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      Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd: Red Devils look to bounce back from midweek meltdown against Tricky Trees – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER UNITED return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest on Sunday – and they’ll be determined to put their midweek drama behind them.The Red Devils were in pole position for a Europa League semi-final spot courtesy of Marcel Sabitzer’s quick-fire double against Sevilla.
      Manchester United capitulated late on against SevillaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Until two moments of madness late on saw United throw away a two-goal lead, arguably swinging the tie in Sevilla’s favour.
      However, Erik ten Hag will believe his side can make that abysmal display a distant memory against a team who they have got the better of on three occasions this season.
      But the United gaffer has a injury dilemma on his hands with key players likely to be missing for this match.
      When is Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd?

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

      Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 4pm UK time on both channels – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription members of NOW TV can also stream the entire action live.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the game including build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Steve Cooper’s side have been struck with a number of injuries with Cheikhou Kouyate (hamstring) and Moussa Niakhate (hamstring) the two latest members to join the lengthy list.
      Omar Richards (calf), Renan Lodi (knock), Giulian Biancoma (knee), Gustavo Scarpa (knee), Ryan Yates (shoulder) and Serge Aurier (knock) are all expected to be out.
      And they’ll be joined by Chris Wood, Willy Boly and Dean Henderson who have thigh injuries.
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      However, Erik ten Hag has some major squad issues himself as Marcus Rashford (groin), Donny van de Beek (knee), Luke Shaw (thigh), Tom Heaton (ankle) and Alejandro Garnacho (ankle) are expected to sit this one out.
      But to make matters worse, the United boss lost his centre-back pairing Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in the Sevilla – Martinez is out for the rest of the season with a fractured metatarsal in his foot.
      Lisandro Martinez is reportedly out for the seasonCredit: Getty
      What is the odds?

      Forest to win 4/1
      Draw 14/5
      Man Utd to win 4/6

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

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      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka boxing: UK start time, live stream, TV channel info for huge Kingpyn fight in London

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      BOXING lovers are in for a treat as Elle Brooke and Ola Danielka will square off in the High Stakes Kingpyn tournament – but fans have claimed that the battle is unfair.Brooke, 25, is 2-0 having humiliated both Love Island’s AJ Bunker and TikTok star Faith Ordway.
      It took Elle Brooke less than one round to beat Faith OrdwayCredit: Getty
      Ola Danielka is nine inches taller than Elle Brooke
      And the social media star is eager to make it three consecutive wins after revealing that she has been training with IBF Bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges.
      However, supporters have realised that Danielka has a huge height advantage on Brooke.
      But the Polish star has never stepped foot in the ring which makes for an interesting battle.
      The fight was thrown into major doubt when Kingpyn promoters had their license suspended by PBA, but ISKA sanctioning body have allowed for this huge contest to go ahead.
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      When is Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka?
      Elle Brooke’s mouth-watering fight against Ola Danielka will take place on Saturday, April 22.
      This huge fight is expected to get underway from roughly 8pm UK time (3pm ET)
      OVO Arena Wembley in London is the allocated venue for this encounter and it can host approximately 12,500 supporters.
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      Brooke stopped her last opponent Faith Ordway in the first round on the Misfits 004 series in January.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on PPV at Kingpyn.tv.
      Prices are yet to be confirmed but the event last summer cost fans approximately £6.99 ($8.99).
      And subscription members have the option to watch the entire action through the app via Google Play or the App store.
      What is the High Stakes tournament?
      The High Stakes tournament has been labelled as the biggest influencer boxing event which will see eight male and eight female fighters go at it over three events.
      High Stakes kicks off in London on Saturday, April 22 before making its way to Dublin on June 3 and then concluding back in London on August 5.
      What is the FULL card?
      AnEsonGib will feature on the card and American artist Blueface is set to put on his gloves too.
      Men’s match-up

      AnEsonGib vs McBroom
      My Mate Nate vs Kenny
      Jarvis vs Zanetti
      Whindersson vs Filipek

      Women’s match-up

      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka
      6ar6ie6 vs Whitney
      Daniella vs Jully Poca
      Emily Brooke vs Amber O’Don

      Wildcard fight

      Ed Matthews vs Blueface

      What has been said?
      Social media star Elle Brooke is well aware of Danielka’s height advantage but she revealed that she likes a challenge.
      Brooke said: “I like the challenge. You’re beautiful, but I wouldn’t mind smashing your face in. I’m 5’1”, I’m always gonna be the shorter woman.
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      “But I’ve always been prepping to spar someone taller. She’s a lot slimmer build so hopefully she’s a lot less stronger and you can just bully her in the ring.
      “It’s gonna be a challenge. I’m here to set out that I am the best pound-for-pound female influencer boxer and that’s exactly what I’m gonna do.” More

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      Who is Al Nassr manager Rudi Garcia and why was he sacked?

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      RUDI Garcia has been sacked as manager of Al-Nassr after a string of poor results sealed his fate.After falling out with players and club officials it led to the owners taking action and relieving the Frenchman of his duties.
      Rudi Garcia has managed a number of big clubs throughout his career
      Who is Al Nassr manager Rudi Garcia?
      Rudi Garcia is a French football manager who took over as boss of Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr from Miguel Angel Russo in June 2022
      Garcia had formerly managed a number of teams around Europe, including giants Marseille, Lyon and Roma.
      His most notable achievement in football came when he won the 2010/11 Ligue 1 title with Lille.
      He also won the Coupe De France, with players such as Eden Hazard, Yohan Cabaye and Gervinho at his disposal.
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      Garcia led Marseille to the 2018 UEFA Europa League final, their first European final since 2004, however, they lost 3-0 to Atletico Madrid in the showpiece.
      Garcia then led Lyon to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2020, beating Manchester City on the way.
      Why was Rudi Garcia sacked?
      Garcia was sacked on April 12, 2023, after poor results saw Al-Nassr drop off the pace of the leaders.
      A club statement read: “Al Nassr can announce that Head Coach Rudi Garcia has left the Club by mutual agreement.
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      “The board and everyone at Al Nassr would like to thank Rudi and his staff for their dedicated work during the past eight months.”
      Reports claimed that he had a poor relationship with the players, and the owners were not satisfied with the progress made during the season.
      The team drew 0-0 with Al Feiha on Sunday, April 9, 2023, to fall further behind in the Saudi Pro League title race.
      He told the Saudi Arabian press after the game: “The result is definitely bad and we are not happy.
      “I don’t feel satisfied with the players’ performance. I asked them to play at the same level as the last game (in a 5-0 victory against Al-Adalah on April 4, 2023), but this didn’t happen.
      “There are seven games left, we will try to recover, and we realise that it’s not easy after we lost two points, but everything is possible.”
      Club owners decided enough was enough and it was time to part ways with their manager.
      Dinko Jelicic was immediately named as his replacement.
      What has Ronaldo said about Rudi Garcia?
      Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly was at the centre of a dressing room row with Garcia, after being unhappy with his tactical approach in the 0-0 draw.
      The reports claim that Ronaldo doesn’t believe that Garcia is getting the most out of the team.
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      Ronaldo was visibly furious following the game, arguing with opposition players and throwing his arms around.
      He then removed his captain’s armband and walked down the tunnel without shaking hands with any opposition players. More

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      What happened to Vincent Kompany and where is he now?

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      VINCENT Kompany is regarded as one of Manchester City’s greatest ever players, leading the club to some of their greatest successes.Here, we look at his career, and what he is doing now.
      Vincent Kompany has achieved great success as a player and as a manager
      What clubs did Vincent Kompany play for?
      Vincent Kompany is best known for his 11 years at Manchester City between 2008 and 2019.
      He previously had spells with Anderlecht and German side Hamburg.
      Kompany signed for the club in August 2008, just before the club were purchased by Sheikh Mansour.
      In his early games at City, Kompany played in defensive midfield, but it was when he moved back into defence that he really excelled.
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      He was named Premier League player of the season in 2010/11, as he helped Manchester City qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history.
      City also won the FA Cup this season, their first trophy for 35 years with a 1-0 win against Stoke at Wembley.
      Kompany was named City captain ahead of the 2011/12 season ,which proved to be an outstanding one for the club.
      He helped the side to their first league title in 44 years after a 3-2 win against QPR on the final day of the season.
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      An iconic goal from Sergio Aguero saw the Citizens win the league on goal difference, the first time this happened in Premier League football.
      Kompany chipped in with important goals during the season, including a crucial header against Manchester United in April 2012, in a game City won 1-0.
      City repeated this success in 2013/14, beating Liverpool to the post by two points.
      On the last day of the season against West Ham, Kompany scored the second goal in a 2-0 win and lifted the trophy at the end of the match.
      They also beat Sunderland to win the 2014 league cup final.
      The arrival of Pep Guardiola signalled a new era for Manchester City, with the club winning the Premier League in 2018 with 100 points, the first team ever to achieve this feat.
      He scored the second goal in a 3-0 win against Arsenal in the 2018 league cup final, once again showing that he was an asset at both ends of the pitch.
      Kompany’s last season at the club brought perhaps his most iconic moment.
      Drawing 0-0 against Leicester in May 2019, and needing a win to stay top of the league, Kompany unleashed a ferocious shot from outside the box that nestled in the top corner.
      Man City won the game 1-0, and sealed their second consecutive Premier League title, finishing one point ahead of Liverpool.
      They became the first team to complete the domestic treble in England, winning the League cup on penalties against Chelsea and the FA Cup against Watford, winning 6-0 in a record score line for the competitions’ final.
      Kompany left at the end of that season following the expiry of his contract.
      He made a total of 360 appearances for Man City, scoring 20 goals and winning 10 major honours.
      He enjoyed success on the international stage as well, winning 89 caps for Belgium and captaining them to a third place finish at the 2018 World Cup.
      What happened to Vincent Kompany?
      After leaving Manchester City, Kompany joined Belgian side Anderlecht in a player-coach role.
      Kompany spent three years at Anderlect, retiring from playing in 2020 to focus solely on management.
      He left Anderlecht in 2022, and was appointed manager of Burnley soon after.
      Where is Vincent Kompany now?
      Kompany made an immediate impact in his time as Burnley manager, helping the club return to the Premier League after they were relegated in 2022.
      As well as this, he implemented an attractive attacking style of football that was not usually associated with the Clarets.
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      Due to the impressive nature of his instant success, Kompany is on the radar of a number of clubs.
      Kompany was inducted into the Premier League hall of fame in 2022. More

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      Why are Man Utd wearing black shorts against Sevilla?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Sevilla in a mouth-watering Europa League quarter-final – but the home fans have noticed something different about their team.The Red Devils annihilated Real Betis in the previous round 5-1 on aggregate.
      Manchester United host Sevilla in the Europa LeagueCredit: Reuters
      And they’ll be hoping for the same result tonight against another Spanish opposition.
      But the Red Devils will have to do it in different colour shorts than what they are used to wearing.
      Why are Man Utd wearing black shorts?
      Manchester United are wearing black shorts so that they wouldn’t clash with Sevilla’s white strip.
      The Red Devils usually play in white shorts but have been forced to change as it would clash with all of Sevilla’s other kits.
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      United wear black shorts when they play against a team with light or pale shorts.
      Who else have Man Utd wore black shorts against?
      The Red Devils often wear black shorts when they play against bitter rivals Manchester City at the Etihad.
      But it wasn’t a pair of shorts to remember as United got thrashed by City 6-3.
      Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored a hattrick each in what was a torrid match for Man United.
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      What happened to Man City legend David Silva and where is he now?

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      DAVID Silva lit up the Premier League with Manchester City, winning four titles in his 10 years with the club.Here, we take a closer look at his career and what he achieved.
      David Silva was a key player for Manchester City during his 10 years at the club
      Who is David Silva?
      David Silva is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
      Born on January 8, 1986, he is best known for his 10 year stay at Manchester City between 2010 and 2020, where he helped the club to four Premier League titles.
      Silva started his professional career at Valencia, establishing himself as a key player in the side that won the 2008 Copa Del Rey.
      At City, Silva didn’t take long to make a name for himself with his passing range and technical ability.
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      Silva scored his first Premier League goal for the club in a 3-2 away win against Blackpool, finishing off a fine solo run with an exquisite finish into the bottom corner.
      The ace continued to catch the eye with great performances as City won the 2011 FA Cup and qualified for the Champions League, and the following season things got even better.
      The 2011/12 season saw City win their first league title for 44 years, with Silva an integral part of the team.
      He starred in City’s historic 6-1 win at Old Trafford, scoring and assisting in the hammering of rivals Manchester United.
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      Silva was named in the PFA Team of The Year for his outstanding performances.
      He continued to show his crucial presence in the team with another Premier League title win in 2013/14.
      By the time Pep Guardiola arrived in 2016, Silva was a seasoned winner with the club, and the former Barcelona manager’s arrival helped him add to his collection.
      With a freshly shaven head, Silva shone in midfield alongside Kevin De Bruyne in the 2017/18 season.
      He scored big goals away at Old Trafford and in the League Cup final against Arsenal, in a season which saw City win two trophies and accumulate 100 points, the most in Premier League history.
      Silva continued this fine form in the 2018/19 season, finishing with 10 goals and 14 assists from all competitions as City won the league, the FA Cup and the League Cup, becoming the first English side to win the domestic treble.
      Silva’s last season at the club was disappointing, as they lost out on the league title to Liverpool, and were not able to retain the FA Cup.
      They were however able to win the League Cup again, the fifth time Silva won this trophy at City, with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa at Wembley.
      Silva made 125 appearances for Spain, scoring on 35 occasions.
      He helped them to win two European Championships in 2008 and 2012 and the FIFA World Cup in 2010.
      What happened to David Silva?
      Silva left City at the end of the 2019/20 season, and joined Real Sociedad on a free transfer.
      He made his debut in August 2020 against Real Madrid, and won his first trophy with the club in 2021, the Copa Del Rey against Athletic Bilbao that had been rescheduled from 2020.
      Silva didn’t play a single game in the run-up to the final, as he was still at Manchester City when those matches should have been played played.
      The 2020 Copa De Rey was rescheduled due to the Covid-19 pandemic that ravaged football schedules.
      Where is David Silva now?
      Silva remains at Real Sociedad, where he is still a key player.
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      He celebrated his 900th game in professional football with the club in March 2023, helping Sociedad to a 2-0 win against Elche.
      In 2021, a statue of Silva was commissioned outside the Etihad alongside former teammates Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany. More

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      What car was Craig Breen driving?

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      CRAIG BREEN was one of the world’s most popular rally car drivers to ever touch a course.But the Irish icon tragically lost his life during a test event in Poland
      Craig Breen tragically passed away at age 33Credit: Getty
      The news has shocked the motorsport industry as Breen was set to figure in the 2023 Croatia Rally which gets underway next week.
      And SunSport has knowledge on the car Breen was driving when the horrific accident took place.
      What car was Craig Breen driving?
      Breen, 33, drove for the works Hyundai Motorsport team and was conducting a pre-event test in his i20 N Rally 1 when the fatal incident happened.
      His co-driver James Fulton was also in the car but he escaped from the crash unharmed.
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      The Irish star had been a mainstay in the top level of rallying since 2014 but Breen’s racing career began in karts before making the switch to rallying in 2007.
      He made his debut at a WRC event at the 2009 Rally Portugal in a Ford Fiesta ST and then raced at the highest level for Citroen, Hyundai and M-Sport.
      What has Craig Breen won?
      Craig became the WRC academy champion in 2011 and the rally superstar secured the second-tier SWRC championship in 2012.
      Unfortunately, Breen didn’t manage to get his hands on a European championship.
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      But the Irishman did land two podiums on his way to seventh during his first full-time drive as the lead driver for M-Sport.
      He was also runner-up in the 2015 European Rally Championship.
      And outside of Breen’s WRC exploits, he raced at the Goodwood Revival in 2022 where a number of classic rally cars took to the track.
      What has been said?
      A statement from the WRC said: “The WRC family is shocked and saddened to learn of Craig Breen’s passing.
      “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Craig at this incredibly sad time.”
      FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also paid his condolences, writing: “On behalf of the FIA, I extend sincere condolences to the family & friends of Craig Breen following his passing during a private testing accident in Croatia.
      “Our thoughts & prayers are with his loved ones & the Rally community at this difficult time.” More

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      Who was Craig Breen?

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      RALLY driver Craig Breen has tragically passed away during a test event in Poland. Breen was preparing for the 2023 Croatia Rally, which was due to take place next week, when his Hyundai went off road and crashed.
      Craig Breen was killed in a crash in Poland while preparing for a race in Croatia next weekCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The 33-year-old succumbed to his injuries, but his co-driver James Fulton survived the crash unharmed.
      The world of motorsport is now in mourning for Breen, who began rallying in 2007.
      Who was Craig Breen?
      Breen began karting for the first time in 1999 as a 9-year-old and was the son of Ray Breen, an Irish rally champion.
      It was 10 year later that Breen made the full-time move to rallying, where he competed in the Irish and British Fiesta Sporting Trophies, winning both.

      Breen earns himself a contract with M-Sport and he was crowned Young Irish Rally Driver of the Year.
      In 2012, tragedy struck as Breen’s co-driver Gareth Roberts was killed during the Intercontinental Rally Challenge.
      Craig Breen began his rally career in 2009 and went on to grab numerous podiumsCredit: Getty
      Breen went on to enjoy success later in his career with multiple podiums, having signed deals with Peugeot and M-Sport Rally Team.
      However, Breen failed to win a championship before his tragic death.
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      A statement from the WRC said: “The WRC family is shocked and saddened to learn of Craig Breen’s passing.
      “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Craig at this incredibly sad time.”
      FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also paid his condolences, writing: “On behalf of the FIA, I extend sincere condolences to the family & friends of Craig Breen following his passing during a private testing accident in Croatia.
      “Our thoughts & prayers are with his loved ones & the Rally community at this difficult time.” More