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      F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream for HUGE Marina Bay Street Circuit race

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      BRACE yourselves Formula One fans as the Singapore Grand Prix is making its long-awaited return – and the title race could be all but over.Covid restrictions forced F1 chiefs to make a logistical decision in cancelling both the 2020 and 2021 races at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
      Max Verstappen clinched victory at the Italian GPCredit: Reuters
      Lewis Hamilton has struggled all season and is yet to win a race in 2022Credit: Alamy
      But there’s no stopping the racers this time, especially Max Verstappen who is closing in on a second consecutive championship triumph.
      Charles Leclerc still has an outside chance of snatching the title despite trailing Verstappen by 116 points.
      However, Mercedes are having a nightmare of a season as Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are still chasing their first win of 2022.
      When is the Singapore Grand Prix?

      The Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 2.
      It is expected to get underway from 1pm UK time – 8pm local time.
      Marina Bay Street Circuit in Marina Bay, Singapore will be the allocated track for this race and it can host a whopping 90,000 supporters.
      Sebastian Vettel clinched first place on the podium when this race last happened in 2019.

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      Is the Singapore Grand Prix on TV and can I live stream it?

      The Singapore Grand Prix will be broadcasted LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
      Or the race will be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.

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      What is the Singapore Grand Prix FULL schedule?
      Friday September 30

      Practice One – 11am BST
      Practice Two – 2pm BST

      Saturday October 1

      Practice Three – 11am BST
      Qualifying – 2pm BST

      Sunday October 2

      Race – 1pm BST More

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      Is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea on TV? Live stream, team news and kick-off time for London derby in Premier League

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      GRAHAM POTTER will be determined to secure his first win as Chelsea boss when the Blues take a trip across London to face Crystal Palace.Postponements followed by an international break have given the Potter a lot of time to implement his style on the team.
      Graham Potter’s first game in charge of Chelsea ended in a 1-1 draw with RB SalzburgCredit: PA
      And the new Blues boss will be hopeful his side can rectify their defensive frailties which saw them surrender their lead against RB Salzburg in the Champions League.
      However, Palace are quite often a handful at home – something which Liverpool found out earlier on this season.
      But the Eagles’ recent record against Chelsea has been abysmal having not beaten their London rivals since a 2-1 win in October 2017.
      When is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea?

      Crystal Palace are set to entertain their London rivals Chelsea on Saturday, October 1.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time.
      Selhurst Park in Croydon, South London is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 25,486 spectators.
      Chelsea secured a 2-0 FA Cup win when the sides last squared up.

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      Is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea on TV?

      Sadly, Crystal Palace vs Chelsea will NOT be broadcasted live on TV in the UK.
      This is due to the TV football blackout law which prohibits matches from being aired live on Saturday’s between 2:45pm and 5:15pm.
      However, fans in the US can stream the entire action live via UNIVERSO.

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      What is the team news?
      The postponements and international break may have done Patrick Vieira some favours as the Eagles boss Could see long-term absentees Jack Butland and James McArthur return to action.
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      However, Nathan Ferguson’s ankle injury is set to keep him out for a little while longer.
      There has been no clear return date for James Tomkins, and youngster Chris Richards suffered a minor knock on international duty with USA.
      Elsewhere, Graham Potter will be hopeful that he can reintroduce N’Golo Kante and Edouard Mendy to the starting line-ups having both returned to the training pitch this week.
      N’Golo Kante has only made two appearances this season for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Latest odds

      Crystal Palace to win 17/5
      Draw 5/2
      Chelsea to win 4/5

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      Man City vs Man Utd: Date, live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for HUGE Premier League derby

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      MANCHESTER UNITED return for their first Premier League game in a MONTH when they face rivals Man CIty in a huge derby.The Red Devils had matches postponed due to the passing of The Queen.
      Injured Harry Maguire misses out for United
      United have played twice in the Europa League since – losing to Real Sociedad and beating Sheriff Tiraspol.
      But Erik ten Hag’s rejuvenated side head into this Manchester derby high in confidence in the league.
      United have won their last four Premier League games in a row.
      Though champions City have carried on their form from last season, and are yet to taste defeat in the league this term.
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      When is Man City vs Man Utd?
      Man City vs Man Utd takes place on Sunday, October 2.
      The Premier League match kicks off at 2pm UK time.
      City’s Etihad Stadium plays host to the big derby.
      John Stones suffered a hamstring injury on England duty
      What live stream and TV channel is Man City vs Man Utd on?
      Man City vs Man Utd will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League.
      Sky begin their coverage at 1pm, with a full hour of build-up.
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      What is the team news?
      Marcus Rashford is set to hand United a huge boost with the in-form forward back in training.
      However, Ten Hag and City counterpart Pep Guardiola suffered injury blows in England’s 3-3 draw with Germany in the Nations League.
      United captain Harry Maguire is set to be sidelined for around two weeks with a thigh injury.
      He played on despite the issue to see out the full 90 minutes at Wembley on Monday but was later spotted limping away from the stadium.
      While City centre-back John Stones was forced off in the 37th minute with a hamstring injury in the Wembley draw, and is a huge doubt for the weekend.
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      Why does Cristiano Ronaldo have a black eye?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is featuring for Portugal against Spain tonight in a crunch Nations League tie.But you may be wondering why CR7 is sporting a rather nasty looking black eye…
      Ronaldo suffered a horror collision with goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik to leave him a bloody mess
      Ronaldo played on with a bloody cut on his noseCredit: Getty
      Why does Cristiano Ronaldo have a black eye?
      Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in a sickening collision during Portugal’s 4-0 win over Czech Republic at the weekend.
      The 37-year-old was left a bloody mess after being clattered by goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik during their Nations League fixture on Saturday.
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      Ronaldo jumped up to challenge for the ball in the 12th minute at the Sinobo Stadium in Prague as keeper Vaclik went to claim it.
      It resulted in Vaclik’s arms smashing into the Manchester United star’s face, which left him sprawled across the floor as medics rushed to his aid.
      He was eventually able to return to the pitch after Portugal’s physios managed to stem the flow of blood.
      Which has now turned into a nasty black eye
      What time does Portugal vs Spain kick off?

      Portugal vs Spain is on Tuesday, September 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time – same time locally.
      Estadio Municipal de Braga in Braga, Portugal is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host around 30,286 fans.
      Ricardo Horta’s 82nd minute strike ensured Portugal held Spain to a 1-1 draw in June this year.

      What live stream and TV channel is Portugal vs Spain on?

      Portugal vs Spain will be broadcasted LIVE on Box Nation in the UK which is part of the Premier Sports pack.
      Build up is scheduled to commence from 7:35pm UK time – 10 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription holders of Premier Sports can also stream entire action live through the Premier Sports website or Premier Sports Player app.

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      Arsenal vs Tottenham: Date, TV channel, live stream and kick-off time for North London derby in Premier League

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      ARSENAL are out for revenge as they take on North London rivals Tottenham in a match where EITHER side could go top of the table.The two teams are first and third respectively, as they sandwich second-placed Manchester City in the top flight standings.
      Arsenal were in superb form as they took Brentford apart before the international breakCredit: Alamy
      Arsenal are facing a minor injury crisis and could be without up to SEVEN first-team players after the international break.
      But after Spurs ended the Gunners’ hopes of Champions League football last season, this is the perfect opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side to exact revenge on home soil.
      Both teams clinched healthy wins before the international break, with Arsenal breezing past Brentford 3-0 and Antonio Conte’s side firing six past struggling Leicester City.
      Arsenal have won the last two games against Spurs at the Emirates.
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      When does Arsenal vs Tottenham kick off?

      The North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham takes place on Saturday, October 1.
      The game takes place at 12.30pm UK time and is the first fixture in the competition after the international break.
      The Emirates Stadium in North London plays host to the Premier League match.
      Goals from Harry Kane and Son Heung-min gave Spurs a 3-0 victory last time out, after Rob Holding had been sent off for the visitors.

      What TV channel is Arsenal vs Spurs on and can I live stream it?

      The North London derby is live on BT Sport 1 and Ultimate.
      Arsenal vs Tottenham is being live streamed on BT Sport’s website and app
      Coverage begins at 11.30am with Lynsey Hipgrave presenting from the Emirates Stadium.

      What is the team news?
      Mikel Arteta faces a potential headache with eight players at risk of missing the North London derby.
      There are currently doubts over Mohamed Elneny, Emile Smith Rowe, Thomas Partey, Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko is likely to be out due to concussion protocols, while Martin Odegaard and Ben White are looking to shrug off minor injury issues.
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      What are the odds?
      Arsenal to win 19/20
      Draw 13/5
      Tottenham victory 13/5
      Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct as of September 27. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo international goals: How Portugal striker’s world record stacks up against Lionel Messi and Pele

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is the clear leader in the all-time rankings for international goals.The Portugal captain, 37, is now up to it 117 strikes in internationals – a year after leapfrogging Iran legend Ali Daei on 109 goals.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is the world record holder for international goalsCredit: AP
      Pele is in the top 10 for the top all time international goalscorersCredit: Rex
      The Manchester United striker had been chasing the tally for his entire career – and finally overtook the magic mark in a 2-1 win against Ireland, where he scored two late goals.
      So confident was Ronaldo of beating the world record that he even TOLD the Portuguese bench he would do it – scoring in the 89th and 96th minute after the Irish had taken a 1-0 lead.
      Lionel Messi can leapfrog Malaysia’s Mokhtar Dahari into third on the all-time standings when Argentina play Jamaica or in their final World Cup warm-up against the UAE.
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      Argentina then face Saudi Arabia at the World Cup.
      Daei notched an incredible 109 goals in 140 appearances for Iran, before retiring from the game in 2006.
      His record has stood for an impressive 14 years, and not even Lionel Messi or Neymar have come anywhere near it.
      Robert Lewandowski can also hop into the top 10 scorers in history at the World Cup.
      Poland face Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Argentina in Group C.
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      Most international goals in football history

      Cristiano Ronaldo* – Portugal – 2003 to present – 117 goals
      Ali Daei – Iran – 1993 to 2006 – 109 goals
      Mokhtar Dahari – Malaysia – 1972 to 1985 – 89 goals
      Lionel Messi* – Argentina – 2005 to present – 88 goals
      Ferenc Puskas – Hungary/Spain – 1945 to 1962 – 84 goals
      Sunil Chhetri – India – 2005 to present – 84 goals
      Ali Mabkhout – UAE – 2009 to present – 80 goals
      Godfrey Chitalu – Zambia – 1968 to 1980 – 79 goals
      Hussein Saeed – Iraq – 1977 to 1990 – 78 goals
      Pele – Brazil – 1957 to 1971 – 77 goals
      Robert Lewandowski* – Poland – 2008 to present – 76 goals

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      Portugal vs Spain: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for TONIGHT’S Nations League clash

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      ALL eyes will be on Portugal vs Spain tonight when they go toe-to-toe in the standout Nations League fixture of Group A2.Cristiano Ronaldo captained his country to the first ever Nations League triumph in 2019.
      Portugal were the very first winners of the Nations League in 2019Credit: Getty
      And the Manchester United legend will be eager to do it once more despite being off the pace this season at club level.
      However, Luis Enrique’s men have unfinished business with this tournament having marginally lost in the 2021 final to France.
      But Spain have to navigate their way past their Iberian rivals first, which is an encounter that has ended as a draw on the past four occasions.
      What time does Portugal vs Spain kick off?

      Portugal roll out the red carpet for Spain on Tuesday, September 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time – same time locally.
      Estadio Municipal de Braga in Braga, Portugal is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host around 30,286 fans.
      Ricardo Horta’s 82nd minute strike ensured Portugal held Spain to a 1-1 draw in June this year.

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      What TV channel is Portugal vs Spain on and can I live stream it?

      Portugal vs Spain will be broadcasted LIVE on Box Nation in the UK which is part of the Premier Sports pack.
      Build up is scheduled to commence from 7:35pm UK time – 10 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription holders of Premier Sports can also stream entire action live through the Premier Sports website or Premier Sports Player app.

      Team news
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected for Portugal despite only scoring one goal in nine matches this season.
      While the Manchester United’s former colleague Sergio Ramos is left out of the Spain side for the second consecutive time.
      Sergio Ramos hasn’t figured for Spain since 2021Credit: Reuters
      Portugal’s full squad for Nations League fixtures:
      Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Patricio (Roma).
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      Defenders: Danilo Pereira (PSG), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Manchester United), Tiago Djalo (Lille), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund).
      Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Ruben Neves (Wolves), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (Benfica), Matheus Nunes (Wolves), Vitinha (PSG), William Carvalho (Real Betis).
      Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Diogo Jota (Liverpool), Pedro Neto (Wolves), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafa Silva (Benfica), Ricardo Horta (Braga), Rafael Leao (AC Milan).
      Spain’s full squad for Nations League fixtures:
      Goalkeepers: Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), Robert Sánchez (Brighton), David Raya (Brentford)
      Defenders: Pau Torres (Villarreal), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), José Gayà (Valencia), Hugo Guillamón (Valencia), Diego Llorente (Leeds), Eric García (Barcelona), César Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
      Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Rodri Hernández (Manchester City), Pedri González (Barcelona), Koke Resurrección (Atlético Madrid), Gavi Páez (Barcelona), Carlos Soler (Paris Saint-Germain), Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid)
      Forwards: Pablo Sarabia (Paris Saint-Germain), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Álvaro Morata (Atlético Madrid), Borja Iglesias (Real Betis), Yeremy Pino (Villarreal), Ferran Torres (Barcelona) More

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      Spain vs Germany: Date, live stream FREE, TV channel and kick-off time for HUGE 2022 World Cup Group E clash

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      GRAB your popcorn football lovers as Spain are scheduled to take on Germany in the standout tie of Group E.And both European giants are on a mission to right their wrongs from what happened at the 2018 Russia World Cup.
      Spain were kicked out of the 2018 World Cup by the hosts RussiaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Germany failed to make it out of the group stages in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      A penalty shoot-out saw Spain go crashing out of the competition at the hands of the hosts despite being in control for most of the tie.
      However, Germany’s bags were packed even earlier as they failed to make it out of the group stages by finishing rock bottom.
      But the personnel has changed on both sides since then which includes the managers.
      What time does Spain vs Germany kick off?

      Spain’s mouth-watering fixture against Germany takes place on Sunday, November 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
      Germany got annihilated 6-0 when the European giants last met in a Nations League game back in 2020.

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      What TV channel is Spain vs Germany on and can it be live streamed?

      Spain vs Germany will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
      BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Can I watch Spain vs Germany for FREE?
      Good news, you can! Spain vs Germany is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More