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      Chelsea vs Liverpool: Pochettino’s side take on Klopp’s Reds in tasty Premier League opener – stream, TV, team news

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      THE Mauricio Pochettino era will begin at Chelsea on Sunday as Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge.Last season was a campaign to forget for the Blues after finishing 12th in the Premier League table.
      New Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has impressed in pre-seasonCredit: EPA
      Mohamed Salah was on the scoresheet in Liverpool’s final pre-season friendlyCredit: PA
      Pochettino has been tasked to bring new life to his star-studded Chelsea squad and get the club back in the Champions League.
      The former Tottenham boss has brought in forward Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal who has impressed in pre-season.
      Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will be aiming to challenge for the Premier League title again after last season’s hiccup.
      The Reds have seen some key men leave the club this summer with the likes of Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino all leaving the club.
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      Klopp has brought in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai but remain light on numbers in midfield ahead of Sunday’s Premier League opener.
      When is Chelsea vs Liverpool?

      Chelsea vs Liverpool will take place on Sunday, August 13.
      Kick off will be at 4:30pm BST.
      Stamford Bridge will play host.

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

      Chelsea vs Liverpool will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/ Sky Sports Premier League.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Stamford Bridge.

      Team news
      Christopher Nkunku is likely to miss the first few weeks of the season after the Frenchman picked up an injury during Chelsea’s friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
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      Trevoh Chalobah also picked up a knock in pre-season and is a doubt for the Blues’ Premier League opener.
      Pochettino will definitely be without long-term absentees Wesley Fofana, Armando Broja, Marcus Bettinelli and Benoit Badiashile.
      Meanwhile, Thiago hasn’t featured for Liverpool in pre-season and will likely miss the trip to Stamford Bridge.
      New signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have featured heavily in midfield together during pre-season and both will be pushing to start on Sunday. More

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      How to watch Saudi Pro League in the UK?

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      MANY stars in world football have joined Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League this summer.Former Premier League players such as Jordan Henderson, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante have all made the switch to join the Portuguese legend in Saudi Arabia.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is among the stars that play in the Saudi Pro LeagueCredit: GETTY
      All three players have won the Premier League and Champions League during their time in England’s top flight, highlighting the calibre of player that is moving to the Middle East.
      Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has also made the transition to the Saudi elite division after joining Al-Ittihad from Real Madrid.
      But how do you watch the Saudi Pro League in the UK?
      How do I watch the Saudi Pro League in the UK?
      DAZN has secured a one-season deal to broadcast the Saudi Pro League in the UK.
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      The streaming giants, owned by Brit billionaire Len Blavatnik, have picked up the rights for the UK, Germany and Austria.
      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 upfront, which is the lowest cost option.
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      Can I watch DAZN on my TV?

      On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky, known as DAZN 1 HD.
      The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content, including 50-plus fights a year.
      DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
      To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app. More

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      Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Gunners get Premier League season underway with tasty Reds clash – stream, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL will begin their Premier League campaign at the Emirates as the Gunners take on Nottingham Forest.Mikel Arteta’s side came second to Manchester City last season and will be hoping to go one better this time around.
      Arsenal beat Manchester City to claim the Community SheildCredit: GETTY
      The Gunners beat City on penalties last weekend at Wembley to claim the Community Shield.
      Mikel Arteta has strengthened his Arsenal side significantly this summer with the likes of Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz all coming into the team.
      Nottingham Forest will be hoping to build on last season’s 16th-place finish as Steve Cooper’s side aim to establish themselves as Premier League regulars.
      When is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?

      Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest will take place on Saturday, August 12.
      Kick off will be at 12:30pm BST.
      The Emirates will play host.

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      What TV channel is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest on and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
      TNT Sports customers can live stream the game via the discovery+ app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Mikel Arteta started new signings Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz against Man City in the Community Shield last weekend and they could all make their Premier League debuts for Arsenal on Saturday.
      Striker Gabriel Jesus will miss the first few weeks of the new season as the Brazilian continues to recover from a knee injury.
      Jorginho missed the Community Shield clash with Man City due to a slight muscular issue but could return this weekend.
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      Both Folarin Balogun and Oleksandr Zinchenko could also come back into the squad for the Forest clash.
      For Steve Cooper, he is likely to be without Brazilian centre-back Felipe as he is currently out with a knee injury.
      Otherwise, the Welshman should have a full squad to choose from on the opening day. More

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      Burnley vs Man City: Kompany’s Clarets host Pep’s Treble winners in Premier League opener – stream, TV, team news

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      TREBLE winners Manchester City will begin their title defence against newly promoted Burnley at Turf Moor on Friday night.Pep Guardiola’s side made history last season, winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup for the first time since rivals Manchester United in 1999.
      Manchester City won the Premier League title last seasonCredit: PA
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      City pipped Arsenal to the top-flight title but lost to the Gunners in the Community Shield last weekend.
      The Treble winners will take on a Burnley side that is full of confidence after winning the Championship last season with a huge points tally of 101.
      City legend Vincent Kompany is at the helm at Turf Moor and will be tasked with pulling off a huge giant killing on the opening day.
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      When is Burnley vs Man City?

      Burnley vs Man City will take place on Friday, August 11.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      Turf Moor will play host.

      What TV channel is Burnley vs Man City on and can it be live streamed?

      Burnley vs Man City will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/ Sky Sports Premier League.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app.
      Alternatively, you can follow all the action from Turf Moor by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      New signing Mateo Kovacic made his competitive Man City debut against Arsenal in the Community Shield last Sunday following his arrival from Chelsea.
      Josko Gvardiol wasn’t named in the squad last weekend but could be involved at Turf Moor on Friday night.
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      Goal machine Erling Haaland played 60 minutes at Wembley, while Kevin de Bruyne started on the bench and came on after 65 minutes.
      Vincent Kompany could hand a competitive debut to former City goalkeeper James Trafford following his arrival this summer.
      The Clarets’ gaffer should have a full squad to pick from, providing no injuries have been picked up in training. More

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      How many games will England’s Lauren James miss at the Women’s World Cup after red card?

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      ENGLAND are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after their win over Nigeria, but the victory came with a price. The Lionesses defeated the African side 4-2 on penalties after a tense 120 minutes of action finished goalless.
      Lauren James stamped on her opponent and was sent off as a resultCredit: PA
      Lauren James was originally shown a yellow before the decision was changed to redCredit: Getty
      But England’s player of the tournament so far Lauren James was sent off deep into the second half of normal time.
      James got into a scuffle on the floor with Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie, electing to stamp on her while she got up off the deck herself.
      The referee immediately went to look at the VAR screen before brandishing her red card in James’ direction.
      The Chelsea star will now be suspended, but for how long?
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      How many games will Lauren James miss at the World Cup?
      As it stands, James will miss just the quarter-finals, which will be against Colombia or Jamaica.
      James would be a huge miss for the game, having scored three times this tournament for England so far.
      She’s also registered three assists, proving herself to be a creator as well.
      But things could get worse for James and England, as she may miss more than just one game.
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      As James was sent off for violent conduct, FIFA could impose a further ban on her.
      Her ban could extend to two or even three games, like the suspension given to Nigeria’s Deborah Abiodun, who was sent off in their opening game with Canada.
      Abiodun went on to miss the next two group games and the loss to England in the quarter-finals. More

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      Why is there so much added time in football matches this season?

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      FOOTBALL has returned after a much-needed summer break.But you may be wondering why the matches are now running a lot longer than they used to…
      Incredibly long matches are the norm under new rulesCredit: PA
      Why is there so much added time in football matches this season?
      The Premier League and EFL have launched a strict approach to cut down on time-wasting and increase ball-in-play time this season.
      As seen in the 2022 World Cup and Womens World Cup taking place in Australia, games are likely to consistently last for more than 100 minutes.
      The EFL released a statement on their website on how they plan to enhance ball-in-play time.
      It includes adding more time for injuries and goals, and a blitz on time-wasting tactics.
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      The statement reads: “As the game collectively looks to enhance the amount of time the ball is in play in the forthcoming campaign, the exact time lost when certain game events occur will now be added. 
      “In previous seasons the policy was to add on a nominal period of time for certain game events. The events include:

      Goals and subsequent celebrations
      Substitutions
      Injuries and treatment time (if required)
      Penalties (from moment of offence to the whistle for the penalty kick)
      Red cards (from moment of offence to when the player leaves the field)

      “Alongside a more accurate allowance for time lost during the game, the EFL will also adopt the multi-ball system, which has been proven to increase ball in-play time.”
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      “Match officials will also be taking a more robust approach to dealing with clear/deliberate actions that are impactful in delaying the restart of play, with players cautioned if they are guilty of:

      Delaying the restart of play
      Failing to respect the required distance at free-kicks.” More

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      Does the Community Shield go to extra-time or will Man City vs Arsenal go straight to penalties if it’s a draw?

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      THE annual curtain raiser to the Premier League season, the Community Shield, is here!This year Treble winners’ Man City are taking on Arsenal, who finish second in the Prem.
      The Community Shield at Wembley is here
      Does the Community Shield go to extra-time?
      No. The match goes straight to penalties after extra-time if the score is level after 90 minutes.
      Since 1993, the Community Shield has gone to penalties and is not shared between the teams if it is a draw.
      Between 1949 and 1991, the shield was shared 11 times.
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      Why are Arsenal playing in the Community Shield?
      Arsenal will participate in the Wembley showpiece having finished second in the Premier League last season.
      The rules of the Community Shield state that if a team wins both the Premier League and the FA Cup in the same campaign, then the division runners-up get a shot at the early silverware.
      Manchester City pegged back long-term leaders Arsenal to finish top of English top-flight football for the 2022/23 campaign.
      And they followed that up with a nailbiting 2-1 FA Cup final win over local rivals Manchester United.
      When is the Community Shield?

      The Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City will take place on Sunday, August 6.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge curtain-raiser and it can host approximately 90,000 roaring fans.

      What TV channel is the Community Shield on?

      The Community Shield will be broadcast LIVE on ITV 1 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin at 3:15pm BST – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Mark Pougatch will be joined by Roy Keane and Emma Hayes to present the Community Shield on ITV 1. More

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      What is Nate Diaz’s boxing record?

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      NATE DIAZ will take on YouTube star Jake Paul in a huge boxing clash in Texas TONIGHT.The two will collide in a highly anticipated bout to settle their long-standing online feud.

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      Diaz is now a free agent after leaving the UFC in September after a fantastic career in MMA.
      His opponent Jake Paul has amassed a mammoth of boxing experience, especially against former UFC stars, beating the likes of Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.
      However, ‘The Problem Child’ will be aiming to improve on his last outing after suffering the first defeat of his boxing career against Tommy Fury in February.
      What is Nate Diaz’s boxing record?
      Nate Diaz is set to make his boxing debut against Jake Paul, meaning the former UFC star currently has no official record.
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      The MMA star does, however, possess an impressive record in the UFC, with 22 wins and 13 losses over the course of his career.
      Diaz became a popular name amongst fans after he submitted Conor McGregor back in 2016.
      Now, he has the task of successfully completing the transition from MMA to boxing and beating Jake Paul, something many have tried and failed to do in the past.
      When is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz?

      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be on Saturday, August 5th
      The undercard is set to begin at 1am BST.
      Depending on the length of the undercard fights the main event is expected to take place at around 4am BST.
      The venue will be the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas.

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      What’s been said?
      Jake Paul said: “My last fight didn’t end the way I wanted, but the result was the best thing that could have happened to my professional boxing aspirations.
      “Now, the world thinks I am vulnerable when all I am is more focused than ever. My team wanted me to take an easy fight like KSI next, but that’s not how I am built.
      “Nate Diaz is considered one of the most bad-ass fighters of all time, but he and his team have been running their mouths for too long.”
      Paul, who is 6-1 in the ring, continued: “People tell me Nate has been training with Andre Ward for years. That he has insane stamina. That he refuses to back down. Good for f***ing Nate.
      “I haven’t forgotten about the slap backstage in Arizona, and on August 5, a Problem Child is going to piece up and knock out the Stockton G.”
      Diaz beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September in the last fight of his deal with the MMA company.
      Boxing has been a staple throughout the 37-year-old Diaz’s near two-decade career.
      He has had a hugely successful MMA career with 22 fights and a victory over Conor McGregor.
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      Diaz said: “Besides Canelo he’s the biggest thing in boxing. I’m here to conquer that. I’m the King of combat sports and then I’m headed back to get my UFC belts.
      “I f***ed up Conor for acting out and now here I am again, like a Super Hero of the Real Fight game, the King of the Real Fight game.” More