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      Who are Jude Bellingham’s parents?

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      ENGLISH youngster Jude Bellingham has been tipped as a generational talent at the young age of 20 by talkSPORT’s Jason Cundy. His family is tight-knit with many believing it’s part of the reason why Jude will go on to be one of England’s greatest players. 
      Denise and Mark Bellingham with son Jude at the Qatar World Cup 2022
      Who is Jude Bellingham’s dad?
      Jude’s character is said to have been moulded by his father – a former West Midlands Police Officer.
      Mark Bellingham, now a licensed Fifa agent after passing the governing body’s required exams, has taken on the responsibility of guiding his son’s career.
      Mark had a prolific non-league career playing for clubs such as Stourbridge, Leamington, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove Rovers, and Halesowen Town.
      According to Sportskeeda, Mark scored over 700 goals at semi-pro level in 900 games, with his 700th coming at the age of 40 for Midland League Division Two side Paget Rangers.
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      While he played football, Mark worked for West Midlands Police as a sergeant.
      Talking to the FA website in 2021 Jude shared: “We talk about footballing heroes, and my dad was like my first.
      “When you go and watch him play every week in non-league, you know it’s not the Premier League or anything, but seeing the way he played and the atmosphere, it made me fall in love with football so he was probably my first hero”
      Jude continued by saying: “Growing up, he’d always give me tips on what I could do and now it gets to a certain age and it sort of flips and that’s brilliant because we have that sort of relationship like father and son and then as I got older, like coach and player.”
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      Who is Jude Bellingham’s mum?
      Whilst on England duty at the World Cup in Qatar in December 2022, Jude let slip that his mother Denise, who works in human resources, still makes his bed.
      He also continued by sharing: “The role my mum is playing is massive.
      “I think at the minute it is probably the biggest role of anyone, even probably more than my coaches and managers, to be honest.”
      Jude has always said that his mother Denise is the key to his success, with him calling her a “queen”.
      In 2020 when Jude signed for the German side Borussia Dortmund his mum made the move with him and joined Jude in Germany to help manage his affairs as he settled in.
      Jude has since moved from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid earlier this summer.
      His £115million arrival made him the most expensive British player of all time and he has since been in impressive form for his new club.
      He has scored 10 goals in 10 appearances across all competitions as well as providing three assists for his team-mates.
      Does Jude Bellingham have any siblings?
      Jude has a younger brother called Jobe.
      Much like his older brother, Jobe is following in his elder sibling’s footsteps and rising through the ranks in the Championship.
      Jobe completed a switch to Sunderland from Birmingham in July this year.
      He is already a regular for the Black Cats, appearing in all 11 of their matches in the Championship, scoring twice and adding an assist.
      Comparing his career to his dad’s, 17-year-old Jobe said: “If I get anywhere near that I’ll have had a great career. I’ll try my best!
      “My mum, dad, brother, grandparents — they are the reason I’m here today, because of all the sacrifices they have made.”
      Despite only being 17, Jobe played 22 times in the Championship last season.
      He has also been capped at U16, U17 and U18 level for the Three Lions.
      El Nacional reported that Real Madrid scouts were present to watch the younger Bellingham in action for England’s Under-19’s against Montenegro on October 11, 2023.
      Increasing the possibility that he will one day play alongside his older brother Jude – two Bellinghams are always better than one.
      Where did Jude Bellingham grow up?
      Bellingham grew up in Hagley, a village near Stourbridge.
      Back in the West Midlands, former neighbours, teachers and sports coaches remember him as a youngster always with his football.
      Speaking to The Independent they shared: “They used to set up the goals, put the cones down and play day and night,
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      “He was always with his brother. They were always together,” 
      Jude’s former year 2 teacher, Suzanne Shackleton agreed by saying: “He was just a really lovely lad. Really genuine. Really personable. Extremely courteous and polite” More

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      Who are Rasmus Hojlund’s twin brothers Emil and Oscar?

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      RASMUS HOJLUND is one of the most promising young stars in football – and the talent runs in the family tree.The Danish icon signed for Manchester United in the summer which cost the Red Devils a whopping £72million.
      Manchester United signed Rasmus Hojlund for £72millionCredit: Getty
      And despite United’s inconsistent form, Hojlund has impressed in front of goal which includes a Champions League double against Galatasaray.
      However, Rasmus is not the only Hojlund making noise across the industry as his twin brothers Emil and Oscar have begun to flourish.
      SunSport takes a deep dive into who they are and what team they play for.
      Who are Rasmus Hojlund’s twin brothers Emil and Oscar?
      Born on January 4, 2005, Emil and Oscar are part of the FC Copenhagen youth setups – the former club of their big brother Rasmus.
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      The pair have been progressing through the ranks since the age of 13 and have recently received contract extensions till 2024.
      They play in different positions – Emil is a striker and Oscar plays in midfield.
      Emil earned his first run out in senior football on March 10, 2022 when he came on as a late substitute in a 4-4 Conference League draw with PSV.
      While Oscar made his debut in a Superliga July contest for a 2-1 win over Lyngby.
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      Both Hojlund’s have represented Denmark on the international stage at under-17 and under-18 level.
      Will Emil and Oscar Hojlund play against their brother Rasmus?
      There is a possible scenario that all three Hojlund’s could be on the pitch at the same time when Manchester United face Copenhagen in the Champions League.
      All three Hojlunds good be on the pitch at the same timeCredit: FCK.DK
      The Red Devils host Copenhagen Tuesday, October 24 before travelling to Denmark for the reverse fixture on Wednesday, November 8.
      United are currently rock bottom of Group A having lost both of their opening games.
      Whereas Copenhagen’s away draw with Galatasaray sees them occupy third spot. More

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      F1 USA Grand Prix 2023: Start time, stream, TV channel, full schedule as Hamilton looks to bounce back from Qatar crash

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      THE Formula One drivers head to the United States for the next lap of their 2023 tour – and Lewis Hamilton is in need of a podium finish.Hamilton, 38, is currently chasing Sergio Perez’s second spot on the F1 leaderboards as he looks to better where he ended up last campaign.
      Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the Qatar GPCredit: AFP
      But the British mogul’s chances of leapfrogging his Red Bull rival took a huge dent in Qatar after Hamilton crashed into Mercedes teammate George Russell.
      However, Perez wasn’t able to capitalise as the Mexican could only secure a 10th-place finish leaving his partner Max Verstappen to race off with the win.
      So with the championship wrapped up, all eyes is on second and there are still five Grand Prix to go.
      When is the F1 USA 2023 Grand Prix?

      The F1 USA Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 22.
      It is expected to get underway from 8pm BST / 3pm ET.
      Circuit of the Americas is the allocated track for this thrilling race and it can host a staggering 150,000 spectators.
      Max Verstappen pipped Lewis Hamilton to a first-place finish in the 2022 edition.

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      What TV channel is the F1 USA Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

      The F1 USA Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK.
      Whereas fans in the US can catch all the action LIVE on ESPN.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.

      FULL schedule
      Friday, October 20

      Practice One – 6:30pm BST / 1:30pm ET
      Qualifying – 10pm BST / 5pm ET

      Saturday, October 21
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      Sunday, October 22

      Race – 8pm BST / 3pm ET

      Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year

      Driver standings
      Here are the current F1 Driver standings:

      Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 433
      Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 224
      Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 194
      Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 183
      Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 153
      Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 145
      Lando Norris / McLaren / 136
      George Russell / Mercedes / 132
      Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 83
      Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 47
      Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 46
      Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 44
      Alexander Albon / Williams / 23
      Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 10
      Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
      Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 6
      Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 3
      Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
      Liam Lawson / AlphaTauri / 2
      Logan Sargeant / Williams / 0
      Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 0
      Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0  More

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      Who is Neymar’s sister Rafaella Santos?

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      RAFAELLA Santos has managed to create a successful name of her own despite her big brother’s superstar status.But who exactly is she and why is she famous? Here’s what we know.
      Neymar and Rafaella pictured with their mother Nadine Da Silva
      Who is Rafaella Santos?
      Rafaella Santos is Neymar’s younger sister, who was born on March 11, 1996.
      She legally changed her surname to Beckran once of the appropriate age.
      Brazilian tabloid Globo claims that the surname change was in honour of her childhood idol, David Beckham.
      She was raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil with her older brothers, Joclecio Amancio dos Santos and Neymar Jr.
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      Rafaella had previously been in a relationship with former Inter Milan forward Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa who was spotted early in on her modelling career but the couple decided to go their separate ways in 2018.
      The model has an incredibly close relationship with her brother which has stretched as far as them getting matching tattoos and the pair even have tattoos of each other printed on their bodies.
      Speaking about his sister, Neymar once said: “My heart is yours, my love is yours, my smile is yours, my day, my night, my longing, my best company”.
      Their bond has caused a lot of controversies and has even led people to believe that there is a “curse of Neymar’s sister’s birthday”
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      Why is she famous?
      In the last decade, Neymar’s sister’s social media influence has skyrocketed with supporters being treated to the blonde beauty showing off her outfits alongside modelling for a number of organisations.
      She made her name in modelling when she starred in a World Cup-themed advert for Beats by Dre in 2014.
      Since then, Rafaella has gone on to model for a number of clothing brands which has landed her in the limelight along with being related to Brazilian icon Neymar.
      As of October 2023, she has over 6.1 million followers on Instagram.
      You can find her account under the username @rafaella
      With some of the money Rafaella has made, she heavily invested in the charity Instituto Neymar –  a charity her older brother created in 2014 which focuses on helping disadvantaged children who live in their home town of Praia Grande, Sao Paulo.
      What is the curse of Neymar’s sister’s birthday?
      Almost every year around Rafaella’s birthday on March 11, Neymar usually ends up with an injury or suspension.
      Many believe he misses these games so he can celebrate her big day.
      It began on February 28, 2015, when Neymar picked up a yellow card against Granada that caused him to miss the game the following month against Rayo Vallecano – three days before his sister’s birthday.
      In 2016, he missed a game on March 6 due to another suspension from an accumulation of yellow cards in La Liga.
      The curse happened again the following year when Neymar suffered an injury that caused him to be out of action in early March.
      In 2018, he missed the remainder of the 2017/2018 season with a metatarsal fracture.
      The following year, the same issue happened again, although he was able to return to the pitch for PSG in April.
      Many were shocked when Neymar actually played in 2020 on his sister’s birthday, scoring a goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
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      But many pointed out that he couldn’t have celebrated with his sister back in Brazil at this point due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
      The curse returned in 2021 as he missed the match against Nantes with a muscle injury. More

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      Will the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier be replayed?

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      ON October 16, 2023, players made the decision to abandon the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier following an horrific attack.Here we take a look at if the match will be replayed or cancelled and what the FA has said in response to the situation in Brussels.
      Fans of Sweden pictured at half time as the the EURO 2024 qualifier match between Belgium and Sweden was abandonedCredit: Getty
      Will the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier match be replayed or cancelled?
      It is not yet known if the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier match will be replayed or cancelled.
      UEFA have confirmed that further communication will be made in due course.
      After the game was abandoned, Sweden captain Victor Lindelof said: “Belgium are already qualified and we don’t have the opportunity to get to the European Championship, so I see no reason to [replay the game].”
      What happened to stop the Belgium vs Sweden match?
      The Euro 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time on October 16, 2023.
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      The decision to abandon the match was made after two men, both wearing Sweden shirts, were shot dead in the street, moments before their teams qualifier game.
      A third victim was also rushed to hospital.
      Sweden players made the decision during the break to not resume the game, with the score 1-1 at half-time.
      This was also agreed to by their Belgian counterparts.
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      A statement from Belgium said: “Due to the incidents in Brussels earlier tonight, play is suspended. Our thoughts are with all those affected.”
      Sweden boss Janne Andersson added: “When I came down for the break, I got this information. Immediately, I felt that it was completely unreal. What kind of world do we live in today?
      “I came into the locker room and when the team started talking we agreed 100 percent that we didn’t want to play on out of respect for the victims and their families.”
      On October 17, 2023, it was reported that police shot dead a suspected extremist accused of killing the two men near the football stadium in Brussels.
      Feared ISIS fanatic Abdesalem L, 45, went on the run for hours following Monday night’s horror rampage before police tracked him down in a café and gunned him down.
      Will the Brussels terror attacks impact more Euro 2024 qualifiers?
      At the time of writing, is yet to be confirmed if anymore Euro 2024 qualifier games will be impacted and/or suspended.
      Since the horrific attack, security services and ministers have gathered at a Crisis Center amid fears of a terror motive.
      The terror threat level for the Brussels Capital Region has been moved to level four – with officials telling locals to “avoid unnecessary movements”.
      The threat level indicates the likelihood of a terrorist attack.
      Regions are placed under level four “when the threat is serious and very imminent”.
      What has the FA said about the situation in Brussels?
      Following the decision to abandon the game, the Swedish FA took to social media to share their condolences amid the horror that unfolded in Brussels.
      A post by the Swedish FA read: “Our thoughts go out to all the relatives of those affected in Brussels.”
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      UEFA also provided a statement following the incident which said: “Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided, after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned.
      “Further communication will be made in due course.” More

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

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

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

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

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      What are the latest odds?

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

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

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      Why was Belgium vs Sweden abandoned?

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

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

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

      When is Chelsea vs Arsenal?

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

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

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

      Odds

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

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