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      Chelsea vs Man City: Blues look to build on Spurs win against Treble winners in huge Premier League clash – stream, TV

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      CHELSEA will bid to stop the Manchester City juggernaut when they host the champions at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Pep Guardiola’s men have responded to their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal with five wins on the bounce.
      Chelsea beat Tottenham 4-1 on Monday nightCredit: Getty
      Manchester City are beginning to build some momentumCredit: Alamy
      The run has seen them pass Tottenham to move top of the Premier League table.
      And they appear to be finding their stride as they look to win a fourth successive title.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea already sit 12 points adrift of City after a turbulent start to the campaign.
      Despite another spending spree in the summer, the Blues have won just four of their 11 Premier League matches.
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      However, the biggest of those came on Monday when they beat nine-man Tottenham 4-1 in a chaotic game in North London.
      The victory moved Mauricio Pochettino’s outfit into the top half of the table and handed Nicolas Jackson a much-needed confidence boost as he struck a hat-trick.
      But Man City promise to be a very different challenge altogether and one Chelsea may not yet be ready to overcome.
      Here is all you need to know ahead of the clash.
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      What is their form like?
      Chelsea come into the clash off the back of their best win of the season – 4-1 away at Tottenham.
      A victory against Man City would be their third in a row in all competitions.
      However, they seemed to be building momentum last month when they beat Burnley and Fulham and drew to Arsenal, only to lose 2-0 at home to Brentford.
      So can they prolong their feel-good factor for a little longer this time around?
      Meanwhile, City have won each of their last five games, scoring 17 goals in the process.
      But they are heading into a tough run of fixtures with Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa all on the horizon.
      So Guardiola will be keen to head into the international break in top spot.
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka and Christopher Nkunku all remain sidelined for Chelsea.
      Armando Broja is expected to be available, but Jackson should keep his place in the team.
      Guardiola has confirmed John Stones will be out for some time after picking up an injury in the 3-1 win over Young Boys in midweek.
      Manuel Akanji is also set to be absent with a back injury, while Sergio Gomez and Kevin De Bruyne are still missing.
      Who will be the star men?
      Chelsea – Raheem Sterling

      Raheem Sterling was a constant thorn in Tottenham’s side throughout the London derby on Monday.
      The former Man City man, 28, assisted the first goal of Jackson’s late hat-trick as he sprung Spurs’ high line to finally break the hosts’ resolve.
      He will be keen to impress against his former club on Sunday and could be the most dangerous threat to Guardiola’s side.
      Man City – Jeremy Doku

      Jeremy Doku is quickly becoming one of Manchester City’s most influential players.
      The Belgian, 21, scored and provided FOUR assists in the 6-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend.
      He already has four goals and six assists in 15 games so far this season.
      And with Kevin de Bruyne still sidelined, the ex-Rennes man is stepping up as a key playmaker for the Treble winners.
      What have the managers said?
      Speaking after Chelsea’s win over Tottenham, Pochettino said: “I think we deserved to win. We forced them to make too many mistakes.
      “I think Tottenham was better in the first 15 minutes and then I think we matched the game. I think our performance was good and start to force to make a mistake.
      “I think everything that you can see within during the game I think was fair.
      “And yes, we were talking before. I think we compare when Tottenham beat Liverpool like today, a similar game like today, a similar and maybe complain Liverpool and maybe it wasn’t. But today I think was everything that happened in the game was fair.”
      After Man City’s win over Young Boys, Guardiola confirmed Stones’ injury.
      He said: “Unfortunately, John, he’s out again. I feel so sorry for him because he’s an incredible professional and committed and he’s a big loss for us
      “John is so important with what he does but yeah, recover, the season is long, and [he] will be back soon.”
      When asked if Stones will be out for a while, Guardiola added: “Yeah, think so.”
      SunSport prediction
      Chelsea 0-2 Man City.
      When is Chelsea vs Man City?

      Chelsea vs Man City will take place on Sunday, November 12.
      Kick off will be at 4.30pm GMT.
      Stamford Bridge will host.

      What TV channel is Chelsea vs Man City on and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Man City 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 to keep up to date with all the action from Stamford Bridge.

      What are the odds?
      Match result:
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      Chelsea – 7/2
      Draw – 13/5
      Man City – 8/11

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

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      What is Christian Horner’s net worth?

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      CHRISTIAN Horner has become a notable name in the world of Formula One.But who is he and has he always been involved in motorsports? From his impressive fortune to his family life – here’s everything you need to know.
      Christian Horner pictured in November 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Christian Horner?
      Christian Horner, born November 16, 1973, in Leamington Spa, is a former British racing driver and the current Team Principal and CEO of the Red Bull Formula One team.
      Horner, who became the sports youngest Team Principal at just 31 years of age, has held this position since 2005.
      Principals are the face of their teams and the decision makers who come up with strategies to ensure the success of their drivers.
      He guided Red Bull to their first Constructors’ Championship in 2010 – the same season Sebastian Vettel won the Drivers’ Championship, becoming the youngest World Champion.
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      In 2013, Horner received an OBE for services to motorsport in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, after guiding the Red Bull team to three drivers’ and constructors’ championships in a row.
      At the time, Horner said: “I just feel very honoured and privileged to receive it.
      “To be in the company of men and women who have achieved such great things for the country is something very, very special.”
      Has Christian Horner always been involved in motorsports?
      Prior to landing the Team Principal position, Horner began his motorsports career behind the wheel.
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      The former driver rose through the racing ranks in the late 1990s and enjoyed spells in Formula Renault, British F3 and Formula Two – and even founded his own team.
      However, at the end of 1998 Horner opted to focus on the management side of motorsport and hung up his helmet.
      He then worked in team management before joining Red Bull in 2004 and ascending to the top within a year. 
      In addition to his role as Team Principal and CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing, Christian is also an Ambassador for the Wings for Life charity.
      Established by late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz and two-time motocross world champion Heinz Kinigadner, Wings for Life is dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injury.
      What is Christian Horner’s salary at Red Bull?
      As team principal of Red Bull since 2005, Christian Horner is the highest-paid team boss and has a salary of around £8.2million a year. 
      And he’s got the trophies to show for it, as he’s successfully led the team to nine world titles. 
      What is Christian Horner’s net worth?
      In March 2023, we took a look at the richest people at the helm of F1 teams – including Christian Horner.
      Horner is believed to be worth an estimated £41.4m.
      He has accumulated his fortune over the years through his motorsport career – providing him with fast cash to splash on impressive cars and luxury sun-soaked holidays.
      In February 2023, Horner was spotted eyeing up a a new model – a top-of-the-range £1.7m vintage Lamborghini.
      He was spotted checking out the 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S RHD outside Fiskens historic car dealers in South Kensington, London.
      Just a couple of months prior, Horner shared a loved-up snap of himself and Geri soaking up some sun on the beach, looking back on 2022 and ahead to 2023.
      Is Christian Horner married?
      The Red Bull chief is used to living life in the fast lane when it comes to his career.
      But when it comes to his personal life, the Team Principal of the motorsport giants prefers a more quiet and slower existence away from the race track.
      He shares two stunning country homes with wife, Spice Girl Geri in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire and their brood.
      The couple, who have been together since 2014, tied the knot on May 15, 2015, at St Mary’s Church in Woburn.
      The F1 boss bought his new wife Geri a £350,000 Aston Martin as a wedding gift.
      Does Christian Horner have any children?
      Christian Horner is stepdad to Geri’s daughter Bluebell Madonna.
      The couple also share a son together named Montague – who was born in January 2017.
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      Their son was born on the same day as her Spice Girl’s bandmate Emma Bunton, ironically nicknamed Baby Spice, celebrates her birthday.
      He also has another daughter, Olivia, from a previous relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen. More

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      What did Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta say about VAR?

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      MIKEL ARTETA was ranging in his post-match press conference after Arsenal’s controversial 1-0 defeat at Newcastle last weekend.The Spaniard’s fury was due to Anthony Gordon’s 64th-minute match winner, which survived THREE VAR checks.
      Mikel Arteta was left fuming after Arsenal’s controversial 1-0 loss to NewcastleCredit: GETTY
      The separate checks on the goal lasted a total of four minutes and six seconds – while they were trying to decide if there was an offside or foul involved, as well as seeing if the ball went out in the build up.
      Arteta could be staring at a ban from the FA for his comments about officials after the game on Tyneside – but what did the Gunners boss say?
      What did Mikel Arteta say about VAR?
      Arteta was left fuming with the decisions against his side in Arsenal’s clash with Newcastle at St James’ Park – and he let his feelings be known in his interview with Sky Sports.
      The Gunners boss said: “I have praised my players for the performance and the way that we played – we didn’t deserve to lose the match.
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      “We lost the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It’s embarrassing. It’s a disgrace. That’s what it is, a disgrace.”
      And when asked if he will be taking up his frustrations with the PGMOL, Arteta made it clear he would be escalating things.
      He said: “Yeah. We will be taking it for many months. There is so much at stake and we put in so many hours.
      “I am here to represent the football club and to get my team to compete at the highest level.
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      “The margins are so small. It’s a disgrace. It’s embarrassing. That’s how I feel and that’s how everyone feels in that room [the dressing room].
      “You cannot imagine the amount of messages that we’ve got saying ‘this cannot continue’. It’s embarrassing, I’m sorry, embarrassing.”
      What did Arsenal’s official statement say?
      Arsenal issued a statement on November 5 in support of Mikel Arteta following his passionate rant about VAR.
      It read: “Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta’s post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening.
      “We’d also like to acknowledge the huge effort and performance from our players and travelling supporters at St James’ Park.
      “The Premier League is the best league in the world with the best players, coaches and supporters, all of whom deserve better.
      “PGMOL urgently needs to address the standard of officiating and focus on action which moves us all on from retrospective analysis, attempted explanations and apologies.
      “We support the ongoing efforts of Chief Refereeing Officer, Howard Webb and would welcome working together to achieve the world-class officiating standards our league demands.” More

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      Copenhagen vs Man Utd: Red Devils in need of a Champions League double on Danish giants – stream, TV channel, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED would slump to the bottom of their Champions League Group with a loss against Copenhagen but a win could propel them into a qualifying spot – fine margins.Andre Onana and Harry Maguire were the unlikely heroes when the Red Devils faced their Danish opponents in the reverse fixture.
      Andre Onana and Harry Maguire helped secure three big points for United last time outCredit: Getty
      Maguire’s header followed by Andre Onana’s stoppage-time penalty save fired United to three crucial points at Old Trafford.
      But since then, the Red Devils have suffered two damning 3-0 loses at the hands of noisy neighbours Manchester City and high-flying Newcastle.
      However, Erik ten Hag’s men will be oozing with confidence as they go into this game off the back of a last-ditch win against Fulham.
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      When is Copenhagen vs Man Utd?

      Manchester United’s crucial Champions League match against Copenhagen will take place on Wednesday, November 8.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
      Parken Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge encounter and it can host approximately 38,065 fans.
      United escaped with a 1-0 win when the sides met last month.

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

      Copenhagen vs Manchester United 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 also have the option to stream the action through Discovery+
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      What is the team news?
      Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup will be forced to face the Manchester giants without forward Mohamed Elyounoussi who recently suffered a muscular injury.
      While William Clem continues on his road to recovery having sustained a broken leg earlier this season.
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      Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag will be sweating over the fitness of Marcus Rashford who was ruled out of the Fulham win after picking up a heavy knock in training.
      Marcus Rashford could miss a second successive match due to a knock in trainingCredit: Getty
      And it could see the English star sit on the sidelines once again with Casemiro (hamstring), Luke Shaw (muscle), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Lisandro Martinez (foot) and Amad Diallo (knee).
      What are the latest odds?

      Copenhagen 13/4
      Draw 27/10
      Man Utd 4/5

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

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      Arsenal vs Sevilla: Gunners look to put Toon nightmare behind them in crucial Champions League game – stream, TV, teams

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      ARSENAL return to Champions League action off the back of two consecutive defeats in all competitions – and Spanish giants Sevilla will be hoping to make it three.A chance of the Gunners lifting a League Cup for the first time since 1993 went up in smoke last Wednesday courtesy of West Ham.
      Newcastle controversially beat Arsenal on SaturdayCredit: Alamy
      And the week progressively got worse as a controversial Anthony Gordon goal saw Mikel Arteta’s men suffer a defeat on Tyneside just four days later.
      However, all attention can now be switched to the Champions League where a win would see the Gunners take a massive step in qualifying for the knockout stages.
      Furthermore, Arsenal will be confident that they can bounce back against Sevilla having escaped Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium with a win in the reverse fixture.
      When is Arsenal vs Sevilla?

      Arsenal’s huge Champions League encounter against Sevilla will take place on Wednesday, November 8.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
      Emirates Stadium is the allocated arena for this tasty match and it can host around 60,704 roaring fans.
      Goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus inspired the Gunners to a 2-1 win when the sides met last month.

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

      Arsenal vs Sevilla will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 2 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm GMT – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to stream the action through Discovery+
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      What is the team news?
      The one recent piece of positivity for Mikel Arteta in the last week is not picking too many fresh injury concerns.
      But the Gunners gaffer will still be without the quartet of Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe and Jurrien Timber.
      While Martin Odegaard is a doubt after missing out on the Newcastle defeat with a hip problem.
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      Martin Odegaard is a doubt for Arsenal’s encounter with SevillaCredit: Alamy
      Elsewhere, Sevilla boss Diego Alonso will be sweating over the fitness of defending veteran Sergio Ramos and Marcao who both were unavailable on the weekend due to muscle injuries.
      What are the latest odds?

      Arsenal to win 3/10
      Draw 17/4
      Sevilla 9/1

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokesare correct at time of publication More

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      What is Jude Bellingham’s celebration and why does he perform it?

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is well known for his skills on the football pitch but one move in particular has captured the attention of his supporters.The sportsman, who signed with Real Madrid for £115million in June 2023, has found himself at the centre of an online trend thanks to his legendary celebration.
      Jude Bellingham has become famous for his goal-scoring celebrationCredit: Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images
      What is Jude Bellingham’s celebration?
      Midfielder Bellingham has become known for his iconic celebration on the football pitch.
      His trademark move sees him standing with his arms wide open, beckoning for the crowd to cheer him on.
      In late 2023 a trend emerged that saw videos posted online in tribute to Bellingham’s celebration.
      On social media, hundreds of clips of people – and even some animals – imitating his gesture have been posted.
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      One in particular that sent fans into a frenzy was a clip of tennis player Novak Djokovic seemingly imitating Bellingham’s move.
      The Wimbledon winner performed the celebration in Paris, France, in November 2023 after his win against Holger Rune at the Paris Masters.
      When does Jude Bellingham perform his celebration?
      Bellingham can be seen performing his celebration after scoring a goal.
      The star has had plenty of opportunities to celebrate and, as of November 2023, Bellingham had scored 13 goals for Real Madrid in as many games.
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      The England player, who played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, made his official debut for Real Madrid in August 2023 and scored a goal to help his team bag a 2–0 win over Athletic Bilbao.
      Before his transfer to Madrid, for a record-breaking fee, Bellingham played for Birmingham City and Borussia Dortmund.
      What has Jude Bellingham said about his celebration?
      Bellingham has commented on the furore surrounding his special goal celebration.
      The football star was quizzed on the origins of his trademark move but it doesn’t appear to have any hidden or deeper meaning.
      Speaking to RMTV, Bellingham said: “The truth is that I don’t know exactly where it comes from.
      “I started doing it in Birmingham and from there I have continued it but there is no reason.”
      He added that he appreciates the support and people imitating the now-iconic gesture, especially the younger fans, saying: “It is a pride that children imitate me.”
      While Bellingham admits to not knowing where the celebration came from, fans on social media have offered their theories.
      Some believe he may have picked up the move from Lionel Messi or Wayne Rooney, while others have credited former Arsenal star Tony Adams as being the inspiration. More

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      Anthony Joshua girlfriend: Is the heavyweight boxer dating?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has attracted plenty of attention for his performances in the ring ever since he made his boxing debut in October 2013.The 6ft 6in boxing star has enjoyed a hugely successful career in the sport, but fans have been equally interested in what’s going on in his personal life.
      Anthony Joshua’s success in his boxing career has left fans curious about his dating life (Credit: Doug Seeburg – The Sun)
      Is Anthony Joshua dating?
      As of November 2023, Joshua doesn’t appear to be in a romantic relationship.
      Fans have continued to be curious over the star’s dating life throughout his career, despite the boxer keeping his private life out of the spotlight.
      In 2022 AJ’s supporters were sent into a frenzy when he made an appearance at a UFC show in London wearing what looked like a wedding ring.
      It was later revealed, however, that the piece of jewellery was actually a £300 Oura Ring – a hi-tech fitness tracker.
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      Who has Anthony Joshua dated?
      AJ has been linked to a number of famous women since embarking on his sporting career, including supermodels Cara Delevingne and Bella Hadid.
      In October 2023 the boxer dismissed rumours of any A-list flings that have hit the headlines, saying: “I haven’t actually been with any of those girls, by the way”.
      He then admitted that he been dating since being in the public eye, but nobody famous.
      He said: “I’ve had girlfriends, but you could be in the local supermarket or in the local petrol station when we meet”.
      One former girlfriend who does play a significant part in AJ’s life is Nicole Osbourne, the mother of his son Joseph Joshua, known as JJ.
      Anthony, who lives with his mum, social worker Yeta, and Nicole first met when they were teenagers and welcomed JJ together on October 6, 2015.
      It was reported at the time that Joshua had bought a £500,000 flat in Finchley, North London for his son and ex-girlfriend.
      Although Anthony and Nicole are not in a relationship, the star has showered the mother of his son with praise.
      Speaking to Louis Theroux in the documentary maker’s BBC Two series, Anthony said: “She’s an amazing woman, you know.
      “We got together in 2005, we were about 15 or 16 years old.
      “I have so much respect for her”.
      Joshua regularly posts adorable pictures of himself and his son on his Instagram account, much to the delight of his social media followers.
      In 2018 the boxer told GQ magazine that he wouldn’t want JJ to follow in his footsteps and step into the ring.
      He explained: “It’s too hard…It’s a dangerous sport.
      “I want my son to be the best man that he can be, but I don’t want him to be compared to me.
      “You’re not going to be a boxing star without going through heaps of pain”.
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       What has Anthony Joshua said about dating?
      Joshua himself once said he doesn’t have a lot of time for girlfriends, and couldn’t see himself settling down until his boxing career is over.
      He told the Evening Standard in 2017:”If people can ride with me for the next 10 to 12 years I would really appreciate it, but if they can’t foresee the future I’d rather they jump off the boat because I can’t stop for no one right now.
      “I was speaking to my coach, who worked with Carl Froch who had a 12-year career.
      “One day it does finish and now he has all the time in the world to think about business, family.”
      He then reiterated this sentiment in 2020, telling The Sun: “I think you can date and still be a successful sportsman but it’s hard to find a balance and I would have to compromise — which I’ve not felt able to do.”
      Despite these admissions about dating, Joshua has found himself linked to plenty of lovely ladies over the years. More

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      Borussia Dortmund vs Newcastle: Magpies seek revenge on Germans in huge Champions League clash – stream, TV, team news

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      NEWCASTLE will travel to Germany to take on Borussia Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park in a huge Champions League clash on Tuesday night.Edin Terzic’s side snatched all three points when the two last met at St James’ Park two weeks ago.
      Borussia Dortmund leapfrogged Newcastle after their 1-0 win at St James’ ParkCredit: GETTY
      It was the first time the Magpies have been beaten in the Champions League since they made their return to Europe’s elite competition after Felix Nmecha’s goal gave Dortmund the spoils on Tyneside.
      Since their defeat in Europe, Newcastle are unbeaten and go into the match on the back of a controversial 1-0 win against Arsenal in the Premier League.
      Meanwhile, Dortmund were on the end of a 4-0 thrashing from rivals Bayern Munich in their last outing.
      When is Borussia Dortmund vs Newcastle?

      Borussia Dortmund vs Newcastle will take place on Tuesday, November 7.
      Kick off will be at 5.45pm GMT.
      Signal Iduna Park will host.

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      What TV channel is Borussia Dortmund vs Newcastle on and can it be live streamed?

      Borussia Dortmund vs Newcastle will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1.
      TNT Sports customers can live stream all the action via the discovery+ app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      The hosts will likely be without former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can as he continues to struggle with a hip injury.
      Dortmund’s Julian Duranville and Matu Morey will remain unavailable for the visit of Newcastle on Tuesday night.
      Eddie Howe will be sweating over the fitness of local lad Dan Burn after he went off at halftime against Arsenal with a back injury.
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      Tuesday night’s game is likely to come too soon for forward Alexander Isaka as he continues to recover from a groin problem.
      Long-term absentees Matt Targett, Harvey Barnes and Sven Botman will all miss the trip to Germany.
      What are the odds?

      Borussia Dortmund – 31/20
      Draw – 12/5
      Newcastle – 8/5

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