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      What did Jake Paul say about Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague’s baby?

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      JAKE PAUL is mere weeks away from finally stepping in the ring to face Tommy Fury. The two have been going back and forth for two years and have been scheduled to fight twice already.
      Tommy fury and Molly-Mae Hague have been together since 2019Credit: Instagram

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      First, Fury pulled out due to injury before having to step away for the second time following some visa issues while trying to get into the US.
      And while in negotiations the third time around, it’s been reported that Fury wanted to wait until his baby with Molly Mae Hague was born until getting their big fight on.
      According to Paul, Fury and Molly-Mae’s baby HAS been born.
      What did Paul say about Fury and Molly Mae’s baby?
      Once the fight was announced, Paul tweeted: Paul tweeted: “Tommy has no excuses now – Baby’s born.
      “Money’s massive. Immigration no issue.”
      Fans were then quick to point out that an official announcement had not yet come from either Fury or Molly-Mae.
      When quizzed on leaking the news, Paul was unaware of what he’d done.
      Jake Paul will fight Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia on Feb 26Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      “Did I do that? I leaked it? Oh s***,” he told Sport Bible.
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      “My bad. I’m sorry, Tommy. But don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone the gender or anything like that.
      Paul has also since doubled down on his claims that Tommy and Molly Mae’s baby has been born.
      “Yeah. It’s a bit bizarre. Two of his biggest life moments in a very short time period here,” Paul said about Fury’s situation.
      “I was telling my friends: I don’t know how he’s mentally going to be able to deal with that.
      “If I had a kid, I wouldn’t want to be showing up at the gym, so I think it’s going to be a distraction for him.” More

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      Newcastle vs Southampton: Magpies hunt first trophy in 68 years but face rejuvenated Saints in Carabao Cup – stream, TV

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      NEWCASTLE face Southampton in their crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg with a 1-0 advantage.The Magpies have not won a major trophy since 1955, and look to have one foot in the big Wembley final.
      Joelinton scored the only goal of the game for Newcastle’s leadCredit: Getty
      Though they take on a rejuvenated Saints, who had an equaliser in the first leg chalked off from a VAR call.
      Newcastle will have made the most of having a free weekend off before the clash with them out of the FA Cup.
      While Southampton beat Blackpool 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round.
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      When is Newcastle vs Southampton?
      Newcastle vs Southampton will take place on Tuesday, January 31.
      The match kicks off at 8pm.
      St James’ Park plays host.
      What TV channel and live stream is Newcastle vs Southampton on?
      Newcastle vs Southampton will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      Sky Sports get their coverage underway from 7pm.
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      What is the team news?
      Jonjo Shelvey (calf), Matt Targett (heel) and Emil Krafth (ACL) are all out for Newcastle.
      Moussa Djenepo is a doubt for the visitors. The winger was forced off in the first leg with a suspected concussion after clashing with Magpies’ goalkeeper Nick Pope.
      What are the odds?
      Newcastle to win: 4/9
      Draw: 16/5
      Southampton to win: 13/2
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      When is FA Cup 5th round draw? Date, start time, live stream FREE, TV channel and ball numbers

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      THE FA Cup is rolling on at some pace this season.And we’re nearly ready for the big fifth round draw!
      All eyes will be on the fifth round drawCredit: Getty
      Eight ties are being drawnCredit: Getty
      Manchester City beat Arsenal in the marquee tie of the fourth round courtesy of Nathan Ake’s second-half strike.
      And Manchester United will be hoping to replicate their noisy neighbours against former star Paul Ince’s Reading.
      Here is all the information you need for the FA Cup fifth round draw…
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      When is the FA Cup 5th round draw?
      The FA Cup fifth round draw will take place on Monday, January 30.
      The draw will commence during the One Show on BBC 1 from 7pm.
      Eight ties will be drawn.
      What live stream and TV channel is the FA Cup 5th round draw on?
      The FA Cup fifth round draw will be broadcast on BBC1 on TV.
      And it will be live streamed on the official Emirates FA Cup Twitter and Facebook channels.
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      What are the FA Cup 5th round draw ball numbers?
      1 Preston North End or Tottenham Hotspur2 Southampton3 Wrexham or Sheffield United4 Ipswich Town or Burnley5 Manchester United or Reading6 Luton Town or Grimsby Town7 Derby County or West Ham United8 Stoke City or Stevenage9 Blackburn Rovers or Birmingham City10 Leicester City11 Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood Town12 Manchester City 13 Bristol City14 Brighton & Hove Albion or Liverpool15 Fulham or Sunderland16 Leeds United More

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      Why are Reading wearing red and blue striped sleeves against Man Utd?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in FA Cup action tonight as they face Reading in the fourth round. The Red Devils overcame Everton 3-1 to reach this stage but now they’re taking on a Championship side.
      Shane Long scored as Reading beat Watford 2-0 in the FA Cup third roundCredit: PA
      Reading beat Watford 2-0 to set up their exciting visit to Old Trafford.
      The former Prem side haven’t been on TV a lot this season, but tonight they’ll be live and direct on ITV4.
      And fans may notice that the Reading shirts’ sleeves are donning a jazzier than usual red and blue striped pattern.
      Traditionally, the entirety of previous Reading home shirts have been white and royal blue hoops.
      Why are Reading wearing red and blue striped sleeves?
      Reading’s home kit for the 2022/23 season was created by University of Reading’s Professor Ed Hawkins, a climate scientist.
      The striped sleeves on Reading’s shirt are meant to represent the rise in average temperatures over the last 150 years.
      The top of the sleeves show predominantly blue stripes, signifying that temperatures used to be chillier.
      Towards the bottom of the sleeve, the stripes become red, showing that the planet is getting warmer.
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      Reading have partnered with the University of Reading in an effort to alter their impact on the environment.
      The kit is made entirely of recycled bottles and the garment itself is completely recyclable.
      The stripes also feature on climate activist Greta Thunberg’s book ‘The Climate Book’, as well as on numerous buses across Reading.
      A win for either side tonight would put them into the fifth-round draw, set to take place on Monday.
      But if the game finishes in a draw, the game will be forced to go to a replay. More

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      Man Utd vs Reading: Erik ten Hag’s goes up against Old Trafford legend Paul Ince in FA Cup – odds, TV and stream info

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      ERIK TEN HAG’S desperate hunt for a Manchester United trophy will see them face Reading in the FA Cup fourth round TONIGHT.The Dutch gaffer is under no illusions of the expectation level he has to work to at Old Trafford – and this game will NOT be taken lightly.
      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag wants trophies – and he wants them NOWCredit: PA
      Paul Ince will be hoping to guide his Reading side to a memorable scalpCredit: Getty
      United fielded a full-strength team for their 3-0 Carabao Cup win against Nottingham Forest in the week.
      And while Ten Hag will demand victory at all costs against Championship Reading, there could be some shuffling of the pack.
      But unfortunately for United legend Paul Ince and his Royals boys, it will just mean hungry United fringe players desperate for their chance to shine.
      The likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Facundo Pellistri and Anthony Elanga will be champing at the bit to prove their worth to Ten Hag if given the call.

      Reading, meanwhile will be hoping to spring a shock – but they will have to put their recent form in the second tier behind them.
      Ince’s troops were whacked 4-0 last time out by Stoke, but were hitting by key players picking up injuries in the lead-up.
      The Royals will be desperate to be able to call upon the services of the nomadic Andy Carroll – he missed the Stoke game as his injury troubles continue to affect his career.
      Here is Sunsport’s big-game preview ahead of the fourth round clash.
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      What is their form like?
      United bounced back from their dramatic defeat to Arsenal by easing to a 3-0 win against fellow Prem side Nottingham Forest in their Carabao Cup clash in the week.
      Ten Hag’s troops have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five games in all competitions.
      Ince will be looking for a reaction from his players after they were thumped 4-0 by Stoke last time out in the Championship.
      They have won just one of their last five games in all competitions, losing two and drawing the other two.
      Will former Prem star Andy Carroll be celebrating come the final whistle on Saturday?Credit: PA
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Anthony Martial, Axel Tuanzebe, Diogo Dalot and Donny van de Beek are all out injured for the game.
      Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood are still unavailable, while Luke Shaw is 50-50 to feature after missing the Forest win with illness.
      Reading have doubts over Naby Sarr, Sam Hutchinson and Andy Carroll – three of their most experienced players ahead of the game.
      They all missed the 4-0 drubbing at Stoke – so boss Ince will be desperate they can shake off niggles to feature against United.
      Who will be the star men?
      Ten Hag went full strength for the Carabao Cup win against Forest, such is his desperation to win a trophy.
      But he could well offer some fringe players a chance to shine against Reading. Alejandro Garnacho has become one of the most-talked about players at Old Trafford and could seize the opportunity.
      Andy Carroll will be desperate to roll back the years and come up against United again – but he has been struggling with an ankle injury and could miss out.
      So it could be down to the boss’ boy Tom Ince to prove he still has the skills to compete against the big boys.
      Alejandro Garnacho could be given another chance to impressCredit: Alamy
      Reading boss Paul Ince will be relying on son Tom to provide some sparkCredit: Getty
      What have the managers said?
      Looking ahead to the Reading game after beating Forest in the Carabao Cup, United boss Ten Hag said: “After today, I have something in my head
      “But I have to settle this game down and look into my plans and then I have to look into Reading and then we make a good plan to beat Reading.”
      Reading boss Paul Ince is looking forward to the challenge, saying: “It’s a great game for us. We have to go there, suck in the experience and enjoy it. And try to win the game.
      And on meeting Ten Hag, he added: “It’s always a challenge against any of the top managers. It’ll be nice to chat to him afterwards.
      “And maybe there will be some ideas I can take from him!”
      What are the odds?
      Man Utd 2-13
      Reading 16-1
      Draw 13-2
      Odds courtesy of Betfair
      When is Man Utd vs Reading?
      Man Utd will host Reading on Saturday, January 28 at Old Trafford.
      Is the match on TV and what channel is it on?
      The clash against Reading will be shown live on ITV4.
      How can I live stream it (FREE)?
      You can follow all the action from this fourth-round clash on SunSport’s dedicated match blog.
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      SunSport prediction
      Erik ten Hag has been keen to stress the importance of winning trophies as soon as possible – so this competition will NOT be taken lightly.
      Reading are stuck in mid-table in the Championship, and while the neutral romantics among us might be looking for a shock, everything points to a Utd win, 3-1. More

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      What happened to Arsenal midfielder Alex Song and where is he now?

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      BREAKING into a side that had proved invincible was no mean feat for a 17-year-old trialist.However, Alex Song impressed Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and was soon to sign on the dotted line for the club.
      Song made his Gunners’ Premier League debut in a 2-0 win over EvertonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Who did Alex Song play for?
      After breaking into the youth setup at his first professional club, Song’s career went on a trajectory that most budding footballers could only dream of.
      Here is a full list of Alex Song’s playing career:

      Bastia (2004-2006)
      Arsenal (2006-2012)
      Barcelona (2012-2016)
      Rubin Kazan (2016-2018)
      Sion (2018-2020)
      Arta/Solar7 (2020-present)

      In addition to this, Song had loan spells at a number of clubs.
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      Firstly spending a season on loan to Arsenal from Bastia, this led to The Gunners signing the midfielder.
      In 2007, he had a brief spell at Charlton Athletic before returning to Arsenal after their relegation.
      While on the books of Barcelona he had two loan spells at West Ham, making a return to London.
      What happened to Alex Song?
      When he finally secured a transfer to Arsenal, it looked like Arsene Wenger had unearthed another gem.
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      His performances at The Gunners was to soon attract attention from some European giants.
      After the sale of Cesc Fabregas, Song finally hit his peak with Arsenal in the 2011/12 season, ending it with eleven Premier League assists and lots of plaudits.
      This urged the vultures to circle and Barcelona were to acquire his services as they had done with ex-academy graduate Fabregas.
      Song later admitted his motivations for joining the Catalan side were purely financial and he had no issues with warming the bench for the Spanish giants.
      When he did feature for them, which was rare, he was often played out of position at centre-back.
      His uninspiring career at Camp Nou led to him being loaned out to West Ham.
      Song returned to Arsenal in 2018 to train with the club after Rubin Kazan said he could find a new club but the African midfielder was unable to secure a further contract in North London.
      Finally he was able to get a deal with Swiss Super-League side Sion but he was one of nine players to be sacked from the club during the coronavirus pandemic for refusing to take wage cuts.
      Where is Alex Song now?
      The former Arsenal midfielder, now 35-years-old, managed to win further honours with Arta/Solar7.
      In his first season with the club, he helped them claim their first Djibouti Premier League title.
      He is still on the books of the African side.
      Off the pitch, he has set up his own construction company and undertaken a number of projects building apartments in his native country of Cameroon along with an international school in Douala.
      Song has also launched his own fashion label called Systeme Tchakap which has over 22k followers on Instagram.
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      Anthony Yarde vs Artur Beterbiev undercard: Who is fighting on huge London bill TONIGHT?

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      ANTHONY YARDE takes on Artur Beterbiev this weekend in a massive light-heavyweight title clash. Londoner Yarde has challenged for a world title before, losing to Sergey Kovalev by 11th-round knockout.
      Yarde is fighting for a world title for the second time in his careerCredit: PA
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      But the 31-year-old is back and ready to challenge for three belts at 175lbs against the division’s king.
      Beterbiev boasts 18 wins on his record, winning all of them by emphatic knockout.
      The main event should be a firecracker, but there’s also a brilliant undercard to go with it.
      Heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma is set to make his debut while his brother Karol is also on the card.
      Who is on the Yarde vs Beterbiev undercard?
      In the co-main event of the evening Artem Dalakian takes on David Jimenez, defending his WBA flyweight title in the process.
      Willy Hutchinson is back as he faces Emil Markic, who gave Callum Johnson a hairy couple of rounds not too long ago.
      Charles Frankham, Tommy Fletcher and Sean Noakes are all also in action along with the Itauma brothers.
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      Karol Itauma fights on the Yarde vs Beterbiev undercard this weekendCredit: PA

      Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde – For WBC, IBF, and WBO light-heavyweight titles
      Artem Dalakian vs David Jimenez – for WBA flyweight title
      Willy Hutchinson vs Emil Markic
      Karol Itauma vs Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna
      Charles Frankham vs Joshua Ocampo
      Umar Khan vs Sandeep Singh Bhatti
      Sean Noakes vs Santiago Garces
      Tommy Fletcher vs Darryl Sharp
      Joshua Frankham vs Joe Hardy
      Khalid Ali vs Ivica Gogosevic
      Moses Itauma v Marcel Bode

      What has been said?
      “Being underdog, over-dog, middle-dog, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m a dog,” he said.
      “I understand why the bookies have got it that way, again that’s what edges me on. I like this, it gives me goosebumps.
      “I’m as happy as Beterbiev, this ‘scary person’. I’m happy. I’m happy it’s three belts.
      “It makes it all that much better. It feels like it’s earned, no easy way out.
      “He should be respected, I’ve respected him this far,” he added.
      “But when it’s in the ring, there’s no respect. You try and take the respect away from your opponent.” More

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      Preston vs Tottenham: Spurs’ mission to end 15-year trophy drought continues with tricky FA Cup clash – Stream, TV, odds

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      TOTTENHAM continue their hunt to end a 15-year trophy drought when they take on Preston North End in the FA Cup this evening. Harry Kane’s superb strike recently inspired Spurs to a gruelling victory over Fulham following their damming North London derby defeat to Arsenal.
      Harry Kane led Tottenham to a 1-0 win against FulhamCredit: Rex
      Preston convincingly dispatched of Huddersfield in the third roundCredit: Getty
      And it was also captain Kane who helped Spurs get to the fourth round of English football’s oldest cup competition during their home encounter against Portsmouth.
      But now, the North London outfit travel to Championship side Preston who recovered from a one-goal deficit to beat Huddersfield in the previous round.
      However, the visitors will be oozing with confidence as Preston’s last victory over Spurs came way back in 1966.
      When is Preston vs Tottenham?

      Preston’s intriguing FA Cup tie against Tottenham will take place TONIGHT- Saturday, January 28.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 6pm UK time.
      Deepdale in Preston is the allocated arena for this fourth-round fixture and it can host approximately 23,408 supporters.
      Spurs humiliated Preston 5-1 when the side’s last met in a 2008 League Cup encounter.

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

      Preston vs Tottenham will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 5:40pm UK time – 20 minutes before kick-off.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action on the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes! Prston’s FA Cup fixture against Tottenham can be watched for FREE in the UK as long as you hold a valid TV license.
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      What is the team news?
      Manchester City starlet Liam Delap will sit this one out as he is cup-tied having already featured for Stoke.
      And the forward is set to be joined by Troy Parrott who cannot face his parent club.
      Emil Riis Jakobsen and Sean Maguire are also likely to miss out due to injuries, but Preston boss Ryan Lowe will be delighted to welcome Ben Whiteman and Brad Potts back into the fold.
      Elsewhere, Lucas Moura continues his recovery period for Tottenham while Bryan Gil is a doubt.
      But Antonio Conte will be tempted to throw his latest recruit Arnaut Danjuma in from the start.
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      Preston 7/1
      Draw 4/1
      Tottenham 1/3

      To qualify (incl ET and Pen)

      Preston 4/1
      Tottenham 1/6

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