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      Brighton vs Man Utd: Red Devils aim to cement Champions League spot against tricky Seagulls – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will make the long trip to the South East to take on Brighton on THURSDAY NIGHT.The two sides met less than two weeks ago in an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
      Manchester United celebrate reaching the FA Cup finalCredit: GETTY
      Solly March misses decisive penalty in FA Cup semi-final against Manchester UnitedCredit: GETTY
      Eric ten Hag’s side were victorious on the day after the tie was settled by a dramatic penalty shootout.
      Brighton’s Solly March missed the decisive penalty, which meant United would progress to their second final of the season.
      In the league, the Seagulls put SIX past Wolves on the weekend, keeping their European dream alive.
      Man United put their second-half collapse against Spurs last week aside as they beat high-flying Aston Villa 1-0 on Sunday.
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      When is Brighton vs Man United?

      Brighton vs Man United will take place on Thursday, May 4th.
      Kick will be at 8pm UK time.
      The Amex stadium will play host.

      What channel is Brighton vs Man United on and can it be live streamed?

      Brighton vs Man United will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier League.
      Sky Sports subscribers can live stream Brighton vs Man United via the NOW app which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the latest updates from the Amex.

      Team news
      For the hosts, they will not take any unnecessary risks with young striker Evan Ferguson, who is currently out with an ankle problem.
      Roberto De Zerbi will definitely be without the likes of Adam Lallana (thigh), Tariq Lamptey (knee), Jeremy Sarmiento (ankle) and Jacob Moder (knee).
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      Regular starters Moises Caicedo, Levi Colwill, Kaoru Mitoma and Alexis Mac Allister all started on the bench in the 6-0 triumph against Wolves on the weekend.
      For Man United, Donny van de Beek (knee), Tom Heaton (ankle), Raphael Varane (ankle), Alejandro Garnacho (ankle) and Lisandro Martinez will be unavailable for the trip to Brighton due to injury.
      Scott McTominay could return to the squad after being out with a knock in recent weeks.
      Odds

      Brighton – 20/21
      Draw – 27/10
      Man United – 5/2

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

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      Man City vs West Ham: Guardiola’s side look to steer clear in dramatic Premier League title race – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER CITY are eyeing a historic treble this season and will continue their push against West Ham at the Etihad TOMORROW NIGHT.The Cityzens took a huge leap towards the Premier League trophy after beating title rivals Arsenal 4-1 last week.
      Erling Haaland scores Man City’s fourth in a 4-1 win against ArsenalCredit: GETTY
      Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring the winner in Man City’s 2-1 win against FulhamCredit: AP
      Pep Guardiola’s side backed up their triumph over the Gunners with a hard-fought 2-1 win away at Fulham on the weekend, with Erling Haaland scoring his 50th goal of the season.
      West Ham are still in a relegation dogfight despite picking up in form last month.
      The Hammers are currently outside the dreaded dropzone by four points and have a game in hand on all of the teams in the bottom three.
      When is Man City vs West Ham?

      Man City vs West Ham will take place on Wednesday, May 2nd.
      Kick off will be at 8pm UK time.
      The Etihad will play host.

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      What channel is Man City vs West Ham on and can it be live streamed?

      Man City vs West Ham will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier League.
      Sky Sports subscribers can live stream Man City vs West Ham via the NOW app which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the latest from the Etihad.

      Team news
      Pep Guardiola is likely to still be without defender Nathan Ake as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
      Kevin de Bruyne was left out of the squad for City’s win at Craven Cottage on Sunday as a precaution so he could return for the visit of West Ham.
      David Moyes will not have centre-back Kurt Zouma available after he was forced to be withdrawn in the first half against Crystal Palace on Saturday due to twisting his ankle.
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      Forward Gianluca Scamacca will also be missing for the Irons after undergoing knee surgery.
      Odds

      Man City – 1/5
      Draw – 11/2
      West Ham – 12/1

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

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      Who is Alejandro Garnacho’s girlfriend Eva Garcia?

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      HE may be one of the brightest young football talents in the world – but Alejandro Garnacho has another flame in his life.The skilful winger, 18, has celebrated a new contract at Manchester United by throwing a big party with friends and family.
      Alejandro Garnacho and Eva Garcia celebrate the Argentina winger’s new contract at Manchester United
      Eva Garcia enjoys a day out at Old Trafford to watch her boyfriend Garnacho
      Alejandro Garnacho celebrates scoring for Manchester United against West HamCredit: Alamy
      And at the same time he and his girlfriend had a major announcement of a different kind.
      Who is Alejandro Garnacho’s girlfriend Eva Garcia?
      Alejandro Garnacho and Eva Garcia went public on their relationship at the start of 2021.
      Although it is believed the pair had known each other for a few years beforehand.
      The couple are both from Spain and Garcia has followed Garnacho to Manchester, where he has made inroads into the United first team.
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      Even though Garnacho was born in Spain and played for La Roja at youth team level, he opted to play for Argentina because his mother is from the South American country.
      Eva regularly posts on her Instagram and TikTok and shares pictures of her fun lifestyle.
      How many children do Alejandro Garnacho and Eva Garcia have?
      On April 30, 2023, the pair announced that they are due to have their first child together.
      Garnacho and Garcia hosted a party at Victors restaurant in Hale on the outskirts of Manchester.
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      Alejandro Garnacho and girlfriend Eva Garcia recently announced they are set to welcome their first baby this year
      Garnacho and Garcia threw a party for their baby announcement in April 2023
      It was initially believed that they were simply hosting a bash to celebrate Garnacho’s new United contract.
      But they then surprised fans by making the stunning announcement that they are expecting a baby together later this year.
      Garcia posted on Instagram: “Where life begins, and love never ends…
      “Planning your arrival and knowing you’re going to be here to complete our lives fills us with love and excitement.
      “We can’t explain how we feel to be able to fulfill our biggest dream together.
      “We’re counting down the days to meet you, dad and Mom already love you so much Enzo.” More

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      Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder: UK start time for huge boxing bout

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      CANELO ALVAREZ’S thrilling fight against British boxer John Ryder will be shown worldwide – but fans are confused as to what time the action gets underway.Alvarez, 32, hasn’t taken centre stage since his incredible trilogy win against Gennady Golovkin last September.
      Canelo Alvarez will go to war with John Ryder in MexicoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And the Mexican icon will have his hands full once again as Ryder is determined to make up for his controversial 2019 world title defeat to Callum Smith.
      Ring-walks for the main event in the US is expected to start from midnight ET.
      But fans in the UK are going to have to stay up a little bit longer to see the drama unfold.
      What is the UK start time for Canelo vs Ryder?
      Canelo Alvarez’s mouthwatering fight against John Ryder will take place on Saturday, May 6.
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      Ring-walks times in the UK for the main event will get underway from 5am
      Alvarez vs Ryder will be held at the Akron Stadium in Jalisco, near Guadalajara, Mexico.
      The fight is already sold out, with close to 60,000 fans expected to file in and support their hero.
      What is the full Canelo vs Ryder fight card?
      Boxing fans will be eager to see Canelo Alvarez’s big return against John Ryder.
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      But the likes of Julio Cesar Martinez and Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela are also in action.

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      Who is Everton football club owner Farhad Moshiri?

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      FARHAD Moshiri is a self-made British-Iranian businessman and the owner of Everton Football Club. Here’s what we know about his life and career and whether he is putting the Merseyside club up for sale.
      Farhad Moshiri is the owner of Everton FCCredit: PA
      Who is Everton football club owner Farhad Moshiri?
      Farhad Moshiri was born on May 18, 1955, in Iran, and is now based in Monaco.
      He was educated at the London School Of Economics and Political Science and the University College London.
      Farhad trained as an accountant and went into business in the 1990s.
      Moshiri had shares in Arsenal FC before selling them to buy a 49.9% stake in Everton.

      In January 2022, he increased his shares in the club to 94%.
      In September 2022, the Financial Times claimed the owner was in “advanced talks” to sell the Premier League club.
      In January 2023, it was reported Moshiri had put the club up for sale for £500million, but he denied the claims saying: “The club is not for sale but I have been talking to top investors.”
      The Sunday Times stated he stepped down from the board of USM in March 2022, as he distanced himself from Russian Alisher Usmanov. 
      However, he retained a 5% stake in the company.
      Is Farhad Moshiri married and does he have any children?
      Farhad was married to Nazenin Ansari from 1988 to 2015.
      She is an Iranian journalist and the managing editor of Kayhan London a Persian Iranian online newspaper.
      Nazenin was educated at George Washington University, earning a BA in Public Affairs.
      She has two children with Moshiri
      Their daughter Azadeh landed a job as a journalist at the BBC after being accepted on The John Schofield Trust mentoring scheme.
      She previously worked at CNN as a producer.
      What is Farhad Moshiri’s net worth?
      According to Forbes, Farhad’s net worth is around $3.1billion (£2.5bn) as of April 2023.
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      Despite his billions, he is only ranked at number 984 on the Forbes billionaires list.
      He was ranked No105 on The Sunday Times Rich list for 2022, with a loss of £300m from 2021. More

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      Liverpool vs Tottenham: Reds look to close the gap on top-4 against Ryan Mason’s Spurs – stream, TV, team news

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      TOTTENHAM scored late on against Manchester United in midweek to keep their Champions League hopes alive.Son Heung-min got on the end of a superb Harry Kane cross to equalise for Spurs.
      Son Heung-min celebrates scoring their second goal with interim manager Ryan MasonCredit: Reuters
      Joel Matip celebrates scoring Liverpool’s winner against West HamCredit: ALAMY
      Liverpool’s Champions League hopes are still alive, but they must keep up their winning streak to close the gap on Manchester United.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side have won three games on the bounce, most recently a 2-1 win away at West Ham on Wednesday night.
      Both sides MUST go for the win at Anfield this weekend, which should make for an entertaining encounter.
      When is Liverpool vs Tottenham?

      Liverpool vs Tottenham will take place on Sunday, April 30.
      Kick off will be at 4.30pm UK time.
      Anfield will play host.

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      What channel is Liverpool vs Tottenham on?

      Liverpool vs Tottenham will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage starts at 4pm UK time.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from Anfield by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Can Liverpool vs Tottenham be live streamed?

      Sky Sports subscribers can live stream Liverpool vs Tottenham via the NOW app.
      You download the NOW app for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
      If you are not a Sky Sports subscriber, you can purchase a NOW sports pass for £21 per month for six months and £34.99 after that period.
      A NOW sports pass will grant you access to all eleven Sky Sports channels.

      Team news
      Jurgen Klopp will be sweating over the fitness of forward Diogo Jota after he picked up a knock against West Ham.
      Luis Diaz will be pushing for his first start since his long-term injury after three cameos from the bench in recent weeks.
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      Ibrahima Konate could return to the side after he was given a rest in midweek.
      For Spurs they could be without captain Hugo Lloris for the second game running as he was injured in the Newcastle thrashing.
      Ryan Mason will definitely be without the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, Emerson Royal and Ryan Sessegnon for their trip to Anfield.
      Odds
      Liverpool – 1/2
      Draw – 10/3
      Tottenham – 24/5
      *Odds are courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Man Utd vs Aston Villa: Ten Hag’s side look to end winless run against in-form Villans at Old Trafford – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were dealt a late sucker punch against Tottenham in midweek.The Red Devils were cruising in the first half and took a 2-0 lead going into the interval courtesy of goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford.
      Marcus Rashford scores Manchester United’s second against TottenhamCredit: GETTY
      Bruno Fernandes dejected after hitting the crossbarCredit: GETTY
      Spurs’ late equaliser has given the Lilywhites an outside chance of a top-4 spot after denying United the opportunity to pull clear.
      Eric ten Hag’s side are without a win in their last three games in all competitions.
      Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will be a tough nut to crack as they are one of the in-form sides in the Premier League.
      The Villans are unbeaten in their last ten games picking up a huge 26 points which has catapulted them to sixth.
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      When is Man United vs Aston Villa?

      Man United vs Aston Villa will take place on Sunday, April 30th.
      Kick off will take place at 2pm UK time.
      Old Trafford will play host.

      What channel is Man United vs Aston Villa on and can it be live streamed?

      Man United vs Aston Villa will not be televised in the UK.
      No live streams will be available for Man United vs Aston Villa in the UK.
      You can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the latest action from Old Trafford.

      Team news
      Eric ten Hag will be hoping that everyone involved in the Spurs game has come through unscathed and will be ready to go on Sunday.
      Bruno Fernandes got through the 90 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium despite images revealing the Portuguese midfielder was in a leg brace in the lead-up to the game.
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      Scott McTominay could return to the squad after missing the previous five games with a knock.
      Lisandro Martinez, Donny van de Beek, Raphael Varane, and Alejandro Garnacho will remain out for the visit of Villa.
      For Unai Emery, he could have the likes of Phillippe Coutinho and Boubacar Kamara back in the fold.
      Right-back Matty Cash will be hoping to return after a calf problem.
      It’s likely to be as you were for the Villans as Emery has fielded the same eleven for the last two games.
      Odds

      Man United – 3/4
      Draw – 14/5
      Aston Villa – 13/4

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

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      Arsenal vs Chelsea: Gunners look to reignite title charge against torrid Blues after Man City hammering – stream, TV

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      LONDON’S bragging rights are up for grabs again as Arsenal and Chelsea face off in a tasty Premier League affair – but there is much more than pride on the line.The Gunners had put themselves in an unbelievable position to finally lift their first league title since the Invincibles in 2004.
      Arsenal were blown away by Manchester City in their huge title clashCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have now lost five on the bounceCredit: Rex
      Until Wednesday when Kevin De Bruyne’s double and an Erling Haaland masterclass put Manchester City in the driver’s seat despite sitting in second place.
      But the Gunners have the perfect chance to bounce back against a struggling Blues side who have lost FIVE consecutive matches which includes a recent 2-0 defeat to rivals Brentford.
      And pressure is mounting on owner Todd Boehly to secure the services of Mauricio Pochettino after news broke earlier this week that the ex-Spurs boss has verbally agreed to join Chelsea 
      However, form often goes out the window when these two English giants take centre stage so it’s set to be an all-out war at the Emirates.
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      When is Arsenal vs Chelsea?

      Arsenal’s mouthwatering Premier League match against Chelsea will take place on Tuesday, May 2.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm UK time.
      Emirates Stadium in North London is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
      Gabriel’s close-range strike saw the Gunners escape Stamford Bridge with all three points in the reverse fixture

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

      Arsenal vs Chelsea will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm UK time – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Subscription members of NOW TV can stream the entire action online.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the game including build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Mikel Arteta would have hoped that William Saliba could be fit enough to return for this huge London rivalry.
      But the Frenchman is highly unlikely to feature and reports suggest that Saliba could even miss the remainder of the season due to his ongoing back issue.
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      While Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny continue their knee recovery sessions.
      Elsewhere, Chelsea’s interim boss Frank Lampard has a lengthy injury list.
      England duo Reece James (thigh) and Mason Mount (groin) join Armando Broja (cruciate ligament) in being ruled out for the rest of the campaign.
      Mason Mount (L) and Reece James (R) have kicked their last ball for the seasonCredit: Getty
      Kalidou Koulibaly (muscle) and Marc Cucurella (thigh) are also expected to be unavailable.
      And Kai Havertz’s knee problems could mean a start for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on his return to the Emirates.
      While Mykhaylo Mudryk will be determined to show Arsenal what they missed out on in the bidding war with Chelsea.
      What is the latest odds?

      Arsenal to win 4/6
      Draw 14/5
      Chelsea to win 21/5

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