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      Why is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace not on TV?

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      ARSENAL are facing Crystal Palace this afternoon in a huge Premier League clash at the Emirates.The Gunners could go EIGHT points clear at the top of the table with victory, as Manchester City played in the FA Cup this weekend.
      William Saliba is out for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Though Arsenal picked up two injuries in their Europa League exit during the week.
      William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu are both out.
      And in centre-back Saliba’s case, the injury is worse than first feared.
      So Mikel Arteta will have to shuffle his pack for the vital visit of managerless Palace.
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      When is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace?
      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace takes place TODAY – Sunday, March 19.
      The match kicks off at 2pm.
      The Emirates Stadium in north London plays host.
      Gabriel Jesus is set to feature for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      What TV channel is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on?
      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace is not on UK TV this afternoon.
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      Why is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace not on TV?
      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace is not on TV because Sky Sports had initially picked two other games for their Super Sunday coverage today.
      Brighton vs Manchester United was originally the early kick-off followed by Man City vs West Ham in the afternoon.
      But three of those teams are now in FA Cup action this weekend so their games have been rescheduled.
      Match of the Day 2 will have highlights from 10.30pm and we’ll be bringing you minute-by-minute coverage with SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Man Utd vs Fulham: Red Devils eyeing up second trophy of the season as they host Cottagers in FA cup clash – TV, stream

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be hoping to get past Fulham in their FA Cup quarter-final tie as they look for their second trophy of the season.The Red Devils have won the Carabao Cup already this season following their triumph against Newcastle in February.
      Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes lift the Carabao Cup trophy
      United have a huge chance to claim three trophies this campaign as they progressed to the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday night.
      It’s been a successful season so far for Erik ten Hag’s side, who currently sit 3rd in the Premier League hoping to claim a place in next year’s Champions League.
      When is Man Utd vs Fulham?

      Man United vs Fulham will take place on Sunday, March 19.
      Kick off will be at 4:30pm UK time.
      Old Trafford will play host.

      What channel is Man Utd vs Fulham on?

      Man United vs Fulham will be shown live on ITV1.
      Coverage will start at 3:45pm UK time.
      Commentary will be from Sam Matterface and Lee Dixson, with analysis from Roy Keane and Ian Wright.

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      Can I live stream Man Utd vs Fulham FREE?

      Man United vs Fulham will be available to stream FREE via the ITVX app, providing you have a valid TV license.
      You can download the ITVX app for free onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The ITVX website is also available on laptops and desktops.

      What is the latest team news?
      Casemiro will be unavailable as he serves the first of his four-match domestic suspension.
      Antony Martial could return to the squad following his time out with a hip injury.
      Alejandro Garnacho left Old Trafford last week on crutches after sustaining an ankle injury, meaning he could face time on the sidelines.
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      Antony is also a doubt after he missed Thursday’s trip to Spain due to illness.
      United will definitely be without long-term absentees Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen for their FA Cup clash with Fulham.
      For the Cottagers, they will be handed a timely boost following Joao Palhinha’s return from suspension.
      Loanee right-back Cedric Soares will return to the squad after he was unable to play his parent side Arsenal last weekend.
      Willian also missed the game against his former employers with a sore back but could return for Sunday’s game at Old Trafford.
      Neeskens Kebano, Tom Cairney and Layvin Kurzawa are all unavailable for Fulham’s FA Cup quarter-final clash.
      Odds

      Man Utd – 4/9
      Draw – 17/5
      Fulham – 6/1

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

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      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Gunners switch focus to managerless Palace after Europa League exit in midweek – TV, stream

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      ARSENAL will be looking to hit back following their shock Europa League exit on Thursday night.Mikel Arteta’s side now has full focus on the Premier League title as the Gunners are out of all of this year’s cup competitions.
      Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka and Fabio Vieira of Arsenal look dejected during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg against Sporting
      Arsenal legend Patrick Viera won’t be returning to the Emirates on Sunday following his sacking as Palace manager on Friday.
      It comes after a poor run of form as the Eagles are without a win in their last eleven Premier League games.
      December 31st was the last time Palace tasted victory, and they are now just three points above the drop zone.
      When is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace?

      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace will take place on Sunday, March 19.
      Kick off will be at 2pm UK time.
      The Emirates will play host.

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      What channel is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on and can it be live streamed?

      Unfortunately, Arsenal vs Crystal Palace will not be broadcast live in the UK.
      There will be no live stream of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace available to watch in the UK.
      You can keep up to date with all the action at the Emirates by following SunSport’s live blog.

      What is the latest team news
      Defensive duo William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu were both taken off in the first half of Arsenal’s last-16 loss to Sporting on Thursday.
      Eddie Nketiah will remain out of contention as he recovers from an ankle injury.
      Mohamed Elneny is also still unavailable after he picked up a knee injury in training back in January.
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      In better news, Gabriel Jesus had his first 45 minutes since the World Cup and will be battling with Leandro Trossard for a start up top.
      Elsewhere, Palace midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga will not be unable to face his parent club.
      Midfield duo Will Hughes and James McArthur are both unlikely to be involved as they are still suffering from illness.
      The Eagles are facing a goalkeeping crisis at the moment, with Sam Johnstone and Vicente Guaita both out injured.
      Academy graduate Joe Whitworth is likely to start in goal again as he did in the 1-0 loss to Brighton in midweek.
      Odds

      Arsenal – 1/4
      Draw – 9/2
      Crystal Palace – 12/1

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

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      Who is Patrick Vieira’s wife Cheryl Plaza Vieira and how many children do they have?

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      PATRICK Vieira was sacked as manager of Crystal Palace after a run of 12 games without a win in March 2023.Vieira’s Selhurst park dismissal means he will now have more time to spend with his family. This is what we know about his wife Cheryl.
      Cheryl Plaza Vieira has been married to former Arsenal hero Patrick since 2005
      Who is Patrick Vieira’s wife Cheryl Plaza Vieira?
      Cheryl Plaza Vieira is the wife of former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira.
      She was born in 1968 in Trinidad and Tobago to parents Cecil Blackman and Marcelline Wilma Plaza.
      Cheryl and Patrick met in 1998, during his early years at the London club.
      He was just 24 at the time.
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      Cheryl is eight years older than her husband, and had been married twice before meeting him.
      Her first marriage was to grocer’s son Naseem Mohammed but ended in divorce before she wed second husband Desmond Campbell, a telecoms engineer and sports fan.
      Cheryl worked at the Treasury in London before giving it up to live with French World Cup winner, Vieira.
      She learnt French at the Berlitz language school in London.
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      The couple were first pictured together as Vieira and the France team celebrated winning the European Championship in 2000.
      When did they get married and do they have any children?
      The pair married in 2005, the same year the Frenchman left Arsenal for Juventus.
      They have one child together, a daughter named Cheries.
      Vieira is known to keep his family life private, with very little information known about his daughter.
      What is Patrick Vieira’s net worth?
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Vieira has a net worth of over £27million.
      Vieira was reportedly earning £4million a year while at Crystal Palace, after signing at the start of the 2021/22 season.
      His final contract at Arsenal, signed in August 2003 before their invincible season, was reportedly worth £72,000 a week.
      He made 279 appearances for the Gunners before a €20million (£14m) transfer to Italian champions Juventus.
      He only stayed one season before moving to Inter Milan in a €9.5m (£6.5m) deal.
      He played 67 games for the Italian club before returning to England at Manchester City for the 2010/2011 season.
      He retired from football in 2011 but stayed on at City as Football Development Executive.
      In 2015, he signed up as head coach at New York City FC, reportedly becoming the highest paid in the MLS.
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      From there he moved to head up Ligue 1 side Nice in 2018, before his appointment as Palace boss.
      Vieira had a £4million a year contract with the Premier League club. More

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      Who is Charles Leclerc’s new rumoured girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux?

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      CHARLES Leclerc is one of the best drivers in Formula one, having finished as runner-up in the drivers standings for the 2022 season.There has been a lot of speculation as to who he is dating, after breaking up with his girlfriend Charlotte Sine. Here’s what we know.
      Charles Leclerc is rumoured to be dating Alexandra Saint Mleux
      Who is Charles Leclerc’s new rumoured girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux?
      Charles Leclerc is rumoured to be dating Italian Alexandra Saint Mleux.
      Very little is known about her at the moment, only that she is 21 years old and studying in Paris, France.
      There have been rumours circulating online that the Ferrari driver has been spotted with Saint Mleux, suggesting a romantic relationship between the two.
      Nothing has publicly been confirmed about the relationship between the two, so for now it cannot be verified if there is a romance going on.
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      Alexandra has a TikTok account, which has over 18,000 followers.
      In her videos, Saint Mileux shares videos of places she has visited, which often get in excess of 40,000 views.
      Who has Charles Leclerc previously dated?
      Leclerc was dating Architecture student and fellow Monegasque resident Charlotte Sine for three years.
      He was previously dating Italian model Giada Gianni between 2015 and 2019.
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      Leclerc ended the relationship with Gianni midway through the Formula One season, as he wanted to focus on his career and challenging Lewis Hamilton for the Drivers’ title.
      Gianni announced their split via an Instagram video in 2019, stating: “Charles left me. He wants to devote himself only to Ferrari.”
      When did Charles Leclerc and Charlotte Sine break-up?
      She last attended the season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of the 2022 season but announced their split just weeks later.
      Leclerc posted: “Hello everyone, Charlotte and I have decided to end our relationship and we remain good friends.
      “We have shared so many great moments and she is and always will be a very special person to me.” More

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      Does Kim Kardashian support Arsenal?

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      KIM Kardashian was the talk of the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, March 16, 2023, when she was spotted at an Arsenal game.Fans want to know more about why she was there and who she was supporting.
      Kim and son Saint were spotted together at the Arsenal match on March 16, 2023Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
      Does Kim Kardashian support Arsenal?
      Kim Kardashian may have been hosted by Arsenal at the match, but it’s unclear where her loyalty lies or if she is interested in the sport.
      Kim’s son, Saint, was spotted wearing an Arsenal kit on January 25, 2023, in a photo posted to the influencer’s Instagram.
      At the Thursday night match between the Gunners and Sporting CP, Kardashian posted an Instagram story of multiple bottles of Prime, Arsenal’s official sports drink.
      She also included matchday programmes that featured William Saliba on the front, along with a collection of Prime drinks, famously created by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI.
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      Why did Kim Kardashian go to Arsenal vs Sporting Club match?
      According to multiple outlets, Kim Kardashian is filming part of a documentary in London.
      It’s not immediately clear what her documentary is about, but it does clear up why she was there.
      According to Football.London: “Kardashian wouldn’t be the first high-profile figure to adopt Arsenal as their club of choice.
      “Among the list of celebrity Arsenal fans are rapper Jay-Z and actors Jamie Foxx, Matt Damon and Andrew Garfield.”
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      Kim Kardashian posted this photo of tons of Prime bottles and matchday programmes from her seatCredit: Instagram / @kimkardashian
      Has Kim Kardashian attended Arsenal games before?
      This was Kim’s first appearance at an Arsenal game.
      Saint, Kim’s son with Kanye West, is a supporter of the North London team.
      He joined his mum on Thursday evening and was spotted wearing the team’s home kit at the match.
      The seven-year-old was previously spotted wearing the team’s pink third kit in January. More

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      Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for big heavyweight fight

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      JOE JOYCE is back in heavyweight action as he faces Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang next. The Juggernaut hasn’t been in the ring since he dismantled Joseph Parker in 11 rounds back in their September slugfest.
      Joyce is undefeated but is still looking for his first world title shotCredit: Getty
      Zhang has only lost once as a professional against Filip HrgovicCredit: Getty
      Undefeated as a pro and with some beefy names on his resume, Joyce is still looking for his first world title shot.
      And he’s set to wait a little longer as he faces all-action fighter Zhang at the Copper Box in London.
      The winner, however, is expected to be ordered by the WBO to face the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.
      With Zhang standing in Joyce’s way, the Putney man will have to be switched on if he wants to compete for his first world honours as a pro.
      When is Joyce vs Zhang?
      Joyce’s clash with Zhang will take place on Saturday, April 15.
      The main card gets underway from 7pm, with ring-walks for the main event expected at around 10pm UK time.
      Joyce vs Zhang will be held at the Copper Box Arena in London.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Joyce vs Zhang will be shown live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
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      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      What has been said?
      “He bangs so I will have to watch out for it,” Joyce said. “As Hrgovic and I have a similar style, they had a great fight, so when we fight it should be entertaining.
      “It will be carnage in the centre of the ring! I have lost my temper a few times in sparring and once was against a come-forward southpaw who was trying to knock me out. It was an exciting spar.
      “I think with me and Zhang there will be real heavy punches exchanged and I am sure it will be a good fight.”
      “I am always up for the challenge and when the opportunity rings the bell,” Zhang said.
      “Joe Joyce and I share a lot in common – we both are Olympic silver medalists, both are big punchers, and are nearly the same size. This is going to be an explosive, epic and tremendous fight.” More

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      Is Ben White in the latest England squad and why did he leave the World Cup early?

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      ARSENAL star Ben White has been left of the latest England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.The Three Lions are set to take on Italy and Ukraine during the next international break.
      Ben White left England’s World Cup squad earlyCredit: Getty
      The England manager has recently explained his decision to leave out Ben White.
      He said: “With Ben, it’s similar with Ben and Trent really.
      The three boys that are in as right full-backs, we’ve got them as just ahead of those two.
      “We are blessed in that position with the depth of talent.
      “It’s the hardest position to pick, albeit it’s never straightforward criteria, and it’s always shifting around a little bit on form as well.
      “Kyle and Tripps are obviously the ones that played during the World Cup, started the games during the World Cup, have been consistent.
      “And Reece coming back is another top player. So yeah we’d love to have that depth in every position on the field really.”
      Why did Ben White leave England’s World Cup squad?
      The FA explained that White left the England camp ahead of their last-16 clash with Senegal for “personal reasons”.
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      An FA statement confirmed: “Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons.
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      “The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
      “We ask that the player’s privacy is respected at this moment in time.”
      Ben White’s club side Arsenal also tweeted: “We’re all with you, Ben.”
      But it was later revealed that White reportedly had a bust-up with England assistant coach Steve Holland.
      Reports also claimed that the Gunners full-back became unhappy in the camp and struggled to mix with his fellow teammates.
      What did Gareth Southgate say about Ben White’s exit?
      England boss Gareth Southgate was quizzed on Ben White’s alleged bust-up with Steve Holland.
      Southgate said: “Well, not really. What I’ve been shown was alleged and there was another word that was used.
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      “I think by commenting on the story I could be giving it any form of credibility, really.
      “We explained why Ben left the camp and I think it’s important that that is respected, really.” More