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      Man City vs Arsenal – Community Shield: Treble winners take on Gunners in tasty Wembley clash – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER CITY begin life as Treble winners when they take on Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday.Pep Guardiola’s men became just the second team in English football history to claim the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the same campaign.
      Mikel Arteta will face former boss Pep Guardiola in the Community Shield on SundayCredit: Getty
      In doing so, they chased down Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side and overhauled them late in the season to clinch a fifth Premier League crown in six years.
      And it remains to be seen how the Gunners will recover from that mental knock.
      Arteta has added a trio of stars to his squad in the form of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      Meanwhile, Man City have lost Ilkay Gundogan and replaced him with Mateo Kovacic.
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      Riyad Mahrez also departed the Etihad for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
      Yet despite those exits, City will come into this one feeling supremely confident as they beat Arsenal three times in all competitions last season.
      They also head into it knowing Arsenal are only in the match because they finished behind them in the Premier League.
      Here is all you need to know ahead of the clash.
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      Who will be the star men?
      Man City – Erling Haaland
      It goes without saying that Erling Haaland, 23, remains Man City’s main man heading into the new season.
      He set a new Premier League record in his first campaign in England with a remarkable 36 goals in 35 games – and 52 in all competitions.
      But he did fail to hit the back of the net against Liverpool in last year’s Community Shield – so he is almost certainly going to put that right this time around.
      Erling Haaland’s Premier League stats from last season
      Arsenal – Bukayo Saka
      Bukayo Saka was one of many bright sparks during Arsenal’s 2022/23 season.
      The England international, 21, played every Premier League game, netting 14 goals and providing a further 11 assists.
      Arsenal supporters will be expecting him to hit the ground running in Sunday’s curtain raiser.
      Bukayo Saka’s Premier League stats from last season
      Team news
      Man City are missing just one player from the XI that started the Champions League final victory over Inter Milan – Gundogan.
      The German joined Barcelona at the end of the season after his contract expired – with new man Kovacic expected to come in for him.
      Arsenal’s £105m man Rice will go straight into the Gunners’ midfield for Granit Xhaka – who has left for Bayer Leverkusen – with Havertz also expected to start.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko has struggled for minutes during pre-season due to an injury, meaning new signing Timber could be utilised as a makeshift left-back.
      Predicted line-ups
      Man City
      How Man City are expected to line up against Arsenal
      Arsenal
      How Arsenal are expected to line up against Man City
      SunSport prediction
      Man City had Arsenal’s number last season as they beat them 4-1 home and away in the Premier League – while also knocking them out of the FA Cup.
      But Arteta’s men will be fired up for this one as they look to prove they are still title challengers despite a dismal end to the campaign.
      So expect this one to be an entertaining, competitive affair – with Man City still edging it.
      Man City 3-2 Arsenal (AET)

      When is the Community Shield?

      The Community Shield will take place on Sunday, August 6th.
      Kick off will be at 4pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium will play host.

      What TV channel is the Community Shield on?

      The Community Shield will be broadcast live on ITV 1.
      Coverage will begin at 3:15pm BST.
      Mark Pougatch will be joined by Roy Keane and Emma Hayes to present the Community Shield on ITV 1.

      How do I live stream the Community Shield FREE?

      You can live stream the Community Shield for FREE via the ITVX website/app.
      The ITVX app can be downloaded for FREE on to your mobile or tablet.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Odds
      Match result:

      Man City – 8/11
      Draw – 14/5
      Arsenal – 7/2

      To lift the trophy:
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      Man City: 4/11
      Arsenal: 19/10

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      Man Utd vs Lens: Red Devils look to end torrid pre-season run against French opposition – stream, TV channel, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are badly in need of a win to end their awful pre-season run – and they face French side Lens next.The Red Devils suffered a 3-2 defeat to German giants Borussia Dortmund last time out.
      Manchester United have lost three consecutive pre-season friendliesCredit: Getty
      And as a result, it now means that Erik ten Hag’s men have lost THREE on the bounce this summer.
      However, United will be confident that they can overturn this bad run of form, especially with the advantage of playing at home.
      But the English giants cannot afford to get complacent as they are coming up against the runners-up during the 2023 Ligue 1 campaign.
      When is Man Utd vs Lens?

      Manchester United’s pre-season friendly against Lens will take place on Saturday, August 5.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:45pm BST.
      Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this tasty match and it can host approximately 74,310 supporters.
      This is the first of United’s double-header across the weekend as they are set to face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

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

      Manchester United vs Lens will be broadcast LIVE on MUTV in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 11:45pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to stream the match on the official Manchester United website.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action of the entire match including pre and post-match content through our live blog.

      Team news
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is yet to decide whether Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo will be fit enough to return to action after missing out on the Borussia Dortmund defeat.
      However, Raphael Varane could be back in time to face the club where it all started before he made the switch to Real Madrid.
      Manchester United are closing in on a sensational deal for Rasmus HojlundCredit: PA
      Furthermore, fans are expected to see Mason Mount and Andre Onana play on home soil for the first time.
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      And they’ll be hoping to see Rasmus Hojlund in action as United close in on the signing of the Danish superstar. More

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      What is Jake Paul’s weight?

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      ALTHOUGH Jake Paul is popular for his viral YouTube channel, he has turned his attention toward a boxing career.The vlogger and influencer is also a junior heavyweight.
      Before his boxing matches, ‘Problem Child’ Jake Paul is required to get weighedCredit: Getty
      What is Jake Paul’s weight?
      Jake Paul weighs an estimated 190 pounds and stands at 6 feet 1 inch.
      In the boxing world, he is considered a cruiserweight or junior heavyweight.
      The self-proclaimed Problem Child gets weighed periodically as he has been participating in boxing fights for the past three years.
      Jake began training to be a Navy Seal before he started posting Vine videos in September 2013.

      By the time the app was axed in 2017, the influencer had amassed 5.3million followers and over two billion plays.
      Who has Jake Paul fought during his boxing career?
      On January 30, 2020, Jake made his professional boxing debut in Miami.
      His first match was against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib; he won the fight during the second round.
      Jake’s subsequent matches include:
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      November 28, 2020 – Opponent: Nate Robinson
      April 17, 2021 – Opponent: Ben Askren
      August 29, 2021 – Opponent: Tyron Woodley
      December 18, 2021 – Opponent: Tyron Woodley
      October 29, 2022 – Opponent: Anderson Silva
      February 26, 2023 – Opponent: Tommy Fury
      August 5, 2023 – Opponent: Nate Diaz

      During his fight against Tommy Fury, Jake experienced his first loss when he was defeated by the Love Island star.
      “I don’t know what else could really compare to being a professional fighter,” he said of his boxing career.
      The influencer told Rolling Stone: “Showing up and working your a** off, being alert…I think it’s probably the hardest thing in the world you could possibly do.
      “When I got the opportunity to box when I was 21, it brought back the old Jake Paul.
      “It brought back the competitive, athletic Jake Paul. I just fell in love with it.
      “When I won my first boxing match, it was one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced in my life.”
      Jake Paul pictured during his boxing match against Tyron WoodleyCredit: Getty
      How can I watch Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child?
      On August 1, 2023, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child premiered on Netflix.
      The docuseries is available exclusively to the platform’s subscribers. More

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      Who is professional boxer Jake Paul?

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      JAKE Paul’s viral clips on Vine led to his casting in Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark.Eventually, the influencer pivoted his career path toward boxing.
      Known for his online popularity, Jake Paul is also a professional boxerCredit: Getty
      Who is professional boxer Jake Paul?
      Born on January 17, 1997, Jake Paul is an American Internet personality and boxer from Cleveland.
      In 2013, his videos on Vine started trending and accumulated over 5million views.
      By the time Vine ceased operations, Jake racked up 2billion views.
      “For us it was just this hobby, we made videos for a couple years and developed this natural act of storytelling and video creating without really knowing what we were doing,” Jake recalled.

      He told Forbes: “I got into a competition with my brother over who could make better Vine videos.
      “We had the taste of viral success of how to make a video that a bunch of people want to see.
      “We kept duplicating it and coming up with more creative ways to grow our audience.
      “At the time, we were blown away and we loved it. Every day, I’m trying to push the boundaries creatively and sometimes it does push the boundary too far, and that’s what I had to learn.”
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      In 2016, he was cast as Dirk Mann in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark.
      By the next year, he was fired from the show after two seasons.
      On January 30, 2020, Jake made his professional boxing debut in Miami.
      His first match was against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib; he won the fight during the second round.
      On February 26, 2023, he experienced his first loss after he was defeated by Love Island’s Tommy Fury.
      Jake Paul’s Vine clips reached 2billion views before the app was shut down
      What is Jake Paul’s net worth?
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jake’s fortune is estimated to be $60million.
      His minimum yearly salary is reported to be $20million.
      His net worth is attributed to his earnings from boxing matches, merchandise, and social media endorsements.
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      How can I watch Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child?
      On August 1, 2023, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child premiered on Netflix.
      The docuseries is available exclusively to the platform’s subscribers. More

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      Who is former Arsenal and England player Kelly Smith and when did she retire from football?

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      KELLY SMITH was England’s Women’s all-time leading scorer when she retired from her international duties.The football legend is best known for her multiple stints at Arsenal but has also played in America.
      Kelly Smith is a former football player who played for Arsenal and England
      Who is former Arsenal and England player Kelly Smith?
      Kelly Smith is a footballer who played for Arsenal and England’s national team.
      She was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, on October 29, 1978.
      Smith began her professional career with Wembley Ladies in 1996 and moved to Arsenal two years later.
      In 1999 she left the Gunners for America, where she played for the New Jersey Lady Stallions, Philadelphia Charge and New Jersey Wildcats over an eight year period.
      After returning to Arsenal in 2005, Smith netted an incredible 73 goals in 66 games before she headed back to the States to play for the Boston Breakers.
      Kelly then returned to Arsenal for five more years from 2012 until 2017.
      Over her three spells at Arsenal, Smith won a total of 20 trophies and scored 30 goals in 34 games across all four competitions during their quadruple-winning 2006–07 season.
      The striker was shortlisted for FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award four times and won the FA Player of the Year award twice.
      Her honours include four Premier League titles, a UEFA Women’s Cup and five FA Cups.
      In 2008, Smith was awarded an MBE for her services to women’s football.
      Kelly married her partner DeAnna Dobosz on Hampstead Heath in June 2016.
      She gave birth to a son named Rocco Jude in May 2017 and in 2019 the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter.
      Kelly joined the Arsenal Women’s first-team coaching setup in April 2023.
      She has also worked as a presenter for Sky Sports.
      How long did Kelly Smith play for England?
      Kelly played for England for 20 years.
      She made her debut for the team in November 1995, just three days after she turned 17.
      During her two-decade career she earned 117 caps.
      Kelly also represented Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics.
      When did Kelly Smith retire from football?
      Kelly retired from international duty in 2015 after a twenty-year career.
      She continued to play for Arsenal, where she had also taken up a part-time coaching role, and retired fully in 2017.
      When announcing her retirement in 2015, Kelly said: “I’ve been deliberating about this decision for months, it was doing my head in and I’ve felt in no-man’s land.
      “I’ve just felt so tired as it’s been an emotional roller coaster.”
      She added: “It’s sad my international career has come to an end but the time is right.
      “I’m at peace with my decision.” More

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      Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: Blues take on German giants in tasty pre-season clash – stream, TV, team news

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      CHELSEA finish their pre-season campaign against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago – and here’s what you need to know.The Blues are yet to lose under Mauricio Pochettino after winning 2-0 against West London rivals Fulham.
      Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 in a pre-season friendlyCredit: EPA
      Chelsea’s victory crowned them the winners of the inaugural Premier League Summer Series.
      They opened up their tour of the USA with a 5-0 win over Wrexham before they beat fellow top-flight opposition Brighton and a 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
      With the Prem League season around the corner, Chelsea now face their biggest friendly to date with eight-time Bundesliga champions.
      When is Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund?

      The match will commence on Thursday, 3 August.
      Kick-off is set at 1:30am BST UK time.
      It is taking place in Soldier Field, Chicago, USA.
      Soldier Field has a capacity of 61,500.

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      Where can I watch Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund?

      The game will be broadcast live on Chelsea’s website and their ‘The 5th Stand’ app.
      5th Stand is Chelsea’s official app and can be downloaded for FREE on IOS and Android.

      Team News
      Pochettino suffers from several fitness blows as Trevor Chalobah picked up an injury in the win against Fulham.
      Wesley Fofana is recovering from surgery over another ACL injury, while Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile are still absent.
      Monaco’s Axel Disasi will unlikely play as his £38.5 million move to Stamford Bridge is yet to be completed.
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      Thiago Silva returned to action to win the Premier Series CupCredit: Getty
      Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi will not be playing as they finalising their exits.
      Dortmund are also facing injuries of their own from key players Julien Duranville and Nico Schlotterbeck. More

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      Arsenal vs Monaco: Gunners take on French giants in tasty Emirates Cup clash – stream, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL’S 5-3 victory against Barcelona in Los Angles has the Gunners ready to return to home soil this week against Monaco.Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard and Fabio Vieira found the back of the net at LA’s SoFi Stadium.
      Arsenal thrash Barcelona in a 5-3 win in LACredit: Alamy
      With two more friendlies left, questions arise on what Mikel Arteta’s side can pull out of the bag before the 2023/24 season commences.
      The Spaniard is hunting for a fourth big signing this summer to add to his starting XI.
      The Gunners are eager to create competition for the No.1 Aaron Ramsdale over interest in signing Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
      When is Arsenal vs Monaco?

      The game will take place Wednesday, 2 August.
      Kick-off is set at 6pm.
      The game will be held on the Gunner’s home soil, the Emirates Stadium.
      The North London ground holds just over 60,000 fans.

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      Where can I watch Arsenal vs Monaco?

      You can watch the match via the Arsenal.com website or app for an early bird price of £4.99.
      The match price will then rise to £6.99 on the match day.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team News
      Arteta faces several fitness concerns which need to be managed before Wednesday’s clash with Ligue 1 giants Monaco.
      New signing Declan Rice alongside Oleksandr Zinchenko and Folarin Balogun, all missed the match against Barcelona with minor injuries.
      Elsewhere, Southampton’s Mohammad Salisu is set to complete his medical ahead of a move to the South of France.
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      While Fontvieille are reportedly going to lose Axel Disasi to Chelsea as the Blues have agreed a £45million fee for the defender. More

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      Is Nouhaila Benzina the first footballer to wear a hijab at a World Cup?

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      NOUHAILA BENZINA made her World Cup debut at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.The football star made history at the competition during Morocco’s game against South Korea.
      Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco made history during the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023 match between Korea and MoroccoCredit: EPA/MATT TURNER
      Who is Nouhaila Benzina?
      Nouhaila Benzina is a Moroccan football player.
      She was born on May 11, 1998 in Kenitra.
      Benzina plays as a defender.
      Who has Nouhaila Benzina played for?
      Benzina has spent her professional career playing for Morocco’s ASFAR (Association’s Sports of Forces Armed Royal) team.
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      She has also represented Morocco at under-20 and senior levels.
      In 2023 Benzina was named as part of Morocco’s Fifa Women’s World Cup squad.
      The 2023 edition of the tournament marks the first time Morocco has taken part.
      They are also the first team from MENA, the group of countries situated in and around the Middle East and North Africa, to play in the tournament.
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      Benzina was an unused substitute in the team’s first game against Germany but was called up during their second clash, against South Korea.
      Is Nouhaila Benzina the first footballer to wear a hijab at a World Cup?
      In July 2023, Benzina became the first football player to play at a World Cup – or any senior women’s football tournament – wearing a hijab.
      She wore her hijab during Morocco’s July 30, 2023, match against South Korea at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
      Morocco finished the game, which took place at Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium, victorious with a 1-0 win.
      In the past, Fifa banned the wearing of hijabs during games due to health and safety reasons.
      The reasons included possible choking, with the ban forbidding “equipment that is dangerous to himself or another player”.
      That ban was lifted in 2014.
      The under-17 Women’s World Cup in Jordan took place two years after the ban was lifted and marked the first time Muslim players wore headscarves during an international Fifa event.
      Benzina has not publicly addressed her history-making turn on the pitch but Morocco’s captain Ghizlane Chebbak has discussed her team being at their first ever World Cup.
      She told press: “We are honoured to be the first Arab country to take part in the Women’s World Cup and we feel that we have to shoulder a big responsibility to give a good image, to show the achievements the Moroccan team has made.”
      Ahead of Morocco’s match against South Korea, Benzina did reference the upcoming game on her social media.
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      On Instagram, she posted a screenshot of a tweet stating that Benzina is the only player – out of 736 – at the Women’s World Cup to wear a hijab.
      She captioned the screenshot with a black love heart. More