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      Sheffield United vs Man Utd: Red Devils look to build on late Brentford win against Prem new boys – stream, TV, teams

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to the Steel City desperately looking to build some momentum.Erik ten Hag’s side have endured a torrid start to the season and currently sit tenth in the Premier League table.
      Scott McTominay’s late double fired United to all three points against BrentfordCredit: EPA
      Sheffield United have endured a miserable start to the campaignCredit: Reuters
      The Red Devils looked like they were on the ropes as they trailed Brentford 1-0 going into added time last time out.
      But Scott McTominay’s late one-two punch salvaged an incredible three points, much to the relief of Ten Hag.
      The truth remains that United are yet to produce a convincing performance this season.
      If they could pick any fixture to have in a time of difficulty, however, they would probably choose this one.
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      Sheffield United have suffered a wretched start to life back in the Premier League.
      Having gone their first four games without a win, Paul Heckingbottom’s side thought they were just moments away from a huge triumph against Tottenham last month.
      Spurs subsequently produced the latest comeback in Prem history to win, with the Blades being hammered 8-0 by Newcastle the following week.
      They have since lost to West Ham and Fulham and sit rock bottom of the table with just one point from eight games.
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      Should Man Utd fail to win this one, storm clouds may begin to swarm around manager Ten Hag.
      But the Red Devils should surely have enough to beat their struggling Yorkshire opponents.
      What is their form like?
      Man Utd’s form leading up to the international break was patchy at best.
      McTominay’s late, late show saw them scrape past Brentford 2-1 after they had been beaten 3-2 by Galatasaray in the Champions League.
      Prior to that, Ten Hag’s men had slumped to a 1-0 home loss to Crystal Palace.
      Sheffield United, meanwhile, have been dreadful and are yet to win a game this term.
      Since their 8-0 hammering by Newcastle they have been soundly beaten by West Ham and Fulham on the road.
      McTominay fired Man United to a late win against BrentfordCredit: EPA
      Sheffield United are yet to win this seasonCredit: Reuters
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Paul Heckingbottom will continue to deal with a lengthy list of absentees and Chris Basham’s horrific ankle injury did not help the Sheffield United boss’ woes.
      Ben Osborn (groin), John Egan (ankle), Tom Davies (muscle), Daniel Jebbison (muscle), Rhys Norrington-Davies (hamstring), Max Lowe (ankle), William Osula (knock) and George Baldock are all doubts for this huge encounter.
      Elsewhere, Ten Hag has a few injury issues of his own as this match has come too soon for Lisandro Martinez (foot), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (hamstring), Amad Diallo (knee), Kobbie Mainoo (ankle), Tyrell Malacia (muscle) and Luke Shaw (muscle).
      However, the United boss will be delighted to welcome the potential returns of Raphael Varane and Sergio Reguilon.
      But there is still no confirmation on when Jadon Sancho will play for the Red Devils again.
      Chris Basham sustained a horrific ankle injury against FulhamCredit: Rex
      Who will be the star men?
      Summer signing Gustavo Hamer has been a shining light for Sheffield United this season.
      The Brazilian, recruited from Coventry in August, has scored in matches against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.
      Man Utd, meanwhile, found an unlikely hero in McTominay.
      The Scotland star scored an amazing late double against Brentford and will surely be rewarded with a start this time around.
      McTominay will also be buoyed by Scotland’s qualification for Euro 2024 and should be oozing with confidence.
      Gus Hamer has been a shining light for the Blades
      Scott McTominay was the hero of the hour against Brentford
      SunSport prediction?
      Despite their poor displays this term, Man Utd should surely have too much for their struggling opponents on Saturday evening.
      SunSport predicts: Sheffield United 1 Man Utd 2
      When is Sheffield United vs Man Utd?

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

      Sheffield United vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage will commence at around 7:45pm BST – after Chelsea’s thrilling match against Arsenal.
      Fans also have the option to stream the game through NOW TV which is available for download on your mobile device or tablet.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for the entire action.

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      What are the latest odds?

      Sheffield United to win 6/1
      Draw 15/4
      Man Utd to win 2/5

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      Why was Belgium vs Sweden abandoned?

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      THE Euro 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time.Players decided not to continue following a horrific attack.
      The Euro 2024Credit: Getty
      Why was the Belgium vs Sweden match abandoned?
      The Euro 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned after two men, both wearing Sweden shirts, were gunned down in the street before the game in Brussels.
      Sweden players decided during the break to not resume the game, with the score 1-1 at half-time.
      This decision was agreed to by their Belgian counterparts.
      Fans were kept inside the King Baudouin Stadium until security services confirmed it was safe to depart.
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      As an extra safety measure, footy supporters were allowed to enter the press room.
      What happened in Brussels?
      On October 16, 2023, two men were killed in an attack in Brussels.
      Videos shared online shows the alleged gunman in a fluorescent orange jacket arriving on a moped just three miles from the Heizel stadium.
      The alleged shooter then chases several people into a building while firing shots from an automatic rifle.
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      It is believed he first shot at a van, with one man dying inside.
      Meanwhile, a third victim was rushed to hospital.
      A second video shared on social media shows a man in an orange fluorescent jacket claiming responsibility for the attack.
      Cops in Belgium have now launched a terror probe following the shooting at Boulevard d’Ypres and the city has raised its terror alert to the highest level.
      In a clip filmed moments before the horror, the alleged attacker says he’s part of terrorist group the Islamic State.
      Speaking in Arabic, he allegedly claimed responsibility for the shooting and outlines what appears to be a terrorist manifesto.
      After a manhunt was launched a man was shot and arrested in a local cafe in the early hours of October 17, 2023.
      Will more Euro 2024 qualifier games be suspended because of the Brussels terror attacks?
      It is yet to be confirmed if anymore Euro 2024 qualifier games will be suspended – but security services and ministers have gathered at a Crisis Center, amid fears of a terror motive.
      The threat level for the Brussels Capital Region has been raised to level 4 – with officials telling locals to “avoid unnecessary movements”.
      Regions are placed under level four “when the threat is serious and very imminent”.
      What has the FA said about the Brussels terrorist attack?
      A Swedish FA social media post added: “Our thoughts go out to all the relatives of those affected in Brussels.”
      A Uefa statement on the incident, said: “Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided, after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned.
      “Further communication will be made in due course.”
      Sweden boss Janne Andersson told a press conference that shocked players decided not to carry on out of respect to the victims and their families.
      “When I came down for the break, I got this information. Immediately, I felt that it was completely unreal. What kind of world do we live in today?” he told reporters.
      “I came into the locker room and when the team started talking we agreed 100 percent that we didn’t want to play on out of respect for the victims and their families.”
      Sweden captain Victor Lindelof told the press conference that the players never felt in any danger.
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      He said: “Our security team handled it well and put us at ease. They explained that this is the safest place to be in Brussels.”
      Meanwhile, a statement from Belgium said: “Due to the incidents in Brussels earlier tonight, play is suspended. Our thoughts are with all those affected.” More

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      Chelsea vs Arsenal: Gunners face Poch’s men in huge Premier League London derby – Stream, TV channel, kick-off time

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      CHELSEA take on Arsenal at Stamford Bridge this weekend in a cracker of a Premier League clash. The Blues started their season horribly but have won their last two, scoring six goals in two games against Fulham and Burnley.
      Arsenal beat Man City 1-0 before the international breakCredit: AFP
      Nicolas Jackson scored as Chelsea thrashed Burnley 4-1Credit: Alamy
      Arsenal are a whole different proposition, however, with the Gunners flying high near the summit of the table.
      Before the international break, Mikel Arteta’s side beat title rivals Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s goal.
      So they’re likely to head into their clash against the Blues with all the confidence in the world.
      But Mauricio Pochettino’s side have some newfound form of their own, and they won’t want to give up any ground on home turf.

      When is Chelsea vs Arsenal?

      Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal takes place on Saturday, October 21.
      The game kicks off at 5.30pm BST.
      Chelsea vs Arsenal will be held at Stamford Bridge.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Odds

      Chelsea – 2/1
      Draw – 23/10
      Arsenal – 13/10

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication.
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      Liverpool vs Everton: Toffees look to stop Merseyside rivals from going top in tasty Prem clash – stream, TV, team news

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      PREMIER LEAGUE football returns after the international break – and Liverpool face rivals Everton with a huge chance of climbing to the top of the table.Lewis Dunk’s late strike forced the Reds to recently share the spoils with high-flying Brighton.
      Lewis Dunk forced Liverpool and Brighton to share the spoilsCredit: Rex
      And as a result, Liverpool are now winless in their last two top-tier fixtures.
      But three points could still fire Jurgen Klopp’s men to the summit until Tottenham play Fulham on Monday.
      However, they come up against an Everton side who thrashed Bournemouth 3-0 before the break.
      When is Liverpool vs Everton?

      Liverpool’s Premier League contest against Everton will take place on Saturday, October 21.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm BST.
      Anfield is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host around 54,074 fans.
      Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo helped Liverpool secure a 2-0 win when the sides last met in February.

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

      Liverpool vs Everton will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1.
      Coverage is set to commence from 11am BST – one hour and 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can also catch the action through the Discovery+ app or website.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for the entire live coverage.

      What is the team news?
      Jurgen Klopp will continue to be without some of his men for the return of the Premier League.
      Andy Robertson sustained a shoulder injury with Scotland and is set to miss the first Merseyside derby of the season.
      Andy Robertson picked up a shoulder injury playing for ScotlandCredit: Reuters
      Thiago (groin) is said to still be two weeks away from fitness, while Curtis Jones misses the second of his three-match ban for his red card against Tottenham.
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      But Cody Gakpo could be in contention to start as he nears a return from a knee injury.
      Elsewhere, Sean Dyche has better news as Dele Alli and Toffees icon Seasmus Coleman.
      However, Idrissa Gana Gueye remains a doubt after suffering a heel injury in the Bournemouth warm-up.
      What are the latest odds?

      Liverpool to win 3/10
      Draw 9/2
      Everton to win 15/2

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      England vs Italy: Three Lions looking to secure Euro 2024 spot against Italians – Stream FREE, TV, kick-off time

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      ENGLAND take on Italy at Wembley on Tuesday night and they’ll be aiming to book a spot at Euro 2024. The Three Lions have been close to faultless throughout their qualifying campaign so far.
      Italy beat Malta at the weekend in a Euro 2024 qualifierCredit: Getty
      England beat Australia in a friendly at Wembley last FridayCredit: Getty
      They kicked things off with a win over Italy earlier this year in Naples before beating Ukraine and group minnows Malta and North Macedonia.
      Their rampage was put to a minor halt last month when they drew in Ukraine but a win at Wembley, where they lost the Euro 2020 final to Italy, would book their spot in Germany.
      Gareth Southgate played a second string side against Australia last Friday so you can expect big guns Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham to start from the off here.
      Italy, however, will be aiming to finish top of the group themselves, and a win would put them level with England at the summit with two games to play.

      When is England vs Italy?

      England’s clash with Italy will take place on Tuesday, October 17.
      The match will kick off at 7.45pm UK time.
      England vs Italy will be held at Wembley Stadium.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Italy will be shown live on Channel 4 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the My4 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, you can watch England vs Italy for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.

      Odds

      England – 8/13
      Draw – 27/10
      Italy – 9/2

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      How much did Tommy Fury make from the KSI fight?

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      TOMMY Fury and KSI’s highly-anticipated fight took place in Manchester on Saturday, October 14, 2023.From the estimated prize purse to the final results of the boxing clash – here’s everything you need to know.
      KSI and Tommy Fury pictured during the Misfits Cruiserweight fight at AO Arena on October 14, 2023Credit: Getty
      How much did Tommy Fury make from the fight?
      The exact figure Tommy Fury made from his controversial clash with KSI is not known.
      However, he was expected to make to make just under half of a staggering £10 million prize purse.
      He said before the fight: “It’s easy money. Anybody else in my position wouldn’t turn it down. Even world champions.
      “These YouTube fights are not my highest point in life. I’m here to do a lot more than that.
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      “Tyson first fought for a world title at 27, I’m still years off that. So I don’t know who is going to be around and whoever does have the belt, I want to challenge for it. 100 per cent. I’ve not trained all my life [to stop now].
      “Don’t forget I was a boxer before this YouTube stuff came about. I’ve not trained all my life to get in the ring with a YouTuber and get a good payday.
      “I’ve trained to be world champion. When all these fights have been and gone, I’m still going to pursue that.”
      Fury – younger brother to world heavyweight champion Tyson – shot to mainstream fame in 2019 on reality series Love Island.
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      How much did KSI make from the fight?
      Similarly, the exact figure KSI made from the boxing bout is also unknown.
      Prior to the Manchester clash, it was reported that the YouTuber-turned prizefighter was expected to make in the region of £10 million for the fight of his life
      He told SunSport: ”When it comes to numbers, I’m pretty clueless most of the time. 
      ”For this fight, I don’t even know how much I’m getting paid. I don’t know. I know how much Tommy’s being paid and that’s about it. 
      ”I’m not really fussed, the money isn’t the reason I do this, I like creating big moments, I like looking back at my legacy and going, ‘Yeah, this was sick.’ 
      ”I just like shocking the world, I love it. There’s something about it which just makes me feel… I don’t want to say God like but it just makes me feel super powerful. 
      ”I feel like after that I will be able to make so many people’s lives hell on social media. I’m just excited.”
      The Londoner shot to fame on YouTube and has helped pioneer the new age of celebrity-style crossover bouts.
      Who won the fight?
      Tommy Fury claimed bragging rights over fellow social media star KSI in their boxing fight at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
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      Love Island star and boxer Tommy beat YouTube personality KSI on points in their widely anticipated fight.
      It is the second time Fury has defeated a YouTuber in the ring this year, having also beaten Jake Paul on points in February. More

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      Did Tommy Fury date Maura Higgins?

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      TOMMY FURY takes on KSI tonight in the fight of his life – and he has some close pals in attendance. Fury and KSI have been on a collision course for months, and they’re finally set to square off in the ring a little later this evening.
      Tommy Fury, Maura Higgins and Molly-Mae Hague were all on Love Island togetherCredit: Splash
      Maura Higgins attends the black carpet arrivals at KSI vs FuryCredit: Getty
      And Fury has plenty of people in attendance at the AO Arena supporting him tonight, including his brother Tyson.
      But fellow Love Islander Maura Higgins has also turned out in support for Tommy, wowing fans with her risque dress.
      Fury’s fiancee Molly-Mae Hague is also expected to be in attendance, and is close friends with Higgins herself.
      TNT will be hoping he can put on the performance of his life in front of his loved ones tonight.
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      Did Tommy Fury ever date Maura Higgins?
      Fury and Higgins met on the fifth season of Love Island in 2019 and hit it off immediately.
      Maura came in as a bombshell and made a beeline for Fury on the very first night.
      The pair flirted on a date while Molly-Mae, who was coupled up with Fury at the time, had to watch on.
      Higgins eventually tried to plant a kiss on Fury’s lips, but to no avail, with the Manchester boxer choosing to stay loyal to Molly-Mae.
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      In the end, Fury stuck with Molly and chose to keep his relationship with Maura platonic, and the pair have NEVER dated.
      Molly-Mae and Maura are now good friends and the latter even watched Fury’s win over Jake Paul at the former’s house.
      The pair are likely to be sat next to each other tonight at KSI vs Fury.
      Fury is engaged to Molly-Mae and the pair welcomed their daughter Bambi to the world in February. More

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      What is Logan Paul’s net worth?

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      LOGAN Paul has grown his Youtube success into becoming an actor, WWE superstar, professional boxer and businessman.With the social media personality and podcaster having his fingers in so many pies, here we take a look at how Logan earns his fortune, his car collection and net worth.
      Logan Paul earned a huge payday for his fight against Floyd Mayweather in 2021Credit: Alamy
      What is Logan Paul’s net worth?
      Logan Paul is one of the most famous internet stars on the planet — and with that fame comes a hefty bank balance.
      As of October 2023 he’s worth a whopping £61million, thanks to numerous revenue streams.
      The YouTube sensation amassed a huge following throughout his career and has since gone on to win new fans in a number of different areas including boxing, wrestling, music and acting.
      How does Logan Paul make his money?
      Paul has 23.6million subscribers on YouTube, has his own podcast imPAULsive and owns his own clothing brand.
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      Maverick Clothing is said to have sold £2.1million’s worth of clothing in three days when the company first launched.
      Paul also has plenty of endorsement deals thanks to his influencer lifestyle.
      Logan has worked with brands such as Nike, Pepsi and TV streaming platform HBO in the past.
      Posting on his social media platforms can earn him around £100,000 a pop.
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      The Maverick — the nickname he uses as a fighter — used his online fame to catapult himself into the world of acting, appearing in TV shows such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Bizaardvar and starring in movies such as The Thinning.
      He also venture into the world of music, releasing his debut single, which was named after the year of its release: 2016.
      The viral sensation told TMZ that he made around $20m (£14m) for his huge eight-rounder with Floyd Mayweather in Miami in June 2021.
      He hasn’t fought since facing Money Mayweather, but is in the ring again against mixed martial artist Dillon Danis on October 14.
      In April 2022 Logan made another impressive career move, stepping into the ring at Wrestlemania 38 alongside Miz to seal an unexpected victory.
      WWE has since signed him to a multi-event contract.
      Does Logan Paul own Prime?
      Since Paul fought fellow YouTuber KSI in 2018 and 2019, the two have gone into business together.
      They are the owners of the successful energy drink company Prime Hydration.
      Prime is a main sponsor of the UFC.
      What cars does Logan Paul own?
      The Dodge Challenger SRT8 was Paul’s first car, and he ended up gifting it to one of his fans.
      But he liked it so much he ended up buying two more — his first was yellow, his second a custom red job, and third and current is a shocking purple colour.
      It comes with a 6.4-litre V8 petrol engine that produces 470bhp, while it’ll set you back around £60,000.
      Logan owns a Mercedes Benz G550 4×4 off-roader, finished in white with huge black alloys.
      It’s powered by a 4.0 litre V8 petrol engine that produces 416bhp, with a nine-speed automatic gearbox.
      0-60mph takes 5.8 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 130mph.
      If you’re after a G-Class yourself, you’ll need deep pockets, as the range starts from around £130k.
      Paul also owns a Polaris Slingshot, a three-wheeled motorcycle, which has a pretty crazy look with lots of angles and sharp-looking trim.
      And you can always take a passenger along for the ride, as the Slingshot is a two-seater.
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      It’s quick, too; powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 203bhp, while 0-60mph takes 4.9 seconds.
      He also reportedly owns a Ford Bronco, with prices for the SUV ranging between £45,000 and £85,000, and a decked-out Mercedes Benz Maverick Sprinter Van — which he may have bought because it shares his nickname — worth around £125,000, complete with a seat that reclines into a bed, coffee machine, televisions and a Playstation. More