth-round TKO on Dillian Whyte. More