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      Is Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest on TV? Red Devils hope to put Spurs defeat behind them in tasty Prem clash – team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be determined to bounce back from their Tottenham tragedy when they face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.A second-half strike from Pepe Matar Sarr followed by an own goal by Lisandro Martinez saw Spurs beat the Red Devils last weekend.
      Manchester United were comfortably beaten by TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      And this comes off the back of a poor performance at Wolves despite escaping Old Trafford with a 1-0 win.
      However, fans could be in for a treat as Erik ten Hag is expected to finally add mega-summer signing Rasmus Hojlund to the fold.
      But it won’t be an easy ride for the Danish superstar as he comes up against a Forest side fresh from a Sheffield United triumph.
      When is Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest?

      Manchester United and Nottingham Forest will face off on Saturday, August 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm BST.
      Old Trafford in Manchester is the allocated arena for this huge fixture and it can host approximately 74,310 fans.
      Goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot was enough to help United see off Forest when the sides last met in April.

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      Is Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest on TV?

      Unfortunately, Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      This is due to the Saturday 3pm football blackout law.
      However, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action through our live blog.

      Team news
      Erik ten Hag confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund is “available” for the Nottingham Forest clash but the Manchester United boss doesn’t expect the mega-summer signing to be 100 percent fit.
      Rasmus Hojlund could make his debut against Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Kobbie Mainoo (ankle), Amad Diallo (knee), Tom Heaton (knock) and Tyrrell Malacia (muscle) all continue to be sidelined, while Harry Maguire (knock) remains a doubt.
      Elsewhere, Forest gaffer Steve Cooper looks set to be without the quartet of Felipe (knock), Ola Aina (groin), Omar Richards (leg) and Wayne Hennessey (knee).
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      Latest odds

      Man Utd 3/10 to win
      Draw 17/4
      Nottm Forest to win 9/1

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      Chelsea vs Luton: Blues look to bounce back from Hammers horror show against Prem new boys – stream, TV, team news

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      CHELSEA welcome Premier League freshmen Luton to West London THIS weekend – and pressure is mounting on Mauricio Pochettino.Goals from Nayef Aguerd, Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta saw the Blues suffer a 3-1 defeat to West Ham last Sunday.
      Moises Caicedo failed to impress on his Chelsea debutCredit: Rex
      And British record signing Moises Caicedo got off to the worst possible start having conceded a penalty less than 20 minutes into his debut.
      However, Pochettino will be confident that his men can get their first win of the season against a Luton side who were dismantled by Brighton on the opening weekend.
      But the Hatters’ stadium refurbishment has given them the advantage of more rest time than the Blues.
      When is Chelsea vs Luton?

      Chelsea’s Premier League fixture against Luton will take place on Friday, August 25.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.
      Stamford Bridge in West London is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 40,341 fans.
      The Blues ran out 3-2 winners when the sides last met in a 2022 FA Cup 5th round encounter.

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

      Chelsea vs Luton will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to stream the match through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire game through our live blog.

      Team news
      Chelsea’s injury woes continue as it has now been confirmed that Carney Chukwuemeka is expected to be unavailable for around six weeks after undergoing knee surgery.
      Carney Chukwuemeka sustained a knee injury against West HamCredit: Rex
      And the midfielder will join Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Armando Broja, Benoit Badiashile, Malang Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana who are all already in the Blues treatment room.
      Meanwhile, Luton boss Rob Edwards has some injury issues of his own as Dan Potts, Gabriel Osho, Jordan Clark and Reece Burke are set to miss out.
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      While former Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is in a race against time to feature at Stamford Bridge again.
      Latest odds

      Chelsea to win 1/4
      Draw 24/5
      Luton to win 9/1

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      Who is former Man City defender Pablo Zabaleta and where is he now?

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      PABLO Zabaleta is a former professional footballer from Argentina. He has had an impressive career that has included playing for two top Premier League clubs.
      Pablo Zabaleta played as a right backCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Who is former Man City defender Pablo Zabaleta?
      Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod was born on January 16, 1985, and is an Argentinian former professional footballer.
      He was born in Buenos Aries to Jorge Zableta and Laura Girod.
      He is of Spanish descent and has a tattoo of his mother’s name on his chest.
      Zabaleta was able to work on both sides of the pitch as a full-back and was known for his tenacious style of play.
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      However, he mainly played as a right back.
      He most famously played for Manchester City for nine years – captaining the club in 2013.
      Zabaleta signed for City in 2008 and made 230 appearances across all competitions.
      During his time there he scored nine times, won the Premier League title in 2012 and 2013, was an FA Cup winner in 2011, FA Community Shield in 2012, and twice won the League Cup in 2014 and 2016.
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      He left the club in 2017 after signing for fellow Prem side West Ham United.
      He hung up his boots in October 2020 at the age of 35.
      In June 2018, Zabaleta joined the BBC’s Match Of The Day 2018 World Cup team.
      He returned to Match Of The Day in 2022 for the World Cup in Qatar.
      He has also covered La Liga for ESPN.
      Since January 2023, he has served as the assistant manager of Albania’s national football team, under head coach Sylvinho.
      During his career, Zabaleta was also an international star with his home nation Argentina.
      Zabaleta made his senior debut in 2005 and took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics where the team received a gold medal.
      He wasn’t selected by head coach Diego Maradona for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, but was part of the 2014 squad in Rio, Brazil.
      He played in the final against Germany, as his team lost 1-0.
      At the 2015 Copa America in Chile, Zabaleta sent in the cross which allowed Sergio Agüero to score the only goal in the game allowing them to defeat Uruguay.
      Zabaleta married journalist Christel Castaño in 2013 and the couple have two children – Asier and Julen.
      What other clubs did Pablo Zabaleta play for?
      Zabaleta began his career at San Lorenzo – Argentine Primera Division – where he stayed from 2002-2005.
      In 2005, he moved to Barcelona when he joined Espanyol.
      He made 79 appearances for the Spanish side, winning the Copa Del Rey and reaching the Uefa Cup final.
      He then played for Man City from 2008-2017, before joining West Ham on a free transfer.
      He made 73 for the London club but failed to net any goals.
      Zabaleta announced his retirement from professional football after 18 years in 2020.
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      What is Pablo Zabaleta’s net worth?
      Zabaleta’s estimated net worth is $18million (£14m).
      This will have been earned through his football and TV careers. More

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      When is Tyson Fury’s next fight?

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      TYSON FURY is set to box one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts.But when will Fury’s next fight take place and what is his boxing record? Here’s everything you need to know.
      Tyson Fury’s next fight is against Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
      When is Tyson Fury’s next fight?
      Tyson Fury’s next fight is against Francis Ngannou on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
      The Gypsy King will face his mixed martial arts rival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a bout to decide who takes on Mike Tyson’s old moniker of the Baddest Man on the Planet.
      Ngannou’s Saudi showdown with Fury will be a ten-round affair, although the Brit’s WBC heavyweight title won’t be on the line.
      The bout will happen in a standard boxing ring – not the metal cage Ngannou made his name in with the UFC.
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      Discussing the highly-anticipated event, Fury said: ”As soon as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away!
      ”This guy is supposed to be the hardest puncher in the world, but let’s see how he reacts when he gets hit by the Big GK.
      “I can’t wait to get back out there under the lights. I’m looking forward to showing the world that The Gypsy King is the greatest fighter of his generation in an epic battle with another master of his craft.
      “Francis looked tough when he jumped in the ring after the Whyte fight, but there is no one tougher than me, and you’ll all see that in devastating fashion on October 28.”
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      Also commenting on the upcoming fight, Ngannou said: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.
      “My dream was always to box, and to box the best.
      “After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet…
      “All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.”

      What is Tyson Fury’s boxing record?
      Tyson Fury has a 33-0-1 record and has garnered a serious reputation amongst the boxing community.
      Following a controversial draw in 2018, The Gypsy King completed a sensational comeback in the sport when he battered Deontay Wilder in their rematch to win the WBC world title in 2020.
      It handed the American his first professional defeat, and also maintained Fury’s own unbeaten record, before the Brit went on to stop Wilder in the 11th round of their thrilling trilogy bout in 2021.
      He has since gone to beat Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora. More

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      Who is Tyson Fury’s mum Amber?

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      IT’S FAIR to say that the Fury family have cemented themselves in boxing history.Tyson Fury has boxed in front of millions in stadiums and for those watching at home, but one person who has never watched one of his matches is his own mum, Amber.
      Tyson Fury’s mum hasn’t been to see any of his matchesCredit: Getty
      Who is Tyson Fury’s mum Amber?
      Amber Fury is mum to Heavyweight world champ Tyson Fury, whose father is John Fury.
      Unlike her famous family, she has remained completely out of the spotlight and there are no photos of her.
      Amber has also never been to watch one of son’s fights and, according to Fury, is not interested in his world heavyweight belts, with her only concern being he is “healthy and happy”.
      Fury told the Telegraph: “She has never been to one of my fights, amateur or pro, and never been in the public eye at all. 
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      “My mam doesn’t care if I’m world champion or not, as long as I’m healthy and happy. 
      “You could give my mother that table full of £50 notes and diamonds and it wouldn’t change who she is, ever.”
      Fury also revealed in his memoir Behind The Mask, that his mum is not fully aware of his superstardom.
      And she was puzzled when so many fans asked for pictures during a shopping trip following his 2018 draw with Deontay Wilder.
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      Fury famously went on to beat Wilder in the 2020 rematch, before winning again in their 2021 trilogy battle.
      He wrote: “To be honest, my mum doesn’t fully understand what I have achieved as a boxer.
      “I took her out shopping one time after the Wilder fight and I was being stopped for photographs and autographs everywhere I went in Manchester and she couldn’t understand it.
      “She actually said, ‘Hey, son, how do you know so many people?’
      “I had to explain to her that I was the heavyweight champion of the world and a lot of people had watched me and supported me. That was actually very special.”
      How many children does Amber have?
      During her marriage to John Fury, Amber had four children.
      Along with Tyson – who was named after the boxing legend Mike Tyson – they had two more sons, Shane and Hugh.
      Their daughter, Ramona, tragically passed away months after birth.
      After they split, Amber’s ex-husband John went onto marry his second wife Chantal.
      Together they had two sons – which includes Love Island star and boxing champ Tommy Fury.
      Who is Tyson Fury’s father John?
      Born in Tuam, Galway, Ireland into a family of Irish Traveller heritage, John Fury is known by his nickname “Gypsy John” .
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      He is a former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter, and patriarch of the Fury family.
      Fury Sr’s career spanned eight years – from 1987 until 1995 – and in total, he was involved in 13 bouts. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois undercard: Who is fighting on huge bill in Poland?

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      OLEKSANDR USYK takes on Daniel Dubois this weekend in a barnstormer of a heavyweight title fight.The Ukrainian hasn’t been in action since he beat Anthony Joshua a year ago in Saudi Arabia.
      Daniel Dubois will be hoping to pull off the upset against Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA
      Aamed Naseem, son of Prince Naseem, will make his debut this weekendCredit: Instagram / @aadam.naseem
      And now he’s back and facing yet another Brit who will be looking to derail the former undisputed cruiserweight world champion’s reign at heavyweight.
      Dubois beat Kevin Lerena last year on the Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora undercard, but didn’t look convincing at all.
      The 25-year-old will have to be on his A-game here if he’s to pull of the upset.
      And to go along with the intriguing main event, there’s a decent undercard to boot, with Prince Naseem Hamed’s son Aadam making his debut.
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      As well as Hamed’s inclusion on the card, Queensberry Promotions starlet Hamzah Sheeraz will also be in action in Poland.

      Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois – for WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles
      Aadam Hamed vs TBA
      Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit
      Dmytro Mytrofanov vs Hamzah Sheeraz
      Daniel Lapin vs Aro Schwartz
      Fiodor Czerkaszyn vs Anauel Ngamissengue
      Rafal Wolczecki vs Roberto Arriaza
      Vasile Cebotari vs Joel Julio
      Nursultan Amanzholov vs Lazizbek Mullojonov
      Oleksandr Solomennikov vs Piotr Gudel
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs Janos Penzes
      Bryce Mills vs Damian Tymosz
      Yaroslav Khartsyz vs Konrad Czajkowski

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      The event is priced at £19.95.
      You can live stream the action on the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. More

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      When does the Women’s Super League return and how can I watch it?

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      FOLLOWING England’s performance at the Women’s World Cup the nation officially has football fever.The Lionesses may not have won the FIFA tournament but they have sparked a huge interest in women’s football, leading many fans to question when the Women’s Super League will be back.
      Manager Emma Hayes of Chelsea won the FA Women’s Super League in May 2023 with players Magdalena Eriksson and Millie BrightCredit: Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty Images
      When does the Women’s Super League return?
      The Women’s Super League (WSL), also known as the Barclays Women’s Super League, was established in 2010.
      It is the highest league of women’s football in England.
      The FA has confirmed that the first games of the WSL 2023/24 season will take place on Sunday, October 1.
      The upcoming season is staring later than last year’s due to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which ended on August 20.
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      England made it to the final of the competition but lost to Spain 1-0.
      The matches taking place on October 1 are:

      Arsenal v Liverpool
      Aston Villa v Manchester United
      Bristol City v Leicester City
      Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur 
      Everton v Brighton & Hove Albion
      West Ham United v Manchester City

      The full set of fixtures for the 2023/24 season can be found on The FA Women’s League website.
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      The WSL will pause around a week before Christmas, after the weekend of December 16 and 17.
      Games will then resume in January 2024, with the first matches of the year scheduled for January 21.
      The season will then come to an end on the weekend of May 18 and 19.
      At the end of the 2022/23 season, Chelsea successfully retained their title by defeating Reading.
      The win marked Chelsea’s fourth consecutive – and sixth overall – WSL title.
      Which England Lionesses play in the Women’s Super League?
      A number of players who travelled to Australia and New Zealand as part of Sarina Wiegman’s World Cup squad play for clubs in the WSL.
      Beth Mead, Leah Williamson, Nikita Parris, and Lotte Wubben-Moy play for Arsenal while Hannah Hampton plays for Aston Villa.
      Millie Bright, Jess Carter, Frank Kirby and Bethany England, meanwhile, play for Chelsea.
      Manchester City boasts five Lionesses on its line-up, with Alex Greenwood, Lauren Hemp, Demi Stokes, Chloe Kelly and Ellie Roebuck all on the squad.
      Rivals Manchester United have Mary Earps, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo on their team.
      How to watch the WSL
      Like last season, WSL matches will be available to watch on the BBC, Sky Sports or the Football Association website.
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      Sky Sports will show two games a week, while the BBC will broadcast one match live each week
      Any games not broadcast on TV will be available to watch on the FA Player for free. More

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      Who is Olga Carmona and what was written on her shirt?

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      OLGA CARMONA delighted Spanish fans when she scored the opening goal of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final.The player, who is part of Jorge Vilda’s squad at the competition, put her and her fellow players in the lead ahead of rival team England.
      Olga Carmona of Spain scored the opening goal of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalCredit: EPA/DEAN LEWINS
      Who is Olga Carmona?
      Olga Carmona is a Spanish professional footballer.
      She was born June 12, 2000 in Seville, Spain.
      Carmona began her football career when she was just six years old, joining youth squad Sevilla Este.
      She later moved to Sevilla FC’s youth team, where she eventually worked her way up to the senior line-up.
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      In her first professional season, the football player scored five goals in 25 matches.
      Carmona signed for Real Madrid’s newly formed women’s football team in the summer of 2020.
      When did Olga Carmona join the Spanish national team?
      Carmona made her debut for Spain’s women’s senior team in April 2021.
      She had previously played for the country’s under-19 squad, and was part of the team at the 2018 and 2019 European Championships.
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      Carmona was named as a member of Spain’s team for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, held in Australia and New Zealand.
      The team made it all the way to the final of the tournament, where they took on England.
      Carmona scored in the first 30 minutes of the match, the first goal of the game.
      What is Olga Carmona’s salary?
      Carmona is thought to have an annual salary of around £260,000.
      She has an estimated net worth of around £1million 
      What was written on Olga Carmona’s shirt at the 2023 World Cup Final?
      After scoring in the final of the Women’s World Cup, Carmona revealed a message reading “Merchi” on a shirt underneath her Spain strip.
      Reports have suggested that “Merchi” is in reference to Carmona’s old school, Mercedes College.
      The school has showed its support for the former student throughout the World Cup.
      After the semi-final, the school uploaded a shot of Carmona in action.
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      The picture was captioned: “Go Olga! Our former student makes history with the Spanish women’s football team and scores the goal that gives us the pass to the final.
      “For all Olga, for all Spain!” More