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      Chelsea vs Crystal Palace preview: Blues look to bounce back as they host London rivals in Premier League clash

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      CHELSEA host London rivals Crystal Palace on Wednesday – and both London sides are in need of three precious points.Mauricio Pochettino’s Christmas got off to a rotten start as the Blues were beaten 2-1 at Wolves on the eve of the big day.
      Chelsea suffered their eighth defeat in the Premier League last time out against WolvesCredit: ALAMY
      Jordan Ayew was on the scoresheet for Crystal Palace against BrightonCredit: GETTY
      Chelsea have only taken six points from their last five games and sit 10th in the Premier League table.
      Crystal Palace have been on a dogged run, with their last win coming against Burnley at the start of November.
      The Eagles were denied their first victory in almost two months last Thursday as Danny Welbeck snatched bitter rivals Brighton a point late on at Selhurst Park.
      When is Chelsea vs Crystal Palace?

      Chelsea vs Crystal Palace will take place on Wednesday, December 27th.
      Kick off will be at 7.30pm GMT.
      Stamford Bridge will host.

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

      Chelsea vs Crystal Palace will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime Video.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      Amazon Prime offers a 30-day FREE trial for new customers, which includes access to watching Chelsea vs Crystal Palace.
      Team news
      Poch will be without two shining lights in an underwhelming season, with Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling suspended after they both picked up their fifth yellow card on the season at Molineux.
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      The Chelsea gaffer could opt to give Christopher Nkunku his first start to help mend their creative wounds.
      Reece James and Robert Sanchez will both be out, while midfield duo Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are doubts.
      For Palace, Roy Hodgson could have shot stopper Sam Johnstone back from a calf issue.
      Meanwhile, creative midfielder Eberechi Eze could return to the starting line-up.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Chelsea – 3/4
      Draw – 13/5
      Crystal Palace – 18/5

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Arsenal vs West Ham preview: Title-chasing Gunners host Hammers for thrilling Premier League London derby – stream FREE

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      ARSENAL topped the tree at Christmas once again – and they’ll be hoping to keep their good run of form going against London rivals West Ham.The Gunners have only lost two controversial matches in the Premier League this season.
      Gabriel earned Arsenal a vital draw in LiverpoolCredit: EPA
      Jarrod Bowen inspired West Ham to a huge win against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      But many would argue that VAR was actually on their side last time out as they held Liverpool to a thrilling 1-1 draw at Anfield.
      And Mikel Arteta’s side will be expected to build on that positive result when the Hammers turn up to their side of town as they are yet to taste defeat at home.
      However, David Moyes’ men have already got the better of Arsenal in a November Carabao Cup clash and they go into this match fresh from hammering Manchester United.
      When is Arsenal vs West Ham?

      Arsenal’s Premier League London derby against West Ham will take place on Thursday, December 28th.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8:15pm GMT.
      Emirates Stadium is the allocated arena for this thrilling match and it can host around 60,704 fans.
      West Ham dismantled the Gunners 3-1 when the sides last met in a Carabao Cup last-16 in November.

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

      Arsenal vs West Ham will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime Video.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      Amazon Prime offer a 30-day FREE trial for new customers which includes access to watching Arsenal vs West Ham.
      What is the team news?
      Mikel Arteta escaped Anfield with no fresh injury concerns but the Gunners gaffer will be without suspended Kai Havertz who picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Liverpool.
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      Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf), Fabio Vieira (groin), Thomas Partey (muscle) and Jurrien Timber (knee) all continue to be sidelined.
      Elsewhere, David Moyes is expected to have Michail Antonio (knee) and Nayef Aguerd (muscle) unavailable for the trip to the Emirates.
      What are the latest odds?

      Arsenal to win 1/3
      Draw 4/1
      West Ham to win 8/1

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More

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      What’s Jim Ratcliffe’s net worth and how much of Manchester United has he bought?

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE is the chemical engineer and industry tycoon who has purchased a 25% stake in Manchester United.Ratcliffe, who is one of the UK’s richest men, is a huge football fan and his deal for United has finally been announced.
      Ineos CEO Jim Ratcliffe has bought a stake in Man Utd
      Who is Jim Ratcliffe and what is his net worth?
      Jim Ratcliffe is a fracking and chemicals entrepreneur who is the chairman and CEO of chemicals group Ineos.
      The Brexit-backing businessman came from humble beginnings and was brought up in a council house near Manchester by his joiner dad and office manager mum.
      He was born on October 18, 1952, as James Arthur Ratcliffe.
      Ratcliffe’s first job was with oil giant Esso but he later went on to study for an MBA from London Business School and, in 1989, he joined US private equity group Advent International.
      In May 2023 Ratcliffe surged to second in the Sunday Times Rich List with a reported net worth of £29billion.
      When did he start Ineos?
      Ratcliffe is the chairman and chief executive of the Ineos chemicals group, which he founded in 1998 from a small base in Hampshire.
      Using high-yield debt to fund deals, he started buying unwanted operations from groups such as energy giant BP, picking targets based on their potential to double their earnings over a five year period.
      In 2006, Ineos bought BP’s refining and petrochemical arm Innovene, giving Ineos refineries and plants in Scotland, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium and Canada.
      Then, in April 2010, Ratcliffe relocated Ineos’ head office to Rolle in Switzerland, cutting the company’s tax bill by £100million per year.
      Ineos products are used every day to clean water, make toothpaste, manufacture antibiotics, insulate homes and package food.
      The chemicals giant employs more than 18,500 people at 181 sites across 22 countries.
      When was Jim Ratcliffe knighted?
      Ratcliffe was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list on June 2, 2018, receiving the honour for services to business and investment.
      Other big names on the honours list that year included Kenny Dalglish and Emma Thompson.
      What sports teams does Jim Ratcliffe own and does he support Manchester United?
      Boyhood Manchester United fan Ratcliffe revealed his interest in buying the Old Trafford club in January 2023 after the Red Devils were put up for sale by the US-based Glazer family.
      Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani was thought to have put in a £5billion bid for the team –  short of the Glazers’ £6billion valuation of the club.
      In 2022 Sir Jim tried to buy United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea after Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was forced to sell the West London club as part of sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
      US investor Todd Boehly and his consortium took control of the Blues after Ratcliffe’s bid was rejected.
      Ineos already own French football club Nice, as well as Swiss side Lausanne and a third of F1 motor racing team Mercedes.
      His Team Ineos cycling team has won seven editions of the annual Tour de France, boasting riders such as Sir Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas.
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      Does he have children?
      Ratcliffe has two sons, called George and Samuel, with his first wife Amanda Townson, who he split from in 1995 after a ten-year marriage.
      He went on to welcome a daughter, Julia, with his second wife, Italian tax lawyer Maria Alessia Maresca – also known as Alicia Ratcliffe.
      Ratcliffe reportedly wed Alicia in the late 1990s, before splitting up a few years later.
      In 2020 Ratcliffe moved to tax haven Monaco, leaving behind his properties in Chelsea and Hampshire. More

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      Man Utd vs Aston Villa preview: Under-fire Ten Hag faces title-chasing Villans in a huge Boxing Day clash – stream FREE

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in need of a big Boxing Day result in the Premier League – but they face Unai Emery’s title-chasing Aston Villa.The Red Devils are breaking all of the wrong records under Erik ten Hag’s management this season.
      Manchester United cannot seem to hit the back of the netCredit: Rex
      United’s 2-0 loss last Saturday against West Ham was already their 13th defeat of the campaign – their most before Christmas since 1930.
      And it also meant that the English giants have failed to score in FOUR consecutive games for the first time in 31 years.
      However, it doesn’t take much to turn things around in football and beating Emery’s men would certainly bring the feel-good factor back to Old Trafford.
      But they face a Villa side who currently sit 3rd in the league and haven’t lost a match since the beginning of November.
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      When is Man Utd vs Aston Villa?

      Manchester United’s Boxing Day clash against Aston Villa will take place on Tuesday, December 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
      Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this huge fixture and it can host approximately 74,310 fans.
      Bruno Fernandes’ strike was enough for the Red Devils to seal all three points when these sides last met in April.

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

      Manchester United vs Aston Villa will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime Video.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      Amazon Prime offer a 30-day FREE trial for new customers which includes access to watching Manchester United vs Aston Villa.
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      What is the team news?
      Erik ten Hag would have been delighted to escape West Ham with no fresh concerns despite losing 2-0.
      But the United boss could still be without; Raphael Varane (ill), Harry Maguire (groin), Amad Diallo (knee), Mason Mount (calf), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Casemiro (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Victor Lindelof (knock) and Anthony Martial (knock).
      Jadon Sancho’s banishment continues.
      However, Unai Emery’s injury list is just as lengthy.
      Youri Tielemans (knock), Robin Olsen (knock), Tyrone Mings (knee), Bertrand Traore (muscle), Kortney Hause (knee), Pau Torres (knock) and Emiliano Buendia (knee) look all set to miss out.
      While Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara are suspended.
      What are the latest odds?

      Man Utd to win 31/20
      Draw 5/2
      Villa to win 31/20

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More

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      Anthony Joshua next fight: Who could AJ fight next after Deontay Wilder defeat puts heavyweight clash in jeopardy

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA takes on Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia tonight, but who will he fight after? For months there’s been talk of a huge mega-fight with Deontay Wilder in 2024.
      Deontay Wilder lost to Joseph Parker in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
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      But first, both Joshua and Wilder had to get through their respective opponents Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker.
      Wilder, however, lost to Parker via unanimous decision on the undercard, putting his two-fight deal with AJ up in smoke.
      Joshua will likely have to find a new opponent for the rumoured March 9 date.

      So who will he fight next?
      Who will Anthony Joshua fight after Otto Wallin?
      Joshua was lined up to fight Wilder across two separate fights in 2024, but that’s now not set to happen after the latter’s defeat to Parker.
      Joshua, who has fought Parker before, beating him on points in 2018, may look for a rematch with the New Zealander.
      But the money on offer to fight Parker is nowhere near the level he was going to earn to fight Wilder.
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      Joshua’s best bet may be to target a world title shot again.
      Anthony Joshua takes on Otto Wallin in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      In that case, he could wait for the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk on February 17.
      But one stumbling block is the rematch clause, which could leave AJ sidelined for months as he waits for the winner of their two fights.
      Joshua could then look to secure a mandatory shot at the IBF title, which is set to be called next.
      That would line him up with a fight against Filip Hrgovic, who beat Mark De Mori on the undercard in Saudi.
      One thing’s for sure – Joshua’s next fight is no longer set in stone, unless a new contract with Wilder can be renegotiated. More

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      Who is Willy Kambwala? Man Utd starlet, 19, makes debut in huge West Ham clash

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      WILLY KAMBWALA is STARTING for Manchester United in a crunch clash against West Ham.The giant defender, 19, was also named on the bench for last Sunday’s Premier League visit to fierce rivals Liverpool.
      Willy Kambwala was out injured for 11 months at one stageCredit: Rex
      But who eaxctly is he?
      Who is Willy Kambwala?
      Kambwala was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but captained France Under-1
      Liverpool were also linked with the centre-back three years ago.
      However United won the £3.5million race to sign him from Sochaux on transfer deadline day in October 2020.
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      Kambwala’s French club were devastated to lose their main asset – offering him professional terms to stay.
      But the lure of a Prem giant was always likely to win out.
      And so it proved, as Kambwala switched to Old Trafford and was set to be integrated into United’s junior sides.
      But an injury suffered in a  friendly against Salford kept him out for 11 months.
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      Kambwala, now 6ft 4ins, returned in September 2021.
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      And what a return it was – as his first game back was an 8-2 victory for United’s Under-18s against Birmingham.
      Kambwala signed a pro deal with the Red Devils a month later.
      Just last month, Red Devils’ academy boss Travis Binnion hailed the attitude of Kambwala, plus fellow hot prospects Kobbie Mainoo and Dan Gore.
      After all three played through injury in a match against FC Copenhagen, Binnion said: “Great credit to Kobbie, Willy and Dan, as the sort of senior players today.
      “Dan got niggle and Willy got a sore foot, so for those lads to get through the 90 minutes after struggling with knocks and wanting to play, bodes well.” More

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      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start in UK?

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      DEONTAY WILDER will face Joseph Parker on the huge boxing card in Saudi Arabia TONIGHT.The Bronze Bomber has been out of action since October 2022, when he defeated Robert Helenius by knockout.

      🥊ANTHONY JOSHUA VS OTTO WALLIN: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF THRILLING SAUDI CLASH🥊
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      After over a year Wilder makes his highly anticipated return on his rival Anthony Joshua’s undercard.
      His opponent, Parker, has fought three times already in 2023 and is hoping to pull off a huge upset when he takes to the ring for the fourth time this year.
      The huge fight night in Saudi Arabia is a taster before the expected bout between Joshua and Wilder in 2024.
      What time are the ring-walks for Wilder vs Parker and when does the fight start?

      The ring-walks for Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker are expected to be at approximately 9.30pm GMT.
      The main event is expected to get underway at approximately 9.45pm GMT.
      Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
      The undercard is set to begin at 4pm GMT.

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

      DAZN subscribers can purchase the huge Saudi card PPV for £19.99 in the UK and $39.99 in the US.
      If you have not already subscribed to DAZN in the UK, you can join DAZN 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.
      In the US, you can purchase a DAZN monthly subscription for $24.99 a month or $224.99 a year.
      DAZN also provide an option for $19.99 per month, but you will be locked into a 12-month contract.
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      TNT Sports Box Office will also be showing the event in the UK for a PPV price of £19.99.

      Who is on the card?
      Here is the full Saudi card:

      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
      Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
      Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur
      Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro
      Filip Hrgovic vs Mark Di Mori
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel
      Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start in UK?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will return to the ring TONIGHT to face Swedish southpaw Otto Wallin.AJ was last in action just four months ago when he knocked out Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena.

      🥊ANTHONY JOSHUA VS OTTO WALLIN: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF THRILLING SAUDI CLASH🥊
      Anthony Joshua beat Robert Helenius in his last fightCredit: PA
      Meanwhile, Wallin most recently beat Murat Gassiev by way of a split decision in September.
      The Swede famously gave Tyson Fury a massive cut back in 2019 when the Gypsy King was making his boxing comeback.
      Now, Wallin must overcome Joshua, who is hungry to prove people wrong, climb the comeback ladder and regain world champion status.
      What time are the ring-walks for Joshua vs Wallin and when does the fight start?

      The ring-walks for Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin are expected to be at approximately 10:30pm GMT.
      The main event is expected to get underway at approximately 10.45pm GMT.
      Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
      The undercard is set to begin at 4pm GMT.

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

      DAZN subscribers can purchase Joshua vs Wallin for £19.99 in the UK and $39.99 in the US.
      If you have not already subscribed to DAZN in the UK, you can join DAZN 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.
      In the US, you can purchase a DAZN monthly subscription for $24.99 a month or $224.99 a year.
      DAZN also provide an option for $19.99 per month, but you will be locked into a 12-month contract.
      JOIN HERE NOW
      TNT Sports Box Office will also be showing the event in the UK for a PPV price of £19.99.

      Who is on the card?
      Here is the full Saudi card:

      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
      Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
      Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur
      Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro
      Filip Hrgovic vs Mark Di Mori
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel
      Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa More