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      Why is Brentford vs Man Utd kicking off at 8pm on Saturday?

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action returns this weekend after a two-week international break.Manchester United travel to Brentford on Saturday for their first top-flight clash since their 2-0 win over Everton on March 9.Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-3 in the FA Cup quarter-final last time outCredit: GETTYThe Red Devils were in FA Cup action prior to the international break as Erik ten Hag’s side secured a spot in the semi-finals of the competition with a thrilling 4-3 win over bitter rivals Liverpool.Man Utd will be hoping they can continue the momentum from their huge cup triumph on their Premier League return this weekend as they look to keep pace with the top five.Meanwhile, Brentford have picked up just one point from their last six games, and as a result, they are worryingly falling towards the drop zone.The Bees are in need of a huge win on Saturday night to pull them further away from a dreaded relegation dogfight.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhy is Brentford vs Man Utd kicking off at 8pm?Man Utd’s trip to Brentford was initially scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, March 30.However, the kick off time was changed in early February after the fixture was selected for TV coverage.Man Utd’s Premier League clash at Brentford will now kick off at 8pm GMT and will be broadcast on Sky Sports.The time change has caused chaos for Man Utd fans who were hoping to travel to the capital by train.Most read in FootballThis is because the later kick off time is just two minutes before the last train is scheduled to leave London St Pancras for Manchester Piccadilly.London Euston is not in service this weekend due to engineering works between London and Milton Keynes.And on Sunday, there are no direct trains from London to Manchester Piccadilly, with all journeys requiring at least one change and scheduled to take over three hours.How to watch Brentford vs Man UtdBrentford vs Man Utd will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event on Saturday night, straight after coverage of Aston Villa vs Wolves (5.30pm kick off) has concluded.Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action on the NOW app/website.Alternativley, you can follow SunSport’s live blog of the match for minute-by-minute coverage. More

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      Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2: UK start time, live stream, TV channel for huge grudge rematch in Leeds

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      JOSH TAYLOR has finally granted Jack Catterall his wish – a massive grudge rematch two years after their first fight. Taylor and Catterall fought for the undisputed super-lightweight in February 2022, with the former retaining his titles. Josh Taylor beat Jack Catterall in their first fight but was largely outboxed throughoutCredit: Kenny RamsayThe decision was a hugely controversial one, however, as pretty much every fan and pundit watching scored the fight for Catterall, who lost out on a split decision. The Englishman even knocked Taylor down halfway through the fight, and both men had a point deducted. Catterall stormed out of the ring after the decision, feeling robbed of his dream to win the undisputed titles. But now he’ll get his chance for revenge, albeit without the belts on the line, with Taylor having relinquished or lost them since the win over Catterall. When is Taylor vs Catterall 2?
      Taylor’s massive rematch with Catterall will take place on Saturday, May 25.
      It was originally scheduled for April 27, but an issue with Taylor’s eye pushed the fight back a month.
      The fight will be held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
      Expect main event ring-walks to get going at around 10.30pm UK time.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Taylor vs Catterall 2 will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.
      The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
      You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.
      Taylor vs Catterall 2 full card
      The undercard for Taylor vs Catterall 2 has yet to be announced.
      Check back at SunSport for further details on the event.
      What has been said?Taylor said: “This is a big fight, there’s a lot hanging in the balance. I’ve had two bad performances, so I need to come back and prove that I’m still one of the best fighters on the planet.Most read in Boxing”I need to put on a good performance, and essentially, I need to get the win. If he comes to fight like he says he is, absolutely fantastic.”Catterall has said: “I’m not going in there for a Taylor that, in my opinion, is on the slide.”I’m going in there preparing for the best version of him. But do I think his best days are done? I do.” More

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      Viddal Riley vs Mikael Lawal: UK start time, live stream, TV channel for cruiserweight clash

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      VIDDAL RILEY faces the toughest assignment of his career yet this weekend in a brilliant cruiserweight fight. KSI’s former trainer will face hard-hitting Mikael Lawal on the undercard of Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke. Viddal Riley was last in action against Anees Taj in a Cruiserweight fightRiley was last in action against Nathan Quarless back in September, winning in dominant fashion. Before that he had a couple of fights with Anees Taj, knocking him out in the fourth round on both occasions. Lawal is a different prospect altogether, however, as he’s a former British cruiserweight champion and has only lost once, in his last fight against Isaac Chamberlain. Riley will have it all to do if he’s to blast Lawal out of there, but he may have to let his boxing do the work if he’s to leave the O2 Arena with a victory. When is Riley vs Lawal?
      Riley’s clash against Lawal will take place on Sunday, March 31.
      The fight will be held at the O2 Arena.
      Expect ring-walks to get going at around 8.30pm UK time.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Riley vs Lawal will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV and Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Full card
      MAIN EVENT: Fabio Wardley vs Fraser Clarke – for British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles
      Florian Marku vs Chris Kongo
      Viddal Riley vs Mikael Lawal
      Ben Whittaker vs Leon Willings
      Alen Babic vs Steve Robinson
      Callum Simpson vs Dulla Mbabe More

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      Ben Whittaker next fight: UK start time, live stream, TV channel for return against Leon Willings

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      BEN WHITTAKER makes his return to the ring this weekend and all eyes will be on the Olympic hero’s fight. ‘Benzo’, who is signed to Anthony Joshua’s management company, has been on fire since turning pro, blasting out several opponents and looking stylish in the process. Ben Whittaker stopped his last opponent after showboating throughout the whole fightHis in-ring showboating has been a constant source of controversy, however, with detractors calling it unnecessary. Some have likened his tactics to that of British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed. His last fight, in particular, caused a storm, with clips of his antics against overmatched opponent Khalid Graidia going viral on social media. This weekend he’s back in action against Leon Willings, who has a record of 7-1. When is Whittaker vs Willings?
      Whittaker’s clash against Willings will take place on Sunday, March 31.
      The fight will be held at the O2 Arena.
      Expect ring-walks to get going at around 7.30pm UK time.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Whittaker vs Willings will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV and Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Full card
      MAIN EVENT: Fabio Wardley vs Fraser Clarke – for British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles
      Florian Marku vs Chris Kongo
      Viddal Riley vs Mikael Lawal
      Ben Whittaker vs Leon Willings
      Alen Babic vs Steve Robinson
      Callum Simpson vs Dulla Mbabe More

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      Man City vs Arsenal: Gunners face a tough trip to Pep’s Treble winners for a huge title clash – stream, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL return from the international break with a mammoth trip to Manchester City – and the result could be season-defining for both teams.The Gunners sit top of the tree going into the weekend – ahead of Liverpool by goal difference and a point clear of upcoming opponents City.Arsenal are top of the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyManchester City drew with Liverpool before the international breakCredit: GettyArsenal’s phenomenal form has propelled them to the summit after winning EIGHT consecutive Premier League matches, scoring 33 goals in the process.However, Pep’s Treble winners will still be labelled favourites to win this contest as the North London outfit have not beaten City at the Etihad since January 2015.Furthermore, City are renowned for not dropping points during the final run-in.But Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side’s dramatic penalty shoot-out Champions League win against Porto can inspire Arsenal to break this eight-year curse.Read more on ArsenalRecent formThe champions are unbeaten in 22 games and are still fighting for the Treble thanks to recent wins over Newcastle in the FA Cup and Copenhagen in the Champions League.Pep Guardiola’s side battled to a 1-1 draw with Liverpool earlier this month despite losing Ederson to injury.The Citizens easily could have lost that game but showed good character to pick up a point – which could have been three if Jeremy Doku’s strike that hit the post went a few inches to the left.Arsenal also made it through to the Champions League quarter-final last time out with victory over Porto, and they have not lost since their FA Cup clash with Liverpool in January.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Gunners have blown teams away with big thrashings in recent weeks, particularly on the road, with 17 goals in their last three away games.What is the team news?Guardiola has several injury concerns ahead of this huge title clash against Arsenal.Huge Man City blow just five days before crunch Arsenal clash as John Stones taken off NINE minutes into England clashKevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish were left out of their respective international squads due to groin problems but both have taken part in training this week.Captain Kyle Walker withdrew from England duties after sustaining a hamstring injury, however, the right-back is expected to be fit to participate.But John Stones (abductor), Manuel Akanji (muscle) and Ederson (muscle) are all expected to miss out.Elsewhere, Arsenal stars Gabriel Magalhaes and Bukayo Saka left their international camps early after picking up minor injuries.Gabriel Martinelli is in a race against time as he looks to shake off a foot injury he received before the international break.While Timber still seems to be unavailable as the Dutchman didn’t feature in Arsenal’s loss to QPR which involved Takehiro Tomiyasu and Thomas Partey.Star menPhil Foden has been City’s main man this season and has frequently popped up in big games with match-winning goals.He has embraced the responsibility of being City’s chief creator in the absence of De Bruyne and may have to fulfil that role once again with the Belgian an injury doubt.Foden, 23, has created 57 chances this season in just 28 games, with 11 goals and seven assists.As good as Foden has been, he has been surpassed in terms of creating chances by Martin Odegaard.Arsenal need a captain’s performance from the Norwegian, who is beginning to find his best form of the season.A return of 73 chances created in just 25 games shows he knows how to unlock a defence, and he has been key to Arsenal’s free-scoring form in recent weeks.Phil Foden is enjoying his best season so far for CityArsenal need a captain’s display from Martin OdegaardSunSport predictionThere have been goals galore in recent Arsenal games of late but these two sides should cancel each other out as they did in their meeting at The Emirates. 1-1.When is Man City vs Arsenal?
      Manchester City and Arsenal will lock horns THIS Sunday – March 31.
      The huge title clash is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm GMT
      Etihad Stadium is the allocated arena for this thrilling match and it can host approximately 53,400 fans.
      Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike earned Arsenal a famous victory when the sides met earlier this season.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Manchester City 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 4pm GMT – 30 minutes before kick-off on both channels.
      Fans can stream the match through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the game through our live blog.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESJohn Stones picked up an injury on international duty with EnglandCredit: RexWhat are the odds?
      Man City to win 20/23
      Draw 27/10
      Arsenal to win 14/5
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      Why are England wearing purple away kit against Belgium and why won’t they wear it at Euro 2024?

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      ENGLAND take on Belgium at Wembley in their final match before Euro 2024.But the Three Lions will have a different look about them thanks to their choice of kit.England are sporting their away kit at Wembley against BelgiumCredit: REXENGLAND VS BELGIUM LIVEInstead of traditional white, England will line up in their brand new purple away kit.The new kits were released by Nike last week to much furore, as both home and away kits feature an amended St. George’s flag feature shades of blue and purple instead of red.England wore their new home kit in the 1-0 defeat to Brazil on Sunday.And now the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Ivan Toney will get a chance to impress in an unfamiliar purple top, which will also feature no names on the back for the second half as the match has been dedicated to the Alzheimer’s Society.Why are England wearing their away kit against Belgium?Manufacturer Nike are keen to promote the new strip ahead of the Euros this summer.England showed off their new white jersey against Brazil and so this is the last remaining chance they can give fans to see the away top.Belgium have a choice of red and light blue kits, so there is no chance of a clash with the Red Devils.Most read in FootballWill it feature at Euro 2024?England rarely wear their away kit at major tournaments – the last time they did was at the 2018 World Cup.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd with Serbia and Denmark coming up in the group stage, England will likely wear white as both teams wear red for their home shirts.England’s final group fixture is against Slovenia, who wear white, but since England are the designated ‘home’ team for the clash, they get preference and will likely pick their home top.That means England are only likely to wear their purple strip if they reach the knock-out rounds, but with Austria, Italy and France potential opponents, we might not see the away kit at the Euros at all.Die-hard England fan cuts message into grass for Southgate and Co ahead of Euro 2024 that can be seen from SPACE More

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      How many Ireland caps does Declan Rice have?

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      DECLAN RICE had to be convinced to switch sides from Ireland to England – and now he will captain the Three Lions TONIGHT against Belgium.The decision was made after a series of chats with England boss Gareth Southgate. Declan Rice once we played for IrelandCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunSouthgate said: “Well, first we had to convince him that it would be a good decision.“I think that’s being borne out by the tournaments we’ve been in, and the huge matches he’s played in.“If I think back to some of the early big games which, almost every match was the biggest match of his life, now he’s won a European trophy, he’s now involved in big matches with his club.”And now on his 50th appearance, Rice will lead the Three Lions out in a thrilling Belgium friendly.READ MORE IN EURO 2024But what some fans don’t know is that Rice has represented Ireland several times before the switch.How many Ireland caps does Declan Rice have?Declan Rice has won three Ireland caps across friendlies in 2018. Ironically, Rice’s last match for Ireland came against Belgium before making the England switch three days later.Declan Rice played youth level matches for IrelandCredit: Sportsfile – SubscriptionRice is set to skipper the Three Lions in absence of Harry Kane on Tuesday night marking his 50th appearance in English colours.Most read in Euro 2024The Arsenal ace also played all of his youth-level matches for Ireland.What’s been said?Rice said: “When he (Southgate) told me last night I was going to be captain, I gave him a hug, shook his hand and said thank you very much.”50 caps, it is a pinch me moment, it will be an honour.”On my 50th cap, to walk out at Wembley in front of my family and friends, it is a great honour, I’m a bit speechless.”As for Southgate, he said: “I think that’s being borne out by the tournaments we’ve been in, and the huge matches he’s played in.“If I think back to some of the early big games which, almost every match was the biggest match of his life, now he’s won a European trophy, he’s now involved in big matches with his club.”When is England vs Belgium?
      England vs Belgium will take place on Tuesday, March 26.
      Kick off will be at 7.45pm GMT.
      Wembley Stadium will host. More

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      Who could Wales face if they qualify for Euro 2024?

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      WITH Euro 2024 around the corner – Wales will be desperate to be on the plane to Germany.The Red Dragons take on Poland in a huge Euro 2024 play-off final with a Euro spot up for grabs.Wales beat Finland to progress to the Euro 2024 Play-Off FinalCredit: APWales will be have the wind in their sails following an emphatic win against Finland in Thursday’s semi.While Poland go into this match confident after thrashing ten-man Estonia 5-1.But fans want to know what group Rob Page’s men will enter if they go through.What Euro 2024 group will Wales go in?Wales will go into Group D with Euro 2024 favourites, France should they qualify.READ MORE IN EURO 2024Group D:
      France
      Netherlands
      Austria
      When is the Euros 2024?The UEFA Euros 2024 will kick of on Friday, June 14 in Munich and ends in Berlin for the final Sunday, July 14. What are the other Euros 2024 groups in full?Group A:Most read in Football
      Germany
      Scotland
      Hungary
      Switzerland
      Group B:
      Spain
      Croatia
      Italy
      Albania
      Group C:
      Slovenia
      Denmark
      Serbia
      England
      England are expected to top their groupCredit: GettyGroup D:
      Play-off Winner Path A
      Netherlands
      Austria
      France
      Group E:
      Belgium
      Slovakia
      Romania
      Play-Off Winner Path B
      Group F:READ MORE SUN STORIES
      Turkey
      Play-Off Winner Path C
      Portugal
      Czech Republic More