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      Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland prize money: How much is the Problem Child making for fight?

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      JAKE Paul is a massive draw in the world of YouTube boxing.But in his upcoming fight against Ryan Bourland, he’s making his first appearance on an undercard — here we check out the purse for the highly anticipated bout.Jake Paul v Ryan “The Rhino” Bourland posterCredit: DAZNWhat is the prize money for the Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland fight?In his boxing career so far, The Problem Child’s only defeat came at the hands of Tommy Fury in February 2023.Since then, Paul beat Nate Diaz and knocked out Andre August.His next fight against Bourland — an ex-Golden Gloves champion and junior Olympic boxer who hung up his gloves and swapped the sport for working on oil rigs in 2018 — who has a record of 17-2.And although a lot of people have suggested Paul is all about the money, this time he’s fighting for experience and donating his prize money to charity.READ MORE ON BOXINGPaul released a statement on Instagram saying: “I’m fighting for experience, not for the money, and to show my love for this beautiful island (Puerto Rico), I’ll be donating my entire fight purse from this event to my non-profit Boxing Bullies to help renovate gyms across Puerto Rico.”Meanwhile, Bourland’s official purse is unknown.When is the Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland fight?The Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland fight is on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s featherweight bout against Nina Meinke — on on Saturday March 2, 2024.The venue for the event is the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and will be shown live on DAZN.Most read in BoxingThe ring-walks for Paul and Bourland are expected to commence at around 3am UK time (Sunday morning), and 10pm ET (Saturday night).The main card is set to begin at 12am GMT in the UK, and 7pm ET in the US.Here is every fight scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico:
      MAIN EVENT: Amanda Serrano vs Nina Meinke — for the IBF, WBO, WBA, and IBO Women’s Featherweight titles
      Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland
      Jonathan Gonzalez vs Rene Santiago — for the WBO light-flyweight title
      Christopher Diaz vs Headley Scott
      Pedro Marquez Medina vs Brandon Valdes
      Elijah Flores vs Alejandro Munera
      Krystal Rosado-Ortiz vs Gloria Munguilla
      Javon Walton vs Joshua Torres
      Jake Paul steps into the ring with his social media clout, but let’s not mistake followers for experience or skillRyan BourlandSpeaking about the facing the Problem Child, Bourland said: “Jake Paul steps into the ring with his social media clout, but let’s not mistake followers for experience or skill.”While he’s been busy chasing likes, I’ve been honing my craft for years, stepping into the ring and beating real boxers.”On Saturday, March 2 I will shock the world and put an end to Jake Paul’s boxing career.”Jake Paul’s MMA promoters CONFIRM stunning two-fight offer to Tommy Fury for trilogy series worth over £15mHow can you watch the Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland fight?Paul vs Bourland will be aired live on DAZN in the UK and the US 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, which you can cancel at any time.It is also possible to pay £99.99 for the year upfront — this is the least expensive option.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app as well.DAZN 1 HD is on Sky channel 429.Has Jake Paul fought Ryan Bourland before?Youtuber-turned-boxer Paul holds an 8-1 record, including five knockouts.He has not faced Bourland before.In his fight announcement, Paul said: “The goal is simple, build the skillset to become world champion.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Next up is a guy who has twice as many professional fights under his belt than I do. Ryan “The Rhino” Bourland.”And just like the animal in his bone-chilling nickname… he is also endangered.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start in UK and US?

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      JAKE PAUL returns to the ring TONIGHT with the American superstar set to face Ryan Bourland.The internet sensation brutally knocked out Andre August in round one in his last outing two months ago.Jake Paul is eyeing back-to-back winsCredit: DAZNJAKE PAUL VS RYAN BOURLAND: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTPaul is 8-1 (5 KOs) going into the huge bout in Puerto Rico, while professional boxer Bourland boasts a record of 17-2.The 35-year-old has not fought competitively since his TKO victory over Santario Martin way back in September 2022.Bourland’s victory at the Four Bears Casino was the American’s only fight in the last six years, making Paul the huge favourite on Saturday night.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat time are the ring-walks for Paul vs Bourland and when does the fight start?
      The ring-walks for Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland are expected at approximately 3am UK time (Sunday morning) and 10pm ET (Saturday night).
      Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
      The main card is set to begin at 12am GMT in the UK and 7pm ET in the US.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Paul vs Bourland will be shown live on DAZN in the UK and the US 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 upfront, 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.
      Who else is on the Paul vs Bourland card?Here are all the fights set to take place in Puerto Rico:
      MAIN EVENT: Amanda Serrano vs Nina Meinke – for IBF, WBO, WBA, and IBO Women’s Featherweight titles
      Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland
      Jonathan Gonzalez vs Rene Santiago – for WBO light flyweight title
      Christopher Diaz vs Headley Scott
      Pedro Marquez Medina vs Brandon Valdes
      Elijah Flores vs Alejandro Munera
      Krystal Rosado-Ortiz vs Gloria Munguilla
      Javon Walton vs Joshua Torres
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      Who are Christian Horner’s parents Garry and Sara?

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      CHRISTIAN Horner became the youngest ever team principal when he was appointed head of Red Bull Racing.He’s been making headlines since early February 2024 for allegedly texting “inappropriate” messages to a female colleague — here we take a look at the racing man’s parents Garry and Sara.Christan Horner with his mother Sara and wife GeriCredit: InstagramWho is Christian Horner’s father Garry?Christian, 50, from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, was born into a family of motor enthusiasts.His grandfather was the purchasing manager at the Standard Motor Company, Coventry, before setting up a business supplying parts to motor manufacturers with his son Garry — Christian’s father.You can say that his parents are absolutely devastated. We won’t be going to the weddingA family memberGarry also helped Christian set up his racing team Arden in 1997 by supplying his son with a loan.Speaking of his early life, Christian said: “I left school at 18, I didn’t go to university, my focus was very much on racing and forging a career as a driver.”READ MORE ON CHRISTIAN HORNERWho is Christian Horner’s mother Sara?Sara, Christian’s mother, prefers to keep her personal information out of the public eye.Aside from a couple of photos on her son’s social media, there is practically no trace of her online.Motor racing world in ‘disbelief’ at Christian Horner alleged leaked messagesWhy did Christian Horner’s parents snub his wedding?Before marrying Scary Spice, Christian lived in a Northamptonshire mansion with his former pub landlady partner Beverley Allen, who is six years his senior.He was stepdad to Beverley’s two children, Kieron, 35, and Liam, 31, and the couple were keen to have a child of their own.Most read in MotorsportThat dream came true when Beverley gave birth to Olivia in October 2013, but Christian couldn’t be at the birth of his daughter because he was with Red Bull in Japan.He said at the time: “I think being a father will be more of a challenge than running a team of over 500 people, but I am looking forward to it.”But six months later, Christian split from Beverley after 14 years together.Shortly afterwards, in March 2014, he was dating Geri, and by November the couple announced in The Times newspaper that they were engaged.Geri had long been an F1 fan, meeting Christian through a shared love for motorsport — and before long they were betrothed.Many people were surprised by the whirlwind engagement because neither Geri, who has a daughter Bluebell, now 17, from a former relationship, nor Christian had previously walked down the aisle.The news was not welcomed by Christian’s parents Garry and Sara, who did not attend the couple’s star studded wedding at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire in May 2015.Prior to the nuptials a family member said: “You can say that his parents are absolutely devastated. We won’t be going to the wedding.”There is a lot more to this story than people know about — to do with his ex-partner.”Eventually, Christian managed to patch things up with both his parents and Beverley.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn a 2023 interview he revealed: “I have a great relationship with Beverley, and Beverley gets on with Geri, and Geri is great with Olivia and Olivia has a lovely relationship with Monty [Christian and Geri’s son].”It’s totally harmonious.”A look at Christian Horner’s life and careerCHRISTIAN Horner is among the most well-known names in Formula One having helped build Red Bull into one of the biggest teams in the sport.
      1973 — Born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
      1991 — Wins a Formula Renault scholarship after impressing in karting races
      1993-1997 — Competed in a host of competitions including British Formula Three, British Formula Two, and Formula 3000
      1997 — Founded and developed the F3000 team Arden
      1999 — Retired from driving and continued developing the Arden team
      2005 — Appointed head of Red Bull team, becoming the youngest ever team principal at that time
      2009 — Wins his first races as team principal with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber
      2010 — Wins the Constructors’ Championship and Drivers’ Championship with Vettel – the first of four doubles in a row
      2013 — Has a daughter with ex-wife Beverly Allen shortly before the couple split
      2014 — Gets engaged to Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell
      2015 — Marries Halliwell in Woburn, Bedfordshire
      2017 — Horner and Halliwell welcome their son
      2021 — Wins another Drivers’ Championship with Max Verstappen, pipping Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the season
      2022-23 — Red Bull win the Drivers’ Championship and Constructors’ Championship two years in a row More

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      What is Max Verstappen’s net worth and who is the richest F1 driver?

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      FORMULA ONE racers put their lives on the line every time they jump behind the wheel – so it only makes sense that winners such as Max Verstappen earn large amounts.Red Bull earned a reported £110million following Max Verstappen’s dominant championship win during the 2023 campaign.Max Verstappen won 86% of the 2023 F1 racesCredit: GettyThe F1 icon won 19 of last year’s 22 races which meant that he finished first in 86 percent of the races – smashing Alberto Ascari’s 1952 record of 75 percent.And in doing so, Verstappen added a lot of first-place bonuses to his bank account. But just how much is the serial winner worth?What is Max Verstappen’s net worth?Max Verstappen has commanded the most lucrative F1 contract for the past two seasons when accounting bonuses which has taken his net worth up to approximately £165.5million.Read more on Max VerstappenThe four-time champion is an ambassador for EA Sports and has a host for personal sponsors, all of which helped him earn a place in Forbes’ 2023 list of sports top young earners.Verstappen, 26, also has a great affinity of cars, with his collection to be worth around £2.3m and the Dutchman has even invested in his own GT team.He resides in Monaco which says it all for the type of lifestyle he lives – not cheap at all.Reports suggest that Verstappen’s contract is worth around £43m a year with Red Bull.Most read in MotorsportMax Verstappen’s contract figures are staggeringCredit: GettyWho is the richest F1 driver?For all of Max Verstappen’s earnings, the 2023 F1 championship winner is surprisingly not the richest driver – Michael Schumacher is.An era-defining driver for many fans of motorsport, the seven-time F1 champion was named the highest-paid athlete by Forbes in 1999 and 2000 and even predicted to be the first billionaire athlete in 2005.In 2017, he was named as the fifth-highest athlete of all time in terms of career earnings, but he has not been seen publicly since his life-changing skiing accident in 2013.The German was well-known for his charitable donations, including a £39.5m donation to UNESCO during his final five years of racing.Predictably, Schumacher and his family have a worldwide real estate portfolio, while Schumacher also earned a staggering amount through brand endorsements, including a £8.5m deal to wear a shell hat and show its logo in nearly all public appearances.Here is the top 5:
      Michael Schumacher: £462.5m
      Lewis Hamilton: £224.7m
      Fernando Alonso: £205m
      Max Verstappen: £165.5m
      Kimi Raikkonen: £140.6m
      What is the F1 2024 calendar?Below is the entire race calendar for the F1 2024 season:🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Chelsea vs Brentford: Blues take on Thomas Frank’s side in huge Premier League London derby – kick-off time, team news

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      CHELSEA will be looking to heap even more pressure on Thomas Frank with a win over Brentford.The Blues face the Bees at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in what could prove to be a tense West London derby.Chelsea returned to winning ways in midweekCredit: GettyBrentford were well beaten by West Ham last time outCredit: GettyMauricio Pochettino is in need of a win himself in the Premier League, with the club currently slumped in the bottom half.Chelsea sit 11th in the league after their draw with Manchester City in their last outing in the competition.To make matters worse for the big-spenders they went on to lose the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.Although there has been a small revival in midweek as they edged out Championship outfit Leeds in the 5th round of the FA Cup.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrentford, however, are in deep trouble after an appalling run of form has seen them drop to 16th.Thomas Frank’s men do have a good record going into the match having won three of their last four matches against Chelsea.They will be desperate to see that form continue after their 4-2 loss to West Ham on Monday evening.Jarrod Bowen bagged twice in the opening seven minutes before going to score a hat-trick.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShould the Bees fall to another defeat and Nottingham Forest and Luton Town win, they could find themselves dragged further into the relegation battle.Chelsea, on the other hand, could propel themselves into the top half and overtake Wolves and Newcastle if they win.Frank Lampard reveals brutal Roman Abramovich blast after ex-Chelsea owner threatened to axe first team starsAnother loss, however, could see even more pressure mount on Pochettino.Chelsea could drop to 12th place should Fulham beat Brighton and Hove Albion by a healthy goal margin.This would be disastrous for the Blues as it could make them set for back-to-back bottom-half finishes for the first time since 1996.What is their form like?Chelsea’s form has been a mixed bag during their last five Premier League outings.The Blues have won twice, lost twice and drawn once.Their last league win came on February 12 against Crystal Palace.Brentford have lost five of their last six games in the league with their only positive result being a 2-0 win over Wolves.The Bees have had a tough run of fixtures having played Manchester City twice as well as Liverpool and Tottenham.What is the team news?Chelsea could be set for a wholesale amount of changes to the team that beat Leeds.Pochettino could recall the likes of Djordje Petrovic, Ben Chilwell, Levi Colwill, Conor Gallagher and Cole Palmer to the starting XI.The manager will be without a number of stars, such as Christopher Nkunku, who is currently undergoing a rehabilitation programme.Benoit Badiashile, Carney Chukwuemeka, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu continue to miss out.Brentford have their own injury concerns with the likes of Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Kevin Schade and Bryan Mbeumo all set to miss out.To make matters worse, Thomas Frank confirmed today that Ben Mee will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury he picked up against West Ham. Who will be the star men?Raheem Sterling has been much improved this season and could be Chelsea’s star man against Brentford.The winger will fancy his chances of grabbing a goal or an assist with the Bees’ two first-choice full-backs set to miss out.Sterling has already bagged nine goal contributions this season matching his total from last year.For Brentford, a lot of their key men are currently injured, so it is likely they will have to rely on some magic from Ivan Toney.The striker has been in good form since he returned from his ban.Toney has scored four goals in his seven Premier League outings.What have the managers said?Pochettino has given a breakdown of the last six days at Chelsea.He said: “Maybe yes [hard as it has been after the final]. We felt disappointed because we had faith to win, we were so close.”After 90 minutes we were the better side. In the second-half, the team’s energy dropped and we didn’t keep the energy after 90 minutes and that’s when we lose the game.”I repeat: Finals are not about deserve or not to deserve, it’s about to win.”Frank admitted that he was left irritated by the performance against West Ham and will be aiming for better against Chelsea.He said: “I think right now I’m mainly very irritated about the performance as it’s very unlike us. That’s my main focus.”We didn’t hit a good level individually and collectively. West Ham had a good level, and Bowen was unplayable, and Emerson put one into the top corner.”One of the things we’ve been very, very good at in all my time at Brentford is consistency in performances. There are very few games where we don’t perform to a certain level.”SunSport predictionChelsea 2 Brentford 2When is Chelsea vs Brentford?
      Chelsea’s clash with Brentford takes place on Saturday, March 2.
      The game kicks off at 3pm GMT and will be held at Stamford Bridge.
      The last time Chelsea played Brentford they lost 2-0 at home back in October.
      Is Chelsea vs Brentford on TV?
      Unfortunately, Chelsea vs Brentford will not be shown on TV in the UK.
      The game kicks off at 3pm, which comes under the TV blackout rule.
      You can keep up to date with the game live on SunSport with our blog.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Brentford – 2/1
      Draw – 11/4
      Chelsea – 23/20
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More

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      Why is there no 12.30pm kick off in the Premier League this weekend?

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      THE 2023/24 Premier League season is reaching the business end – and it’s heating up at both ends of the table.Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal are in an epic three-horse race for the title this campaign.There will be no 12.30pm kick off in the Premier League this weekendCredit: ALAMYPep Guardiola’s Treble winners make the short trip to bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend, while Jurgen Klopp’s league leaders travel to Nottingham Forest.Arsenal will be looking to continue their superb form as they go to Bramall Lane to face the Premier League’s bottom side Sheffield United on Monday Night Football.At the bottom end of the table, Luton Town host high-flying Aston Villa while Burnley seek a much-needed win against Bournemouth.But why are no games selected for the Saturday lunchtime slot?READ MORE IN PREMIER LEAGUEWhy is there no 12.30pm kick off in the Premier League this weekend?TNT Sports are the holders of the Saturday 12.30pm slot in the current deal with the Premier League.The broadcasting giants have the opportunity to screen 52 live matches divided into the lunchtime slot and midweek evening fixtures.And TNT has opted NOT to use up any of their games on this weekend’s matches, meaning there will be no 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday.It’s the second weekend on the bounce that Premier League fans have not had a lunchtime fixture and the third occasion of the season.Most read in FootballThe next 12.30pm kick off on TNT Sports will be Manchester United’s clash with Everton on March 9.FULL Premier League fixture list this weekendHere are all the fixtures for Gameweek 27:Saturday March 2
      Brentford v Chelsea – 3pm
      Everton v West Ham – 3pm
      Fulham v Brighton – 3pm
      Newcastle v Wolves – 3pm
      Nottingham Forest v Liverpool – 3pm
      Tottenham v Crystal Palace – 3pm
      Luton Town v Aston Villa – 5.30pm
      Sunday March 3
      Burnley v AFC Bournemouth – 1pm
      Man City v Man Utd – 3.30pm
      Monday March 4
      Sheffield Utd v Arsenal – 8pm More

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      Who is Ryan Garcia’s girlfriend and OnlyFans model Mikaela Testa?

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      RYAN Garcia announced he is dating an OnlyFans model, just weeks after revealing the divorce from his wife.Here we take a look at the boxing star’s new girlfriend Mikaela Testa.Mikaela Testa has almost 1million followers on InstagramCredit: Social MediaWho is Mikaela Testa?Mikaela Testa is a 23-year-old influencer and OnlyFans model from Australia.On February 29, 2024, boxer Ryan Garcia announced that he and Testa are in a relationship in a series of Instagram posts.He wrote on his story: “On a semi serious note I have a new Girlfriend. Not super serious at this time but she my boo @mikkimouse404.”Ima teach her how to fight! She’s the next one up @misfitsboxing.”READ MORE ON BOXINGGarcia then doubled down on training his new girlfriend to fight under Misfits Boxing, which hosts celebrity-style crossover bouts.He posted: “Look this is my baby, MY QUEEN BELIEVE THAT!!”Stop judging her is she perfect no. But are you? THOUGHT SO. I love her so stop hating.”Btw, I’m training her to fight and I’m willing to put her against whoever on @misfitsboxing and if you feel you can take her tag your self In it and I’ll set up a fight and you’ll walk away with a bag.Most read in Boxing”No less then 500,000$ and percentage of PPV if it makes sense.”Garcia, 25, then took to X to defend his new relationship, posting: “Bro what’s up with Yall? I can’t ft my girl and post it??? This is social media, where you share your life.[My parents] disowned me and haven’t spoken to me since [joining OnlyFans]Mikaela TestaInstagram”I’m not worried about nobody and what they post. It’s all good. If you don’t like her then that’s on you. I’m just being me.”What does Mikaela Testa do for work?Testa works as an online influencer and OnlyFans model, and has turned these non-traditional jobs into seriously lucrative occupations.Testa revealed that she earns an incredible £90,000 a month, but that her choice of career led to her parents not speaking to her.In May 2023, speaking on an Instagram question and answer, a fan asked how her mum and dad reacted to her choice of joining OnlyFans.Mikaela said: “They disowned me and haven’t spoken to me since.”Mikaela found fame on the adult website after joining, and now boasts more than 2.3million followers, along with over 929,000 on Instagram.In 2021, Mikaela revealed she spends more than £2,600 on clothes each week because she “doesn’t like to wear the same thing”.Who else has Ryan Garcia dated?At the start of the new year, Garcia confirmed his split from wife Andrea Celina — just two hours after revealing the news of the birth of his new son.On January 5, 2024, he announced to his Instagram followers that baby Henry Leo had been born.Alongside a snap of the newborn baby, he wrote: “Honored To announce my beautiful first born son.”Praise the lord. I am so thankful, I love him so much already. He is so fast already haha. Took him just 8 min to arrive.”You know where he got that speed from lol. God did! And God will.”Henry Leo Garcia. He will be ten times stronger, ten times wise, ten times better looking but he will need to work ten times harder. Thank you lord I love you.”However, shortly afterwards, he uploaded a statement confirming his and Andrea’s divorce.Garcia told his fans: “As I step into a new chapter in my life, it’s with a heavy heart to share that Drea and I have decided to divorce.”While this decision marks the end of our marriage, it’s important to emphasise that our relationship as co-parents remains our top priority.”The pair tied the knot in 2021 and have two other children together.In 2019, Garcia reportedly dated model Atiana De La Hoya, who is the daughter of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya and Shanna Moakler.READ MORE SUN STORIESMoakler is a former model, Miss New York winner and Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in December 2001.Between the years of 2018 and 2019, Garcia was in a relationship with social media influencer Catherine Gamez, and they had daughter Rylie, 4, together. More

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      Man City vs Man Utd: Haaland and Co looking to heap pressure on Ten Hag in huge Manchester derby – kick-off, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED make the short trip to rivals City this Sunday desperate to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.Erik ten Hag’s side have been something of a punching bag for their noisy neighbours in recent years, losing five of their last six Manchester derbies.Erik ten Hag will be desperate to get one over on Pep GuardiolaCredit: The TimesMan City won 3-0 at Old Trafford earlier in the seasonCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunAfter a mini-revival of late, the Red Devils’ troubles were placed back under a microscope last weekend, when they meekly lost 2-1 to Fulham at Old Trafford.Following Alex Iwobi’s 97th minute, Jamie Carragher prepared a segment on Man Utd’s baffling tactics for Monday Night Football.The former Liverpool star highlighted the mixed messages that appear to have spread through United’s team – with attacking players trying to press but defenders sitting deep – leaving a chasm of space in the middle.Under-fire Ten Hag subsequently hit back, trying to claim that Carragher’s analysis of his side is seldom objective.But should he oversee another hiding at the hands of City, fans will not be impressed by the Dutchman’s excuses.Man Utd will likely try to play through Bruno Fernandes, as they often do, this weekend.Following last night’s 1-0 FA Cup win at Nottingham Forest Ten Hag launched a defence of his playmaker’s frequent play-acting.United insiders were even upset by a video posted by Fulham last weekend, which appeared to mock the Portuguese’s penchant for rolling around.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLThe Old Trafford faithful largely back their attacking midfield talisman in the same impassioned way that Ten Hag did.And if he can somehow bag a winner at the Etihad this weekend, surely Fernandes will feel every right to shush his detractors.’How is he our captain’ moan Man Utd fans as Bruno Fernandes spotted furiously arguing with referee after Fulham lossWhat is their form like?Prior to last weekend, Man Utd had strung four wins together on the trot in the Premier League.The mini-revival had fans dreaming of making what had seemed an unlikely push to towards the top four.But they were sent crashing back down to earth last weekend, by losing 2-1 at home to Fulham.They quickly bounced back by grabbing a late 1-0 FA Cup win against Nottingham Forest in mid-week.Man City, meanwhile trounced Luton 6-2 at Kenilworth Road to book their cup quarter-final place, with Erling Haaland grabbing a stunning five-goal haul.They have won 14 of their last 15 games in all competitions, with the sole exception being last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad.Man Utd pinched a last-gasp win at Nottingham ForetsCredit: GettyMan City routed Luton in mid-weekCredit: RexWhat is the team news?Erik ten Hag will remain without a number of long-term absentees.Mason Mount, Anthony Martial, Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez are all sidelined.Rasmus Hojlund is recovering from a recent muscular injury, while Luke Shaw will miss out due to a thigh strain.Aaron Wan-Bissaka suffered an injury in training earlier this month, but Harry Maguire could return after missing the clash with Forest.As for City, Jack Grealish is set to miss out after sustaining a further injury set-back against Luton.After the game, Guardiola said: “I didn’t speak to the doctor yet but I think he complained about the groin, so maybe quite similar.”Man City may be boosted by a return for Josko Gvardiol, who has been out in recent weeks with an ankle injury.Rasmus Hojlund watched last weekend’s match alongside Mason Mount in the standsCredit: AFPGutted Jack Grealish suffered a fresh injury set-back against LutonCredit: RexWho will be the star men?Man Utd are likely to be dominated by their rivals, and will need to defend resolutely.If they are to nick a win, however, they need a spark going forward.With Marcus Rashford still misfiring and Hojlund out, Fernandes will be the man that Ten Hag will hope can conjure up a piece of match-winning magic.As for City, it’s hard to look past Haaland.The Norwegian scored five times against helpless Luton in mid-week, and would love nothing more than to take that form into Sunday’s derby.What have the managers said?Ten Hag was delighted with his side’s last-gasp win at Forest in mid-week.After the game, the Dutchman said: “It’s the best time to score at the end. On Saturday, we felt defeat in stoppage time.”Today, we scored just before the end of the time, so we scored at the right moment.”Guardiola, meanwhile, has been thrilled with the link-up between Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne.He said: “I think Erling needs a guy with the vision, the quality and generosity. Kevin is a less selfish player in front of the goal, and if he could have helped him score another one, he would do it.“And Kevin needs the movement from Erling but of course we know how aggressive they are.”Erik ten Hag was relieved to get back to winning ways against ForestCredit: GettyPep Guardiola saw his side rattle six past LutonCredit: RexSunSport predictionIt’s very difficult to look beyond a comfortable Man City win on Sunday, as they begin their march towards their Treble defence.SunSport predicts: Man City 4 Man Utd 1When is Man City vs Man Utd?
      Man City’s big derby clash with Man Utd will take place on Sunday, March 3.
      The game kicks off at 3.30pm GMT and will be held at the Etihad Stadium.
      The last time City played United, they won 3-0 at Old Trafford.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Man City vs Man Utd will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. You can live stream the action on the Sky Go or NOW TV app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Man City – 1/4
      Draw – 5/1
      Man Utd – 17/2
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More