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      Man Utd vs Bayern Munich: Kane and Co look to shatter United’s Champions League dreams in huge match – stream, TV, teams

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Bayern Munich in a must-win Champions League match – but three points might still not be enough.Erik ten Hag’s men currently find themselves rock bottom of Group A after failing to hold out against Galatasaray last time out.
      United got embarrassed by Bournemouth at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane’s trophy hunt took a huge dent on SaturdayCredit: Reuters
      But United can dramatically climb above Copenhagen and Galatasaray with a victory should their group compatriots draw in the other fixture.
      And Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to rest several players having already booked a last-16 spot which could also go in United’s favour.
      However, the Bavarians will be determined to bounce back from their recent 5-1 Eintracht Frankfurt drubbing.
      When is Man Utd vs Bayern Munich?

      Manchester United’s thrilling Champions League match against Bayern Munich will take place on Tuesday, December 12.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
      Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this huge encounter and it can host approximately 74,310 roaring fans.
      Bayern ran out 4-3 winners when the two sides met in a dramatic reverse fixture.

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

      Manchester United vs Bayern Munich will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm GMT – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the entire action on discovery+ through any tablet or mobile device.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage.

      What is the team news?
      The one positive Erik ten Hag would have taken from their recent crushing defeat to Bournemouth is not having any fresh injury concerns.
      In addition to that, Casemiro is back on the grass which is a huge boost for the United gaffer.
      Casemiro could return for this huge clashCredit: Getty
      However, the quartet of Lisandro Martinez (foot), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Christian Eriksen (knee) and Amad Diallo (knee) will all miss out.
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      Elsewhere, Thomas Tuchel received a double blow on Saturday as he witnessed his side being thrashed along with losing Serge Gnabry long-term due to a “major strain”.
      And the German superstar will sit on the sidelines with Matthijs de Ligt (knee), Bouna Sarr (knee), Gabriel Marusic (knee) and Tarek Buchmann (hamstring).
      What are the latest odds?

      Man Utd to win 8/5
      Draw 13/5
      Bayern to win 29/20

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

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      PSV vs Arsenal: Gunners look to recover from damning Villa loss in final Champions League group game – stream, TV, teams

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      ARSENAL travel to PSV for their final Champions League group match – and after Saturday’s loss, they’ll be desparate to wrap it up on a high.The Gunners saw their Premier League lead snatched away from them by Liverpool who beat Crystal Palace in the early kick-off.
      Arsenal were marginally beaten by Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      And the north London outfit then failed to reclaim top spot after losing to Aston Villa, forcing Mikel Arteta to storm out of the director’s box.
      But the Gunners gaffer will have the chance to go back to the drawing board and experiment against PSV as Champions League last-16 qualification is already sealed.
      Furthermore, it provides Arteta with the opportunity to rest players ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming Brighton battle.
      When is PSV vs Arsenal?

      Arsenal’s final Champions League group game against PSV will take place on Tuesday, December 12.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 5:45pm GMT.
      Philips Stadium is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 35,119 fans.
      The Gunners ran riot when the sides met in the reverse fixture on matchday one.

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

      PSV vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 2 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 5pm GMT – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the entire action on discovery+ through any tablet or mobile device.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage.

      What is the team news?
      Peter Bosz will be forced to face Arsenal without winger Hirving Lozano who will serve a European suspension after picking up a booking against Sevilla.
      Noa Lang (discomfort), Amel Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) and Jordan Teze (concussion) are all expected to miss out too.
      Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta could be tempted into heavily rotating as top spot and last-16 qualification is guaranteed.
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      However, the quintet of Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf), Emile Smith Rowe (knee), Jurrien Timber (knee), Thomas Partey (thigh) and Fabio Vieira (groin) will continue to nurse their injuries.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu will be out of action for several weeksCredit: Rex
      What are the latest odds?

      PSV to win 29/20
      Draw 5/2
      Arsenal to win 17/10

      *Odds from Ladbrokes are correct time of publication More

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      Why is Dejan Kuluvsevski wearing a mask against Newcastle?

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      DEJAN KULUVSEVSKI will be hoping he is the difference maker for Tottenham in their thrilling match against Newcastle – and fans have spotted his new look.Spurs have lost FOUR out of their last five matches after losing to West Ham on Wednesday.
      Dejan Kuluvsevski will have to wear a mask for the foreseeable futureCredit: Rex
      However, the Magpies will also be wounded going into this match as Newcastle were thrashed 3-0 by relegation battlers Everton on the same day.
      And Kulusevski is hoping to pile further pressure on the Magpies even in his new mask.
      Why is Dejan Kuluvsevski wearing a mask against Newcastle?
      Dejan Kuluvsevski has been forced to wear a mask after breaking his nose in the midweek loss to West Ham.
      Cristian Romero fired Spurs ahead with an early header as they looked to end this torrid run.

      But Jarrod Bowen’s levelled the scoreline after serious misfortune on Spurs’ part, as an unlikely double deflection put the ball right in his path with only the keeper to beat.
      And James Ward-Prowse – often a Tottenham target over the years – profited from an awful backpass from Destiny Udogie to seal the three points for the Hammers. More

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      Why is Erling Haaland not playing for Man City against Luton today?

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      MANCHESTER CITY have been dealt a huge injury blow ahead of their Super Sunday clash away at Luton today.The Premier League’s top goal scorer, Erling Haaland, will reportedly not be involved at Kenilworth Road – but what’s the reason behind the Norwegian goal machine’s absence?
      Erling Haaland will miss today’s trip to LutonCredit: REUTERS
      Why is Erling Haaland not playing for Man City against Luton today?
      Erling Haaland will not play any part in Man City’s Premier League clash away at Luton today due to a foot injury.
      It will be the first time this season that the striker has missed a league game for Pep Guardila’s side.
      Haaland has 14 goals in the top flight this campaign as he looks to claim back-to-back golden boots.
      Pep Guardiola explained the 23-year-old’s injury pre-match, he said: “Bone stress reaction in his foot. After the last game against Aston VIlla, he felt like this and he cannot play.
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      “I don’t know [if it’s bad]. Week by week, day by day, let’s see what happens.”
      Julian Alvarez is likely to go up top with Phil Foden going in the Argentine’s usual No.10 role and Jack Grealish returning from suspension to go out wide.
      City are in need of a win at Kenilworth Road after only picking up three points in their last four games.
      The Treble winners are seven points off Liverpool in top spot with a game in hand on the Reds.
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      What TV channel is Luton vs Man City on and can it be live streamed?

      Luton vs Man City will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action via the NOW app/website.
      Coverage of Super Sunday will start at 1pm GMT. More

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      Why is Mikel Arteta not on the touchline for Aston Villa vs Arsenal?

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      MIKEL ARTETA will be determined to see his Arsenal side pick up three points away at Aston Villa – but he will have to watch from the stands.The Gunners will be hoping to go back to the top of the Premier League table when they travel to the midlands for Saturday’s evening kick off.
      Mikel Arteta has received a touchline banCredit: GETTY
      But with no Arteta on the touchline, it makes a tough task even more tricky.
      Why is Mikel Arteta not on the touchline for Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
      Mikel Arteta will not be on the touchline for Arsenal’s huge Premier League clash at Villa Park after accumulating three yellow cards, which results in an automatic one-match ban.
      The Spaniard received his third yellow of the campaign after charging down the touchline to celebrate Declan Rice’s 97th-minute winner away at Luton in midweek.
      Mikel Arteta celebrates Declan Rice’s 97th-minute winner against LutonCredit: GETTY
      In an interview post-match, Arteta was asked if the booking was worth it, he said: “Yeah, I could not be sitting on my seat, unfortunately.
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      “So I left there, I had no spatial awareness at all. It was just pure emotion. So if that’s a yellow. Okay, it’s a yellow.”
      Arteta’s assistant Albert Stuivenberg will be on touchline duties at Villa Park in place of the suspended Arsenal gaffer.
      When is Aston Villa vs Arsenal?

      Aston Villa vs Arsenal will take place on Saturday, December 9th.
      Kick off will be at 5.30pm GMT.
      Villa Park will host.

      What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?

      Aston Villa vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app/website.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.

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      Tottenham vs Newcastle: Stuttering Spurs look to end torrid winless run against wounded Magpies – stream, TV, team news

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      SUPER Sunday’s second match takes us to north London as Tottenham host Newcastle and both will be desparate for three Premier League points.Spurs’ midweek defeat to bitter rivals West Ham has now meant that they have lost FOUR out of their last five matches.
      Tottenham let another lead slip before losing to West HamCredit: Alamy
      Newcastle got pummlled by EvertonCredit: Getty
      And after such a great start to the season, Ange Postecoglou is now breaking all the wrong records as no team has dropped more points from a winning position in such a short period of time.
      However, the Magpies will also be wounded going into this match as Newcastle were thrashed 3-0 by relegation battlers Everton on Wednesday.
      Furthermore, Eddie Howe’s men have a huge upcoming Champions League fixture against AC Milan, so it will be interesting to see how the Magpies take on this challenge.
      When is Tottenham vs Newcastle?

      Tottenham’s mouthwatering Premier League match against Newcastle will take place on Sunday, December 10.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm GMT.
      The Tottenham Hostpur Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 62,850 fans.
      Newcastle thrashed Spurs 6-1 when the sides last met in April this year.

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

      Tottenham vs Newcastle will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is scheduled to commence from 4pm GMT – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the entire action through NOW TV on any tablet and mobile device.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the match.

      What is the team news?
      Both managers have a very lengthy injury list ahead of this huge Prem encounter.
      Ange Postecoglou is expected to be without; James Maddison (ankle), Rodrigo Bentancur (ankle), Eric Dier (groin), Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring), Manor Solomon (meniscus), Ivan Perisic (cruciate ligament), Micky Van de Ven (thigh), Hugo Lloris (groin) and Alfie Whiteman (ankle).
      While Eddie Howe be forced to continue without; Jacob Murphy (shoulder), Nick Pope (shoulder), Sven Botman (knee), Joe Willock (Achilles), Elliot Anderson (back), Sean Longstaff (ankle), Jamaal Lascelles (leg), Callum Wilson (hamstring), Matt Targett (hamstring), Dan Burn (back) and Harvey Barnes (foot).
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      Sandro Tonali is suspended for betting offences.
      What are the latest odds?

      Tottenham to win 11/10
      Draw 13/5
      Newcastle to win 11/5

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      KSI vs IShowSpeed: UK & US fight start time, TV channel and FREE live stream as YouTube superstars face-off in spar

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      KSI will make a shock return to the ring next Friday to face fellow internet superstar IShowSpeed in a sparring match.JJ was last in action in October when he headlined the huge Misfits Boxing Prime card against Tommy Fury.
      Credit: X/@KSI
      KSI was beaten by Tommy Fury in his last boutCredit: GETTY
      Fury was victorious on the night in controversial circumstances after winning by unanimous decision, which led to KSI appealing the decision.
      The YouTuber-turned-boxer had his appeal over the result of the bout REJECTED by the PBA as there were no grounds to overturn the outcome of the Misfits melee.
      KSI could face Jake Paul in his next professional bout and the mind games have already begun.
      JJ will face YouTube friend IShowSpeed in a spar at the SAME time as The Problem Child’s clash with Andre August, in a ploy to divert eyes from the bout in Orlando.
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      When is KSI vs IShowSpeed?

      KSI will face IShowSpeed in a sparring match on Friday, December 15th.
      The event will begin at 4am GMT/ 11pm ET, the same time Jake Paul is expected to take on Andre August.
      The spar will take place in London.
      All donations and YouTube revenue from the sparring match will be donated to the Anthony Walker Foundation.

      What TV channel is KSI vs IShowSpeed on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      KSI vs IShowSpeed will not be broadcast on a TV channel.
      You can watch the spar for FREE in the UK and the USA on IShowSpeed’s official YouTube channel.

      What’s been said?
      KSI has said: “Speed is a random guy, he just does wants he wants. You don’t know what to expect with him, if he wants to get in the ring then he can.
      “It would be sick to have Speed fighting, it’s all on him. I mean, it’s a boxing match so you can only punch. I’ve seen his speed and I know he is fast.”
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      Speed has said: “You all don’t know how I can fight. You all don’t know what these hands can do. I don’t care if he’s Nigerian, I’m going to prove everybody wrong.
      “I’m beating his a*** bro. I’m literally going to f*** KSI up. I’m going to beat the f*** out of KSI. He can’t f*** with me and you all know that.” More

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      Who is Jamie Arnold and what crimes did he commit?

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      JAMIE Arnold was found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence aimed at Rio Ferdinand while he was working as a pundit in May 2021.Here we take a look at the crimes Arnold committed and what Ferdinand has said about them.
      Rio Ferdinand was working as a pundit for BT Sport when Jamie Arnold racially abused himCredit: Rex
      What crimes did Jamie Arnold commit?
      In August 2021 Jamie Arnold, 33, of Norton Bridge, near Stone, Staffordshire, was charged with causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress.
      The crime was committed during a match between Wolverhamption Wanderers and Manchester United on May 23, 2021.
      Arnold was also charged with making homophobic comments towards the referee.
      Rio was working as a pundit for BT Sport when Arnold racially abused the former Man Utd defender at Wolves’ home ground Molineux.
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      Arnold’s attack happened at the first game where a reduced number of supporters were allowed in the ground following the easing of Covid restrictions.
      At a hearing in July 2021, Arnold pleaded not guilty.
      Rio was escorted by PC Stuart Ward — the UK’s first dedicated hate crime officer within the football unit — as he arrived at Wolverhampton Crown Court on August 26, 2021.
      Arnold was granted conditional bail after a 25-minute hearing.
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      On November 1, 2023 Arnold was found unanimously guilty by a jury of racially abusing Ferdinand.
      Senior Crown Prosecutor Alistair Redford said: “Arnold made despicable racist gestures towards a victim who was just trying to do his job.
      “I would like to thank the stewards whose quick-thinking actions ensured they could identify and remove Arnold from the stadium that day, and for Mr Ferdinand and witnesses who came forward to help us build as strong a case as possible.”
      A spokesperson for anti-racism organisation Kick It Out said: “Kick It Out welcomes the guilty verdict handed to Arnold today.
      “It is imperative that perpetrators of discriminatory abuse are held to account for their actions and we hope this result sends a strong statement that racism has no place in our, or in society.
      “We commend the CPS and West Midlands Police for their work securing justice in this case and would urge authorities across the country to take similar incidents of discriminatory abuse just as seriously.
      “We continue to work with partners across football to tackle discriminatory abuse as it happens and to ensure that victims receive the support they need.
      “We would encourage anyone who witnesses discrimination of any sort in future to report it directly to us at Kick It Out.”
      Arnold will be sentenced on December 8, 2023.
      Has Rio Ferdinand spoken out about the crimes?
      At the time of the attack, Rio said: “The last couple weeks, it’s been unreal to see fans back.
      “However, to the Wolves fan who has just been thrown out… you need to be dismissed from football and educated.
      “Come meet me and I will help you understand what it feels like to be racially abused.”
      In response to Arnold being found guilty, Ferdinand said: “I’ve been involved in a Court case in Wolverhampton since May 2021.
      “Today [November 1, 2023] the guy who racially abused me has been found guilty and will now have to face consequences for his actions.
      “Racism will only be eradicated when we all work together as a society.
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      “The prosecution wouldn’t have been possible without all the help/support from the witnesses, Wolverhampton fans and staff that came forward to testify in court.
      “Special thank you to Police Constable Stuart Ward [football hate crime officer], my Family and my team at New Era.” More