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      Who is Champions League draw host Reshmin Chowdhury and is she married?

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      RESHMIN Chowdhury is one of football’s most popular pundits.But who is she and is she married? From her sporting success to her family life – here’s everything you need to know about Champions League draw host Reshmin Chowdhury.

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      Reshmin Chowdhury reporting from the Champions League final Who is Reshmin Chowdhury?
      Reshmin Chowdhury is a British sports journalist, broadcaster, and event host, who has enjoyed a stunning broadcast career after making a name for herself working for Real Madrid from 2008 to 2010.
      Since then, she has worked for BBC Sport, Uefa, ITV, Discovery, Fifa, BT Sport, beIN Sport, talkSPORT and TNT Sports.
      She has also presented the Champions League draw, revealing the perils of the draw in a 2019 column for SunSport.
      In 2015 Chowdhury won the Media Award at the Asian Football Awards. More

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      Liverpool vs West Ham: Reds host Premier League rivals in huge Carabao Cup quarter-final clash – team news, stream, TV

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      LIVERPOOL will host Premier League rivals West Ham in a huge Carabao Cup quarter-final clash at Anfield.The Reds won 2-1 at Bournemouth in the last round thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez.
      Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw with Manchester United on the weekendCredit: GETTY
      Jarrod Bowen was on the scoresheet in West Ham’s 3-0 win against Fulham on SundayCredit: PA
      Liverpool are hoping to break their own record of nine Carabao Cup triumphs and claim double figures this season.
      Jurgen Klopp’s men have been in superb form this season losing just once – and are unbeaten at home this campaign.
      West Ham booked their spot in the quarter-final with an eye-catching 3-1 win against Arsenal back in November.
      The Hammers will go into the game on Wednesday night fresh from a 3-0 triumph over Wolves on Sunday.
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      When is Liverpool vs West Ham?

      Liverpool vs West Ham will take place on Wednesday, December 20th.
      Kick off will be at 8pm GMT.
      Anfield will host.

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

      Liverpool vs West Ham will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the latest updates from the match.

      Team news
      Jurgen Klopp could be without summer signing Ryan Gravenberch after he hobbled off during the Reds’ 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Sunday evening.
      Alexis Mac Allister was missing from the Liverpool squad on the weekend but could return against West Ham.
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      Long-term absentees Diogo Jota, Andy Robertson, Thiago, Joel Matip and Stefan Bajcetic will all be unavailable.
      For West Ham, they welcomed back captain Kurt Zouma on Sunday, and he will likely start over Konstantinos Mavropanos again in midweek.
      Edson Alvarez returned from an illness, but the game at Anfield will come too soon for striker Michail Antonio.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Liverpool – 2/5
      Draw – 15/4
      West Ham – 6/1

      To qualify

      Liverpool – 1/5
      West Ham – 10/3

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

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      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin undercard: Who else is on huge Saudi bill?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA takes on Otto Wallin this weekend in a massive heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia. It will be the third time that AJ has fought in Saudi, following his clashes against Andy Ruiz Jr and Oleksandr Usyk.
      Anthony Joshua will take on Otto Wallin in a big clash this weekendCredit: Getty
      The Gulf state have made a big push to bring the biggest possible fights to Saudi Arabia over the last several years.
      But no event has been as big as this one, with multiple big name stars fighting on the bill in Riyadh.
      Not only will Joshua main event the show, Deontay Wilder also features in a fight of his own.
      Brit star Daniel Dubois, cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia and Canelo conqueror Dmitry Bivol are also set to feature.

      Joshua vs Wallin undercard
      As well as Joshua’s clash with Wallin in the main event, Wilder takes on Joseph Parker in the co-main.
      Dubois faces drug cheat and AJ’s rival Jarrell Miller in big heavyweight fight.
      Jai Opetaia defends his Ring Magazine cruiserweight title against Ellis Zorro.

      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
      Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur – for WBA lightweight title
      Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
      Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro – for Ring cruiserweight title
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel
      Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa
      Filip Hrgovic vs Mark de Mori

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      How to watch Joshua vs Wallin & Wilder vs Parker
      Joshua vs Wallin will be shown live on DAZN PPV and TNT Sports Box Office as a dual broadcast.
      You can live stream both events form the DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The event has been priced at £19.99. More

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      Why is Man City vs Brentford postponed?

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      MANCHESTER CITY’s home fixture against Brentford will not take place this weekend.But what’s the reason behind the change of date and when will the match take place?
      Manchester City won the Champions League last seasonCredit: PA
      Why is Man City vs Brentford postponed?
      Man City vs Brentford has been postponed due to the Manchester outfit’s involvement in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.
      The Premier League tie was due to take place on Saturday, December 23rd at 3pm GMT, but the date changed as the Cityzens have commitments in Saudi Arabia on the same week.
      The Treble winners earned their place at the Club World Cup after their historic Champions League win last season.
      Pep Guardiola’s side beat Italian giants Inter Milan 1-0 in the final courtesy of Rodri’s 68th-minute match-winner.
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      Man City will begin their Club World Cup campaign at the semi-final stage as they face Urawa Reds on Tuesday, December 19th.
      Should the Premier League champions be victorious, they will then play in the final against either Fluminense or Al Ahly on Friday, December 22nd.
      When will Man City vs Brentford take place?
      A new date for the Premier League clash between Man City and Brentford has not yet been decided.
      Check back soon as SunSport will have all the details on the new date the game will take place on.
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      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker: UK fight start time, undercard, TV channel, live stream ahead of massive fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER will return to the ring to face Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia this weekend in a huge heavyweight fight.The two heavyweights will go head-to-head on a huge bill featuring Anthony Joshua, which is set to be a Christmas cracker in the Middle East.
      Deontay Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius in his last fightCredit: getty
      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin – All the details you need for huge event
      Wilder hasn’t fought since he knocked out AJ’s latest victim, Robert Helenius, in October 2022.
      The bout was his first since his thrilling back-to-back defeats against Tyson Fury.
      Joseph Parker goes into the fight on the back of winning his last three fights since his loss to Brit Joe Joyce in September 2022.
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      December’s card in Riyadh could set up another big-money fight in Saudi Arabia, with Wilder set to finally clash with Joshua in 2024.

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      When is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker?

      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker will take place on Saturday, December 23.
      The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Ring-walk times for the bout are to be confirmed, but Wilder vs Parker will be the co-main event.

      What TV channel is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker on and can it be live streamed?

      Wilder vs Parker will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.
      If you have purchased the PPV, you can live stream the huge bill in Saudi Arabia via the DAZN app.

      What is the Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker PPV price?

      DAZN subscribers can purchase the bout 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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      Can I watch DAZN on my TV?
      Here are all the details you need to watch the huge card from Saudi Arabia on the DAZN TV channel:

      DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
      To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app which is available to download for free onto your mobile or tablet.

      Full card
      Joshua vs Wallin will main event the huge card, but the rest of the event features some cracking fights.
      Daniel Dubois goes up against drug cheat Jarrell Miller, while light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defends his title against Brit Lyndon Arthur.

      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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      Why has Ian Wright quit Match of the Day?

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      IAN Wright has announced that he will be stepping down from his job as a Match of the Day Pundit at the end of the season.Wright, who first appeared on the show back in 1997, broke the news of his exit on social media, explaining that the decision had ”been coming for a while”.
      Ian Wright pictured in April 2023
      Why has Ian Wright quit Match of the Day?
      In December 2023, Ian Wright announced that he will be leaving his Match of the Day role.
      A statement shared on social media by the Arsenal legend read: ”After my debut show whilst still a player in 1997 and many more memorable years, I’ll be stepping back from BBC MOTD at the end of this season.
      ”I feel very privileged to have had such an incredible run on the most iconic football show in the world.
      ”Anyone that knows my story knows how much the show has meant to me since I was young boy. MOTD is my Holy Grail.
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      ”On my first ever show, I told Des Lynam, ‘This is my Graceland’. It will always be my Graceland and I will always be watching.”
      Wright added: ”I’m stepping back having made great friends and many great memories.
      ”This decision has been coming for a while, maybe my birthday earlier this year fast tracked it a little, but ultimately it’s time to do a few more different things with my Saturdays.
      ”I’m really looking forward to my last months on the show and covering what will hopefully be an amazing Premier League title race.”
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      Following the announcement, head of BBC Sport content Philip Bernie said: ”Ian has been a wonderful star player on MOTD since his first appearance over 20 years ago.
      ”His insight, wit and warmth have richly entertained and informed all those watching him.
      ”We will miss his unique style and presence when he goes at the end of this season, but we will be sure to give him the send-off he deserves.”
      How long did Ian Wright work on Match of the Day for?
      As mentioned above, Ian Wright first appeared on the hit sports show back in 1997 – while he was still playing.
      However, it wasn’t until years later that the former footballer became a regular pundit.
      Wright hung up his boots and retired from playing in 2000, before becoming a familiar fixture on Match of the Day in 2002.
      His first stint lasted until 2008, before Wright once again returned for a second spell on the highlights show in 2015.
      Who else presents Match of the Day?
      Dubbed ”the world’s most famous football show”, Match of the Day brings viewers big names and big games from the Premier League.
      Prior to announcing his exit, Ian Wright became a regular on the programme alongside host Gary Lineker and fellow pundit Alan Shearer.
      Reacting to the news, an emotional Lineker said: “It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work alongside you, Ian. One of my favourite people on the planet. Farewell my friend.”
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      And Shearer added: “See you in 3 hours. I’ll give you a big hug!!!”
      Following his statement, SunSport has taken a look at five pundits who could fill Wrighty’s boots on MOTD. More

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      Champions League last-16 draw: UK start time, teams, TV channel, stream, full schedule for knockout fixtures

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      ALL eyes have now turned to the Champions League last-16 draw following the end of the group stage.Holders Manchester City go into the last-16 after maintaining a 100% record in Group G as Pep Guardiola’s side look to win defend their European Cup.
      Man Utd crashed out of Europe after a limp defeat to Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Micah Hamilton scored twice as holders Man City maintained their 100% win recordCredit: Getty
      Arsenal sailed through as Group B winners, while Manchester United crashed out of Europe following a limp 1-0 defeat to Bayern.
      Newcastle United will also miss out on the knockout stages – and the Europa League – after losing their all-important group stage finale against AC Milan at St James’ Park.
      But for Arsenal and Man City fans, when exactly is the Champions League draw?
      When is the Champions League last-16 draw?

      The Champions League Last 16 draw on Monday, December 18.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 11am GMT – 12pm local time.
      The huge draw will take place in Nyon, Switzerland.
      Group winners are set to face runners-up in other groups unless they play in the same country.

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      How can I watch it for FREE?

      Fans can watch the Champions League last-16 draw for FREE on UEFA.com.
      Alternatively, tune into SunSport’s live blog which will have the latest updates as the draw is announced.

      What teams will be in the Champions League last-16 draw?

      Bayern Munich (GER)*
      Copenhagen (DEN)**
      Arsenal (ENG)*
      PSV (NED)**
      Real Madrid (ESP)*
      Napoli (ITA)**
      Real Sociedad (ESP)*
      Inter Milan (ITA)**
      Atletico Madrid (ESP)*
      Lazio (ITA)**
      Borussia Dortmund (GER)*
      PSG (FRA)**
      Man City (ENG)*
      RB Leipzig (GER)**
      Barcelona (ESP)*
      Porto (POR)**

      *Confirmed group winners**Confirmed group runners-up
      When do the Champions League last-16 matches take place?
      The round of 16 will be played over the course of four weeks
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      First legs: 13/14/20/21 February 2024
      Second legs: 5/6/12/13 March 2024 More

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      What happened to Luton captain Tom Lockyer?

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      LUTON defender Tom Lockyer collapsed during his side’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday December 16.The incident happened halfway through the second half at the Vitality Stadium and the game was abandoned shortly after.
      Luton defender Tom Lockyer collapsed during his side’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday December 16Credit: Reuters
      The defender has now opened up on his terrifying ordealCredit: Sky Sports
      It comes just days after the skipper opened up about his previous collapse during Luton’s play-off final with Coventry back in May.
      But who is Tom Lockyer and what happened to him?
      What happened to Luton Captain Tom Lockyer?
      Lockyer, 29, suffered cardiac arrested and collapsed on the pitch,
      He was given medical attention and treatment on the pitch before being taken off on a stretcher to a round of applause from fans.
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      Both teams had already been sent to the dressing rooms before Lockyer was carried off.
      The match was stopped in the 59th minute before being cancelled.
      Luton Town were quick to update fans on the situation.
      The club said: “Our medical staff have confirmed that the Hatters captain suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch, but was responsive by the time he was taken off on the stretcher.
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      “He received further treatment inside the stadium, for which we once again thank the medical teams from both sides.
      “Tom was transferred to hospital, where we can reassure supporters that he is stable and currently undergoing further tests with his family at his bedside.”
      It was later confirmed the defender was “alert & responsive”.
      The game was 1-1 when it ended.
      What happened to Tom Lockyer in the Championship playoff final victory against Coventry?
      Lockyer’s collapse at Bournemouth is not his first medical episode.
      He collapsed 12 minutes into Luton’s Championship play-off final against Coventry at Wembley on May 27, 2023.
      He underwent minor heart surgery this year and was given the all-clear to return to training after the Hatters were promoted to the Premier League.
      What has Tom Lockyer said about his health in the past?
      The Welsh international’s collapse at Bournemouth comes just days after he opened up about his previous collapse at Wembley.
      He told The Central Club podcast: “I remember trying to find the shade and warm-up in the shaded bit and looking up at Coventry warming up in the shade and thinking ‘that’s unfair’.”
      Lockyer says he had “the perfect start” to the game – winning battles with Coventry striker Viktor Gyokeres before having an effort cleared off the line.
      But around 12 minutes into the game, his head “went really light-headed like nothing I’ve ever had before”.
      He explained: “It’s like when you stand up real quick but worse and then my legs went like jelly almost instantly.
      “I remember falling backwards and the next thing I know I woke up and there were paramedics all around me.
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      “I remember waking up from a dream, I couldn’t tell you what it was about, but I remember having a dream.”
      He went on to have his heart surgery before making 15 appearances for Luton this season. More