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      When is the Europa League 2022/23 group stage draw? UK start time, TV channel, live stream FREE, pots

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      THE Europa League group stage draw is just a matter of hours away, with both Arsenal and Manchester United in the mix.The Gunners will be optimistic that they can go one better than their 2019 run and finally be crowned kings of this competition.
      Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers in last season’s Europa League final on penaltiesCredit: Alamy
      But 2017 Europa League winners Manchester United have other ideas as they look to lift European silverware come the conclusion of the tournament.
      Eintracht Frankfurt left Rangers heartbroken in the final last campaign having won via the penalty shoot-out route.
      However, the time has come for teams all across Europe to battle it out for this prestigious trophy once again.
      Find out ALL you need to know about the group stage draw below…
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      When is the Europa League group stage draw?

      The group stage draw for club footballs second-tier European competition is set to take place on Friday, August 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12pm UK time – 1pm local time.
      Istanbul, Turkey will be where the draw is being hosted which is where Liverpool famously beat AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final.

      What channel is the Europa League group stage draw on and can I live stream it?

      The Europa League group stage draw will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can also stream all the action via the BT Sport app or BT Sport website.
      UEFA will be streaming the entire action from their official website too.

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      Can I watch the draw for FREE?
      BT Sport YouTube are expected to be covering the draw for FREE to give all football lovers access.
      How does the draw work?
      There are 32 teams that will be seeded into four different pots of eight in accordance with the club’s coefficient ranking.
      And clubs from the same association cannot be drawn against each other
      Who’s in the draw?
      Pot 1
      Roma, Manchester United, Arsenal, Lazio, Braga, Red Star Belgrade, Dynamo Kyiv, Olympiacos
      Pot 2
      Feyenoord, Rennes, PSV Eindhoven, Monaco, Real Sociedad, Qarabag Malmo FF, Ludogorets Razgrad
      Pot 3
      Sheriff Tiraspol, Real Betis, Midtjylland, Bodo/Glimt, Ferencvaros, Union Berlin, SC Freiburg, Fenerbahce
      Pot 4
      Nantes, HJK, Sturm Graz, AEK Larnaca, Omonia, Zurich, Union Saint-Gilloise, Trabzonspor More

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      Who could Arsenal face in the Europa League group stage draw?

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      ARSENAL will find out their Europa League opponents this week.Mikel Arteta’s Gunners return to European competition after a year off last season.
      Arsenal were last in Europe in May 2021
      In Arsenal’s last European campaign, they reached the semi-final of the Europa League in 2020/21.
      In that season they went on to lose in the semi-finals to eventual winner Villarreal.
      Villarreal defeated Manchester United on penalties that year in the Gdansk final.
      This year’s Europa League begins on September 8, but first up we’ve got the big draw.
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      Who can Arsenal get in the Europa League draw?
      Arsenal are seeded in Pot 1 alongside Roma, Manchester United, Lazio, Braga, Red Star Belgrade, Dynamo Kiev and Olympiacos so cannot be drawn against any of those teams.
      Clubs from the same association cannot be drawn against each other, so United are out of the question in two different ways at this stage.
      Taking out teams in Pot 1, these are the teams Arsenal could face in the group stage draw:

      Nantes (FRA)
      Monaco (FRA)
      Rennes (FRA)
      Real Sociedad (ESP)
      Real Betis (ESP)
      Union Berlin (GER)
      Freiburg (GER)
      Feyenoord (NED)
      PSV Eindhoven (NED)
      Sturm Graz (AUT)
      Union Saint-Gilloise (BEL)
      FC Midtjylland (DEN)
      Qarabag (AZE)
      Trabzonspor (TUR)
      Bodø/Glimt (NOR)
      FC Zurich (SWI)
      Ferencvaros (HUN)
      AEK Larnaca (CYP)
      Ludogorets (BUL)
      HJK Helsinki (FIN)
      FC Sheriff (MOL)
      Fenerbahce (TUR)
      Omonia Nicosia (CYP)
      Malmo (SWE)

      When is the Europa League draw?

      The group stage draw for club footballs second-tier European competition is set to take place on Friday, August 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12pm UK time – 1pm local time.
      Istanbul, Turkey will be where the draw is being hosted which is where Liverpool famously beat AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final

      Arsenal cannot draw Man Utd at this stageCredit: Rex
      How can I watch the Europa League draw?

      The Europa League group stage draw will be shown LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can also stream all the action via the BT Sport app or BT Sport website.
      UEFA will be streaming the entire action from their official website too.
      And BT Sport’s YouTube channel will be showing it FREE.

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      Who could Man Utd face in the Europa League group stage draw?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will find out their Europa League opponents this week.And the Red Devils go into the big draw buoyed from their 2-1 beating of rivals Liverpool.
      Will Cristiano Ronaldo still be at the club for the group stage?
      United reached the final of the Europa League in the last season they played in the competition in 2020/21.
      The club lost in a thrilling 11-10 penalty shootout to Villarreal in May 2021.
      Last season United played in the Champions League, but were knocked out in the Last 16 by Atletico Madrid.
      This year’s Europa League begins on September 8, but first up we’ve got the group stage draw.
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      Who could Man Utd face in the Europa League draw?
      Man Utd are seeded in Pot 1 alongside Roma, Arsenal, Lazio, Braga, Red Star Belgrade, Dynamo Kiev and Olympiacos so cannot be drawn against any of those teams.
      Clubs from the same association cannot be drawn against each other, so the Gunners are out of the question in two different ways at this stage.
      Taking out teams in Pot 1, these are the teams United could face in the group stage draw:

      Nantes (FRA)
      Monaco (FRA)
      Rennes (FRA)
      Real Sociedad (ESP)
      Real Betis (ESP)
      Union Berlin (GER)
      Freiburg (GER)
      Feyenoord (NED)
      PSV Eindhoven (NED)
      Sturm Graz (AUT)
      Union Saint-Gilloise (BEL)
      FC Midtjylland (DEN)
      Qarabag (AZE)
      Trabzonspor (TUR)
      Bodø/Glimt (NOR)
      FC Zurich (SWI)
      Ferencvaros (HUN)
      AEK Larnaca (CYP)
      Ludogorets (BUL)
      HJK Helsinki (FIN)
      FC Sheriff (MOL)
      Fenerbahce (TUR)
      Omonia Nicosia (CYP)
      Malmo (SWE)

      Arsenal cannot be drawn vs Man Utd at this stageCredit: GETTY
      When is the Europa League draw?

      The Europa League group stage draw is set to take place on Friday, August 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12pm UK time – 1pm local time.
      Istanbul, Turkey will be where the draw is being hosted which is where Liverpool famously beat AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final.

      How can I watch the Europa League draw?

      The Europa League group stage draw will be shown LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can also stream all the action via the BT Sport app or BT Sport website.
      UEFA will be streaming the entire action from their official website too.
      And BT Sport’s YouTube channel will be showing it FREE.

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      KSI fight undercard – who else is fighting on DAZN London show as KSI headlines vs Swarmz and Luis Pineda?

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      KSI is back in the boxing ring this weekend, against TWO opponents on the same night.And on the undercard his brother Deji will be in action as he aims for his first win when he faces prankster Fousey.
      KSI was last in the ring vs Logan Paul in November 2019
      Meanwhile, KSI turned down $150million worth of offers to return to boxing, claims his manager Mams Taylor.
      Taylor said: “He’s his own man and at the end of the day we’ve found a really good balance.
      “He’s very happy when he’s training boxing and he’s very happy when he’s in the studio or performing live and honestly life is about being happy, do the things that make you happy.
      “If I told you guys how many offers we’ve turned down – it’s over $150million worth of offers turned down completely.
      “That’s okay because no amount of money is worth compromising your happiness and I speak from experience with that.”
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      When is KSI fight night?
      KSI vs Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda takes place on Saturday, August 27.
      KSI fight Swarmz first at 7.10pm UK time, and then Pineda at around 10pm.
      London’s o2 Arena plays host.
      Who is on the KSI undercard?
      Deji is the chief support when he takes on Fousey in what will be his fourth pro fight.
      Though so far there has only been losses in his previous three bouts – to Jake Paul, Vinnie Hacker and Alex Wassabi.

      KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda
      Faze Temper vs Slim
      King Kenny vs Faze Sensei
      Deji vs Fousey
      Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
      Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
      Deen the Great vs Evil Hero
      KSI vs Swarmz

      KSI is making his big boxing return
      How can I watch KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda?
      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV this weekend.
      The PPV costs £11.99, on top of the £7.99 DAZN subscription.
      To live stream, DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also on their app.
      Who is KSI and what is his real name?
      KSI was born June 19, 1993, and is an English YouTube personality, rapper, comedian and actor.
      The 29-year-old’s real name is Olajide William “JJ” Olatunji.
      He attended the independent Berkhamsted School alongside future Sideman member and YouTube collaborator Simon Minter, better known as Miniminter.
      KSI – which stands for knowledge, strength, integrity – first arrived on the YouTube scene in 2009, originally posting videos about video games.
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      Who is Reshmin Chowdhury, Champions League draw host and sports presenter?

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      RESHMIN CHOWDHURY has been a regular on TV screens for some years, and is now presenting the Champions League draw.Before this, she had joined talkSPORT in their new-look GameDay coverage, where she presented alongside the likes of ex-footballers Darren Bent, Trevor Sinclair and Glen Johnson.
      Reshmin Chowdhury reporting from the Champions League finalCredit: Instagram / @reshmintv

      Who is Reshmin Chowdhury?
      CHOWDHURY worked as talkSPORT’s new lead presenter for their GameDay coverage, and worked as part of BT Sport’s Champions League team.
      She originally worked away from sport, becoming a part of the team that travelled to Borneo for the ITV1 programme Survivor.
      Following four years at BBC Sport, she had a change of scenery again, joining BT Sport in 2014.

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      How old is Reshmin Chowdhury?
      THE television presenter was born on December 16, 1977, making her 44 years old.
      Chowdhury speaks four languages, including Bengali, Spanish and French, having used the latter during an interview with Karim Benzema while at Real Madrid.
      She is a Muslim with a Bangladeshi heritage and has two children.

      Is Reshmin Chowdhury presenting Champions League draw?
      CHOWDHURY has presented the Champions League draw since 2018.
      In it she presents alongside Pedro Pinto, the Uefa Chief of Press. More

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      Is Aston Villa vs West Ham on TV? Live stream, team news and kick-off time for crucial Premier League clash

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      WEST HAM will be desperate to get a good result against Aston Villa as they are the ONLY side to not put a single point on the board so far this season.The Hammers have lost all three of their opening games and that includes a 1-0 defeat to top-tier freshman Nottingham Forest.
      West Ham are yet to record a single point this season after three gamesCredit: Rex
      Aston Villa have lost two out of their opening three games this campaignCredit: Alamy
      And these results worryingly place West Ham at the bottom of the tree – a complete difference to how they started the 2021/22 campaign.
      However, David Moyes’ side have a huge chance to right a few wrongs as West Ham are coming up against Aston Villa who recently got pummelled by Crystal Palace.
      But the Villains will be feeling a little better about themselves following their emphatic 4-1 EFL Cup win against Bolton on Tuesday.
      What time does Aston Villa vs West Ham kick off?

      Aston Villa will roll out the red carpet for West Ham on Sunday, August 28.
      It is scheduled to get underway from 3pm UK time.
      Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham is the designated venue for this mouth-watering match and it can hold around 42,785 fans.
      Pablo Fornals’ 82nd minute strike ensure that the Hammers snatched all three points when the sides last met in March.

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      Is Aston Villa vs West Ham on TV and can I live stream it?

      Unfortunately, Aston Villa vs West Ham will NOT be broadcasted live on television in the UK.
      This is because it wasn’t selected as a game to be shown live and nothing to do with the TV football blackout law.
      However, fans in the US can head to Peacock to stream the entire action.

      Premier League 2022/23Everything you need to know about the Premier League

      Team news
      Steven Gerrard is a couple of players away from having a fully fit squad to take on this Premier League campaign.
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      Kourtney Hause who suffered a knee injury is back in training and could be in contention for Sunday’s affair.
      However, summer signing Diego Carlos will remain side-lined for a little while longer having sustained an Achilles Tendon problem.
      Meanwhile, West Ham manager David Moyes could finally see Angelo Ogbonna return to Premier League action this weekend.
      And Moyes also confirmed that Vladimir Coufal is running again despite getting concussion against Brighton.
      Nayef Aguerd and Craig Dawson remain out for the Hammers.
      Latest odds

      Aston Villa to win 5/4
      Draw 23/10
      West Ham to win 21/10

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication More

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      Wolves vs Newcastle: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Premier League game

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED return to Premier League action with a tough trip to the Midlands where Wolverhampton Wanderers await.The Magpies will be bitterly disappointed that they threw away a two goal lead over Manchester City last weekend.
      Kieran Tripper scored arguably the goal of the game against Manchester CityCredit: AFP
      Harry Kane’s header was enough to see Wolves lose two out of their three gamesCredit: AFP
      Goals from Callum Wilson and Kieran Tripper seemed to be enough to earn Newcastle the three points, until Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva spoiled the party.
      However, Eddie Howe’s side will favour themselves against a Wolves team who are yet to record a single victory in their opening three games.
      But the home side came out on top when these two met at Molineux last season.
      What time does Wolves vs Newcastle kick off?

      Wolverhampton Wanderers will be welcoming Newcastle United to their neck of the woods on Sunday, August 28.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 2pm UK time.
      Molineux in Wolverhampton is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can hold around 32,050 supporters.
      Newcastle scraped a 1-0 win over Wolves in their last fixture at St. James’ Park.

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      What TV channel is Wolves vs Newcastle on and can I live stream it?

      Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United will be broadcasted LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Pre-match build up is set to commence from 1pm UK time on Sky Sports Premier League but there will be no early coverage on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Subscription holders have the option to stream the entire action live via the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app.

      Premier League 2022/23Everything you need to know about the Premier League

      Team news
      Wolves boss Bruno Lage will be delighted to come away with the midweek EFL Cup win against Preston with no fresh injury concerns.
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      However, Chiquinho is set to remain side-lined for this huge match against Newcastle.
      Elsewhere, Eddie Howe was able to welcome back Federico Fernandez, Matt Targett and Jamal Lewis for the 2-1 victory over Tranmere on Wednesday.
      But the Magpies manager will be worried that Callum Wilson could be out for a while after being forced off in the 3-3 draw against Manchester City.
      Latest odds

      Wolves to win 13/8
      Draw 11/5
      Newcastle to win 13/8

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication More

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      What is the F1 halo and how does it save lives?

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      THE HALO cockpit has been part and parcel of F1 for the last few seasons – for good reason.It helped save Lewis Hamilton from serious injury after he crashed out of the Italian Grand Prix last year.
      Zhou Guanyu crashed at the first turn of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone but the Halo saved his lifeCredit: AP
      And it appears to have saved Zhou Guanyu’s life after he crashed during the start of the British Grand Prix in 2022.
      What is the halo cockpit system?
      Safety is paramount in Formula One and sadly down the years, some haven’t been as lucky as Roman Grosjean at the Bahrain GP last year.
      Jules Bianchi was killed after a crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, losing control of his Marussia in treacherous conditions.
      And his mother was quick to point out that the halo – which wasn’t a feature of the cars six years ago but was being worked on by the FIA – had ‘saved Romain’s life’.
      The halo was introduced back in 2018 and is an added safety feature now included on all F1 cars, acting as a titanium ring of protection around the driver’s cockpit.
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      It is designed to prevent drivers from getting injuries from flying debris or suffering head trauma like in the tragic case of Bianchi.
      The F1 governing body took a long time to research and test the design, which does slightly impact the field of view for drivers.
      When it was launched there was also criticism from some fans, who believed the hefty new structure around the cockpit meant they couldn’t see the racers properly.
      World champion Lewis Hamilton revealed back in 2018 that he felt it could be the first step towards a closed cockpit around the driver, but that hasn’t yet come to fruition.
      He said: “I think we’re moving towards a closed cockpit, I think that would look better, there’s some really great concepts online of a closed cockpit.
      “It’s a difficult one as when they introduced it, talked about it, they mentioned a 17 per cent improvement in safety and it’s difficult to really ignore that.
      “It definitely doesn’t look good, we know that, we’ve said that.”
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      How did the halo save Grosjean in his Bahrain crash?
      Grosjean’s car snapped clean in half at the force of the crash, with the impact measured at a scarcely-believable 53G.
      Despite the fireball that consumed the wreckage of his vehicle, Grosjean was saved from major burns by his four layers of protective clothing and was able to jump to safety.
      The sturdily-built halo is designed to take the full force of impact first, protecting the drivers’ head from serious injury.
      The halo was still visible after Grosjean’s horror crash
      In this case, it appears to have worked with Grosjean suffering just minor burns to his hands and miraculously avoiding serious trauma to either his body or head.
      Ross Brawn, F1 managing director, was adamant after the race that without the halo we could have been looking at another tragedy.
      He said: “There is absolutely no doubt the halo was the factor that saved the day – and saved Romain.”
      And world champ Hamilton said after winning the race in Sakhir: “It was such a shocking image to see.
      “His car, the cockpit, I don’t know what Gs he pulled, but I’m just so grateful that the halo worked.
      “I’m grateful the barrier didn’t slice his head off. It could have been so much worse.”
      Grosjean was immediately air-lifted to the hospital after the crash and praised the F1 safety system for saving his life.
      He said: “I wasn’t for the halo some years ago, but I think it’s the greatest thing that we brought to Formula 1 and without it, I wouldn’t be able to speak to you today.” More