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      World Cup 2022 – England vs Iran: Date, TV channel, live stream and kick-off time for Three Lions’ first Qatar match

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      ENGLAND’S World Cup campaign begins in under two weeks as they take on Iran in their first clash in Qatar. The Three Lions’ last World Cup campaign ended in agony as they lost 2-1 to Croatia in the semi-finals of the 2018 edition in Russia.
      England play Iran in their opening World Cup game in QatarCredit: Getty
      But four years on from then, and with a Euro 2020 final appearance in the bag too, Gareth Southgate’s men are looking to finally overcome the very last hurdle.
      It’s been 56 years since England won their first and only World Cup, and expectations of the team continue to grow every four years.
      Iran will be their first test, before further group stage clashes with rivals Wales and 2010 World Cup group rivals USA.
      This tournament could be make or break for Southgate, who may view the Qatar showpiece as his last opportunity to finally win major silverware as England boss.
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      When is England vs Iran?

      England’s 2022 World Cup opener with Iran will get underway from 1pm UK time on Monday, November 21.
      The game will be held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar’s capital Doha.
      The stadium was opened in 1976 and can hold up to 45,000 fans.

      What TV channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Iran 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.
      The game is FREE to watch on the BBC, so long as you have a TV licence.

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      When will England’s 26-man squad be announced?
      After a rule change by FIFA, World Cup squads will now be allowed to name 26-man squads rather than the previously permitted 23.
      Each manager has to select their 26-man squad by November 13, a week before the tournament starts. More

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      Man Utd vs Aston Villa: Live stream, TV channel, 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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      World Cup 2022 fixtures: What dates do England play? Kick-off times for group stages, knockouts and final

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      THE World Cup isn’t too far away now with Gareth Southgate set to name his England squad in a matter of days.The Three Lions face Iran, Wales and USA in the group stages and are favourites to finish top of their class.

      This will be the first time in the tournament’s history that it will be contested for during winter, with the big event starting on November 20.
      It is set to be a condensed schedule with Qatar kicking things off on the opening day.
      Whilst there will be three matches played on the second day of the showpiece event.
      However, fans of the competition will not have to miss a single minute of the action with all the details of the encounters detailed below.
      What are the most important dates for the World Cup?

      The group stages will get going on Sunday, November 20.
      Round of 16 will be on December 3 – December 6.
      Quarter-final stages begin on December 9 – December 10.
      Semi-finals are taking place on December 13 – December 14.
      The World Cup final will be participated on Sunday, December 18.

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      The fixture list has been revealed for the World Cup 2022, following the big draw.
      Group stage
      Sunday, November 20

      Group A: Qatar vs Ecuador (7pm)

      Monday, November 21

      Group A: Senegal vs Netherlands (10am)
      Group B: England vs Iran (1pm)
      Group B: United States vs Wales (7pm)

      Tuesday, November 22

      Group C: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia (10am)
      Group D: Denmark vs Tunisia (1pm)
      Group C: Mexico vs Poland (4pm)
      Group D: France vs Australia (7pm)

      Wednesday, November 23

      Group F: Morocco vs Croatia (10am)
      Group E: Germany vs Japan (1pm)
      Group E: Spain vs Costa Rica (4pm)
      Group F: Belgium vs Canada (7pm)

      Thursday, November 24

      Group G: Switzerland vs Cameroon (10am)
      Group H: Uruguay vs South Korea (1pm)
      Group H: Portugal vs Ghana (4pm)
      Group G: Brazil vs Serbia (7pm)

      Friday, November 25

      Group B: Wales vs Iran (10am)
      Group A: Qatar vs Senegal (1pm)
      Group A: Netherlands vs Ecuador (4pm)
      Group B: England vs United States (7pm)

      Saturday, November 26

      Group D: Tunisia vs Australia (10am)
      Group C: Poland vs Saudi Arabia (1pm)
      Group D: France vs Denmark (4pm)
      Group C: Argentina vs Mexico (7pm)

      Sunday, November 27

      Group E: Japan vs Costa Rica (10am)
      Group F: Belgium vs Morocco (1pm)
      Group F: Croatia vs Canada (4pm)
      Group E: Spain vs Germany (7pm)

      Monday, November 28

      Group G: Cameroon vs Serbia (10am)
      Group H: South Korea vs Ghana (1pm)
      Group G: Brazil vs Switzerland (4pm)
      Group H: Portugal vs Uruguay (7pm)

      Tuesday, November 29

      Group A: Netherlands vs Qatar (3pm)
      Group A: Ecuador vs Senegal (3pm)
      Group B: Wales vs England (7pm)
      Group B: Iran vs United States (7pm)

      Wednesday, November 30

      Group D: Tunisia vs France (3pm)
      Group D: Australia vs Denmark (3pm)
      Group C: Poland vs Argentina (7pm)
      Group C: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico (7pm)

      Thursday, December 1

      Group F: Croatia vs Belgium (3pm)
      Group F: Canada vs Morocco (3pm)
      Group E: Japan vs Spain (7pm)
      Group E: Costa Rica vs Germany (7pm)

      Friday, December 2

      Group H: South Korea vs Portugal (3pm)
      Group H: Ghana vs Uruguay (3pm)
      Group G: Cameroon vs Brazil (7pm)
      Group G: Serbia vs Switzerland (7pm)

      Last 16
      Saturday, December 3

      Match 49: Winners Group A vs Runners-up Group B (3pm)
      Match 50: Winners Group C vs Runners-up Group D (7pm)

      Sunday, December 4

      Match 52: Winners Group D vs Runners-up Group C (3pm)
      Match 51: Winners Group A vs Runners-up Group B (7pm)

      Monday, December 5

      Match 53: Winners Group E vs Runners-up Group F (3pm)
      Match 54: Winners Group G vs Runners-up Group H (7pm)

      Tuesday, December 6

      Match 55: Winners Group F vs Runners-up Group F (3pm)
      Match 56: Winners Group H vs Runners-up Group G (7pm)

      Quarter-finals
      Friday, December 9

      Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs Winners of Match 54 (3pm)
      Match 57: Winners of Match 49 vs Winners of Match 50 (7pm)

      Saturday, December 10

      Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs Winners of Match 56 (3pm)
      Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs Winners of Match 52 (7pm)

      Semi-finals
      Tuesday, December 13

      Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs Winners of Match 58 (7pm)

      Wednesday, December 14

      Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
      Third/Fourth place play-off

      Saturday, December 17

      Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)

      Final
      Sunday, December 18

      Winners of Match 61 vs Winners of Match 62 (3pm)

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      What are the kick-off times for the World Cup?
      The Qatar time zone is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time which means that games will be played earlier in the UK than locally.
      FIFA have stated that the first two rounds of games will kick-off at 1pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10pm local time – 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm UK time.
      However, the kick-off timings in the final round of group fixtures and knock-out ties will be at 6pm and 10pm local time – 3pm and 7pm UK time.
      Leaving the final to be scheduled at 6pm local time – 3pm UK time. More

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      Arsenal vs Brighton: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Carabao Cup clash

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      ARSENAL host Brighton in the Carabao Cup as the Gunners look to continue their impressive run of form.The Seagulls have put together and a similar run of form at the start of the season, which sees them sit 6th in the Premier League table.
      Arsenal players celebrate after the final whistle of the English Premier League football match against ChelseaCredit: AFP
      Brighton celebrate a late winner against Wolves in Premier League actionCredit: Rex
      However, league form could go out the window as the Carabao Cup comes round.
      And we’ve got all the details ahead of the clash between Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Brighton.
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      When is Arsenal vs Brighton?

      The Gunners host Brighton on Wednesday, November 9.
      Scheduled to kick-off at 7:45pm, Arsenal will be looking to progress to the fourth round.
      The Emirates Stadium will host the affair, with a capacity of 60,250 in the venue.

      How to watch Arsenal vs Brighton?

      Unfortunately, Arsenal vs Brighton is not televised in the UK.
      However, you can keep up to date with all the action from north London in our live blog.

      What is the latest team news?
      Long-term absentee Emile Smith Rowe will be missing for the Gunners once more as he battles an ongoing groin issue.
      Aside from this, Takehiro Tomiyasu is the only doubt after not being involved in Arsenal’s victory over Chelsea.
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      Matt Turner is ready to take his place in goal as Aaron Ramsdale’s understudy has recovered from an ongoing issue.
      As for the visitors, Jakub Moder remains sidelined as he recovers from a long-term knee injury.
      There could be a lot of rotation for the Seagulls as fringe players look to earn their way into Roberto De Zerbi’s plans this season, with no other injury concerns going into the match.
      Latest odds
      Arsenal to win – 8/13
      Draw – 29/10
      Brighton to win – 4/1
      Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of writing. More

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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