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      RB Leipzig vs Man City: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League last-16 clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY get their Champions League campaign back underway with a clash against RB Leipzig. City eased through their group to qualify for their last-16 match-up with the German side.
      Erling Haaland has scored five goals in the Champions League this seasonCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola is still searching for his first Champions League trophy with Man City and his first since 2011.
      His side reached the final two years ago but were beaten by Chelsea and they were knocked out in extraordinary circumstances by Real Madrid in last season’s semis.
      City have been a inconsistent in the league this season as they find themselves in a title race with Arsenal.
      But Guardiola will have one eye on the trophy which has evaded him for over a decade.
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      When is RB Leipzig vs Man City?

      Man City’s clash with RB Leipzig will take place on Wednesday, February 22.
      The game gets underway at 8pm UK time.
      The Red Bull Arena in Leipzig will host.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      RB Leipzig vs Man City will be shown live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Leipzig will be buoyed by the return of Christopher Nkunku, who made an appearance against Wolfsburg at the weekend.
      City will have Erling Haaland leading their line as he looks to equal Kyliam Mbappe and Mohamed Salah at the top of the scoring charts.
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      Riyad Mahrez may get a start after not sitting on the bench for the 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest.
      Ruben Dias is set to continue his run in the side alongside Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker.
      Odds

      Leipzig – 18/5
      Draw – 14/5
      Man City – 3/4
      Leipzig to qualify – 9/2
      Man City to qualify – 1/7

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for massive Saudi clash

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      JAKE PAUL vs Tommy Fury is finally set to take place THIS WEEKEND. The pair have been locked in negotiations for months over trying to reschedule a fight which has fallen through twice already.

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      First, Fury pulled out of their original date in December 2021 with injury and illness.
      And then the Manchester fighter had visa issues while trying to get over the US to promote their second fight, with that bout being called off too.
      Paul instead fought Anderson Silva, beating him on points to rack up his sixth win as a professional boxer.
      Fury, 8-0, was last in action in an exhibition on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji against Rolly Lambert.
      But now Fury and Paul are ready to do battle, and it’s all going down in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia!
      When is Paul vs Fury?

      Paul’s big clash with Fury will take place on Sunday, February 26.
      The bout will be held in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, where Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr took place.
      The fight is scheduled to start at 9.30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
      The price has been CONFIRMED at £19.95.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will do battle on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Paul vs Fury undercard
      The full undercard for Paul vs Fury has yet to be announced.
      But there are two clashes already set to take place, including a world title fight.

      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)
      Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku (8 rounds – super-featherweight)

      What has been said?
      “Jake Paul’s boxing career ends on February 26th and I can finally move on with mine,” Fury said.
      “Every time I go out right now, everybody asks me about the Jake Paul fight. After this fight is done, everybody will be asking me how it felt to knock Jake Paul out.
      “The world is about to see what happens when a proper boxer faces a YouTuber.
      “I am a professional boxer, I have had 8 undefeated bouts, soon to be 9! Jake Paul will regret ever thinking he could take me on. I will put him in his place, the canvas!”
      Paul said: “The moment of truth has finally arrived.
      “On February 26th, I will get in the ring with a ‘real boxer,’ an 8-0 fighter from a storied fighting family and show the world the truth about who Jake Paul, the boxer really is.” More

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      Will Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka receive a winner’s medal if Man Utd win Carabao Cup?

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      MARTIN DUBRAVKA will firmly be in Newcastle’s corner for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester United – but he could receive a winners medal even if the Magpies lose.All eyes will be on Wembley this weekend as Eddie Howe looks to guide Newcastle to their first major piece of silverware since 1955.
      Martin Dubravka is unavailable for Newcastle’s Carabao Cup final clashCredit: AFP
      However, they go up against an in-form Manchester United side who will be desperate to end their seven-year trophy drought.
      And Dubravka will be forced to cheer on the Magpies from the side-lines despite Nick Pope being ruled out for suspension.
      But the Slovakian might want to rethink who he supports for the benefit of his medal collection.
      Will Dubravka get a winner’s medal if Man Utd win the Carabao Cup?
      Dubravka has featured twice for Manchester United in the competition during his pre-January loan spell.
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      This means that the Slovakian will only receive a medal if the Red Devils lift the Carabao Cup on Sunday.
      And to further complicate things, Dubravka cannot represent the Magpies even after Nick Pope’s sending-off against Liverpool.
      Why can’t Dubravka play?
      Martin Dubravka helped steady the Newcastle ship after Nick Pope was sent off in the Liverpool loss.
      But the Slovakian will be cup-tied having represented Manchester United in the Carabao Cup this season.
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      And Karl Darlow looks set to be unavailable because he is out on loan at Hull City.
      Meaning that Newcastle have no option but to play forgotten man Loris Karius.
      Karius, 29, has not played a competitive match since a 1-1 draw for Union Berlin during a loan spell from Anfield on February 28, 2021 – almost exactly two years before the final. More

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      Why is Harry Maguire NOT playing for Man Utd against Leicester?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hosting Leicester City today to kick off a huge seven days for the club.But defender Harry Maguire will be playing no part of the match against the Foxes, with Victor Lindelof starting today.
      Harry Maguire misses out for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Following the Leicester clash this afternoon, it is then Barcelona on Thursday and Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley next Sunday for United.
      And that is just on the pitch…
      Off it, the club are embroiled in a huge takeover talks with the Glazers holding out for £6bn.
      But for now it is the crucial Premier League match against Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester and going back to within three points of second-placed City.
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      Why is Harry Maguire not playing for Man Utd against Leicester?
      Harry Maguire misses the match against his former side as he deals with a knee injury.
      Maguire left the King Power Stadium in 2019 in a world-record deal for a centre-back when he signed for the Red Devils for £80million and was made captain by then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      He has made just five Premier League starts this season. More

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      Can Nick Pope play in the Carabao Cup final against Man Utd?

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      NEWCASTLE are just days away from participating in the biggest game of the clubs recent history – but they have a goalkeeping nightmare.The Magpies’ number one keeper Nick Pope saw red for a moment of madness against Liverpool.
      Nick Pope got sent off against LiverpoolCredit: Reuters
      And now fans fear that it could rule him out of their Carabao Cup final against Manchester United.
      Can Nick Pope play in the Carabao Cup final?
      Nick Pope will NOT play in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United on Sunday due to receiving a straight red against Liverpool.
      The English keeper handled the ball outside of his box to deny Mohamed Salah a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
      And in an unfortunate series of events, second in line, Martin Dubravka will also be unavailable for next Sunday’s huge final.
      Why can’t Martin Dubravka play?
      Martin Dubravka will be cup-tied having represented Manchester United in the Carabao Cup this season.
      And Karl Darlow looks set to be unavailable because he is out on loan at Hull City.
      Meaning that Newcastle have no option but to play forgotten man Loris Karius.
      Karius, 29, has not played a competitive match since a 1-1 draw for Union Berlin during a loan spell from Anfield on February 28, 2021 – almost exactly two years before the final.
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      Why is Thomas Partey not playing for Arsenal against Aston Villa today, and when could he return?

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      ARSENAL are again without the services of Thomas Partey this afternoon for the Aston Villa clash.The Ghana midfielder has been an integral part of the Gunners XI this season, and they have missed him when he’s been absent.
      Thomas Partey, right, misses out again for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Jorginho has kept his spot in midfield due to the absence of Partey for the Villa Park clash.
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      Why is Thomas Partey not playing for Arsenal?
      Thomas Partey has a back spasm and is out injured for Arsenal.
      This forced him to miss the 3-1 defeat by Manchester City last week.
      The result saw City leapfrog Arsenal to the top of the Premier League.
      Gunners manager Mikel Arteta said about Partey’s injury before the City loss: “It’s what happens in football, players pick up injuries.
      “Unfortunately Thomas felt something in his back muscle and he wasn’t available to play.”
      Thomas Partey has a back injuryCredit: Getty
      When is Thomas Partey set to return?
      Partey was assessed before the Villa game, so his injury is not thought to be long-term.
      Arteta said: “He probably needs another week.”
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      This would put him down as an expected return for the match at Leicester next Saturday, February 25. More

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      Who was Christian Atsu’s wife Marie-Claire Rupio?

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      CHRISTIAN ATSU has been tragically found dead 12 days after the Turkey earthquake, it has been confirmed.The former Newcastle and Chelsea player was caught up in the devastating 7.8-magnitude quake that rocked Turkey and Syria on February 6, killing more than 43,000 people.
      Christian Atsu previously played for Chelsea, Newcastle and EvertonCredit: AFP
      “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay.
      “Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found.”
      There were initial reports the midfielder had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be false.
      Who is Christian Atsu’s wife?
      Atsu met his wife Marie-Claire Rupio in Portugal nearly a decade ago when he was playing for Porto.
      The pair got married in 2012 and welcomed three kids to their lives.
      Atsu said to Tv3 Sports: “I met my wife in Portugal and you can see we have a beautiful family. We’ve been together for nine to ten years and I just love her.”
      Christian Atsu married wife Marie-Claire in 2012
      Atsu previously played for Chelsea, Everton, Newcastle and Bournemouth in the Premier League.
      The 31-year-old has also had spells in Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Holland.
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      Has Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani put in a bid for Man Utd and what is his net worth?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are edging closer to the completion of a huge takeover – and Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has officially made his interest known.The Glazers put the club up for sale back in November after 17 years of ownership.
      Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has confirmed his interest in buying Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      But the United owners set a deadline of 10pm GMT on Friday, February 17 for potential buyers to submit their bids.
      It was reported that the Glazer family wanted £5billion to sell the English giants despite its current value of £2.9bn.
      And it seems as if Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani could be the man to give them what they want.
      Has Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani put in a bid for Man Utd?
      Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, a member of the Gulf state’s ruling Royal Family, is aiming for a full buy-out of the Old Trafford club.
      And his father Hamad is a former Prime Minister of Qatar, made his formal approach to United’s bid supervisors, the US-based Raine Group, ahead of the “soft” deadline.
      In a statement issued on his behalf by a senior London PR company, Sheikh Jassim said he planned to “return the Club to its former glories both on and off the pitch”.
      The statement added: “Above all, the bid will seek to place the fans at the heart of Manchester United Football Club once more.”
      What is Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani’s net worth?
      Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is part of the ruling royal family who have a collective net worth estimated to be at around $335billion (£275bn).
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      The head of the royal family – Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is estimated to be worth around $2bn (£1.6bn) alone. More