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      When is Man Utd’s next Premier League game, is it on TV? Stream FREE, kick-off time, team news ahead of return

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      MANCHESTER UNITED return to action in the Premier League after the World Cup when they face Nottingham Forest.Erik Ten Hag’s side looked to be improving week in week out during the first half of the season but the Premier League took a break in November and December.
      Alejandro Garnacho was in fine form before the international breakCredit: AFP
      Sitting 5th in the league, the Red Devils will be keen to return to winning ways when they face Nottingham Forest.
      While they returned to action against Burnley in the Carabao Cup, they will play in the Premier League for the first time in over a month next week.
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      When is Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest?

      The Red Devils host Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, December 27.
      Old Trafford will play host to the clash.
      Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest will get underway from 8pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The clash will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video.
      You can live stream the action from the Amazon Prime Video app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch the game for free by signing up to an Amazon Prime Video free trial, which is valid for 30 days.
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      Team news
      Manchester United will see the return of their World Cup stars but Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez could be out of the tie after playing in the final of the tournament.
      However, Diogo Dalot remains a doubt after missing their match with Burnley after sustaining an injury in Qatar.
      Jesse Lingard will be in action against his former sideCredit: Reuters
      After registering consecutive victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace, Forest will be looking to make it three in a row in the Premier League.
      They have a fully fit squad as they head into the clash but Dean Henderson will not feature against his parent club due to the rules of his loan move.
      Jesse Lingard will likely feature at Old Trafford for the first time since his departure in the summer. More

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      When is Chelsea’s next Premier League game, is it on TV? Stream FREE, kick-off time, team news ahead of return

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      CHELSEA return to action when they face Bournemouth in the Premier League after Christmas.Graham Potter’s side will be looking to recover after a poor run of form prior to the World Cup.
      Chelsea fell to defeat at Newcastle before the World Cup breakCredit: Reuters
      They face recently promoted side Bournemouth, who have since named Gary O’Neil as their permanent manager after a spell as caretaker.
      The Blues will be hoping to come out on top in front of their home fans as they currently sit 8th in the Premier League but they have struggled against the Cherries in previous years.
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      When is Chelsea vs Bournemouth?

      Chelsea vs Bournemouth will take place on Tuesday, December 27.
      Stamford Bridge will play host to the clash, which promises to be an exciting affair.
      The match will kick-off from 5:30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The clash will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video.
      You can live stream the action from the Amazon Prime Video app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch the game for free by signing up to an Amazon Prime Video free trial, which is valid for 30 days.
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      Team news
      Chelsea could see the return of Reece James, who has stepped up his recovery and taken part in first team training over the winter period.
      However, they were dealt a blow when Armando Broja was stretchered off injured against Aston Villa in a friendly.
      Elswehere, Wesley Fofana has since picked up a knock that will see him out for weeks.
      N’Golo Kante and Ben Chilwell also remain sidelined, while youngsters Lewis Hall and Omari Hutchinson could be handed a chance with Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech returning late after playing in the third place playoff at the World Cup.
      For the visitors, Neto could remain sidelined with a hamstring injury while David Brooks is unlikely to return.
      Former Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke could lead the line against his old side. More

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      Premier League on Amazon Prime fixtures and results for 2022/23: Can they be watched for free?

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      AMAZON PRIME has been given the green light to broadcast a whole host of this season’s Premier League fixtures – and the next set of matches are closing in.The broadcasting giant revealed their scheduled matches before the Qatar World Cup this winter.
      Amazon Prime showed Manchester United’s 2-0 win over TottenhamCredit: EPA
      And Amazon Prime also published what teams will be on display for Boxing Day too.
      Find out more information on the fixtures below…
      Which Premier League fixtures will be shown on Amazon Prime?
      Amazon Prime has confirmed that there will be 20 LIVE fixtures exclusively shown on Prime Video.
      Tuesday, October 18

      Brighton 0-0 Nottingham Forest
      Crystal Palace 2-1 Wolves

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      Wednesday, October 19

      Bournemouth 0-1 Southampton
      Brentford 0-0 Chelsea
      Liverpool 1-0 West Ham
      Newcastle 1-0 Everton
      Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham

      Thursday, October 20

      Fulham 3-0 Aston Villa
      Leicester 2-0 Leeds

      Monday, December 26

      Brentford vs Tottenham (12:30pm)
      Crystal Palace vs Fulham (3pm)
      Everton vs Wolves (3pm)
      Leicester vs Newcastle (3pm)
      Southampton vs Brighton (3pm)
      Aston Villa vs Liverpool (5:30pm)
      Arsenal vs West Ham (8pm)

      Tuesday, December 27

      Chelsea vs Bournemouth (5:30pm)
      Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest (8pm)

      Wednesday, December 28

      Leeds vs Manchester City

      Can I watch these matches for free on Amazon Prime?
      Unfortunately, these matches will NOT be free on Amazon Prime unless you are a subscription holder.
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      In the UK, a monthly package costs £7.99 whilst £79 will cover you for the year.
      However, Amazon Prime offer a 30 day FREE trial when you sign up on their website.
      Which will give you access to ALL the Premier League action within that 30-day period.
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      Why is Amazon Prime showing Premier League matches?
      In 2018, Amazon Prime purchased a 20-games-a-season three-year package that allows them to broadcast Premier League games.

      The first batch was shown in 2019 which ultimately broke Sky Sports and BT Sport’s stranglehold on live Premier League coverage.
      And the deal included exclusive rights for Amazon Prime to broadcast matches on Boxing Day and December 27. More

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      When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw? Date, TV channel, live stream and teams

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      NO need to panic football fans as the Carabao Cup will be replacing the World Cup screen time – and there are some big teams left in the competition.Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all went crashing out in the third round.
      Tottenham were knocked out my Nottingham Forest in the third roundCredit: Getty
      Marcus Rashford inspired Manchester United to a 4-2 win over Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      But Manchester United held their nerve against Aston Villa to book themselves a last-16 spot.
      However, the clash every fan will be keeping their eyes on for this round is Manchester City going up against holders Liverpool.
      And SunSport has all the information on what happens once that mouth-watering tie has concluded.
      When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?
      The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place on Thursday, December 22.
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      It is scheduled to get underway once the eye-catching encounter between Manchester City and Liverpool has been settled.
      Manchester City vs Liverpool is expected to kick-off at 8pm UK time.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Sky Sports Main Event will be showing the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw LIVE.
      However, viewers have the option to stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
      Alternatively, fans can head to the NOW TV app to watch the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw.
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      What teams can qualify?
      There will be a total of eight teams that can qualify for the quarter-final draw.

      When will the quarter-final games be played?
      The quarter-final ties are scheduled to contested during the week commencing Monday, January 9, 2023. More

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      Who is the topless Argentina fan Noe?

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      ARGENTINA beat France on penalties to win the 2022 FIFA World cup and lift the trophy for the third time in their history.What caught many people’s attention during the final was a fan celebrating topless. But who was this person and what do we know about her?
      Noe came to the world’s attention with her nudity during the 2022 World cup final
      Who is the topless Argentina fan Noe?
      Noe was spotted with her shirt off during Argentina’s dramatic penalty shootout win over France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar.
      She was spotted next to her unnamed friend, who was also topless, but their nudity was not spotted by commentator Guy Mowbray or Gary Lineker during the BBC’s coverage.
      The move to go topless breaks strict Qatari dress code laws for men and women.
      These include having to cover their shoulders and knees in order not to offend the laws.
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      There is also strict laws against nudity, which Noe and her friend broke on TV in front of a worldwide audience.
      It was reiterated at the start of the tournament that people who expose themselves in Qatar during the tournament could be at risk of heavy fines or even a prison sentence.
      Noe and her friend were escorted out of the stadium by Qatari officials, but were not arrested, and her social media posts after the incident appear to confirm her safety.
      The pair celebrated with fans after the final with their breasts out, and were pictured outside the stadium with fellow Argentine supporters.
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      Does Noe have Instagram and TikTok?
      Noe has an Instagram account called @noe.dreams1.
      On this account, she has shared videos of herself following Argentina at the World Cup, and shared videos of her celebrations during the final.
      She also shared news reports of her topless antics on her Instagram story.
      In one of her posts, there is a video of two men painting the Argentinian national flag on to her nipples.
      The men were part of a face painting company who were active in Qatar during the tournament.
      Her bio on the account says La chica del topless, which translates as the topless girl.
      There isn’t a lot of information about her career, but her Instagram bio suggests she represents an Argentinian clothing brand called Destino pink. More

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      Where is Premier League star Jack Rodwell now and what happened to him?

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      JACK Rodwell was one of the Premier League’s brightest young talents after making his Everton debut aged 16.The following years of his career have seemingly not gone as everyone expected, but Rodwell is back playing football again, although not in England.
      Rodwell began his career at Everton before a big-money move to Manchester City
      Where is Premier League star Jack Rodwell now?
      Jack Rodwell moved to Australia and signed with A-league side Western Sydney Wanderers in November 2021.
      A successful season saw him score three goals in 14 appearances, and was selected for the A-league all stars team as captain against Spanish giants Barcelona.
      Rodwell then joined rivals Sydney FC in August 2022 on a free transfer on a two-year contract.
      He said of the move: “It is such a great feeling to join the most successful club in the country.”
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      What happened to Jack Rodwell?
      Born on March 11, 1991, Rodwell was a promising youngster who came through the Everton youth academy.
      Rodwell scored his first Premier League goal in February 2010 against Manchester United, an impressive solo run sealing a 3-1 for the Toffees.
      He made his debut for England in a 1-0 win against Spain in 2011, and earned a total of three caps for the national team.
      Rodwell signed for Manchester City in 2012 for an initial fee of £12million.
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      Despite his potential, he found opportunities limited, appearing only 25 times and scoring twice for the club.
      He did however make five appearance in the 2013/14 Premier League season for City, earning him a Premier League winners medal.
      Rodwell joined Sunderland in 2014 for an undisclosed fee, and criticised his former club, saying young English players should think twice before joining them.
      He played far more regular first team football at the Wearside club, but was unable to save them from relegation to the Championship in 2017.
      Rodwell was criticised by fans of the club for not taking a pay cut after dropping down a division, and found first team football hard to come by in the following months.
      He was released from his contract in June 2018 after Sunderland were relegated for a second consecutive season, and joined Blackburn on a one-year deal.
      Rodwell played 22 times for the Lancashire club, but rejected a new contract and left in 2019.
      He then went on trial and had a medical at Roma, but the Italian side opted against signing him.
      He left English football after an unsuccessful time at Sheffield United, where the midfielder only played twice in a season and a half at the club.
      He played three times for England during his career after impressing in the U21 squad.
      His last appearance was in 2013.
      Is Jack Rodwell married?
      Rodwell married Australian Alana Licate in 2013.
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      They first met in Australia when he was on a pre-season tour with Everton.
      Together they have one son, called Hudson. More

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      Who is Beth Mead’s partner Vivianne Miedema? Arsenal stars relationship compared to ‘David and Victoria Beckham’

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      BETH MEAD’S heroics inspired England’s Euros triumph this summer – but she’s not the only world-class footballer in her own house.Mead, 27, was one of the standout performers for the Lionesses, winning the Golden Boot and player of the tournament trophies.
      Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema are a coupleCredit: Instagram @bethmead_
      Both were nominated for the 2022 Ballon d’OrCredit: Getty
      Mead and Miedema went on holiday togetherCredit: Beth Mead / instagram
      She fired Sarina Wiegman’s side to glory with her six goals and five assists in just six games.
      Her performances on home soil have led to her being the favourite to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
      The Arsenal attacker also came second for the Ballon d’Or this year being beaten by Alexis Putellas.
      Mead is an inspiration to many leading the way for women’s football in England.
      Who is Beth Mead’s partner Vivianne Miedema?
      Mead is dating her team-mate and fellow Arsenal star Vivianne Miedema.
      It was confirmed by Mead after her Euros win that she was going out with the 26-year-old Dutch striker.
      The duo are both goalscorers with Miedema one of the most prolific in the Women’s Super League.
      She has been at the Gunners for six seasons scoring 78 goals in 97 matches.
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      Miedema helped fire Arsenal to the WSL title alongside Mead in the 2018/19 season.
      The ex-Bayern Munich forward is a record breaking attacker just like her partner, she is the Netherlands’ all-time leading goalscorer finding the back of the net 95 times for her nation.
      She is also a European champion after winning the Euros in 2017.
      Mead joked that they are the David and Victoria Beckham of women’s football, saying: “Yeah – of the lesbian world.”
      Both found out they were nominated for the Ballon d’Or while on holiday together, Mead said: “I was buzzing. I was like, ‘Wow, I’m nominated for the Ballon d’Or.
      “She [Miedema] said, ‘Yeah, it’s my fifth time. I’m really proud of you though’.”
      Miedema requires surgery after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
      Meanwhile, Mead is also in the treatment room with an ACL injury.
      Mead was previously in a relationship with Arsenal team-mate Danielle van de Donk.
      The duo are partners on and off the pitchCredit: Getty
      Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema found out about their Ballon d’Or nominations while away on holidayCredit: Instagram @bethmead_
      The Arsenal team-mates celebrated Mead’s Euros win togetherCredit: Miedema – Instagram More

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      When is Chelsea’s next Premier League game, is it on TV? Stream FREE, kick-off time, team news

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      CHELSEA take on Bournemouth as they return to Premier League action next week. The Blues lost to Newcastle in their final game before the World Cup began last month.
      Kai Havertz will be back in action for Chelsea against Bournemouth
      And then they had the majority of their stars head off to Qatar to represent their countries.
      But Graham Potter expects to have the majority of his side fit and raring to go for their clash with the Cherries.
      Chelsea will need to picking up wins with Potter at the helm if they’re to stand any chance of finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
      When is Chelsea vs Bournemouth?

      Chelsea vs Bournemouth will take place on Tuesday, December 27.
      The game will kick off at 5.30pm UK time.
      Stamford Bridge will play host.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea’s clash with Bournemouth will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video.
      You can live stream the action from the Amazon Prime Video app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch the game for free by signing up to an Amazon Prime Video free trial, which is valid for 30 days.
      Team news
      The two big absentees for Chelsea are N’Golo Kante, Reece James and Armando Broja.
      Kante is still suffering from a hamstring injury while Armando Broja tore his ACL in the friendly loss to Aston Villa.
      Lewis Hall and Denis Zakaria could see themselves thrust into the staring XI with Mateo Kovacic still to return from World Cup duty.
      Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling are back in training following the World Cup but starts may come too soon.
      Odds

      Chelsea – 2/7
      Draw – 9/2
      Bournemouth – 9/1

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