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      Carabao Cup fourth round draw: Confirmed teams and how to watch it

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      BRACE yourselves football lovers as the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw is upon us – and it is expected to throw up some intriguing ties.Things are starting to get even more exciting now that the Premier League teams are in the equation.
      Liverpool beat Chelsea in last season’s Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty
      And one of football’s most historic cup competition’s has already given fans a couple of shock results such as Gillingham beating Brentford.
      But who will be in that hat by the end of the week?
      Find out more information on the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw below…
      When is Carabao Cup fourth-round draw?
      The draw for the fourth round will take place on Thursday, November 10.
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      And it is scheduled to happen immediately after Manchester United’s Carabao Cup clash with Aston Villa which kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      Host Mark Chapman will be joined in the studio by ex-Villa and Manchester United players, Dion Dublin and Peter Schmeichel.
      What TV channel is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw on and can I live stream it?
      The big draw will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can head to the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app to stream the entire action.
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      Alternatively, you can catch the draw on NOW TV.
      Which teams could be in the draw?
      Here are the fixtures and results for the Carabao Cup third round:
      Tuesday November 8

      Bournemouth 4-1 Everton
      Leicester 3-0 Newport County
      Stevenage 1-1 Charlton (Charlton win 5-4 on pens)
      MK Dons 2-0 Morecambe
      Burnley 3-1 Crawley
      Bristol City 1-3 Lincoln
      Brentford 1-1 Gillingham (Gillingham win 6-5 on pens)

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      Fulham vs Man Utd: TV channel, stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League when they travel to Fulham this weekend.Fulham, also suffered disappointment in Premier League action last weekend, falling to a late defeat against ten-man Manchester City.
      Andreas Periera scored in Fulham’s 2-1 defeat at the EtihadCredit: PA
      Manchester United fell to defeat at Villa Park last weekend in the Premier LeagueCredit: PA
      Therefore, both sides will be looking to pick up the points when they face off – with Man Utd looking to bounce back from their loss to Aston Villa.
      And we’ve got all the latest news ahead of the match-up as Erik ten Hag’s side travel to London.
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      When is Fulham vs Man Utd?

      Fulham vs Manchester United will be played on Sunday, November 13.
      The match will kick off at 4:30pm UK time.
      Craven Cottage is the venue for the affair, with the stadium holding up to 25,700 spectators.

      Is Fulham vs Man Utd on TV?

      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 start from 2pm UK time.

      What is the latest team news?
      Bobby Decordova-Reid is likely to return for the Cottagers after missing the late loss against Man City through suspension.
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      Neeskens Kebano will be absent after rupturing his achilles in recent weeks and remains a long-term absense.
      Bruno Fernandes missed the Red Devils’ last Premier League match after serving a suspension so will return to action against Fulham.
      The likes of Antony, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial could all feature after returning from injury, also.
      Latest odds

      Fulham to win – 29/10
      Draw – 11/4
      Man Utd to win – 17/20

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

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      World Cup 2022 squads CONFIRMED: Jesus and Martinelli make Brazil cut while Mane RULED OUT for Senegal

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      SOME of football’s most talented superstars are set to go up against each other THIS MONTH at the Qatar World Cup – but that’s if they are selected.Winter’s blockbuster event is edging closer with the opener scheduled to get underway on Sunday, November 20.
      Japan were the first side to announce their World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      But all eyes will be on the managers beforehand as they rack their brains to select their squads for the huge tournament in Qatar.
      Japanese head coach Hajime Moriyasu wasted no time by becoming the first manager to name his full team.
      And Brazilian boss Tite has followed suit but his selection has raised a lot of eyebrows.
      Find out more info on the World Cup squads below…
      When is the deadline for the World Cup squads?
      Managers had until Friday, October 21 to submit their 55-player release list to FIFA.
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      However, FIFA have given managers up until Monday, November 14 to decide on their final 26-player squad.
      And once confirmed, each final listing will be made public before the World Cup begins.
      Given the possibility of Covid-19 or injuries, each team is able to replace affected players up to 24 hours before their first encounter but they have to be selected from the initial 55-man list.
      What are the confirmed World Cup squads?
      Australia
      Experienced central defender Trent Sainsbury was a surprise omission while wonderkid Garang Kuol and former Scotland international Jason Cummings have been called up.
      Australia have a tough opener scheduled against World champions FranceCredit: Reuters
      Goalkeepers: Mat Ryan, Danny Vukovic, Andrew Redmayne
      Defenders: Harry Souttar, Milos Degenek, Bailey Wright, Thomas Deng, Fran Karacic, Nathaniel Atkinson, Aziz Behich, Kye Rowles, Joel King
      Midfielders: Aaron Mooy, Jackson Irvine, Ajdin Hrustic, Cameron Devlin, Riley McGree, Keanu Baccus
      Forwards: Jamie Maclaren, Mitchell Duke, Jason Cummings, Garang Kuol, Awer Mabil, Mathew Leckie, Craig Goodwin, Martin Boyle
      Brazil
      Arsenal’s attacking duo Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli were both selected for the Brazilian squad.
      However, their defensive teammate Gabriel Magalhaes has been left out and so has Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino.
      Brazil come up against Serbia in their World Cup openerCredit: AFP
      Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
      Defenders: Bremer, Eder Militao, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Alex Sandro, Alex Telles, Danilo, Dani Alves
      Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Everton Ribeiro, Fabinho, Fred, Lucas Paqueta
      Forwards: Antony, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Neymar, Raphinha, Richarlison, Pedro, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
      Costa Rica
      Paris Saint-Germain veteran Keylor Navas makes the cut and so has former Arsenal forward Joel Campbell.
      Costa Rica are scheduled to face Spain in their first World Cup match this monthCredit: AFP
      Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Esteban Alvarado, Patrick Sequeira
      Defenders: Francisco Calvo, Juan Pablo Vargas, Kendall Waston, Oscar Duarte, Daniel Chacon, Keysher Fuller, Carlos Martinez, Bryan Oviedo, Ronald Matarrita
      Midfielders: Yeltsin Tejeda, Celso Borges, Youstin Salas, Roan Wilson, Gerson Torres, Douglas Lopez, Jewisson Bennette, Alvaro Zamora, Anthony Hernandez, Brandon Aguilera, Bryan Ruiz
      Forwards: Joel Campbell, Anthony Contreras, Johan Venegas
      Croatia
      Midfield veteran Luka Modric, Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovcic and Tottenham winger Ivan Perisic will all be on the plane to Qatar.
      But Rangers’ Antonio Mirko Olak was cut from the preliminary squad.
      Croatia got the semi-final in the 2018 World CupCredit: EPA
      Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic, Ivica Ivusic, Ivo Grbic
      Defenders: Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Borna Barisic, Josip Juranovic, Josko Gvardiol, Borna Sosa, Josip Stanisic, Martin Erlic, Josip Sutalo
      Midfielders: Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic, Mario Pasalic, Nikola Vlasic, Lovro Majer, Kristijan Jakic, Luka Sucic
      Forwards: Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Bruno Petkovic, Mislav Orsic, Ante Budimir, Marko Livaja
      Denmark
      Christian Eriksen has been named in Denmark’s squad 17 months after he suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
      Denmark kick off their World Cup campaign against TunisiaCredit: Reuters
      Goalkeepers: Kasper Schmeichel, Oliver Christensen
      Defenders: Simon Kjaer, Joachim Andersen, Joakim Maehle, Andreas Christensen, Rasmus Kristensen, Jens Stryger Larsen, Victor Nelsson, Daniel Wass
      Midfielders: Thomas Delaney, Mathias Jensen, Christian Eriksen, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
      Forwards: Andreas Skov Olsen, Jesper Lindstrom, Andreas Cornelius, Martin Braithwaite, Kasper Dolberg, Mikkel Damsgaard, Jonas Wind
      Japan
      Arsenal ace Takehiro Tomiyasu has been selected while Celtic stars Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate failed to make the cut.
      Japan will take on Germany in their opening World Cup matchCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Goalkeepers: Eiji Kawashima, Shuichi Gonda, Daniel Schmidt
      Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo, Maya Yoshida, Hiroki Sakai, Shogo Taniguchi, Miki Yamane, Ko Itakura, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Ito
      Midfielders: Gaku Shibasaki, Wataru Endo, Junya Ito, Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa Morita, Daichi Kamada, Yuki Soma, Kaoru Mitoma, Ritsu Doan, Ao Tanaka, Takefusa Kubo
      Forwards: Takuma Asano, Daizen Maeda, Ayase Ueda, Shuto Machino
      Senegal
      Chelsea duo Eduoard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly have both made the cut for Senegal.
      But the AFCON champions are reportedly set to be without talisman Sadio Mane who sustained a tendon injury against Werder Bremen.
      Senegal will be looking for more international glory after winning AFCON in FebruaryCredit: AP
      Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Alfred Gomis, Seny Diang
      Defenders: Bouna Sarr, Saliou Ciss, Kalidou Koulibaly, Pape Abou Cisse, Abdou Diallo, Ibrahima Mbaye, Abdoulaye Seck, Fode Ballo Toure, Cheikhou Kouyate
      Midfielders: Pape Matar Sarr, Pape Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Moustapha Name, M. Loum Ndiaye, Joseph Lopy
      Forwards: Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Bamba Dieng, Keita Balde, Habib Diallo, Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou, Mame Babe Thiam
      Switzerland
      Granit Xhaka will captain the Swiss team as they go for glory in Qatar and he’ll be joined by former Liverpool attacker Xherdan Shaqiri.
      Switzerland open their World Cup campaign with a fixture against CameroonCredit: EPA
      Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Philipp Kohn, Jonas Omlin, Yann Sommer
      Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schar, Silvan Widmer
      Midfielders: Granit Xhaka, Edimilson Fernandes, Fabian Frei, Remo Freuler, Ardon Jashari, Fabian Rieder, Xherdan Shaqiri, Djibril Sow, Renato Steffen, Denis Zakaria, Michel Aebischer
      Forwards: Breel Embolo, Christian Fassnacht, Noah Okafor, Haris Seferovic, Ruben Vargas More

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      Wolves vs Arsenal: TV channel, stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

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      LEAGUE LEADERS Arsenal travel to Wolverhampton to face Wolves as they look to continue their impressive start to the season.The clash will be the last before Julen Lopetegui takes charge of the team, with the Midlands side sitting in the relegation zone.
      LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 06: (2ndL) Gabriel celebrates scoring Arsenal’s goal with (L) Bukayo Saka and (R) Oleksandr Zinchenko during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Credit: Getty
      It has been quite the opposite for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who remain top of the league after beating Chelsea last time out.
      We have all the news ahead of what could prove to be a key clash at both ends of the table.
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      When is Wolves vs Arsenal?

      Arsenal travel to Wolves on Saturday, November 12.
      The match will get underway from 7.45pm UK time.
      Molineux Stadium is the venue for the Premier League clash and can hold up to 32,050 fans.

      Where to watch Wolves vs Arsenal?

      Wolves vs Arsenal 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 7:15pm UK time.

      What is the latest team news?
      Diego Costa will serve the final of his three game ban after being dismissed against Brentford for a headbutt on Ben Mee.
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      The hosts have several injury concerns to add to their troubles with the likes of Raul Jiminez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Pedro Neto and Chiquinho also out.
      For Arsenal, Oleksandr Zinchenko returned to action against Chelsea and will likely feature once again.
      Emiole Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu will be absent as they nurse injuries.
      Latest odds
      Wolves – 5/1
      Draw – 16/5
      Arsenal – 1/2
      Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of writing. More

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      Newcastle vs Chelsea: TV channel, stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

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      CHELSEA face the tough test of a trip to Newcastle in Premier League action as they chase a place in the top four.After suffering back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Arsenal in the league, Graham Potter will be hoping to stop the rut for his side.
      LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Raheem Sterling of Chelsea in action with Oleksandr Zinchenko of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 6, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)Credit: Getty
      However, Newcastle United are on a good run of form and find themselves in the Champions League places under Eddie Howe.
      The clash should prove to be an exciting one, and we have all the information ahead of the game.
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      When is Newcastle vs Chelsea?

      Newcastle vs Chelsea takes place on Saturday, November 12.
      The clash will kick off from 5:30pm at St James’ Park, Newcastle.
      St James’ Park can hold up to 52,405 spectators and the match is expected to be a sell-out.

      Where to watch Newcastle 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 4:30pm UK time.

      What is the latest team news?
      Last time out in Premier League action, Newcastle’s quartet of Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron and Joe Willock suffered a mixture of illness and injuries and could be doubts.
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      Reece James, Ben Chilwell, N’Golo Kante, Wesley Fofana and Kepa Arrizabalaga are among the absentees for Chelsea, who face a long list of injuries going into the World Cup break.
      Youngsters Omari Hutchinson and Lewis Hall could be involved, having made the matchday squad in recent weeks for Potter’s side.
      Latest odds

      Newcastle to win – 13/10
      Draw – 23/10
      Chelsea to win – 2/1

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

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      Man Utd vs Aston Villa: TV channel, stream, kick-off time and team news for Carabao Cup clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are out for revenge as they host Aston Villa in Carabao Cup action.The Red Devils were beaten by Unai Emery’s side on his first match in charge on Sunday.
      Aston Villa came out 3-1 victors against United on the weekendCredit: Reuters
      Unai Emery started his reign at Villa Park with a win as Erik ten Hag’s men looked bluntCredit: Reuters
      Goals from Leon Bailey, Lucas Digne and Jacob Ramsey were enough to see the Villains come out 3-1 victors.
      Now is time for Erik ten Hag’s side to get immediate revenge as they welcome Sunday’s opponents to Old Trafford with the loss fresh in their memory.
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      When is Man Utd vs Aston Villa?

      The Red Devils host Emery’s Villa on Thursday, November 10.
      The match is scheduled to start at 8pm UK time.
      Old Trafford will be the venue for the clash, with the stadium holding up to 74,310 spectators.

      How to watch Man Utd vs Aston Villa?

      Man Utd vs Aston Villa will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.
      Sky customers can live stream the match on the Sky Go app, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.

      What is the latest team news?
      Bruno Fernandes is available for selection once more after serving a one-match suspension in the league meeting on Sunday after accumulating five yellow cards this season.
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      Anthony Martial featured from the bench and could be handed a start as he returns from injury, while Antony and Jadon Sancho could also return after missing out on the squad at Villa Park.
      The Villains have a clean bill of health as Emery’s side will be hoping to knock the Red Devils out of the competition in its early stage.
      What are the latest odds?

      Man Utd to win – 6/10
      Draw – 3/1
      Aston Villa to win – 9/2

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

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

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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 today, 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 TODAY, 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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      Who is YouTuber True Geordie?

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      TRUE GEORDIE is a YouTuber who burst onto the scene by speaking his mind – but his controversial opinions have seen him shunned.He was in line to be on the panel for KSI’s highly anticipated second fight against Logan Paul… until he got into a row with the Paul brothers and was snubbed.
      True Geordie got into a spat with Tyson Fury after he accused the Gipsy King of taking a fight nobody cares aboutCredit: YouTube: True Geordie
      And he got into a huge spat with Tyson Fury during an interview, which prompted the Gipsy King to blow up into a rage with the YouTuber.
      Who is the True Geordie and what does he do?
      True Geordie – real name Brian Davis – became well-known after his first video went viral.
      The clip, ‘A True Geordie’s view on Nile Ranger’ was followed by further passionate rants concerning his local football team, Newcastle United.
      True Geordie has also uploaded Premier League previews and reviews of the weekend’s action, as well as analysis and panel shows covering a wide range of sports, including Boxing.
      He has built up a following of 1.99 million subscribers and garnered over 248m views.
      What happened during True Geordie’s argument with Tyson Fury?
      True Geordie conducted an interview with the Gipsy King in October 2022.
      He suggested that boxing fans did not care about seeing Fury fight Derek Chisora – when he had originally been lined up to face Anthony Joshua.
      Fury roared: “I think you’re a t****r. You little t***pot.
      “And I won’t be doing any more interviews with you little t***pot, bearded, bald-headed t***er.
      “Kiss my b**ls, you little w**ker. You little s***house.”
      Why was there controversy over him commentating on KSI vs Logan Paul?
      True Geordie was accused by Logan Paul of being biased in his the pre-fight press conference for the 2019 bout, and a hater, after a series of tweets and videos which insulted him.
      A True Geordie video which critiqued Logan Paul’s involvement in the filming of a Japanese suicide, something Paul later apologised for, is one of his most viewed videos, at 3.2million views.
      Logan Paul has accused True Geordie of being biased against him.Credit: Instagram
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      Meanwhile, True Geordie has been known to tweet insults directed at the Paul brothers, tweeting after KSI’s first fight: “If people thought that commentary was bias then wait until @KSIOlajidebt fights one of the Paul bros. I hope he f***ing wrecks the c****.”
      In revenge, Paul initially refused to allow True Geordie to commentate on the first fight, but an online petition in protest which has since gained over 17,000 signatures helped Davis get the gig.
      With this fight going professional, with Matchroom Boxing promoting the event, and Sky Sports and DAZN paying for rights, the True Geordie was turned down for the role of commentating.
      Instead, YouTube stars Aneson Gib and Joe Weller – both previously spending time in the ring – comnmentated on the rematch from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. More