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      Aston Villa vs Everton LIVE: Stream, TV channel, team news with Gerrard & Lampard facing off as managers – updates

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      ASTON VILLA roll out the red carpet for Everton this afternoon in what is set to be an entertaining affair.Not only are both sides in need of a win, but the rivalry between the opposition managers Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard have reached boiling point.

      Start time: 12:30pm BST
      TV/Live stream: BT Sport 1
      Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Carlos, Mings, Digne; Ramsey, Kamara, McGinn; Watkins, Ings, Coutinho
      Everton XI: Pickford; Paterson, Holgate, Coady, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; McNeil, Doucoure, Iwobi, Gray; Gordon

      Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…

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      Why do Nottingham Forest fans sing Mull of Kintyre before home games?

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST are back in the Premier League.And with that you’ll hear a raucous singalong of a classic before kick-off at the City Ground.
      Steve Cooper’s Nottingham Forest are back in the Prem
      Why do Nottingham Forest fans sing Mull of Kintyre?
      Nottingham Forest first played the Paul McCartney and Wings hit at the City Ground before their triumphant win over Yeovil Town in 2008 which saw an inspired Forest seal promotion back into the Championship.
      And it has been used ever since at the ground, being played before kick-off and also sung by the Forest faithful during matches.
      Like Forest, Charlton Athletic also have their own version of the song but about the Thames.
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      What are the lyrics to the Forest version?
      City Ground
      Oh mist rolling in from the Trent
      My desire is always to be here
      Oh City Ground
      Far have I travelled and much have I seen
      Goodison, Anfield are places I’ve been
      Maine Road, Old Trafford still echo to the sound
      Of the boys in the red from the City Ground
      Forest sing their own version of the Paul McCartney hit
      City Ground
      Oh mist rolling in from the Trent
      My desire is always to be here
      Oh City Ground
      Passing the leather like Clougie’s great men
      Please take us back to the days I knew then
      Games when we sang in the Nottingham choir
      When we thrashed the sheep from Derbyshire
      City Ground
      Oh mist rolling in from the Trent
      My desire is always to be here
      Oh City Ground
      Smiles in the sunshine, Football like champagne
      Still take me back to where my memories remain
      Flickering embers growing higher and higher
      And a new squad of players for us to inspire
      City Ground
      Oh mist rolling in from the Trent
      My desire is always to be here
      Oh City Ground
      City Ground
      Oh mist rolling in from the Trent
      My desire is always to be here
      Oh City Ground
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      Paige VanZant vs Charisa Sigala – BKFC London: Live stream, TV channel, UK start time, FULL fight card

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      PAIGE VANZANT faces Charisa Sigala at BKFC London aiming to secure her first win in the organisation.The former UFC fly and strawweight is 0-2 since signing with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships in August 2020.
      How the duo stack up ahead of their London showdown
      And back-to-back losses to Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich have put VanZant’s back up against the wall ahead of her BKFC London clash with Sigala – which promoter Dave Feldman admits is a must-win for the 28-year-old.
      He told GiveMeSport: “If Paige loses, her bare knuckle career is definitely at an end.
      “I mean, she did an interview and said there was no pressure on this fight.
      “So, you know, if she feels there’s no pressure, then maybe, you know, maybe she’s very confident.
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      “But, you know, I can’t keep saying after every fight, we’ll see how she does.
      “And that’s why if she doesn’t do well in this fight, If she doesn’t come out victorious, or at least look very, very good, then she’s probably at the end of her bare-knuckle career.”
      And there big show is on a HUGE night of combat sports with Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua, PFL, UFC 278 and Adrien Broner vs Omar Figueroa also taking place.
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      When is BKFC London?
      BKFC London takes place on Saturday, August 20.
      The prelims start from 6pm with the main card from 7pm.
      Expect VanZant vs Sigala at around 8.30-9pm, and the main event of Michael “Venom” Page vs “Platinum” Mike Perry at around 10pm UK time.
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      What live stream and TV channel is BKFC London on?
      BKFC London will be broadcast live on BKFC’s App.
      The app costs $4.99 (£4.11) per month or $49.99 a year (£41).
      BKFC London is also available to purchase on Fite.TV for a one-off price of $19.99.
      You can watch the prelims for free on BKFC’s official website.
      MVP vs Mike Perry headlines a stacked bill
      What is the full BKFC London fight card?
      Michael “Venom” Page’s bare knuckle debut against “Platinum” Mike Perry headlines the Wembley Arena show.
      Prelims

      Tony Giles vs David Round
      Conan Barbaru vs Dan Vinni
      Franco Tenaglia vs Chas Symonds

      Main Card

      John Hick vs Ellis Shepherd
      Danny Christie vs Terry “The Dominator” Brazier
      Rob Cunningham vs Brett May
      Dawid Zoltaszek vs Adam Harris
      Jamie Cox vs Kearon Thomas
      Chris Fishgold vs Jake Bostwick
      James “Lights Out” Lilley vs Tyler Goodjohn
      Mick Terrill vs Sam Shewmaker
      Connor Tierney vs “Hitman” Joe Elmore
      Paige VanZant “12 Gauge” vs Charisa Sigala
      MAIN EVENT: Michael “Venom” Page vs “Platinum” Mike Perry

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      Why aren’t Premier League players taking the knee this weekend and has the gesture been scrapped?

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      PREMIER LEAGUE football is back in full flow this season but fans may notice that one particular pre-match ritual hasn’t returned.Since midway through 2020, Premier League players have been taking the knee before games to show solidarity against racism and other forms of discrimination.
      Premier League players have been taking the knee since 2020Credit: Reuters
      On the first weekend of the 2022/23 season, the players continued to take the knee before kick-off.
      But in a move announced by the Premier League, the pre-match gesture will be scrapped for the majority of the rest of the season, and used only for specific moments.
      This weekend will be the first in over two years that the gesture won’t be carried out by players.

      Why aren’t players taking the knee this season?
      “Ahead of the new season, Premier League club captains have reaffirmed their commitment to fighting racism and all forms of discrimination,” the Premier League said in a statement.
      “The players have decided to use specific moments during the upcoming campaign to take the knee, to amplify the message that racism has no place in football or society.
      “The Premier League supports the players’ decision and, alongside the clubs, will use these opportunities to elevate anti-racism messaging as part of the League’s No Room for Racism Action Plan.”
      Has taking the knee been scrapped?
      Not entirely.
      Taking of the knee will still be used for specific significant moments throughout the season, but not every week.
      And in a collective statement, the 20 Premier League captains suggested that taking of the knee would be used for significant moments throughout the upcoming season.
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      “We remain resolutely committed to eradicate racial prejudice, and to bring about an inclusive society with respect and equal opportunities for all,” they said.
      The taking of the knee will still occur before the FA Cup and Carabao Cup finals.
      Boxing Day will also see the gesture carried out.
      It was also announced that the Premier League would be donating £238,000 to youth clubs on behalf of the 20 captains, with half of that amount coming from the revenue earned from the ‘No Room for Racism’ sleeve badges. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard: Who is fighting on Saudi bill and what time does it start?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Oleksandr Usyk’s HUGE heavyweight rematch is getting ever closer.But before the mouth-watering main event in Saudi Arabia there’s a stacked undercard, which includes an historic fight.
      All eyes will be on Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua’s rematch
      While there are TWO world title eliminators are on the bill that are unlikely to disappoint.
      Man mountain Filip Hrgovic will take on China’s Zhang Zhilei in the IBF heavyweight division’s final eliminator.
      With both men unbeaten, something will have to give on August 20.
      Croatian Hrgovic and Zhang were initially set to fight on May 7 on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s defeat to Dmitry Bivol.
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      After Hrgovic pulled out for personal reasons, Zhang instead made light work of America’s Scott Alexander.
      The second eliminator will see Brit former world super-middleweight champ Callum Smith take on Frenchman Mathieu Bauderlique.
      While Ramla Ali will take on Crystal Garcia Nova in what is set to be a historic bout.
      Ramla Ali will be making history
      Filip Hrgovic is in a IBF heavyweight title eliminator
      Ali vs Nova will be the first ever professional women’s boxing match to take place in Saudi Arabia.
      On the magnitude of the occasion, Ali told ESPN: “It’s such a monumental thing to happen in Saudi.
      “Me and my opponent, we’re essentially making history together so it’s not just me. It’s someone else as well, we’re both going to be the first females to be in Saudi.”
      When is Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk?
      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk takes place on Saturday, August 20.
      The fight is expected to start at 11pm UK time – this is 1am in Saudi Arabia.
      The Jeddah Super Dome – with a capacity of 40,000 – plays host.
      Who is fighting on the Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard?
      The undercard is set to start from 3pm UK time.

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      Callum Smith vs Mathieu Bauderlique (WBC light-heavyweight final eliminator)
      Filip Hrgovic vs Zhilei Zhang (IBF heavyweight final eliminator)
      Badou Jack vs Richard Rivera
      Tyron Spong vs Andrew Tabiti
      Daniel Lapin vs Jozef Jurko
      Ramla Ali vs Crystal Garcia Nova
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs Hector Alatorre

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      Why are Newcastle wearing a one-off kit against Brighton and will it be on sale?

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      NEWCASTLE are pencilled in for a tough encounter against Brighton this weekend – and they will be freshly dressed for the occasion.The Magpies will be hoping to halt Brighton’s train following the Seagulls’ heroic victory over Manchester United.
      Newcastle will be wearing an alternate kit for their clash against BrightonCredit: Newcastle United FC
      But a bizarre situation has forced Eddie Howe’s men to represent in their training kit colours of sky blue.
      Find out why below.
      Why are Newcastle wearing a one-off kit against Brighton?
      The Premier League ruled in the most rarest of scenarios that all THREE of the Magpies strips would clash with Brighton’s kits.
      And as a result, Newcastle have been granted special permission to wear an alternate jersey which is used in warm-up training sessions by the players.
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      A statement on the club’s official website read: “Accordingly, Newcastle United has gained special dispensation from the Premier League to wear a sky-blue jersey.”
      This jersey features the silhouette of St. James’ Park and several city landmarks plus, it will be worn with the traditional black shorts and socks.
      Will the one-off kit be on sale?
      Newcastle fans will be delighted to hear that the jersey is expected to be go on sale soon.
      A statement read “The shirt will ordinarily be worn as a warm-up shirt by the players on matchdays but will feature FUN88, noon.com and Premier League branding for the trip to the Amex Stadium.
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      “The warm-up version of the shirt will be available to buy at shop.nufc.co.uk soon.”
      When is Brighton vs Newcastle?

      Brighton vs Newcastle takes place on Saturday, August 13.
      The match kicks off at 3pm UK time.
      Amex Stadium will be the allocated arena which can hold around 31,800 fans. More

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      Who is Barcelona icon Gerard Pique’s new girlfriend Clara Chia Marti?

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      GERARD PIQUE had one of the most famous relationships on the planet with pop singer Shakira – but there is a new woman in his life now.The Barcelona defender split up with Shakira in June having been together for 12 years.
      Gerard Pique and Shakira split in June 2022Credit: AFP
      And Pique has wasted no time from moving on as the Spaniard is currently dating a student who works for him.
      Find out more on Gerard Pique’s new girlfriend below.
      Who is Gerard Pique’s new girlfriend?
      Barcelona veteran Gerard Pique’s new girlfriend goes by the name of Clara Chia Marti.
      Clara, 23, is a PR student who is employed by Pique’s events production company, Kosmos.
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      She has even been spotted serving as a waitress for a party that Kosmos once hosted.
      The Sun can reveal that the couple met through the organisation and sources close to them claim that they have been dating for some time.
      A source close to Clara said: “Gerard and Clara have been seeing each other for months.
      “She is a student who also works for him in his office, organising events.
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      “They have been keeping quiet about their relationship but those around them all know what is happening.
      “People have been helping him keep the romance hush-hush and have wiped Clara’s social media accounts so people can’t find photos of her. That alone makes his mates think he is actually quite serious about being with her.”
      Why did Gerard Pique and Shakira break up?
      Pop beauty Shakira announced her shocking break-up with Spanish defender Gerard Pique on June 6 earlier on this year.
      Reports suggest that Pique had strayed during their 12-year relationship.
      Gerard Pique is yet to comment on the break up between him and ShakiraCredit: Rex
      But both of the former lovebirds preferred to keep the reasons to themselves.
      Shakira’s publicist’s statement read: “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy.
      “Thank you for your understanding.” More

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      Nottingham Forest vs West Ham: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Premier League showdown

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST take on West Ham in their first Premier League game back at the City Ground. Forest lost their opening game of the season to Newcastle at St James’ Park last weekend as Jesse Lingard made his debut.
      Haaland ran riot at the London stadium, scoring two against West HamCredit: AFP
      Forest lost 2-0 to Newcastle in their opening game of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      The Hammers also lost, but to champions Man City as Erling Haaland ran riot at the London Stadium.
      Both sides need to get their first wins of the season under their belts, but West Ham can’t afford to think they have it easy.
      Forest fans will be jubilant and the City Ground will be rocking for the arrivals of David Moyes’ men.
      But with Premier League experience behind them, West Ham’s confidence will be hard to match.

      What time does Forest vs West Ham kick off?

      Forest’s clash with West Ham will get underway from 2pm UK time on Sunday, August 14.
      The game will be held at the City Ground.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Forest vs West Ham will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Forest are still without Omar Richards but Orel Mangala could make his full debut for Steve Cooper’s side.
      Jesse Lingard is set to start in midfield once again, too.
      Gianluca Scamacca could start from the off for the Hammers, who will be without Craig Dawson due to a thigh problem.
      And new boy Maxwell Cornet could make his debut.
      Odds

      Forest – 16/5
      Draw – 13/5
      West Ham – 9/10

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More