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      Is Chelsea vs Leeds on TV? Pressure piles on Potter as Blues look to end woeful Premier League form – team news, odds

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      CHELSEA host Leeds United in a must win game for Blues boss Graham Potter.The West London club have just managed two wins in their last ten Premier League games.
      Chelsea players looking dejected after Tottenham’s second goal
      Pressure is mounting on Graham Potter after losing 2-0 to London rivals Spurs on Sunday.
      Chelsea sit tenth in the Premier League table and are a massive 14 points off Tottenham Hotspur in fourth.
      Meanwhile, Leeds travel to Stamford Bridge oozing with confidence off having beaten relegation rivals Southampton 1-0 last weekend.
      Meaning that the Whites now are out of the drop zone and will be hoping to build on that momentum by capitalise on Chelsea’s poor form.
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      When is Chelsea vs Leeds?

      Chelsea vs Leeds will take place on Saturday, 4th March.
      The game will kick off at 3pm UK time.
      Stamford Bridge will be the venue.

      Is Chelsea vs Leeds on TV?

      Unfortunately, the game won’t be shown live on TV in the UK due to the game being scheduled to play during the 3pm blackout.
      You can keep up to date will all the action on our SunSport live blog.

      Team News
      Thiago Silva was forced to leave the pitch on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Harry Kane fell on the 38-year-old following a challenge from the Brazilian.
      Christian Pulisic, N’Golo Kanté, César Azpilicueta, Edouard Mendy and Armando Broja will all be unavailable for the visit of Leeds on Saturday.
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      However, the Blues will welcome the return of Mateo Kovačić, who is expected to return to the squad.
      Leeds will certainly be without Rodrigo who is facing another 2-4 weeks out after an injury picked up at the end of the FA Cup game against Accrington Stanley at the end of January. Stuart Dallas remains a long-term absentee with a thigh injury.
      Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk are expected to be available for the trip to the Bridge. While, the Chelsea game should come too soon for Adam Forshaw.
      Odds

      Chelsea – 8/13
      Draw – 11/4
      Leeds – 9/2

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

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      What is a split decision in boxing?

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      THERE’S nothing more thrilling than seeing a boxing match settled from a KO – but fights are often settled by a split decision.YouTuber Jake Paul survived eight rounds with Tyson Fury’s half brother Tommy before losing the Saudi showdown.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul by a split decisionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      However, the grudge match was closer than most expected as Fury’s win came down to a split decision.
      But what exactly is a split decision and what are some of the other decisions in boxing?
      What is a split decision?
      A split decision in boxing is when two of the three judges score one particular fighter as the winner while the third judge scores in favour of the other competitor.
      This commonly leads to the loser requesting a rematch having felt as if there is not enough unanimity in the final decision.
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      What are some notable matches which have been won by a split decision?

      Anthony Joshua lost to Oleksandr Uysk courtesy of a split decisionCredit: Getty
      How else can a boxing match be settled?
      Split decisions are often confused with a majority decision which occurs when two judges choose the same fighter as the winner but the third judge believes the contest was a tie.
      Boxing matches are occasionally settled as a tie if two judges score in favour of different competitors, while the remaining judge feels as if the match was a draw.
      Unanimous decisions happen when ALL three judges decided on one competitor as the winner
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      But prior to the decisions above, boxers can win via a knockout (KO) which is when the fighter fails to resume the bout before a ten count after being hit down to the canvas.
      Or, competitors can be victorious following a technical knockout (TKO) – when the referee believes that the boxer isn’t in stable enough condition to defend themselves. More

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      Is Arsenal vs Everton on TV? Stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

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      ARSENAL host struggling Everton in the Premier League – with Mikel Arteta hoping his side go five points clear at the top.The Gunners beat Leicester City at the King Power on Saturday, putting them two points clear of Man City in second.
      Martinelli scoring Arsenal’s winner at Leicester
      Gabriel Martinelli scored Arsenal’s winner at Leicester on the weekend.
      This fixture was due to be played in September 2022 but was postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
      Everton’s resurrection under Sean Dyche took a hit on the weekend with a 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.
      Dyche won his first game in charge of the Toffees against Arsenal at the start of February.

      When is Arsenal vs Everton?

      Arsenal vs Everton will take place on Wednesday, 1st March
      The game will kick-off at 7:45pm UK time.
      The Emirates will play host.

      Is Arsenal vs Everton on TV?

      Unfortunately, the game won’t be shown live on TV in the UK due to the game being scheduled to play during the 3pm blackout back in September.
      You can keep up to date with the action on our SunSport live blog.

      Team news
      Mikel Arteta will definitely be without Gabriel Jesus and Mohamed Elneny who are both recovering from knee surgery.
      Thomas Partey returned to the Arsenal squad in Saturday’s win at Leicester, albeit only getting a few minutes from the bench.
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      Sean Dyche will be waiting on the fitness of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, as he is close to recovering from a thigh problem.
      Everton will be without Andros Townsend, Nathan Patterson and James Garner for the trip to the Emirates.
      Odds

      Arsenal – 1/3
      Draw – 4/1
      Everton – 9/1

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

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      Man Utd vs West Ham: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for FA Cup fifth round clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on West Ham United in FA Cup fifth round tie at Old Trafford. Erik Ten Hag’s side will be looking to build on their recent Carabao Cup Final triumph over Newcastle on Sunday.
      Man Utd lift the Carabao Cup trophy
      The Red Devil’s claimed the Carabao Cup trophy on Sunday thanks to a Casemiro header and a Sven Botman own goal.
      The Red’s sailed past 10-man Reading in the FA Cup forth round.
      Goals from midfield duo Fred and Casemiro helped United to a 3-1 win over the Royals.
      West Ham booked their spot in the fifth round after a 2-0 away win at League 1 side Derby County.

      Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio sealed the victory for David Moyes’ side.
      When is Man Utd vs West Ham?

      Man Utd vs West Ham will take place on Wednesday, 1st March
      The match will kick off at 7:45pm
      Old Trafford will play host

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Man Utd’s FA Cup clash with West Ham will be shown live on ITV 1, with coverage starting from 7pm.
      You can stream the match through the ITVX app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Commentary will be from Sam Matterface and Lee Dixson, with analysis from Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Joe Cole.

      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch the game for free by signing up to the ITVX website or mobile app, providing you have a valid TV license.
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      Team news
      Long-term absentees Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek will remain unavailable for David Moyes’ Old Trafford reunion.
      Erik Ten Hag will be hoping his side came through Sunday’s Carabao Cup final unscathed.
      The Hammers will be without Kurt Zouma and Maxwel Cornet as Moyes remains cautious over their return to the squad.
      Brazilian playmaker Lucas Paquetá returned to the starting line-up on the weekend after suffering a shoulder injury, so his minutes may be limited.
      Odds

      Man Utd – 8/13
      Draw – 3/1
      West Ham – 4/1

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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      F1 Bahrain Grand Prix: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, practice, qualifying for 2023 season opening race

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      THE 2023 Formula One season gets underway with the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, with Max Verstappen aiming to become a three-time world champion. Red Bull dominated the 2022 season as they won 17 of 22 races with Verstappen taking a whopping 15 victories and team mate Sergio Perez two.
      Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo at the launch of Red Bulls 2023 car.Credit: AFP
      Charles Leclerc on the podium at last season’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Credit: Rex
      The pressure will be on new Ferrari team principle Fred Vasseur to deliver a title winning car as The Scuderia look for their first drivers title since Kimi Raikkonen in 2007.
      The 2022 car was fast but unreliable with Charles Leclerc taking 3 victories whilst Carlos Sainz took his maiden F1 win at Silverstone.
      Mercedes had a difficult 2022 season with the Brackley outfit only registering a solitary victory courtesy of George Russell at Interlagos.
      Lewis Hamilton failed to win a race for the first time in his Formula One career in 2022 and will be desperate to get back on the top step of the podium in 2023.

      Elsewhere on the grid Fernando Alonso replaced the retiring Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin, Nico Hulkenburg returned to the sport with Haas, Pierre Gasly joined Alpine, Nyck de Vries joined Alpha Tauri, Oscar Piastri replaced Daniel Ricciardo at Mclaren and Logan Sargeant joined Williams.
      When is the Bahrain Grand Prix?

      The Bahrain Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, March 5.
      Practice gets going from 11.30am on Friday, March 3.
      Qualifying is on from 3pm on March 4.
      The race will begin at 3pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The Bahrain Grand Prix will be live on Sky Sports F1 with highlights on Channel 4.
      You can live stream the race on the Sky Go app which you can download on your tablet or mobile device.

      What are the teams and drivers?

      Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
      Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz
      Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
      Alpine: Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly
      Mclaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
      Alpha Tauri: Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries
      Alfa Romeo: Valterri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou
      Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
      Haas: Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg
      Williams: Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant

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      Why is Phil Jones on punditry and NOT in Man Utd squad for Carabao Cup final?

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      PHIL JONES may still be on the books as a Manchester United player – but he’s not in footy attire today. United are playing in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley against Newcastle.
      Phil Jones has suffered with knee injuries throughout his careerCredit: AFP
      Erik Ten Hag’s side are bidding to win United’s first trophy for six years, while Newcastle are hoping for a first in 68 years.
      Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez start in defence for United, with Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire on the bench.
      There’s no room for Phil Jones in the squad, as he’s on punditry duty for Sky Sports instead.
      But there is one other reason why he’s not in the squad.

      Why is Phil Jones not in the Man Utd squad?
      Phil Jones is out with a devastating knee injury.
      Ten Hag said earlier this season: “For the whole season he’s injured. I can’t say [if Jones will play again this season].
      “What I can say is that he’s not available for training since the first day of training this season so I think there’s not an opportunity for you to recover quickly and be available quickly.”
      Phil Jones is on punditry duty for Sky Sports
      Jones’ long term knee injury appears to still be a major issue with the centre-back not being named in a game day squad list since September.
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      Jones’ contract expires at the end of June when he could leave Old Trafford after 13 years.
      The centre-back was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011 with the legendary Scottish manager claiming he could become the club’s “best ever player”.
      But now he looks to have taken a jump into a new career as he appears alongside Roy Keane and Gary Neville at the Carabao Cup final. More

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      Is there a rematch clause for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury, and how many rounds is fight?

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      JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury will do battle in nothing short of a monumental clash over in Saudi Arabia.But will they have to do it all over again later in the year?
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are fighting in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AP
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      Is there a rematch clause for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury?
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury could be in line for a blockbuster rematch, but there is a catch…
      Paul has confirmed that his deal includes a right to rematch if he is beaten, something not afforded to Fury.
      Meaning if the American loses for the first time in the boxing ring, it puts the duo in line for a mega-money sequel.
      And this could happen later this year.

      🥊 How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      How many rounds will the fight be?
      The big fight is scheduled for eight, three-minute rounds.
      Paul has twice gone that distance, in points wins over ex-UFC champions Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47.
      But Fury, 23, has only ever seen the six-round mark, in his last pro win in April against Daniel Bocianski, 28.
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      The two will meet in a 185lb catchweight bout, which is 2lb lighter than Paul’s last fight, against Silva.
      Fury was 181.4lb in November when he was set to face Paul Bamba, 33, who then withdrew amid a weight disagreement. More

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      Does Carabao Cup final have extra-time or go straight to penalties after 90 minutes if draw?

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      THE Carabao Cup final is here!Erik Ten Hag is looking to secure silverware as Manchester United boss during his first season in the Old Trafford hot seat.
      Henderson captained Liverpool to a Carabao Cup win in 2022
      However, it’s all set up to be a fascinating tie as Newcastle are searching for their first major success in 68 years.
      But is there extra time and penalties if the match is all square after 90 minutes?
      Will the EFL Cup final go to extra-time and penalties if needed?
      If the score-line is level after 90 minutes, the match WILL go to extra-time and penalties if required.
      The match would only go straight to penalties when two teams couldn’t be separated after 90 minutes during the first five rounds of the competition.
      When is the Carabao Cup final?
      The Carabao Cup final 2023 takes place on Sunday, February 26.
      It kicks off at 4.30pm UK time.
      What TV channel is the Carabao Cup final on?
      The Carabao Cup final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
      What happened in the final last year?
      Liverpool won the final at Wembley after beating Chelsea 11-10 on penalties following 120 minutes of goalless action. More