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      Premier League matches on TV this weekend and how to watch

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      IT’S the last weekend of Premier League action before the winter World Cup and fans are set to be treated to a blockbuster of matches.Arsenal’s dominant display at Stamford Bridge saw the Gunners take home all three points against Chelsea.
      Gabriel helped Arsenal to secure a huge win over Chelsea at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      Liverpool marginally beat Tottenham 2-1 in North LondonCredit: Rex
      Unai Emery got his tenure at Aston Villa off to the perfect start by humiliating Manchester United 3-1.
      And Liverpool held on in North London to beat Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur.
      But what exciting fixtures are taking place this weekend and which games will be broadcasted live on TV?
      What is the next set of Premier League matches on TV?
      There will be five matches shown live across the weekend of Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13.
      Saturday, November 12

      Manchester City vs Brentford (12:30pm) – BT Sport 1
      Newcastle vs Chelsea (5:30pm) – Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Wolves vs Arsenal (7:45pm) – Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

      Sunday, November 13

      Brighton vs Aston Villa (2pm) – Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Fulham vs Manchester United (4:30pm) – Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

      GMT time zone applies
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      What other fixtures are happening this weekend?
      Saturday, November 12

      Bournemouth vs Everton – 3pm
      Liverpool vs Southampton – 3pm
      Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace – 3pm
      Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds – 3pm
      West Ham vs Leicester – 3pm More

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      Manchester City vs Chelsea: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for HUGE Carabao Cup clash

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      GRAHAM POTTER faces his toughest opponent yet as Chelsea look to have next to no chance against serial winners Manchester City, with Raheem Sterling returning to the Etihad.The Citizens come into the match off the back of an incredible 2-1 victory over Fulham, with the ten-men scoring a late penalty to beat the Cottagers.
      Erling Haaland celebrating his late winner against FulhamCredit: AFP
      Denis Zakaria could play after scoring on his debut against Dinamo Zagreb last weekCredit: Getty
      Chelsea, on the other hand, were incredibly disappointing against Arsenal as they whimpered to a loss in the London derby on Sunday.
      However, now is a chance for Potter to show that his side have what it takes to compete against the top teams as they face Man City at the Etihad in the Carabao Cup third round.
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      When is Man City vs Chelsea?

      Pep Guardiola’s side face Chelsea on Wednesday, November 9.
      The match will kick-off from 8pm UK time.
      The Etihad Stadium will host the clash, with a capacity of 53,400.

      Where to watch Man City vs Chelsea?

      The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      Sky customers can live stream the match on the Sky Go app, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.
      The coverage is set to get underway from 7:30pm UK time.

      What is the latest team news?
      The hosts will be without Kalvin Phillips after his shoulder operation, while Kyle Walker will also miss the match after surgery on a groin injury.
      Joao Cancelo was dismissed against Fulham after giving away a penaltyCredit: Rex
      Joao Cancelo will also be absent from the clash after receiving a straight red card against Fulham on the weekend and will serve a suspension.
      Chelsea are without a handful of players through injury as they face the tough trip to Manchester.
      Reece James, Ben Chilwell, N’Golo Kante, Wesley Fofana and Kepa Arrizabalaga will not return to action for Chelsea before the World Cup later this month.
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      Elsewhere, the likes of Carney Chukwuemeka, Kalidou Koulibaly and Mateo Kovacic have struggled for fitness of late but could make the squad.
      Reports believe that former Arsenal youngster Omari Hutchinson could be called up to first team action after making the move to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
      The story of the clash is Sterling returning to Man City after his summer move to Stamford Bridge.
      Latest odds

      Man City to win – 2/5
      Draw – 15/4
      Chelsea to win – 5/1

      Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of writing. More

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      When is the Europa League last-16 draw and how to watch?

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      GROUP WINNERS in the Europa League will return to action in the competition in the round of 16.This comes after the sides that topped their groups in the competition were confirmed to skip the latest round, with runners-up facing third-placed teams in the Champions League.
      Arsenal finished top of their Europa League group ahead of PSV, FC Zurich and Bodo/GlimtCredit: Getty
      Arsenal will return to action and are in the hat for the round of 16, with the likes of Real Betis, Feyenoord and Real Sociedad, who finished ahead of Manchester United in Group E.
      We have all the details on when the draw is, how it is formatted and who will be awaiting their opponents ahead of the last-16.
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      When is the Europa League round of 16 draw?

      The Europa League round of 16 draw will take place on Friday, February 24.
      The draw will commence from 12pm UK time.
      It will be held at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.

      How to watch the Europa League round of 16 draw?

      To watch the draw, you must visit the UEFA website where it will be live streamed.

      Arsenal will be hoping for a favourable draw as they search for Europa League gloryCredit: AFP

      The stream will take place from 12pm UK time as fans find out who their teams will face in the last-16.

      What is the format of the draw?
      The eight Europa League group winners will be seeded, and the eight winners from the knockout play-off round will be unseeded.
      Those who finished second in their Europa League groups will face off against teams that finished third in their Champions League groups to earn a place in the last-16.
      The group winners will play the first leg of the round of 16 away from home.
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      Clubs from the same association will avoid each other in the last-16 before this restriction is dropped for the quarter-final.
      Who is in the draw?
      So far, it is just the Europa League group winners confirmed to be in the hat for the last-16 draw.
      These teams are as follows:

      Arsenal
      Betis
      Fenerbahce
      Ferencvaros
      Feyenoord
      Freiburg
      Real Sociedad
      Union Saint-Gilloise

      None of these sides can face each other until the quarter-final stage at earliest.
      Winners of the knockout round play-off will join these sides in the draw once the games have been played and all the fixtures have been decided. More

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      Champions League last-16 draw: Stream FREE, start time, TV channel as Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea and Spurs learn fates

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      NOTHING beats the anticipation of finding out who your team will be paired against in the Champions League last-16 – until you get a bad draw.Champions Real Madrid remain on course to retain their trophy having secured qualification for the next round.
      Tottenham secured qualification, going top of the group with a last minute win over MarseilleCredit: Getty
      Club Brugge qualified for the knock-out rounds having held Atletico to a 0-0 drawCredit: AP
      And Club Brugge’s early progression to the knock-out rounds has stunned the world when you consider who they have had to deal with in Group B.
      Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are all through too, flying the flag for England in Europe.
      But when is the round of 16 draw and who else has qualified?
      When is the Champions League round of 16 draw?
      The highly-anticipated Champions League round of 16 will be taking place on Monday, November 7.
      It is scheduled to get underway 11am UK time – 12pm local time.
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      The House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland is the chosen venue for where the draw will take place.
      Where can I watch the Champions League round of 16 draw?
      Fans can tune into the Champions League draw on UEFA’S official Youtube channel.
      Or as an alternative, the draw will be broadcasted on the UEFA’S official website.
      How does the Champions League round of 16 draw work?
      The draw features 16 teams – the winners and the runners-up from each of the eight Champions League groups.
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      There will then be a seeding pot formed consisting of the eight group winners while the other seeding pot is set to include the eight runners-up.
      No team can play a club from their group or and side from their association.
      Group winners will play away in the round of 16 legs first and are at home in the return fixtures.
      Who has qualified?
      Barcelona failed to qualify from a tough group as Bayern Munich and Inter Milan came through Group C, while England saw all four teams make it through to the next stage. More

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      World Cup 2022 – injured players to miss tournament: Chilwell, Pogba, Kante all OUT of Qatar competition, Messi a DOUBT

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      QATAR’s World Cup will see the most famous names in world football face off against each other over November and December.
      England will be hoping to bring home the trophy after reaching the semi-final stages in 2018 before suffering defeat to Croatia.
      France’s Paul Pogba will be sadly absent in QatarCredit: AFP
      The likes of Brazil, France, Spain and Germany will be standing in the way of Gareth Southgate’s men as the top-performing stars in football battle it out for international glory.
      However, there are set to be many noticeable absences as the tournament approaches.
      Here is a full list of absentees from Qatar, which SunSport will keep updated between now and November 20.
      Argentina
      AS Roma star Paulo Dybala could be set to miss the World Cup after suffering a freak injury against Lecce in October, with his boss Jose Mourinho, admitting: “The injury looks very bad. I’d say bad, but honestly after speaking with Paulo… I think very bad”.
      Things have gone from bad to worse for Argentina, with Lionel Messi now a doubt after suffering an achilles injury just weeks before the tournament.
      However, there is hope that he will return to action for PSG before the tournament and be fit for Qatar.
      Paulo Dybala will miss the World Cup with injury

      He could be joined on the sidelines by teammates Joaquin Correa, who is doubtful for the tournament due to a knee injury and veteran Angel Di Maria, who sustained a thigh problem.
      Australia
      The Socceroos will be likely be without Kye Rowles after he broke his foot, while Harry Southar was doubtful but is in line for a return for Stoke City before the tournament so could be called up.
      Belgium
      Alexis Saelemaekers is set to miss the tournament as the AC Milan star was ruled out for the remainder of 2022 after picking up a serious knee injury, seeing him out of action between six and eight weeks.
      Brazil
      Liverpool loanee Arthur Melo has been ruled out of the tournament also, suffering a long-term muscular injury after failing to nail down a starting spot during the beginning of his spell in England.
      Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo, on loan from Juventus, will miss the World Cup
      Cameroon
      As it stands, Cameroon have a fully fit squad going into the World Cup as they look to impress at the tournament.
      Canada
      The Canadians are without any injury concerns.
      Alphonso Davies received a bump to the head against Plzen in the Champions League, but recovered and returned to action for Bayern Munich with no long-term injury.
      Alphonso Davies will be going to the World Cup with CanadaCredit: AP
      Costa Rica
      The Central Americans go into the tournament also with a fully fit squad.
      Croatia
      Marcelo Brozovic has faced a spell out with injury but if thought to be fit enough for selection despite his hamstring issues.
      Denmark
      Andreas Christensen has faced three weeks on the sidelines for Barcelona with an ankle injury but should be back in time to travel to Qatar.
      Ecuador
      Joao Rojas has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury, while teammates Gonzalo Plata and Robert Arbeloda are also doubtful.
      England
      Ben Chilwell will officially not be heading to Qatar due to sustaining a hamstring injury in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb.
      Kalvin Phillips and Emile Smith Rowe will be unavailable for selection after surgeries on shoulder and groin injuries respectively.
      Man City pair Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker are likely to be out of the England squad after requiring surgery
      Reece James is expected to miss the tournament also, with Chelsea ruling their defender out for eight weeks.
      However, after being sent to Dubai for rehabilitation, the defender has admitted that he is refusing to give up on his dream of making the World Cup squad.
      England are also sweating over the fitness and availability of several other players.
      Firstly, Kyle Walker could miss the World Cup to Southgate’s blow but will hope to return in time while teammate John Stones has been absent for Man City with a hamstring injury.
      Ben Chilwell was helped off by medical staff against Dinamo ZagrebCredit: Rex
      The defender had struggled with an ACL injury in the past and was substituted in the dying minutes, appearing in some discomfort before leaving the stadium on crutches.
      England begin their World Cup campaign in under two weeks

      France
      Paul Pogba will miss out for France, it has been confirmed.
      The Juventus talisman suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury, and will play no part in Qatar.
      While fellow midfield sensation N’Golo Kante will also not take to the biggest stage of them all.
      Kante has undergone an operation on a hamstring injury.
      Boubacar Kamara will not be seen in Qatar after suffering a knee injury and there are a host of doubts for the reigning champions.
      N’Golo Kante has suffered another injury setback for Chelsea
      Lucas Digne, Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe are all doubtful to make the tournament as France may have to dive into their depth if they are to make it to the latter stages of the tournament.
      And Manchester United star Raphael Varane is the latest Frenchman who could miss the World Cup after going off in tears against Chelsea.
      But the latest news is that Varane is expected to be out of action until at least the World Cup, with there being a chance that he is back in time to travel with France, Erik ten Hag has confirmed.
      Germany
      Marco Reus was close to World Cup heartbreak after an ankle injury at Borussia Dortmund but could still make the tournament as Florian Wirtz faces a race against time to recover from an ACL issue.
      However, his German compatriot Timo Werner has been RULED OUT of the tournament after sustaining an ankle injury.
      Ghana
      Ghana have no injury concerns heading into the World Cup.
      Iran
      Allahyar Sayyadmanesh faces a race against time to return for England’s Group B rivals.
      Iran’s hopes will be lying on the fitness of ‘the Iranian Messi’ Sardar Azmoun, who has suffered with calf injuries this season but looks good to go.
      Sardar Azmoun will be hoping to fire Iran to gloryCredit: AFP
      Japan
      Former Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi has been ruled out with an ACL injury while another former Gunner Takuma Asano remains a doubt alongside Ko Itakura, both with knee problems.
      Mexico
      Jesus Corona will be out of the tournament after breaking his leg while Wolves striker Raul Jimenez faces a race against time to return.
      As things stand, it would take a huge stroke of fortune for Jimenez to return, he is currently in Mexico with a reported chronic fatigue problem, having missed most of Wolves’ recent Premier League games.
      The striker has not been his usual self since fracturing his skull in 2020, but has been a regular starter for Wolves since coming back.
      Jesus Corona is another big name absentee for the World Cup
      Netherlands
      Former Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum will miss the World Cup with a broken leg while Matthijs de Ligt remains a doubt with a groin injury.
      Poland
      Brighton’s Jakub Moder will miss the tournament with an ACL injury while Pawel Dawidowicz remains doubtful.
      Portugal
      Portugal have been hit hard as Diogo Jota is the latest confirmed absentee for the tournament.
      Diogo Jota will miss the World Cup after being stretchered off for LiverpoolCredit: PA
      Pedro Neto and Ricardo Periera are also unavailable through injury. Nuno Mendes and Pepe are also doubts going into the tournament.
      Qatar
      Host nation Qatar will be without Abdullah Al-Ahrak due to a cruciate ligament injury, ruling him out of the home tournament.
      Saudi Arabia
      Saudi Arabia have a fully fit team heading into the competition.
      Senegal
      There is a double blow for the African side as Bouna Sarr is out with a knee injury and Keita Balde is banned due to an anti-doping violation.
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      Serbia
      Ivan Ilicic and Darko Lazovic are both doubts for the World Cup due to muscular problems.
      South Korea
      South Korea will be hoping that Son Heung-min can make a full recovery after suffering a fracture around his eye, which requires surgery just weeks ahead of the tournament.
      Spain
      Luis Enrique’s side could be without duo Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal as they remain doubts heading into the World Cup.
      Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal will hope to return in time for Spain
      Switzerland
      The Swiss go into the competition with a fresh squad and no injury concerns.
      Tunisia
      Tunisia are optimistic, with no absentees as of now.
      United States
      Miles Robinson’s Achilles injury has put him as a doubt ahead of November but the rest of the squad are fit as they hope to fire the USMNT to glory this winter.
      Uruguay
      Ronald Araujo is one of the latest Barcelona players to be struck by injury, with his groin issue thought to have ruled him out of action.
      However, Director of National Teams of the Uruguayan Football Association, Jorge Giordano, has provided a positive update, stating that they expect Araujo to be fit for Uruguay.
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      Wales
      England’s final group stage opponents, Wales, have a fully fit side as they look to cause an upset in Qatar.
      Gareth Bale has had a few injury issues to deal with along the way, as has Aaron Ramsey, who is notoriously injury-prone.
      Who else will miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?
      The likes of Erling Haaland and Mo Salah will not be making the trip to the Middle East, having failed to qualify with their countries, while Italy also will not feature at the tournament.
      Alongside these noticeable absentees, other big names will miss out due to no fault of their own.
      We have you covered with all the latest injury news ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, missing through injury. More

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      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba date: Live stream, UK start time, TV channel, FULL fight card for Global Titans special

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      TOMMY FURY is returning to the boxing ring on a STACKED card over in Dubai.Floyd Mayweather vs Deji headlines the Global Titans show with fellow ex-Love Islander Jack FIncham also on the bill vs Anthony Taylor.
      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba is on the show
      Fury last fought in April on brother Tyson’s undercard
      Fury, 23, has not fought since April, when he defeated Daniel Bocianksi on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte in April.
      A long-awaited bout against Jake Paul broke down for the second time in the summer.
      The fight was confirmed for August, but the British light-heavyweight was withdrawn amid a US visa issue.
      Fury takes on ex-Marine Paul Bamba, who holds a record of 5-2.
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      When is Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba?
      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba takes place on Sunday, November 13.
      The fight is chief support before Floyd Mayweather vs Deji, and ring walks are expected around 9pm UK time.
      The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai plays host.
      What live stream and TV channel is Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba on?

      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.
      The event costs £16.99 to purchase on top of your DAZN subscription.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      What is the full fight card?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji headlines the huge card in Dubai.
      While Conor Benn’s brother Harley is also fighting on the show.

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      Who is Harley Benn? Meet Conor’s brother who’s fighting on Floyd Mayweather vs Deji undercard

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      EXHIBITION boxing is back next weekend as Floyd Mayweather takes on Deji in Dubai. Mayweather had fought a number of these exhibitions before, having beaten both Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore earlier this year.
      Harley Benn is the half-brother of Conor and son of Nigel
      And he’s set to earn millions again in a clash with KSI’s brother Deji.
      But on the undercard of the big fight is Conor Benn’s brother Harley, who faces Faizan Anwar.
      Who is Harley Benn?
      Harley, like his half-brother Conor and famous dad Nigel, is a professional boxer.
      The 26-year-old has a record of 9-1, with his only defeat coming in 2019 on a Frank Warren show against 0-16 journeyman Lee Hallett.
      Harley was conceived after Nigel, 57, had an affair with his mum Lisa Andrews while going through IVF with second wife Carolyne.
      It was announced last month that Harley would be in action on the Mayweather-Deji undercard.
      “LETS F****G GO‼️ A nice test for me against an undefeated fighter. This is where I show the world what I can do,” he wrote in a post on Instagram.

      Promoters Global Titans announced the bout and revealed anti-doping tests will be in place.
      A statement said: “The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission has requested a full Anti Doping testing regime for this bout.”
      That comes following the news of Benn’s brother Conor failing a pre-fight drug test ahead of his clash with Chris Eubank Jr last month.
      Conor, 26, returned an adverse finding for the banned substance clomifene in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association test.
      The substance, usually used to treat infertility in women but can increase testosterone in men, is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
      The bout was called off and Conor relinquished his British Boxing Board of Control licence.
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji undercard – who is fighting on HUGE Dubai show?

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER takes on Deji this weekend in his latest exhibition clash in the Middle East.The 50-0 fighter is coming off a round two stoppage win over Japanese MMA influencer Mikuru Asakura.
      Floyd Mayweather will face Deji in an exhibition clash on November 13Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Deji, meanwhile, won his first ever fight, beating Fousey on the undercard of his brother KSI’s big O2 Arena show back in August.
      The two men will clash at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.
      And set to be on the undercard are a slew of stars from the worlds of fighting, reality TV and online fame.
      Who is on the Mayweather vs Deji undercard?
      Mayweather faces Deji in the main event on Saturday, November 13.
      But there are plenty of action fights to come before that.
      Tommy Fury is back in action as he takes on Paul Bamba, while fellow former Love Islander Jack Fincham is up against Anthony Taylor.
      Conor Benn’s brother Harley is also in action against Faizan Anwar.

      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji
      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba
      Jack Fincham vs Anthony Taylor
      Harley Benn vs Faizan Anwar
      Bobby Fish vs Boateng Prempeh
      Delfine Persoon vs Ikram Kerwat
      Jaider Herrera vs Franklin Manzanilla

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      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Mayweather vs Deji, along with the rest of the undercard, will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      A subscription to DAZN costs £7.99-a-month.
      The price of the PPV has been set at £16.99. More