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    Why are there no Premier League games on Saturday?

    THE 2024/25 Premier League season has almost reached its climax with just two rounds of fixtures remaining.Matchweek 37 has a rare schedule with no games taking place on Saturday.No Premier League fixtures will take place this SaturdayCredit: GettySunSport brings you the reason why no matches are scheduled for the customary slots on the penultimate matchweek of the season.Why are there no Premier League games on Saturday?There will be no top-flight fixtures taking place on Saturday after a drastic change to the footballing calendar was made prior to the 2024/25 season starting.Last April, the FA and the Premier League reached an agreement that the FA Cup final would be played on an exclusive Saturday.And the blockbuster Wembley showpiece between Crystal Palace and Manchester City is scheduled for this Saturday, which is why no Prem matches are taking place.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe FA’s statement last year read: “The Emirates FA Cup Final will now take place on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, on an exclusive Saturday with no Premier League fixtures taking place on the same day.”The announcement also stated that no Prem games would be played the day before the final: “Additionally, there will be no Premier League games on the Friday night before the Final, to allow focus on the build-up to the showpiece event.”However, that is now not happening with two top-flight fixtures booked in for Friday night.Manchester United’s clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was moved to the Friday in April to ensure there is no clash with the Women’s FA Cup final between the two clubs.Most read in FootballAnd due to the Red Devils’ involvement in the Europa League final with Tottenham, Spurs put a request in to the Premier League to move their Sunday fixture with Aston Villa to the Friday to allow both sides to have the same amount of rest time ahead of the all-English blockbuster in Bilbao.Premier League fixtures for Matchweek 37All times BSTFriday, May 167.30pm Aston Villa v Spurs (Sky Sports)8:15pm Chelsea v Man Utd (Sky Sports)Sunday, May 1812pm Everton v Southampton (TNT Sports)2:15pm West Ham v Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)3pm Brentford v Fulham3pm Leicester City v Ipswich Town4:30pm Arsenal v Newcastle United (Sky Sports)Monday, May 198pm Brighton v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Tuesday, May 208pm Crystal Palace v Wolves8pm Man City v AFC Bournemouth More

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    When does the summer transfer window 2025 open and close?

    THE 2024/25 Premier League campaign is heading towards an unwanted close.But the offseason does mean the thrills and spills of the transfer window are upon us.The summer transfer window will include an early phase before the Club World CupCredit: RexSunSport brings you all the dates and details you need ahead of the summer.When does the summer transfer window 2025 open?This summer, the transfer window will open early between Sunday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 10, due to the exceptional registration period related to the expanded Club World Cup.Chelsea and Manchester City are the only Premier League clubs that are taking part in the revamped competition, but the early window allows all Prem sides to complete business.The summer window will then open again properly on Monday, June 16, and close on Monday, September 1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Premier League can only have 12 weeks of a summer window, which is why there is a five-day break to allow it to run to September 1.What time does the summer transfer window 2025 close?This year, the summer transfer window will close four hours earlier than usual.Prem and EFL bosses, with the agreement of clubs in all four leagues, have come to the decision that all signings or paperwork will have to be lodged by 7pm, rather than the more accustomed 11pm deadline, on September 1.An additional two hours will be allowed for signings from overseas to complete all the necessary paperwork.Most read in FootballThe move from the 11pm closure is viewed as a way of preventing club staff and administrators from having to burn the midnight oil well into the early hours when late-agreed deals are pushed through. More

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    Why do Man Utd have (Red) as their shirt sponsor vs West Ham?

    MANCHESTER UNITED welcome West Ham to Old Trafford on Super Sunday.The Red Devils go into the clash on a high after booking their spot in the Europa League final on Thursday night.Manchester United will show their support for the (Red) campaign this weekendCredit: GettyAll Ruben Amorim’s side had to do was avoid a catastrophic collapse at Old Trafford after they won the first leg of their semi-final with Athletic Bilbao 3-0.But Man Utd piled on the misery for the Spaniards, smashing the LaLiga side 4-1 in the return leg.The Red Devils will face Tottenham in a blockbuster all-English final at the end of the month, and Amorim will be hoping his side can carry on the momentum as they host West Ham this weekend in the Premier League.Fans tuning into the match will notice that the Man Utd players are playing in a slightly different kit to normal – SunSport reveals why below.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhy do Man Utd have (Red) as their shirt sponsor vs West Ham?Man Utd usually have the logo of sponsors Snapdragon branded across the front of their shirts.But for this afternoon’s game against West Ham, the Red Devils are promoting (Red), a charity that campaigns against health inequality and provides life-saving programmes in vulnerable communities.It was set up by Bono and Bobby Shriver in 2006 to help fight Aids.Man Utd’s women’s team also had the (Red) logo on their shirts for their Women’s Super League clash with Arsenal yesterday.Most read in FootballThe agreement for the one-off edit is part of Qualcomm Technologies’ £60million-a-year deal with United.The shirts from the matches will be sold off on online auction site MatchWornShirt to raise funds, with net proceeds going to (Red)’s campaign against health injustice.After announcing the deal with United and MatchWornShirt, (Red) president and COO Jennifer Lotito said: “We believe in the power of collaboration to drive change, and this collaboration is a great example of that mission in action.”These incredibly special shirts represent more than just match-worn memorabilia.”They are a powerful way to engage fans and raise funds to drive more impact where it is needed the most.” More

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    Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for huge Nottingham fight night

    LIAM DAVIES is set to face Kurt Walker in THIS WEEKEND’S co-main event in Nottingham.Topping the bill sees the return of Leigh Wood, who faces Anthony Cacace – and fans are in for a treat with a great undercard leading up to the main event.Liam Davies and Kurt Walker ahead of their fight to be mandatory challenger for the IBF featherweight titleAfter a tough split decision loss to Shabaz Masoud, which saw Davies lose the IBO Super-bantamweight title, he’s now made the decision to move up a weight class.Before his last fight, the 29-year-old had won his last three fights by TKO. He’ll be hoping to rediscover that form at featherweight.Davies takes a tough test in 12-0 fighter Kurt Walker for the vacant IBF International featherweight belt.boxing nezws the sun Walker, 30, is coming off a majority decision victory against Leon Woodstock just two months ago in March.In the main event, we see Leigh Wood return from his 18-month hiatus to take on Anthony Cacace. Wood will make his long-awaited return to the ring in front of a hometown Nottingham crowd, after injury setbacks had stalled his career.He fights Anthony ‘The Apache’ Cacace who will defend his IBO Super-featherweight title for the fourth time.Most read in SportThe 36-year-old had impressive victories against Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington in 2024 and will enter the fight as the heavy favourite.SunSport brings you everything you need to know ahead of the big fight night in Nottingham.When is Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker?Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker for the vacant IBF International featherweight title takes place on Saturday, May 10.The card is being held at the Nottingham Arena.The show will start at 7pm BST.Ring walks for the co-main event is expected to take place at 9.15pm BST, depending on the outcome of the undercard.Is Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker on TV and can I live stream it?The event will be shown live on DAZNThat means it is available to those with the TV channel as part of their subscription package.Davies vs Walker can also be live streamed on the DAZN website or via their downloadable app.An annual subscription costs £119.99 (or £14.99 monthly).A flexible pass – which can be cancelled whenever – costs £24.99 per month.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every fight on the card as it happens.Full fight cardAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood – for IBO super-featherweight titleLiam Davies vs Kurt Walker – featherweightEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones – light heavyweightOwen Cooper vs Chris Congo – welterweightSam Noakes vs Patrik Balaz – super lightweightLewis Williams vs Viktar Chvarkou – heavyweightHuey Malone vs Jakub Laskowski – super lightweightCharlie Senior vs Cesar Paredes – featherweightNico Leivars vs Darwing Martinez – featherweightJoe Copper vs Dmitri Protkunas – middleweightJoe Tyers vs Mario Portillo – lightweightHarris Akbar vs Octavian Gratii – super welterweight More

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    Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic undercard – who else is fighting on Budapest bill?

    TOMMY FURY is set to square up with Kenan Hanjalic at the top of a huge Budapest bill – and the undercard bouts have been revealed!TNT hasn’t stepped foot in the ring since his controversial 2023 victory over social media sensation KSI.Tommy Fury beat KSI in 2023Credit: ReutersThe former Love Island star was set to face ex-UFC contender Darren Till on a Misfits card earlier this year, only to withdraw over concerns the Gorilla would use MMA moves in the ring.Fury, 26, will be expected to come out on top in Budapest despite not lacing up his gloves for two years.However, his opponent Henjalic goes into this bout off the back of a ferocious stoppage win against Edhem Hrustic just last month.But before these two eager beavers square up, SunSport can provide information on the highly anticipated undercard.Read more on Tommy FuryWho is on the Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic undercard?Boxing lovers will be tuning in for Tommy Fury’s long-awaited return to the ring.However, brother Roman Fury is also set to be in action on the same card!Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic (MAIN EVENT) – cruiserweightRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – heavyweightShokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze – cruiserweightValentin Koloszar vs Alexandru Ionita – featherweightHow can I watch Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic?The fight event has now been picked up by DAZN.That means it will be aired on the DAZN TV channel in the UK.Subscribers will also be able to live stream the event via the DAZN website or the downloadable app.DAZN is available for £119.99 annually (or £14.99 per month).There is also a flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time, for £24.99.Alternatively, SunSport will have a live blog of all the action as it happens from Budapest.Most read in Boxing More

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    Tommy Fury EXACT fight time – when is TNT returning to the ring TONIGHT to face Kenan Hanjalic?

    BOXING lovers will finally get to see Tommy Fury return to action TONIGHT in a Budapest battle against Kenan Hanjalic – and the EXACT fight time has been confirmed! It has been a difficult last couple of years for Fury, having split up with long-term partner Molly-Mae and pulling out of a bout with Darren Till.Tommy Fury hasn’t fought since his 2023 battle against KSICredit: GettyHowever, the last time Tyson Fury’s little brother stepped foot in the ring, he secured a controversial win against social media mogul KSI.Fury, 26, had a point deducted but still picked up a majority win.And should TNT play his cards right, he’ll be expected to extend his unbeaten record to 11 wins and 0 losses.But with other bouts taking place first, he’ll have to wait a little while before climbing through those ropes.Read more on Tommy FuryFind out exactly when Tommy Fury will be fighting tonight.What EXACT time will Tommy Fury be fighting tonight?Tommy Fury’s ringwalks for his bout against Kenan Hanjalic is expected to take place around 10pm BST, Thich means the fight should start at approximately 10:15pm BST.However, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.The fight is taking place at the MTK Arena in Budapest, Hungary.Who is on the Fury vs Hanjalic undercard?The fight event has now been picked up by DAZN.That means it will be aired on the DAZN TV channel in the UK.Subscribers will also be able to live stream the event via the DAZN website or the downloadable app.DAZN is available for £119.99 annually (or £14.99 per month).There is also a flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time, for £24.99.Alternatively, SunSport will have a live blog of all the action as it happens from Budapest. More

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    When is the Europa League final 2025? Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and teams for huge showpiece

    THIS year’s Europa League final has been confirmed – and it will feature two English teams!Manchester United held their nerve in a tricky second-leg semi-final test before eventually picking off Spanish outfit Athletic Bilbao.Mason Mount was incredible for United in the semi-finalCredit: GettyWhile Tottenham made light work of Bodo/Glimt in their final four encounter – most impressively beating the Norwegian side on their own turf.And with the teams for 2025 final now confirmed, fans are itching to find out when the match is taking place.When is the Europa League final 2025?The 2025 Europa League final will take place on Saturday, May 21.Kick off will be at 8pm BST.Estadio de San Mames stadium – the home of Athletic Bilbao will host the thrilling final.What TV channel will the Europa League final 2025 be on and can it be live streamed?The 2025 Europa League final will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.Last year, the Europa League final was available to live stream for FREE via the discovery+ app/website.It remains to be seen if the broadcaster will provide a free stream for the match this year.SunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of the Europa League final.Read more on Europa LeagueWill the Europa League final 2025 be on YouTube?Last year, the Europa League final wasn’t shown on YouTube, which was a shock to many fans as it had been aired on the platform from 2016 to 2023.The match was previously available to watch on BT Sport’s official YouTube channel.However, that was not the case in 2024 due to BT Sport merging with discovery+ and Eurosport under the TNT Sports brand.And instead of broadcasting the final for free on YouTube, the broadcaster opted to provide a free stream on their app, discovery+Most read in Europa LeagueIt’s unclear whether or not TNT Sports will broadcast the final across their YouTube channels or stick with making the huge match free to watch on discovery+, or simply not make it free to watch at all. More

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    Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for huge Nottingham homecoming

    LEIGH WOOD is back fighting THIS WEEKEND with his 18-month hiatus now over!The popular Nottingham fighter will face Anthony Cacace in front of his home fans with the Irishman’s IBO super-featherweight title up for grabs.Leigh Wood is back in action for the first time since October 2023Anthony Cacace is a dangerous foe but gave up his IBF title for this fightCredit: PAWood is one of the most exciting British fighters around but has not fought since his October 2023 victory over Josh Warrington after injury setbacks.He has moved up in weight and faces a daunting prospect in Cacace, who has proved himself as one of the best super-featherweights around.The Apache scored impressive wins against Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington in 2024 and enters this fight as the heavy favourite.However, he has been accused of ducking Eduardo Nunez after giving up his IBF title to face Wood instead of the Mexican, who was mandatory challenger for that belt.More boxingBoth men will be desperate for victory, with a unification fight later on in the year a possibility for the winner.Huge Nottingham Forest fan Wood also wants to fight at the City Ground.Liam Davies is also moving up in weight and faces a tough task against Irish Olympian Kurt Walker as he looks to build to another world title shot.SunSport has everything you need to know ahead of the big fight night.Most read in BoxingWhen is Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood?Cacace vs Wood for the IBO super-featherweight title takes place on Saturday, May 10.The card is being held at the Nottingham Arena.The show will start at 7pm BST.Ring walks for the main event are expected to take place at 10pm BST.Is Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood on TV and can I live stream it?DAZN will air the full event.That means it is available to those with the TV channel as part of their subscription package.Cacace vs Wood can also be live streamed on the DAZN website or via their downloadable app.An annual subscription costs £119.99 (or £14.99 monthly).A flexible pass – which can be cancelled whenever – costs £24.99 per month.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every fight on the card as it happens.Who is on the Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood undercard?Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood – for IBO super-featherweight titleLiam Davies vs Kurt Walker – featherweightEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones – light heavyweightOwen Cooper vs Chris Congo – welterweightSam Noakes vs Patrik Balaz – super lightweightLewis Williams vs Viktar Chvarkou – heavyweightHuey Malone vs Jakub Laskowski – super lightweightCharlie Senior vs Cesar Paredes – featherweightNico Leivars vs Darwing Martinez – featherweightJoe Copper vs Dmitri Protkunas – middleweightJoe Tyers vs Mario Portillo – lightweightHarris Akbar vs Octavian Gratii – super welterweightWhat’s been said?Asked about his game plan for Cacace, Wood told The Ring: “Whichever way you want it.”I prefer that way but I’d like to consider myself as someone that gets the job done regardless of the circumstances.”If everything’s going my way, I’ll get the job done. If things aren’t going my way, guess what? I’ll get the job done. “I think a great fighter will always adapt to what’s in front of them. “Regardless of which path it goes down they manage to pull it out of the bag regardless.”But ideally, yes. Stick to the game plan, stick to what’s working, what we’re practising, pull out a clinical performance.”Cacace, meanwhile, spoke about the Nunez situation: “I’m not ducking anyone, you know what I mean? “These are people who are listening to the likes of Eddie Hearn [Nunez’s promoter] and these type of men and promoters.”The facts are that the money was 100 per cent better. “I’m 36 years of age. I’ve got three children. Read More on The Sun”If I was 28 and the money was the same for that Mexican, I’d have fought him in his back garden.”Call me a duck, call me whatever you want. I don’t give a s***.” More