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    Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna: Start time, TV channel and live stream as Beefy looks to rebuild after Eubank Jr defeat

    LIAM SMITH and Aaron McKenna will meet in a huge middleweight clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium THIS WEEKEND.This bout between Britain and Ireland is one of the incredible fights on a stacked bill for the grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.Liam Smith, 36, is facing a must-win fight against Aaron McKennaCredit: REUTERSThe unbeaten Irishman McKenna is making a step up against his veteran opponentSmith shared the ring with Eubank Jr twice before – winning the first fight by a shock KO before Eubank responded with a more than convincing win in their next bout.Now 36, Smith certainly has the quality to compete at the top level of boxing but finds himself at a crossroads against his upstart opponent.Smith knows there will be no room for error as he claims he “will be ready for anyone” after this bout.Irishman McKenna, 25, comes in with an unbeaten record but this will be the toughest test of his career so far as he looks to move to the next level.Read more Eubank Jr vs BennHe comes in with 19 straight wins (10 KOs), while former light-middleweight world champion Smith – whose reign was a decade ago – has a record of 33-4-1 (20 KOs) It will definitely be an intriguing spectacle between the two, with both needing a win to make the next step in their careers.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoWhen is Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna?This fight takes place on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn on Saturday, April 26.The card is set to start at 5pm BST.Ring walks for this fight are yet to be announced but are predicted to be around 8pm BST.The event will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.What TV channel is Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna and can it be live streamed?The event will be available to purchase on both Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The pay-per-view price is set at £19.95.As well as being available on TV, the event will be streamed on SkyGO and DAZN’s website.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every round of the card as it happens.Most read in BoxingFull card More

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    Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur: Start time, TV channel, live stream as rivalry comes to a head in HUGE trilogy fight

    ANTHONY YARDE and Lyndon Arthur meet in their highly-anticipated rubber match THIS WEEKEND!The headline event will see Chris Eubank Jr face rival Conor Benn, but this clash on the undercard looks to be just as spicy.Lyndon Arthur and Anthony Yarde will meet as they conclude their trilogyArthur won the first fight in December 2020 but was KOd by Yarde a year laterAnthony Yarde and Lyndon Arthur will be facing off for the third time as they look to finally put an end to their long rivalry.The pair first met in December 2020 when Lyndon Arthur won a split decision, but in their rematch Anthony Yarde won by a convincing KO victory in the fourth round a year later – avenging his previous loss.Both fighters have impressive records with Yarde’s at 26-3 (24 KOs) and Lyndon Arthurs at 24-2 (16 KOs). Both are in promising form and will be looking to move up the rankings to challenge for the light-heavyweight titles in the near future.READ MORE EUBANK VS BENNYarde’s last loss came against Artur Berterbiev in 2023 – where he put in an impressive performance before a late KO. He has since that he has tallied three consecutive victories and will know he cannot afford to slip up if he wants another world title shot.Arthur lost a decision to Dimitrii Bivol in December 2023 before beating Liam Cameron last summer.He too will want another title tilt once Bivol and Beterbiev settle their own rivalry with a trilogy fight.Most read in BoxingChris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoWhen is Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur?This scintillating bout takes place on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn on Saturday, April 26.The card will start from 5pm BSTRing walks for this fight are yet to be announced but are predicted to be around 9pm BST.The event will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.What TV channel is Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur and can it be live streamed?The fights will be available on both Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The pay-per-view price is £19.95.As well as being available on TV, the event will be streamed on SkyGO and DAZN’s website.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every round of the card as it happens.Full card Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More

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    When is the earliest Liverpool can win the Premier League title?

    LIVERPOOL are edging closer to winning the Premier League title – but when is the earliest they win it?Since taking over for Jurgen Klopp, Arne Slot has only lost two league games, and it appears that he will follow in the club legend’s footsteps in his debut season.Virgil van Dijk can celebrate his new contract with a title next weekFollowing their defeat in the Carabao Cup final and subsequent elimination from the Champions League, the significance of preserving their advantage at the top has increased in recent weeks.Arsenal’s run in Europe’s elite club competition has aided Liverpool’s tilt at the title, with back-to-back draws to Everton and Brentford all but ruling them out of a domestic comeback. Additionally, the Anfield club have been handed an early summer boost as they secure the futures of key duo, Mohamed Salah and now Virgil van Dijk. When can Liverpool lift the Premier League title?Liverpool can win the Premier League as soon as Wednesday night, April 23.READ MORE IN PREMIER LEAGUEShould Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, the Reds will be crowned champions.But should the Gunners defeat or draw with Palace, the earliest Liverpool can then win the league is next Sunday.A win over Tottenham at Anfield will see the Reds confirmed as Premier League champions for the first time since 2020. More

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    Who is Man Utd starlet Tyler Fredricson?

    MANCHESTER UNITED have handed youngster Tyler Fredricson his first-ever Premier League start against Wolves.The Red Devils involved in a topsy-turvy Europa League quarter-final against Lyon which saw them go two goals up before being pegged back and falling two goals behind.Tyler Fredricson makes his full Premier League debut against WolvesCredit: GettyBut Harry Maguire’s stoppage time strike in extra time helped Ruben Amorim’s men pull off a 7-6 aggregate win over the French giants.And with the semi-final in mind, Ruben Amorim has decided to rotate, which involves throwing a young Fredricson into the mix.But fans want to know what makes this kid so special.Who is Tyler Fredricson?Tyler Fredricson is an 20-year-old centre back with bags of talent.Read more on Man UtdHe captained the Under-19s in the UEFA Youth League and was an unused substitute for the Premier League contest at Tottenham Hotspur last month.Fredricson signed his pro deal in 2022 under Erik ten Hag, who included him in a Europa League matchday squad against Real Sociedad but never gave him his senior debut.United won the FA Youth Cup in 2022 with an academy side that featured now first-teamers Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.Incredibly, Fredricson played a vital role in United’s run to the final but he fell ill on the day of the final so ended up missing out on the Old Trafford showpiece.Most read in FootballWhat other youngsters have been given a chance this season?Harry Amass is another youngster who has broken through the ranks for United this season.He was a regular for United’s Under-18s and Under-21s last season, and was an unused substitute for their Premier League matches against Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth in April 2024.Amass was also named in the Reds’ squad for the FA Cup semi-final win against Coventry at Wembley Stadium.apped by England at Under-17 level, he was heavily involved in United’s 2024 pre-season friendlies, starting all three matches of their US tour, where he assisted Amad’s goal during a 3-2 win over Real Betis in San Diego.Amass got his first taste of Premier League action two days after his 18th birthday when, on 16 March, he replaced Alejandro Garnacho for the final 20 minutes of United’s 3-0 win at Leicester City.What has been said?Ayden Heaven is another to have impressed Amorim as he hinted at starting youngsters against Wolves.The United gaffer said:  “I think it is not the best moment or the best season to put some kids to play, because, again, they need a strong base to really show what they can do.”But in this moment we need to do it and sometimes you have surprises. “Ayden just played and I can be honest, we did it because we had injuries in that moment.Read More on The Sun”But today, I think Ayden is my player so when he is ready and facing the competition in the team, he is ready to play. So you don’t know. “Amass did really well. Chido, when he played, he played quite well. It is a difficult moment, it is not the right moment for the kids to play, but if we have to do it then we will do it.” More

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    Why is Man Utd vs Wolves not on TV?

    MANCHESTER UNITED return to Premier League action against Wolves in a match that poses all sorts of challenges TODAY.The tupsy-turvy nature of the United’s domestic season was seen again as a string of promising performances in recent weeks was followed by a shellacking away to Newcastle United last weekend.Joshua Zirkzee won’t be playing today – or the rest of the season – after picking up a season-ending hamstring injuryCredit: PAWolves star Matheus Cunha faces a summer of speculation after a talismanic season as Man United and more circleCredit: GettyAlthough the Red Devils meander in 14th, the Europa League has provided solace with them overcoming Lyon in a 7-6 quarter-final thriller.Ruben Amorim may thus be focusing on the season-changing impact that a triumph in Europe presents, which may effect thinking for today. After four consecutive victories, the most recent of which came against Tottenham Hotspur and put them 14 points clear of the relegation zone with six games left, Wolves enter the match in a buoyant mindset.Even though the Midlands side will try to remove the gap between them and United, UK fans won’t be allowed to watch the match.READ MORE IN PREMIER LEAGUEWhy is Man Utd vs Wolves not on TV in UK? The game does not come under the blackout regulations that apply to English football on Saturdays at 3pm because it is being played on Sunday at 2pm BST.However, Sky Sports has not chosen to broadcast it live; instead, they will be airing Ipswich Town vs. Arsenal and Leicester City vs. Liverpool at King Power Stadium. Nonetheless, live updates can be followed on the SunSport’s live blog. More

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    When can Liverpool lift the Premier League title?

    LIVERPOOL are edging closer to winning the Premier League title – but when can they win it? Last weekend, Arne Slot’s team secured a late 2-1 win against West Ham that aided them move 13 points clear at the top.Virgil van Dijk can celebrate his new contract with a title as soon as THIS weekendSince taking over for Jurgen Klopp, Slot has only lost two league games, and it appears that he will follow in the club legend’s footsteps in his debut season.Following their defeat in the Carabao Cup final and subsequent elimination from the Champions League, the significance of preserving their advantage at the top has increased in recent weeks.Arsenal’s run in Europe’s elite club competition has aided Liverpool’s tilt at the title, with back-to-back draws to Everton and Brentford all but ruling them out of a domestic comeback. Additionally, the Anfield club have been handed an early summer boost as they secure the futures of key duo, Mohamed Salah and now Virgil van Dijk. READ MORE IN PREMIER LEAGUEWhen can Liverpool lift the Premier League title?Liverpool can win the Premier League with just SIX points from their last six games.The Merseysiders would therefore have 82 points, whereas even if they won every game they had left, second-place Arsenal could only get to 81.However, Liverpool may win the league this Sunday. The Reds would need a win at Leicester to become champions if Arsenal lose at Ipswich in the early game of the day. With 15 points remaining and a far better goal differential, a Liverpool victory would almost guarantee the title if Arsenal drew.Most read in FootballIn order to postpone Liverpool’s coronation, Arsenal would need to avoid losing at home against Crystal Palace on April 23 if both clubs’ results were equal.Liverpool would win the title on April 27 if they defeated Tottenham Hotspur at home, even if Arsenal prevailed. More

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    Why is Eddie Howe not on the touchline for Newcastle vs Aston Villa?

    NEWCASTLE face Aston Villa in a crunching Premier League encounter TODAY – but there’ll be no Eddie Howe on the touchline.The Toon have been flying since ending their 70-year trophy drought with a Carabao Cup win against Liverpool in March.Eddie Howe will be absent from the touchline against Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyHarvey Barnes’ double sandwiched by strikes from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, saw off Manchester United on the weekend to reaffirm Newcastle’s position in the Champions League race. Then the Tyneside club thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 in their game in hand, which was initially postponed due to League Cup final involvement.But Howe is absent from the match today and SunSport can explain why.Why is Eddie Howe not on the touchline vs Aston Villa?As announced on Newcastle’s social media account, Eddie Howe is recovering in the hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia.Read more on Eddie HoweA club statement read, “The club continues to extend its best wishes and support to Eddie and his family as he continues his recovery.”Howe was absent for the game against Manchester United with what the club cited as an “illness” at the time. The 47-year-old was admitted to the hospital last Friday evening, having felt unwell for a number of days. In the club’s joint statement, Howe said: “A huge thank you to everyone connected with Newcastle United and the wider football community for your messages and warm wishes. They have meant a lot to me and my family.Most read in Football”I also want to pay tribute to our incredible NHS and the hospital staff who have treated me. I’m immensely grateful for the specialist care I’m receiving and, after a period of recovery, I look forward to being back as soon as possible.”Who will step in for Eddie Howe?Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will step in for Eddie Howe while the Newcastle boss recovers.And Tindall gave a re-update on Howe with the club’s in-house media ahead of the Wednesday night game. The Toon assistant manager said: “He’s in the best possible hands and he’ll be back as soon as he feels he’s ready to come back. “Your health is the most important thing, that’s why it’s so important that when he comes back he is able to lead the team as we know he does, which I’m sure he will do.”What time does Newcastle vs Aston Villa kick-off?Aston Villa vs Newcastle is scheduled to get underway at 5:30pm BST.Villa Park is the allocated venue for this huge match and it can host 42,640 fans.Fans can watch the entire action on Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Premier League.Newcastle dismantled Aston Villa 3-0 when the sides last met. More

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    Who is Douglas Luiz’s girlfriend Alisha Lehmann?

    FOOTBALL star Alisha Lehmann is no stranger to the spotlight after her high-profile relationship with team-mate Ramona Bachmann.The former West Ham and Aston Villa Women’s star is now dating Douglas Luiz, having met at Villa Park. Here’s what we know about Alisha.Alisha Lehmann joined Juventus alongside her current partnerCredit: Juventus / GettyAlisha has been open about her dating historyCredit: Getty ImagesWho is Douglas Luiz’s girlfriend Alisha Lehmann?Alisha Debora Lehmann is a Swiss footballer who plays as a forward for Juventus in Serie A and also represents the Switzerland national team.Born on January 21, 1999, she began her football journey at the age of nine with FC Konolfingen, where she played from 2008 to 2011.Before making the move to Italy, Alisha spent two years with West Ham and three years with Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League. The forward made the move to the Women’s Super League in August 2018 when she was signed by West Ham United.Read about Alisha LehmannShe caught the eye of then-West Ham Women’s manager, Matt Beard, with how she played during the 2018 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship, which was held in her home country.In January 2021, Alisha made a loan move to Merseyside, joining Everton for the remainder of the season.Following that stint, she secured a permanent move to Aston Villa, where she went on to score four goals in 23 appearances during her debut season with the club.On the international stage, Alisha earned her first cap for Switzerland in October 2017, and just a few months later, in March 2018, she bagged her first international goal.Most read in SportThat goal came against Finland during the 2018 Cyprus Women’s Cup.She joined Juventus in 2024 and has scored 2 goals in 15 appearances so far for the Italian side.Alisha Lehmann leaves Aston Villa as she makes history with first boyfriend and girlfriend transferOff the pitch, she’s also a model and is considered Switzerland’s top sporting influencer, making waves both on and off the field.At Aston Villa, it’s believed that Alisha was earning around £160,000 a year, with sponsorship deals from the likes of Adidas and EA Sports giving her income an extra boost. On top of that, she reportedly landed a major deal with sports drink brand Prime, said to be worth over £928,000.As for her current contract with Juventus, the details have been kept under wraps, but it was reported early last year that her net worth was estimated to be around £1.9million.Dubbed the ‘World’s sexiest footballer’, she boasts almost 17 million Instagram followers as of April 2025.Alisha’s off-pitch promotions have got her raking in more than a million poundsCredit: Ben Montgomery / Getty ImagesIn March 2025, she risked a ban on the photo-sharing platform after rocking a daring see-through top with matching black underwear.She captioned the sultry snaps: “Second skin.”One fan responded: “Killing it as always.”Another swooned: “Alisha you look wonderful!”Is Alisha Lehmann in a relationship?The player revealed she is in a relationship with Brazilian international and fellow Juventus star Douglas Luiz.The two actually dated back in 2021 before going their separate ways for a while. Alisha has been open about her past relationships too. She has dated both men and women, including her Switzerland team-mate Ramona Bachmann.Ramona BachmannThe Juventus star dated team-mate Ramona Bachmann for a yearCredit: Instagram / Alisha LehmannTheir relationship was featured on the BBC Three show Britain’s Youngest Football Boss. Ramona and Alisha first met in 2018 when Alisha was playing for West Ham and Bachmann was at Chelsea, and they officially started dating in 2021.Reflecting on that time, Alisha told Marca: “It’s 2025. I think everyone can date whoever they want and be with whoever they want.”It’s important to open your mind and stop seeing this as a problem and instead see it as progress.”Be who you are and who you want to be. Love is love. It’s simple.”That relationship lasted about a year, and after they split, Alisha began dating Douglas again.Douglas Luiz Alisha is now in a relationship with Douglas LuizWhen they first dated in 2021, Douglas was said to be smitten with her.At the time, a source said: “He quickly asked her out and they became a footballing power couple. They were so loved up.”But, sadly, as Alisha became more in demand off the pitch, the cracks started to appear in their relationship.”When asked to do a calendar, she jumped at the chance to show off her sexy side but he was not happy.”He didn’t think it was something she should be doing. They rowed a lot and in the end, Alisha simply had enough.”However, the couple are back together, having spent several years together at Aston Villa.We do the same job, but he gets paid a hundred times more than me.Alisha LehmannThe pair then made the move to Juventus last summer, a switch that reportedly cost the Italian club £60million for both players.Alisha said the move was a mutual decision between her and Douglas, explaining: “I don’t know who convinced whom, it just happened.”So in the summer, she joined her boyfriend in swapping the Midlands for the Old Lady.However, she has been vocal about the gender pay gap in football, especially when comparing her salary to Douglas’s £100,000-a-week contract. Alisha has raised awareness about the gender pay gap in sportCredit: Getty ImagesIn an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, she shared: “Everyone would like to have the same salary.”I often speak to Douglas at home about this and tell him it’s not fair.”We do the same job, but he gets paid a hundred times more than me.”It’s something that affects me because I’m a woman.Read More on The Sun”Obviously, there’s still a long way to go on the path we’re on because there may never be equal pay.”There will have to be a very strong will to make a change in this direction.” More