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      Plymouth vs Liverpool live stream FREE: How to watch FA Cup clash today

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      LIVERPOOL travel to Plymouth as they take on Championship strugglers in the FA Cup fourth round.Arne Slot and Liverpool are strolling towards a first Premier League title since 2020, and have what seems a straightforward draw in the FA Cup.Arne Slot has guided Liverpool to top of the Premier League in his first seasonCredit: ReutersThe side are top of the Premier League, with a game in hand, and also finished top of the Champions League group stage.Plymouth are enduring the opposite season to The Reds, currently bottom of the Championship, and battling to avoid relegation from the division.Having sacked Wayne Rooney heading into the new year, Plymouth have won just once since the turn of the year, away at Brentford in the FA Cup third round.Liverpool themselves will be prepared to deal with any potential slip up, as they eased past Accrington Stanley 4-0 at Anfield in the third round.How to watch Plymouth vs Liverpool FREEPlymouth vs Liverpool is free to air in the UK, and is available on ITV1 for viewers.The game will also be available for free streaming on ITV’s streaming platform, ITVX.Alternatively, follow SunSports coverage of the clash with the live blog.The match will kick-off at 3pm GMT on Sunday, February 8 at Home Park Stadium.What other FA Cup fourth round ties are still to play?Aston Villa and Tottenham will follow directly after this fixture on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer, with the sides kicking off at Villa Park at 5:35pm GMT.Two clashes follow in the week, firstly high flying Doncaster will host Premier League side Crystal Palace at 7:45pm GMT on Monday night.The action in the fourth round will conclude at St James Park in Exeter, as they host high-flying Premier League side Nottingham Forest at 8pm GMT.Most read in FA Cup More

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      Why is Cole Palmer wearing a bandage on his hand while playing?

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      COLE PALMER brought his stunning Premier League form into the FA Cup.The England ace’s low cross was parried in by Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen just five minutes into the fourth round clash – but you may have noticed Palmer was wearing a bandage on his hand in the game.Cole Palmer wearing a bandage on his right hand against BrightonCredit: GettyPalmer was not wearing the bandage as he arrived at the AMEXCredit: AlamyThe bandage was visible during the celebration for the goal, with Palmer making a heart sign to the camera.The 22-year-old has been in phenomenal form for the Blues this season, with 14 goals and six assists in 24 matches.And boss Enzo Maresca has hinted he might start Palmer as the central striker if Chelsea’s injury crisis deepens.Maresca said: “Cole playing as a No9 in the past. We can find some different solutions. “At the moment, we have not decided anything because we are still waiting for Nico [Jackson] and from there, we will see different options.”Palmer with the bandage on his right handCredit: GettyWhy is Cole Palmer wearing a bandage?Cole Palmer was seen wearing a white taped bandage on his right wrist during the FA Cup clash at Brighton on February 8, 2025.However, Palmer did not have the bandage on as he arrived at the AMEX Stadium when he took to the pitch before his warm up.And Palmer did not wear a bandage on his hand in the Blues’ last match against West Ham five days prior.Most read in FootballPalmer’s England teammate Phil Foden has been wearing a bandage on his hand for the past year, after suffering a fracture in February 2024. More

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      When is Derek Chisora retiring from boxing?

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      DEREK CHISORA’S sparkling in-ring career will come to an end very soon.Chisora, now 41, has decided that he will step away from the ring once he reaches 50 fights.Derek Chisora, 41, faces Otto Wallin on Saturday nightBefore he reaches 50 fights, he takes on Otto Wallin at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, looking to add to his 35 career wins.Chisora has also expressed a desire in who he wants to fight last, with Dillian Whyte and Francis Ngannou both mentioned by the former heavyweight champion.However, the fight has now become an eliminator for the IBF heavyweight title – meaning the winner will be in line for a world title shot.Has Derek Chisora had a successful career?The short answer is yes – Chisora has gone toe to toe with most of the best fighters the heavyweight division has to offer.Never one to duck a fight, the only name missing from his stellar resume is Anthony Joshua.A former British, European and Commonwealth champion, Chisora has twice fought for a world title.He has faced – and lost – three times to Tyson Fury, their latest meeting a world title bout at Tottenham Hostpur.Chisora had first fought for a world title in 2012, when he lost a tough unanimous decision to Vitali Klitschko.He was also involved in famous feuds with David Haye and Dillian Whyte. Chisora was knocked out in the fifth round at West Ham’s old stadium, Upton Park, by Haye.His brutal 2018 rematch with Whyte is considered one of the best heavyweight fights of all-time.Chisora also gave heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk – in his first fight in boxing’s top division – a torrid team before eventually losing via unanimous decision.Two of the judges had Del Boy winning five rounds in that battle.He also fought two narrow defeats to Joseph Parker in 2021.Going into his penultimate fight, Chisora has a record of 35-13-0. Who will Derek Chisora’s last fight be against?Chisora is planning to retire after fight No 50 and expects that to take place in Summer 2025.While nothing is confirmed, Chisora had expressed his desire for his last fight to be against Francis Ngannou.Chisora had also expressed an interest to end his career with a trilogy fight against old rival Whyte.However, his plans may have changed now that the fight with Wallin has become an eliminator for the IBF heavyweight title.That means the winner of the bout will get a world title shot.Daniel Dubois is the current holder of the IBF belt and faces a huge fight against Joseph Parker on February 22.Should Chisora beat Wallin, a third title fight would be an incredible and fitting end to a storied career.However, should he lose, Chisora previously expressed interest in fighting Ngannou in Africa.Chisora was born in a suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe.He said: “If I can get Francis Ngannou in Africa for our own African people to see us perform instead of us performing in European countries and Saudi [Arabia].”It will give a taste to our young up-and-coming talent in Africa to see African warriors go at it.”Who is Derek Chisora fighting next?Derek Chisora will take on Otto Wallin in his 49th and penultimate bout on Saturday, February 8.The fight will take place at Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.Chisora vs Wallin will be available for on TNT Sports and Discovery+The event will start at 6pm GMT, with ring walks expected at 10pm GMT.SunSport will also offer full coverage of the fight and the undercard with our live blog. More

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      Brighton vs Chelsea live stream FREE: How to watch FA Cup clash today

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      CHELSEA will be aiming to capitalise on a depleted Brighton tonight after they conceded SEVEN goals to Nottingham Forest in a huge loss last weekend.The Blues have won just three of six games this calendar year, picking up wins against Morecambe and Wolves, but losing their recent crunch clash to Manchester City.Chelsea beat West Ham on MondayCredit: GettyBrighton conceded SEVEN at Forest last weekendCredit: ReutersBrighton are off the back of a huge loss at the City Ground, with Nottingham Forest putting seven past the Seagulls. Enzo Maresca’s side have beaten Brighton in all of their last three meetings, most recently a 4-2 victory, in which Cole Palmer scored four first half goals at Stamford Bridge.How to watch Brighton vs Chelsea for FREEWhat other games are on this round?Blackburn host Wolves at 12:30pm GMT on Sunday, February 9, in the first of three fixtures on Sunday.Liverpool travel to Plymouth at 3pm GMT in the second game on Sunday, February 9, and Aston Villa host Tottenham at 5.35pm GMT in the final game on Sunday.There are two more fixtures in the week, as Doncaster host Crystal Palace at 7.45pm GMT on Monday, February 10, and Nottingham Forest travel to Exeter on Tuesday, February 11, at 8pm GMT. More

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      Birmingham vs Newcastle live stream FREE: How to watch FA Cup clash today

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      NEWCASTLE and Birmingham face off in a HUGE clash for a place in the FA Cup fifth round.Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have already reached a final this season, beating Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-final.Newcastle reached a second Carabao Cup final in three yearsCredit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.Birmingham are looking for an upset against NewcastleCredit: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesBirmingham are currently four points clear at the top of League One, with two games in hand over second placed Wycombe.The side are enjoying a good season in England’s third tier, and look poised to return to the Championship at the first time of asking.Newcastle will provide a tougher test than Stevenage away, though, so Chris Davies will need his side to give it everything against the Carabao Cup finalists. How to watch Birmingham vs Newcastle?Birmingham vs Newcastle will be free to watch in the UK.The game will be shown on BBC One.Coverage is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer.The game kicks off at 5.45pm GMT on Saturday, February 8.What other FA Cup games are happening this weekend?Chelsea will travel to Brighton in the final game on Saturday, February 8, at 8pm GMT, following the conclusion of Birmingham vs Newcastle. Sunday, February 9 will showcase three games, with Blackburn vs Wolves starting the day at 3pm GMT.Liverpool travel to Plymouth at 3pm GMT, before Sunday’s action finished at Villa Park as Aston Villa take on Tottenham at 5:35pm GMT.Most read in FA CupOn Monday night, Doncaster will host Crystal Palace at 7:45pm GMT.The fourth round actions concludes at St James Park, as Exeter take on Nottingham Forest at 8pm GMT. More

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      Who owns Birmingham City?

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      IE has been 14 seasons since the blue side of Birmingham have been able to cherish the glories of Premier League football.Since relegation in the 2010-11 season, the club have meandered in the Championship and met face with higher-ups negligence last season as they were relegated to League One. Ex-owner Carson Yeung had a underwhelming stint as owner before relinquishing duties in 2014 following his arrest for money laundering chargesBirmingham Sports Holdings, formerly Trillion Trophy Asia Limited took over from Yeung as the neglect culminated in an inevitable relegation in 2024Credit: GettyChinese-owned group Birmingham Sports Holdings (BSH), formerly Trillion Trophy Asia Limited, were maligned throughout their tenure.They eventually ceded control to American investment firm Knighthead Capital Management, headed up by financier Tom Wagner, in July 2023.Though the US-based Shelby Companies Limited (SCL) company oversaw relegation to League 1 – the first time the club have been out of the top two divisions since 1995 – they’ve caused a rebirth in response. Blues are undoubtedly the most expensively formed, having spent between £20 million and £25 million ($24.7 million to $31 million) over the summer.READ MORE IN FA CUPThe record-breaking investment that sent shockwaves through the rest of the league, even amongst Hollywood rivals Wrexham – owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney. The club is first in League 1 – fourth points and two games in hand ahead of closet rivals Wycombe and are in the fourth round of the FA Cup as they host Premier League Newcastle United. The revival of a once forsaken club is firmly underway so who’s behind the ownership?Tom Brady is occasionally spotted at the Blues’ gamesCredit: GettyMajority owner Tom Wagner and co have spearheaded the club’s rebuild with Premier League football amongst aimsCredit: GettyWho owns Birmingham City?As stated, SCL, fronted by the company’s co-founder Wagner acquired a majority share in the team and complete ownership of the stadium with a 45.96% stake. Most read in FA CupAlthough BSH retains 51% of the shares, Wagner said that Shelby will be “responsible for the operations of the club moving forward” and that “nothing about the way the transaction is structured will prevent us from achieving the long-term goals we have for the club.”Since takeover, swift changes have been ensued, particularly off the pitch. Garry Cook, former Manchester City CEO, was appointed to the same job at Birmingham before stepping down in January this year. Fellow Blues fan and former Microsoft executive Jeremy Dale, who helped broker the deal to bring American owners Knighthead to St Andrew’s, has assumed the role of interim CEO since. The blockbuster arrival of NFL great Tom Brady as minority owner has gained considerable publicity.The seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback may have the glitz and nosie, but he apparently has no voting rights and serves mostly as the club’s face, spreading the message and drumming up interest across the pond. More

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      FA Cup 4th round games on TV: Channel and stream details for this weekend’s clashes

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      THE FA Cup fourth round gets underway at Manchester United, and you can watch the games for FREE!Manchester United will start off the weekend at home to Leicester, and Exeter host Nottingham Forest to conclude the action on Tuesday night.Manchester United host Leicester in the first live game this weekendCredit: AlamyNottingham Forest look to keep up their good form in this round’s last game at ExeterCredit: RexLower league sides like Doncaster and Exeter have already had to battle through three rounds to get here, and have been given big Premier League ties for their efforts.Last year’s winners Manchester United play at home to Leicester, and runners up Manchester City are away to Leyton Orient.How can I watch this weekend’s games?The FA Cup fourth round is free-to-air in the UK.The games will be shared across the BBC and ITV, with BBC iPlayer and ITVX also streaming the games.The FA Cup fourth round starts on Friday, February 7 and ends of Tuesday, February 11.Which games are being shown on TV?The FA released it’s list of live TV games in January, and a full list is available here:Read more FootballManchester United vs Leicester – Fri, Feb 7, 8pm GMT – ITV1 and ITVXLeyton Orient vs Manchester City – Sat, Feb 8, 12:15pm GMT – BBC One and BBC iPlayerBirmingham vs Newcastle – Sat, Feb 8, 5:45pm GMT- BBC One and BBC iPlayerBrighton vs Chelsea – Sat, Feb 8, 8pm GMT – ITV4 and ITVXBlackburn vs Wolves – Sun, Feb 9, 12:30pm GMT – BBC iPlayerPlymouth vs Liverpool – Sun, Feb 9, 3pm GMT – ITV1 and ITVXAston Villa vs Tottenham – Sun, Feb 9, 5:35pm GMT – BBC One and BBC iPlayerDoncaster vs Crystal Palace, Mon, Feb 10, 7:45pm GMT, BBC iPlayerExeter vs Nottingham Forest, Tue, Feb 11, 8pm GMT, ITV1 and ITVXWhich other games are on this weekend?Saturday, February 8:Leeds vs Millwall, 12:15pm GMTCoventry vs Ipswich, 3pm GMTPreston vs Wycombe, 3pm GMTStoke vs Cardiff, 3pm GMTSouthampton vs Burnley, 3pm GMTEverton vs Bournemouth, 3pm GMTWigan vs Fulham, 3pm GMT More

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      Are there FA Cup replays in the fourth round? Extra-time and penalties rules explained

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      THE FA Cup fourth round is underway with some huge ties taking place.And Football’s oldest competition is taking a slightly different look this season.All eyes are on the iconic FA Cup as the fourth round beginsLast term, Manchester United stunned neighbours Manchester City to win the trophy with a 2-1 victory at Wembley in May.Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored the goals as the red half of Manchester went wild in the capital.The win kept Erik ten Hag in a job for a few more months before he was sacked in October.However, in this season’s FA Cup, there is a major change which was already kicked off from the first round proper.Manchester United are the current holdersCredit: RexAre there replays in the FA Cup fourth round?From this season, there will not be replays in the FA Cup fourth round.Instead, the games that are level after 90 minutes will straight head into extra-time and then potentially penalties.This has been the case from the first round proper this season.FA chiefs agreed extra payments to compensate clubs for the abolition of all replays.Most read in FA CupAll 32 teams eliminated at the last 64 stage will be paid £25,000 from Wembley funds, with the winners each receiving £115,000.What FA Cup fourth round games are on TV?Friday, February 7Manchester United vs Leicester City – 8pm – ITV1 / ITVXSaturday, February 8Leyton Orient vs Man City – 12.15pm – BBC1 / iPlayerLeeds United vs Millwall – 12.15pm – not televisedCoventry City vs Ipswich Town – 3pm – not televisedPreston North End vs Wycombe Wanderers – 3pm – not televisedStoke City vs Cardiff City – 3pm – not televisedSouthampton vs Burnley – 3pm – not televisedEverton vs Bournemouth – 3pm – not televisedWigan Athletic vs Fulham – 3pm – not televisedBirmingham City vs Newcastle United – 5.45pm – BBC1 / iPlayerBrighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea – 8pm – ITV4 / ITVXSunday, February 9Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – 12.30pm – BBC Red Button / iPlayerPlymouth Argyle vs Liverpool – 3pm – ITV1 / ITVXAston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur – 5.35pm – BBC1 / iPlayerMonday, February 10Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace – 7.45pm – BBC Red Button / PlayerREAD MORE SUN STORIESTuesday, February 11Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest – 8pm – ITV1 / ITVX More