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      Is Man Utd vs Crystal Palace on TV? Live stream, channel and start time

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Crystal Palace this afternoon as they look to build up their winning form.Ruben Amorim’s team have been very inconsistent this season, but they will be looking to build on their most recent away win against Fulham.Lisandro Martinez’s late goal proved to be the difference maker against FulhamCredit: GettyCrystal Palace’s six game unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of BrentfordCredit: PAMan Utd vs Crystal Palace LIVELisandro Martinez’s late deflected shot proved to be the match-winner in a scrappy game away at Fulham.Despite a lacklustre performance from Amorim’s men, it was enough to have the United fans cheering his name, and he will be hoping for that same kind of atmosphere today at Old Trafford.Is Man Utd vs Crystal Palace on TV?Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Brighton is NOT on UK TV.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBroadcaster Sky Sports have opted to show Brentford vs Tottenham in the same 2pm time slot United are playing. At 4.30pm on Super Sunday, the blockbuster clash between Arsenal and Man City will be aired.UK viewers will also not be able to stream Man Utd vs Crystal Palace on any legal service.Sky Sports will provide highlights of all of the games on YouTube after full time. Most read in FootballMatch of the Day 2 will then show extended highlights on BBC One and iPlayer from 10.30pm.What’s been said?Ruben Amorim had this to say after the Fulham win: “Really important to have this feeling away from home. Great support from our away fans as always.”We tried to control the game, tried to play our game but we need to improve a lot and you can feel it.”But this time we will hold the result, one goal and then we closed the game. It’s really important to win now.”We need to improve a lot with the ball. Without the ball we were okay, controlled the game. We scored and we move on to the next game.” More

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      Adam Azim vs Sergey Lipinets: Date, start time, TV channel and undercard as British superstar eyes world title

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      ADAM AZIM and Sergey Lipinets go to war over the vacant IBO super-lightweight title at the OVO Arena Wembley on Saturday.Azim has threatened to retire Sergey Lipinets at Wembley Arena on Saturday night, as the two both look to claim gold.Adam Azim is one of the best young prospects in British boxingCredit: PAThe British sensation will be looking to prove he belongs at the top of the super-lightweight division after a super start to his young career.Azim won via a stoppage at the Copper Box Arena late last year against Ohara Davies and comes into this fight unbeaten.Former IBF super-lightweight champion Sergey Lipinets is looking to re-establish himself as the king of the division with this fight, with the title he last won in 2017 up for grabs.Lipinets responded to Azim’s claims that he would retire him by saying “everybody will see in the ring what happens.”READ MORE IN BOXINGWith time for talking almost over, this fight promises to be an entertainer.When is Adam Azim vs Sergey Lipinets?The fight is live from the OVO Arena Wembley on Saturday, February 1The fight will be live from 7pm GMT.The ring walk for Adam Azim and Sergey Lipinets is scheduled for approximately 10pm GMT.What TV channel is Adam Azim vs Sergey Lipinets on and can it be streamed?Adam Azim vs Sergey Lipinets will be available on Sky SportsViewers will need a Sky Sports subscription in order to watch the fightAlternatively, coverage will be available via SunSport’s live blog.Full cardCallum Simpson vs Elvis AhorgahJeamie Tshikeva vs Michael WebsterJoel Kouda vs Llloyd GermainLucas Roehrig vs Milosav SavicAlfie Clegg vs Sebastian Alejandro CastilloScott Forest vs Aurel IgnatEmmany Kalombo vs TBAGaran Croft vs TBAMost read in BoxingUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins: Start time, TV channel and undercard as pair meet with four titles up for grabs

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      CLARESSA SHIELDS looks to add the vacant IBF and WBO belts to her collection as she fights Danielle Perkins.The two will put their unbeaten records on the line as they face off for four titles in Michigan.Claressa Shields beat Savannah Marshall in her last fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunThe defending champion Shields comes into the fight with a 15-0 record in boxing to date, having also tried her hand at MMA, winning three of her fights by KO.Perkins lacks the 15-fight experience of Shields but is still unbeaten heading into the fight.The 42-year-old currently holds a record of 5-0, winning two of her fights by KO.Claressa Shields is putting her WBC and WBF titles on the line against Perkins, while the pair will both be battling for the vacant WBO and IBF titles.Read more BoxingThe fight will main event a ten match card, and is the only title fight of the night, coming live from the Dort Financial Centre in Michigan.When is Claressa Sheilds vs Danielle Perkins?As the fight is in America, it will be an early start for viewers in the UKThe fight card will start on Monday, February 3, live at 12:30am GMT on Monday morning.Claressa Shields and Danielle Perkins are expected to make their ringwalks at approximately 3:50am GMTWhat TV channel is Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins on and can it be live streamed?Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins, as well as the whole undercard, is available to stream via DAZN.Viewers will have to purchase a DAZN subscription in order to watch the fight.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £24.99-a-month (minimum three-month contract), is also available, and you can cancel at any time.You can also pay £119.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.Full cardClaressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins in a heavyweight bout for the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBF titles.Joshua Pagan vs Ronal Ron in a light welterweight bout.Brandon Moore vs Skylar Lacy in a heavyweight bout.Leon Lawson III vs Chris Thompson in a super middleweight bout.Joseph Hicks Jr. vs Keon Papillion in a light middleweight bout.Caroline Veyre vs Carmen Vargas in a super featherweight bout.Samantha Worthington vs Vaida Masiokaite in a welterweight bout.Pryce Taylor vs Robert Simms in a heavyweight bout.Jaquan McElroy vs Nathan Mitchell in a super middleweight bout.Ashleyann Lozada vs Denise Moran in a featherweight bout.Most read in Boxing More

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      Arsenal vs Man City live stream: How to watch Premier League clash

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      ARSENAL and Manchester City meet head to head in the Premier League’s blockbuster fixture on Sunday.While both teams are fresh off a Champions league win, both sides will quickly turn their attention back to the domestic campaign in the interim.Arsenal won again in the Champions League securing third spotCredit: GettyMan City scraped through to the qualifying rounds after a first half scareCredit: PAArsenal have been in somewhat decent form winning five of their last seven games with no losses – Mikel Arteta knows they need nothing other than a win to keep their faint hopes of the Premier League title alive.Last time Arsenal were in domestic action, they overcame Wolves with 10 men by a one goal margin. As for City, they strolled past Chelsea putting them back up to fourth in the league. Despite City’s terrible start to the season, since Christmas they are slowly returning to their normal selves being unbeaten in six in the league winning four of them. It’s a fixture that could prove massive for both sides, with Arsenal dropping points could mean their title chances will be all but over.How to watch Arsenal vs Man CityArsenal and City’s mouthwatering clash will be broadcast live on Sky in the UK.Fans will also have the option to stream all entire action on Sky Go App and NowTV which is available to download via any compatible mobile device or tablet. Alternatively, tune into SunSport’s comprehensive live blog for all the action as it happens. Kick-off for the huge match is scheduled to get underway at 4.30pm GMT on Sunday, February 2.What other Premier League games are happening on the weekend?Nottingham Forest vs BrightonBournemouth vs LiverpoolEverton vs LeicesterIpswich vs SouthamptonNewcastle vs FulhamWolves vs Aston VillaBrentford vs SpursMan Utd vs Crystal Palace More

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      What do Tottenham need to guarantee qualification to the Europa League last 16?

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      TOTTENHAM started their Europe League campaign in blistering form but have tailed off recently to add jeopardy to qualification. The North London club were the competition’s high-flyers, winning three from three, but in recent months have dropped points in three out of their last four.Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure at TottenhamA win in their last outing to equally out-of-sorts Hoffenheim has made the path towards a guaranteed place in the knockouts more simpler. Ange Postecoglou’s side currently sit sixth in the league phase on 14 points – just one ahead of the perilous play-off positions.The Lillywhites, who are on the hunt for an elusive trophy, host Swedish side Elfsborg for the final league game. But, what do they need to qualify?READ MORE on SPURSWhat do Spurs need to guarantee qualification to the Europa League last 16?Just like fellow last 16 hopefuls Manchester United, a win on Thursday would assure qualification for Spurs.The introduced eight-game ‘Swiss model’ has scrapped the traditional 32-team group stage of Europe’s top club competitions for a 36-team league phase.The top eight automatically qualify for the last 16 and are joined by the winners of a playoff tie between ninth to 24th.According to Opta’s supercomputer – which simulates the 2024-25 UEL league phase 50,000 times to work out team’s Europa League knockout likelihood – Spurs have a 92.6 per cent chance of a top-eight finish.Most read in FootballHow to watch Spurs vs Elfsborg Spurs’ final league phase game against Elfsborg will be shown live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK.Fans will also have the option to stream all the action on discovery+ which is available to download via any compatible mobile device or tablet.Kick-off for the huge match and all Europa League games is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT on Thursday, January 30.Alternatively, tune in to SunSport’s comprehensive live blog for all the action as it happens. More

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      What do Man Utd need to guarantee qualification to the Europa League last 16?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are on the brink of finalising their place in the next stage of the Europa League.United secured a late 2-1 win over Rangers last week and currently sit fourth on 15 points in the league phase of the competition.Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage time goal against Rangers grabbed an all important three pointsCredit: GETTYThe win against Rangers was significant as it ensured the Old Trafford club gained breathing space between them ninth-placed Galatasaray.Although not enough to confirm straight qualification, their trip to Romanian giants FCSB on Thursday puts fate in Ruben Amorim’s side’s hands.FCSB are also inside the top eight with a host of teams vying for a one of the eight seeded spots, including sixth-place Tottenham and the aforementioned Rangers in 13th. What do Man Utd need to guarantee qualification to the Europa League last 16?Simply put, a win would see the Red Devils progress into the last 16 as one of the four best sides. READ MORE ON MAN UTD United are already guaranteed at least a place in the play-offs with their current point tally. But victory would allow them the chance to finish second, third or fourth – as long as results in either Roma’s clash with Frankfurt and Athletic Club vs Viktoria Plzen go their way.Despite being one of the three unbeaten sides in the competition, the Reds can’t catch table toppers Lazio.According to Opta’s supercomputer – which simulates the 2024-25 Europa League phase 50,000 times to work out team’s Europa League knockout likelihood – United have an 89.8 per cent chance of a top-eight finish.Most read in Europa LeagueHow to watch FCSB vs Man UtdUnited’s final league phase clash against FCSB will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.Fans will also have the option to stream all entire action on discovery+ which is available to download via any compatible mobile device or tablet.Kick-off for the huge match – and all other Europa League games – is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT on Thursday, January 30.Alternatively, tune in to SunSport’s comprehensive live blog for all the action as it happens. More

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      How does the Champions League table work and who is going through?

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      THE electric win-or-go-home final matchday scenario that the new Champions League table promised is taking place TONIGHT!All final 18 league phase matches will kick off simultaneously, with permutations littered from top to bottom.All to play for in the 36-long top-tier European tableCredit: GettyThe new league phase – that replaced the traditional group stage format – has added a new sense of intrigue that wasn’t usually present in the final matchday stage. It’s been four months since Matchday 1 of eight, so let’s offer a refresher on how the revamped first stage of Europe’s elite competition works.Under the new system, the top eight automatically go through to the last 16 and are seeded with home advantage for the second leg, although there will be separate draws for home advantage for the following rounds.Those finishing in ninth to 24th will play off next month to join the top eight in the last 16 in March.READ MORE IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUEThe teams in ninth and 10th will be drawn against the sides in 23rd and 24th, with the sides finishing 11th and 12th, meeting teams ranked 21st and 22nd and so on.Liverpool, who will clinch top spot in the table, will bank £8.3mCredit: ReutersMan City need a win if they are to qualify for the play-off roundCredit: APThe same applies to the two other European competitions – the Europa League, where Manchester United and Tottenham are battling for a top-eight finish. And the Conference League, with Chelsea already confirmed as top seed.Are there any changes to the knockout stages?No, there are no changes to the original knockout stages.Most read in Champions LeagueThe last 16 stage will continue on, with a series of two-legged knockout games culminating in the final on Saturday, 31 May, at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena.The removal of away goals – implemented last season – will continue as well.Who has qualified from the Champions League league phase and what was the final standings?Liverpool (straight into last 16)Barcelona (straight into last 16)Arsenal (straight into last 16)Inter (straight into last 16)Atletico Madrid (straight into last 16)Bayer Leverkusen (straight into last 16)Lille (straight into last 16)Aston Villa (straight into last 16)Atalanta (into last-16 play-off)Borussia Dortmund (into last-16 play-off)Real Madrid (into last-16 play-off)Bayern (into last-16 play-off)AC Milan (into last-16 play-off)PSV (into last-16 play-off)PSG (into last-16 play-off)Benfica (into last-16 play-off)Monaco (into last-16 play-off)Brest (into last-16 play-off)Feyenoord (into last-16 play-off)Juventus (into last-16 play-off)Celtic (into last-16 play-off)Man City (into last-16 play-off)Sporting (into last-16 play-off)Club Brugge (into last-16 play-off)Dinamo Zagreb (eliminated from Europe)Stuttgart (eliminated from Europe)Shakhtar Donetsk (eliminated from Europe)Bologna (eliminated from Europe)Crvenza Zvezda (eliminated from Europe)Sturm Graz (eliminated from Europe)Sparta Praha (eliminated from Europe)RB Leipzig (eliminated from Europe)Girona (eliminated from Europe)RB Salzburg (eliminated from Europe)Slovan (eliminated from Europe)Young Boys (eliminated from Europe)Despite securing qualification on the final night, it’s bad news for Man City.They can ONLY face one of Bayern or Real Madrid.Who can English clubs face in the next round?Play-off roundManchester City vs Bayern Munich/Real MadridLast 16Liverpool vs PSG/Benfica/AS Monaco/BrestArsenal vs AC Milan/PSV Eindhoven/Feyenoord/JuventusAston Villa vs Atalanta/Borussia Dortmund/Sporting /Club Brugge More

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      When is the Champions League last 16 draw and when do the play-offs take place?

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      THE expanded Champions League has delighted and confused fans in equal abundance so far this season.More teams and more matches – plus a league table to contend with – have left many fans wondering what exactly is going on.Liverpool are already into the hat for the Champions League Round of 16 draw – but will have to wait to find out who their opponents areCredit: APThere is just one round of matches to play after Wednesday’s fixtures, with all remaining games set to take place on January 29.But then what?There will be a draw next week – but with some teams already into the knockout phase, it’s not how it was before.Here’s everything you need to know about the Champions League knockout draw and stages.When is the Champions League knockout stage draw?The main draw for the knockout phase takes place on Friday, February 21.However, there is ALSO a draw taking place for the knockout phase play-offs.Under the new league table format, which has 36 teams, the top eight teams in the table are automatically put into the Round of 16 and are seeded.Most read in Champions LeagueThe bottom eight teams are eliminated from European competition, with no move into the Europa League like in previous years.The next 16 teams – those that finished between 9th and 24th – then head into the knockout phase play-offs.The teams that finished 9th to 16th will be seeded and drawn against teams that finished 17th to 24th (unseeded).The draw for that round of games take place on Friday, January 31.While Liverpool have already guaranteed qualification, fellow English sides Arsenal, Aston Villa and Man City still have it all to play for.New Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink.When does the Champions League knockout phase play-offs take place and when is the Round of 16?Teams that finished in the top eight and automatically reached the Round of 16 have a little bit of a wait on their hands.After the final league phase game on January 29, the likes of Liverpool and Barcelona will not play their Champions League last 16 games until March.Those fixtures are scheduled to take place on March 4-5 and 11-12.For the knockout phase play-offs, there is a slightly shorter wait – those two-legged games take on February 11-12 and 18-19.What was the final Champions League league phase standings?Liverpool (straight into last 16)Barcelona (straight into last 16)Arsenal (straight into last 16)Inter (straight into last 16)Atletico Madrid (straight into last 16)Bayer Leverkusen (straight into last 16)Lille (straight into last 16)Aston Villa (straight into last 16)Atalanta (into last-16 play-off)Borussia Dortmund (into last-16 play-off)Real Madrid (into last-16 play-off)Bayern (into last-16 play-off)AC Milan (into last-16 play-off)PSV (into last-16 play-off)PSG (into last-16 play-off)Benfica (into last-16 play-off)Monaco (into last-16 play-off)Brest (into last-16 play-off)Feyenoord (into last-16 play-off)Juventus (into last-16 play-off)Celtic (into last-16 play-off)Man City (into last-16 play-off)Sporting (into last-16 play-off)Club Brugge (into last-16 play-off)Dinamo Zagreb (eliminated from Europe)Stuttgart (eliminated from Europe)Shakhtar Donetsk (eliminated from Europe)Bologna (eliminated from Europe)Crvenza Zvezda (eliminated from Europe)Sturm Graz (eliminated from Europe)Sparta Praha (eliminated from Europe)RB Leipzig (eliminated from Europe)Girona (eliminated from Europe)RB Salzburg (eliminated from Europe)Slovan (eliminated from Europe)Young Boys (eliminated from Europe)Who can play who in the Champions League last 16 play-off?Because of the way the format has been decided teams already know the options they may face.And it’s very bad news for Man City despite qualifying on the final day.Pep Guardiola’s team can only be drawn against one of Bayern or Real Madrid.Here’s how the English clubs are shaping up.Play-off roundManchester City vs Bayern Munich/Real MadridREAD MORE SUN STORIESLast 16Liverpool vs PSG/Benfica/AS Monaco/BrestArsenal vs AC Milan/PSV Eindhoven/Feyenoord/JuventusAston Villa vs Atalanta/Borussia Dortmund/Sporting /Club Brugge More