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      Man City vs Chelsea: Stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for big FA Cup third round clash

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      CHELSEA travel to Manchester City this weekend for their third clash of the season. The Blues lost 1-0 to the champions of England in the Premier League on Thursday night thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s goal.
      Riyad Mahrez scored the winner as Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 earlier this weekCredit: Getty
      They were also defeated by City in the Carabao Cup at the end of 2022, losing 2-0 at the Etihad.
      But Graham Potter’s side will be out for revenge this weekend, having performed well in their defeat at Stamford Bridge earlier this week.
      The Blues, however, are in the midst of an injury crisis, with both Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic going off injured on Thursday.
      When is Man City vs Chelsea?

      Man City’s clash with Chelsea will take place on Sunday, January 8.
      The game will get underway from 4.30pm GMT.
      Man City vs Chelsea will be held at the Etihad Stadium.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Man City vs Chelsea will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
      You can also catch the action on the BBC iPlayer.

      Team news
      World Cup winning Julian Alvarez could return to the City XI in order to give top scorer Erling Haaland a rest.
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      Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish could start for Pep Guardiola after their game-winning involvements in the victory over Chelsea earlier this week.
      The Blues, however, are in injury crisis, as they will be without Reece James, N’Golo Kante, Armando Broja, Ben Chilwell, Christian Pulisic, Raheem Sterling and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
      Potter is likely to play youth, including the likes of Carney Chukwuemeka, Omari Hutchinson and Lewis Hall.
      Odds

      Man City – 3/10
      Draw – 9/2
      Chelsea – 15/2

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      When is FA Cup fourth round draw? Date, start time, TV channel, live stream FREE details

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      FA CUP action is back this weekend and fans are eager to see their teams progress to the next round.The third round of the competition got underway on Friday night as Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 at Old Trafford.
      Liverpool beat Chelsea in last season’s FA Cup finalCredit: Getty
      And tomorrow, Tottenham take on Portsmouth and Liverpool face Wolves, while Aston Villa host Stevenage.
      On Sunday, it’s a clash of the titans as Chelsea travel to Manchester City, just days after playing them in the Premier League.
      The final game of the round will be played between Arsenal and Oxford on Monday.
      When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?
      The FA Cup fourth round draw will take place on Monday, January 9.
      The draw will get underway after Arsenal’s away trip to Oxford at round 10.30pm GMT.
      What TV channel is it on?
      The FA Cup fourth round draw will be shown live on ITV 1/ITV X once the Oxford vs Arsenal game is over.
      You can live stream the draw from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      How many teams will be in the hat?
      There will be 32 teams in the hat for the FA Cup fourth round draw.
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      Some teams will have to wait a little longer to find out their true fourth round fate, however, because of potential replays.
      Replays, in the event of a draw, are back this season up until, and including, the fourth round. More

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      Why are Arsenal wearing an all-white kit against Oxford United and can I buy it?

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      ARSENAL will take a stand against knife crime by donning an all WHITE kit for their FA Cup clash against Oxford United. The Gunners wore the bespoke shirt last season against Nottingham Forest at the same stage of the competition.
      Arsenal will wear their white shirts against Oxford United in the FA Cup
      It will kick off the club’s ‘No More Red’ campaign against youth violence in the capital.
      The Gunners are once again linking up with kit sponsors adidas to build on work being done with young people by their Arsenal in the Community initiative.
      “Young people face multiple challenges as they grow up in today’s world and we don’t have all the answers, but we are confident our work makes a significant contribution to the lives of our participants,” said Freddie Hudson, head of Arsenal in the Community.
      “Our hard work must continue and we’re proud to be building on the achievements of the first year of No More Red by adding more social action projects and a volunteer programme that broadens the reach of this powerful initiative.”
      Actor Idris Elba, boxer Anthony Yarde and Arsenal legend Ian Wright backed the campaign last year.
      The Gunners will be hoping for a different result this time, however, as last year they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Forest thanks to Lewis Grabban’s goal.
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      The all-white shirt won’t be available to buy – instead it will be awarded by Arsenal to people and organisations tackling the causes of youth violence.
      London saw more than 10,000 knife crime offences between June 2020 and June 2021, but the number was lower in 2022 at 6, 843.
      Arsenal in the Community already delivers sport and educational programmes to over 5,000 young people each week. More

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      Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing for Al Nassr today?

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      AL-NASSR play for the first time since completing the iconic signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, however he will not play.The Saudi side face Al Ta’ee today – and you can keep up with all the action HERE.
      Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in JanuaryCredit: AFP
      However, CR7 will not be on the pitch for his new team despite being expected to be in attendance.
      SunSport have all the information on Ronaldo’s absence today.
      Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing for Al Nassr today?
      The Portugal star joined Al-Nassr after seeing his contract at Manchester United terminated but he is not in the squad today.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and his family during his unveilingCredit: AFP
      There have been several reported reasons for this, with Ronaldo previously stating that he is fit to start.
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      Despite this, the 37-year-old is not available to play for his new side yet.
      During his time at Man Utd, Ronaldo was handed a two-game suspension from the FA for slapping a phone out of the hands of an Everton fan.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled at Al-NassrCredit: AFP
      The Portugal star was unable to serve this suspension durng his time at Old Trafford, departing before he was able to.
      Therefore, he will serve a two-match suspension at Al-Nassr, starting today.
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      It has since been revealed that Ronaldo man face an extended wait for his debut.
      Al-Nassr currently have eight foreign players in their squad, which is the maximum allowed under the rules of the Saudi league.
      Therefore, they must release a foreign player in order for Ronaldo to sign.
      With the January transfer window upon us, this could happen sooner rather than later as Ronaldo’s incluson will be a priority. More

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      FA Cup third round fixtures: TV channel, live stream and kick-off time with FREE games on BBC and ITV

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      The FA Cup is a truly magical competition in the football calendar.We have seen surprise winners in the past, with Wigan notoriously defeating Manchester City at Wembley thanks to a goal from Ben Watson.
      Wigan Athletic beat Man City to the FA Cup back in 2013Credit: PA
      However, in more recent years the bigger teams have taken the competition seriously and fielded strong teams throughout,.
      Here at SunSport we have all the TV information for England’s iconic tournament.
      Full FA Cup third round fixtures and where to watch
      Friday, January 6

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      Saturday, January 7

      Preston vs Huddersfield – 12:30pm
      Reading vs Watford – 12:30pm
      Tottenham vs Portsmouth – 12:30pm – BBC Red Button / BBC iPlayer
      Gillingham vs Leicester – 12:30pm – BBC One / BBC iPlayer
      Forest Green vs Birmingham – 12:30pm
      Crystal Palace vs Southampton – 12:30pm
      Hull City vs Fulham – 3pm
      Middlesbrough vs Brighton – 3pm
      Fleetwood vs QPR – 3pm
      Ipswich Town vs Rotherham – 3pm
      Bournemouth vs Burnley – 3pm
      Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest – 3pm
      Chesterfield vs West Brom – 3pm
      Millwall vs Sheffield United – 3pm
      Boreham Wood vs Accrington Stanley – 3pm
      Shrewsbury vs Sunderland – 3pm
      Brentford vs West Ham – 5:30pm
      Coventry vs Wrexham – 5:30pm
      Luton Town vs Wigan – 5:30pm
      Grimsby vs Burton – 5:30pm
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Newcastle – 6pm – BBC One / BBC iPlayer
      Liverpool vs Wolves – 8pm – ITV4 / ITVX

      Sunday, January 8

      Bristol City vs Swansea – 12:30pm
      Cardiff vs Leeds United – 2pm – ITV1 / ITVX
      Stockport vs Walsall – 2pm
      Hartlepool vs Stoke City – 2pm
      Norwich vs Blackburn – 2pm
      Aston Villa vs Stevenage – 4:30pm – BBC Red Button / BBC iPlayer
      Man City vs Chelsea – 4:30pm – BBC One / BBC iPlayer

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      Monday, January 9

      Oxford United vs Arsenal – 8pm – ITV1 / ITVX

      Liverpool lifted the FA Cup last year after beating Chelsea in the finalCredit: AP
      How to watch FA Cup third round FREE
      The chosen televised clashes will either be shown live on the BBC or ITV.
      Matches are available to watch on a range of channels from BBC One and the Red Button to ITV 1 and ITV 4.
      The games will also be available to live stream on your mobile and tablet devices from the BBC iPlayer or ITVX. Both apps are free to sign up for if you have a television licence.
      Furthermore, you can watch the games on the BBC iPlayer and ITVX websites. More

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      Who is Al-Nassr president Musalli Al-Muammar?

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      PRESIDENT Musalli Al-Muammar was head of the Saudi Pro League before taking over Al-Nassr.The Saudi Arabian team has become Ronaldo’s new employer.
      Ronaldo shakes hands with the President of Al Nassr FC. Musalli Al-MuammarCredit: Getty
      Who is Al-Nassr president Musalli Al-Muammar?
      Musalli Al-Muammar is the president of the club and was elected by Al Nassr board members in 2021.
      Before that, Al-Muammar was president of the Saudi Pro League for nearly two years.
      Al-Nassr has also close ties with the royal family of the country.
      Prince Khalid bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz is reportedly the main man behind Al-Nassr’s major funding in football over the last few years.
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      Al-Muammar was also favoured by the Prince to take over as the president of the football club.
      He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran.
      After that, he did his master’s degree in marketing communications at Manchester Metropolitan University.
      Al-Muammar then worked as a sports columnist for Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper from 2007 to 2017.
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      What is Al-Nassr president Musalli Al-Muammar’s net worth?
      Little is known about Al-Muammar’s net worth and he has managed to not reveal any information on his investments.
      One thing he did reveal was that when took the club over in 2021, Al-Nassr was in debt of £50 million.
      With the help of Al-Muammar and Saudi Arabia’s royals, the team has been able to rise as one of the top teams in Asia.
      This has given them the ability to sign top players from European teams, including their newest one, Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Why did Cristiano Ronaldo sign for Al-Nassr?
      Ronaldo stated that he received a lot of offers from different clubs from Brazil, Portugal and the United States.
      But, he said that he gave his word to Al-Nassr, and after playing for the top clubs in Europe, now it was time for a new challenge – Asia.
      Ahead of his unveiling, the 37-year-old was greeted by a capacity crowd of 25,000 at a raucous Mrsool Park in Riyad, along with a spectacular light show.
      The Twitter account of Al-Nassr put a video of the ceremony, with the caption, “The GOAT (Greatest of all time) has arrived”.
      Before walking onto the pitch to greet his new fans, Ronaldo said in a press conference: ” I feel so proud to make this big decision in my life.”
      Al Nassr is coached by Rudi Garcia, who previously managed Lille, Roma, Marseille and Lyon.
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      They are top of the league this season after 11 games.
      The team must win the league this season to qualify for the 2023-24 Asian Champions League. More

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      Why did Cristiano Ronaldo leave Manchester United for Al-Nassr?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has signed a two-year deal with Al-Nassr after leaving Man United. After playing for teams from all over the world, the Portuguese player has now joined a club in Saudi Arabia.
      Cristiano Ronaldo last played for Manchester United in November 2021Credit: AP
      Why did Cristiano Ronaldo leave Manchester United?
      Cristiano Ronaldo left Man Utd in November 2022, causing a stir in the football world.
      The now-former United star sat down with The Sun columnist and TalkTV host, Piers Morgan.
      In the exclusive interview, he said that the team betrayed him.
      Speaking to Piers, Ronaldo also said that United have made him feel like a black sheep, and is being blamed for everything that has gone wrong at the club.
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      United have had three managers in just one year, with Erik ten Hag in situ as Ronaldo departed.
      Ronaldo had little good to say about him, saying there was no been mutual respect between himself and Hag.
      Following the explosive interview Ronaldo left Manchester United for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr.

      Why did Cristiano Ronaldo join Al-Nassr?
      Ronaldo stated that he received a lot of offers from different clubs from Brazil, Portugal and the United States.
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      But, he said that he gave his word to Al-Nassr, and after playing for the top clubs in Europe, now it was time for a new challenge in Asia.
      Ahead of his unveiling, the 37-year-old was greeted by a capacity crowd of 25,000 at a raucous Mrsool Park in Riyad, along with a spectacular light show.
      Al-Nassr tweeted a video of the ceremony, with the caption, “The GOAT (Greatest of all time) has arrived”
      Before walking on to the pitch to greet his new fans, Ronaldo said in a press conference: ” I feel so proud to make this big decision in my life.”
      Al-Nassr is coached by Rudi Garcia, who previously managed Lille, Roma, Marseille and Lyon.
      They are top of the league this season after 11 games.
      The team must win the league to qualify for the 2023-24 Asian Champions League.
      How much will Cristiano Ronaldo earn at Al-Nassr?
      After signing his two-year contract with Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player will reportedly earn £160m per year, making him the highest-paid football player in the world.
      That is £100m more than what he earned playing for United.
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      Ronaldo said that it is a “unique contract for a unique player”, and that he does not care what people will think or say.
      He will also aim to win a league title in a fourth different country after winning seven domestic championships in England, Spain and Italy. More

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      Who has won the most trophies in football? Full list from Dani Alves to Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo

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      THERE is so much to win in football but with such short careers, many of the top players fail to win it all.The likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele go down as some of the greatest players of all time.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has won many trophies in his careerCredit: AP
      This is judged on their ability, individual performances as well as team and individual trophies.
      But just how many trophies have these players won in their careers and who sits top of the pile?
      SunSport have all the information right here.
      Who has won the most trophies in football?
      There’s a common theme with the top two players in terms of most trophies won in their career – they are Barcelona legends.
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      Of course, Messi is one of these but fans may be surprised to hear that he is not number one.
      Dani Alves is the most successful footballer of all time in terms of the amount of trophies won.
      The Brazilian sits top with 44 trophies in his career and he is still playing at the age of 39.
      Lionel Mesis lifted the World Cup in 2022Credit: Chris Brunskill / Fantasista / FPA / LDY Agency
      Dani Alves missed out on World Cup glory and his 45th trophyCredit: Reuters
      Unfortunately, he could not add the 2022 World Cup to his collection, instead Messi got this to close the gap to three in second.
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      Messi has 41 trophies in his career, three behind Alves.
      However, in third place is a player that not many will have heard of – Hossam Ashour, with 39 trophies in his career.
      He has won  13 Egyptian Premier League titles, four Egypt Cups, six CAF Champions League trophies, and no less than 10 Egyptian Super Cups. A true legend of the game.
      Who makes up the top 10?
      There’s space for more football icons as Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta are in the top 10, which is as follows: More