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

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      MANCHESTER CITY are hoping to stretch their lead at the top of the table when they welcome Manchester United to the Etihad.The Citizens comfortably progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup by beating Peterborough United 2-0 on their own turf.
      Manchester City eased their way into the quarter-finals of the FA CupCredit: PA
      Man United had the week off having been knocked out of the FA Cup in the 4th roundCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But with Liverpool not too far behind them in the league, City cannot afford to drop points against their Manchester rivals.
      However, Man United have aspirations of their own – to secure a Champions League spot come the conclusion of the season.
      And with the Red Devils knocked out of the FA Cup in the earlier rounds to Middlesbrough, they’ll be the fresher of the two going into this game after having a week off.
      What time does Man City vs Man Utd kick off?

      What TV channel is Man City vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?

      Manchester City vs Manchester United will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      The coverage will commence from 4pm UK time and be shown across both channel listed above.
      Subscription holders will have the game accessible to them via the Sky Sports website or the Sky Go app.
      US viewers can head to the NBC Website or app if a membership has been acquired.

      Team news
      Pep Guardiola received a double defensive blow in the 2-0 FA Cup win over Peterborough United as Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake were both dragged off early.
      However, the central defenders will be assesed ahead of the game so both players could be in contention to play.
      On the flip side, number two goalkeeper Zack Steffen is having shoulder troubles so he is unlikely to make it on the bench for the derby.
      And talented youngster, Cole Palmer is still nursing a foot injury which means his return date remains to be unknown.
      Scott McTominay has missed Manchester United’s last two fixtures through illness but Ralf Rangnick expects the Scotland international to be available for selection.
      As for the other absentee missing from the Red Devils camp, Edinson Cavani hasn’t returned to training according to the boss which makes his chances of featuring against City slim to none.
      Latest odds
      Manchester City to win 1/3
      Draw 15/4
      Manchester United to win 15/2
      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication.
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      Liverpool vs West Ham: TV channel, live stream, kick off time and team news for Premier League match

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      LIVERPOOL continue their hunt on league leaders Manchester City when they welcome West Ham United to Anfield.Jurgen Klopp’s men haven’t put a foot wrong as of late as they continue to pick up win after win.
      Takumi Minamino’s double fired Liverpool into the quarter-finals of the FA CupCredit: Getty
      West Ham were kicked out of the FA Cup courtesy of SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      Having secured the first English trophy of the season, the Reds went on to book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals by scraping a 2-1 victory over Norwich City.
      However, Liverpool must now turn their attentions on trying to close the gap between themselves and Pep Guardiola’s team who sit top of the tree.
      And for all West Ham’s fantastic work so far, the East London club are beginning to struggle which was evident in their 3-1 exile from the FA Cup on Wednesday so the Reds will be rubbing their hands together.
      What time does Liverpool vs West Ham kick off?

      What TV channel is Liverpool vs West Ham on and can I live stream it?

      Liverpool vs West Ham United will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      The coverage will commence from 5:00pm – 30 minutes before kick-off and be shown on both of the above channels.
      Subscription members can also stream the game via the Sky Go app or NOW TV.

      Team news
      Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Thiago’s hamstring injury sustained in the warm up before the Carabao Cup final is a short term issue so he could return to the squad despite missing the 2-1 win over Norwich.
      Roberto Firmino was also unavailable with a muscular problem so the Brazilian will need to be assessed ahead of the match.
      And Curtis Jones was precautionarily taken off because he felt a tweak in his thigh, but the Liverpool boss stated that “it was not a real injury” so the Englishman should be fit and raring to go.
      Angelo Ogbonna is the only long-term absentee for West Ham but Ryan Fredericks, Vladamir Coufal and Arthur Masuaku were all absent for the FA Cup loss against Southampton so their chances of featuring are in jeopardy.
      Left-back Aaron Creswell also wasn’t involved so he’ll need to do a late fitness ahead of the trip to Liverpool.
      Latest odds
      Liverpool to win 2/7
      Draw 9/2
      West Ham United to win 17/2
      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication.
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      Is Burnley vs Chelsea on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League game

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      CHELSEA return to Premier League action as they face relegation battlers Burnley at Turf Moor.The Blues momentarily put their dramatic owner crisis behind them with a thrilling 3-2 win over Luton Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
      Chelsea bounce back from Carabao Cup final loss with a 3-2 win over Luton TownCredit: Getty
      Burnley lost 2-0 in a midweek match against Leicester and they lost Ben Mee to injuryCredit: PA
      But now they turn their focus to catching the teams above them in the Premier League.
      And there is no better time for the West London outfit to play Burnley, who will be licking their wounds from the midweek 2-0 loss against Leicester.
      However, the Clarets have taken points off Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs this year alone so they’ll be hope that they can do the same against the Blues.
      What time does Burnley vs Chelsea kick off?

      Burnley vs Chelsea takes place on Saturday, 5 March.
      The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time.
      It is being played at Turf Moor in Burnley.
      Nothing could separate the sides earlier on this season with the match ending in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

      What TV Channel is Burnley vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?

      Unfortunately, Burnley vs Chelsea will not be broadcasted live on UK television.
      This is because kick-off falls between the time of the TV blackout law which runs from 2:45pm to 5:15pm.
      However, the game will be accessible via NBC Sports in the US.

      Team News
      Burnley could still be without Erik Pieters and Dale Stephens who are both recovering from a thigh injuries.
      Johann Berg Gudmundsson is facing an extended spell in the medical room which have led to the winger being granted time off to deal with his ongoing issues.
      Captain fantastic Ben Mee is also in serious doubt for the huge clash with Chelsea having been forced off in the 2-0 loss against Leicester.
      Sean Dyche mentioned after the game: “I think he has a bang on his knee, hopefully a bang more than a twist but I will wait to find out more.”
      For the Blues, Hakim Ziyech, Cesar Azpilicueta and Barcelona target Andreas Christensen all missed the 3-2 win over Luton and are still to be assessed ahead of the game.
      Ben Chiwell is the only long-term absentee and is not expected to return until the next season.
      Latest Odds
      Burnley to win 13/2
      Draw 16/5
      Chelsea to win 4/9
      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication.
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      World Cup 2022 play-offs fixtures: Scotland vs Ukraine date, Wales vs Austria, Portugal, Italy, Russia latest

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      SCOTLAND know they have to come through another play-off if they are to reach the World Cup.But their tie with Ukraine could be delayed due to the Russian invasion of the Eastern European country.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will have to take the play-off route if he is to play in the Qatar World CupCredit: Getty
      Italy join Portugal in the World Cup play-offsCredit: Pacemaker
      Scotland and Wales are in the play-offs as seeded teams, following a respective win and draw against Denmark and Belgium.
      When are the World Cup qualifying play-offs?
      The World Cup qualifying play-offs will take place during the next international break, which will be held from March 24 to March 29, 2022.
      Twelve teams will enter the play-offs – the ten runners-up from World Cup qualifying plus the best placed Nations League group winners to have not yet qualified.
      However, just THREE will advance to the World Cup.
      The draw for the play-offs was held on November 26 and saw the six best placed teams in World Cup qualifying handed home semi-final ties
      Gareth Bale and Wales will feature in the World Cup play-offsCredit: PA
      World Cup play-off fixtures
      The draw for the play-offs has now been made.
      In each path, the winners of each semi-final will take on the other winners for a place in the World Cup.
      As such, we could be looking at Scotland vs Wales and Italy vs Portugal for a place in the finals.
      Path A
      Thursday, March 24

      Scotland vs Ukraine (7.45pm)*
      Wales vs Austria (7.45pm)

      *Ukraine have asked for their play-off in Scotland to be moved to June
      Tuesday, March 29
      Final – Wales/Austria vs Scotland/Ukraine
      Path B
      Thursday, March 24

      Russia** vs Poland (5pm)
      Sweden vs Czech Republic (7.45pm)

      **Russia have been suspended by Fifa and will be eliminated from the World Cup subject to an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
      Tuesday, March 29
      Final – Russia/Poland vs Sweden/Czech Republic
      Path C
      Thursday, March 24

      Italy vs North Macedonia (7.45pm
      Portugal vs Turkey (7.45pm)

      Tuesday, March 29

      Final – Portugal/Turkey vs Italy/North Macedonia

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      Are there any other World Cup qualifying play-offs?
      Yes. The inter-confederation play-offs will take place under the usual two-legged format.
      This will see the winner of Oceania qualifying, fourth place in North American qualifying, fifth place in South American qualifying and the best third place in the two Asian qualifying groups drawn into two two-legged ties.
      The two winners of their ties will qualify for the World Cup.
      In African qualifying the ten group winners will advance to two-legged continental play-offs.
      The five winners of those African ties will then advance to Qatar.
      Africa World Cup play-off fixtures

      DR Congo vs Morocco (3pm) – Friday, March 25
      Morocco vs DR Congo (8.30pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Mali vs Tunisia (5pm) – Friday, March 25
      Tunisia vs Mali (8.30pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Cameroon vs Algeria (5pm) – Friday, March 25
      Algeria vs Cameroon (8.30pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Egypt vs Senegal (7.30pm) – Friday, March 25
      Senegal vs Egypt (6pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Ghana vs Nigeria (7.30pm) – Friday, March 25
      Nigeria vs Ghana (6pm) – Tuesday, March 29 More

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      Who is Todd Boehly? American billionaire linked with Chelsea takeover

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      TODD BOEHLY is an American mogul and a billionaire who is reportedly showing interest in taking over Chelsea from Roman Abramovich AGAIN.The Forbes-listed businessman had reportedly tried to purchase the West London club in 2019 and now he is said to be back for a second bite of the cherry.
      Todd Boehly made a formal offer to buy ChelseaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      But who exactly is he and how did he become so successful?Who is Todd Boehly?
      Alongside being a philanthropist and an investor, Todd Boehly is a Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and controlling member of Elridge Industries – a private investment firm located in Greenwich, Connecticut.
      He is also the current interim CEO of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association as of October 2021 and owns 20% of the Los Angeles Dodgers alongside co-owner of the Los Angeles Sparks which all contributes to his valued net worth of £4.72 billion.
      Boehly is 46 years of age with three sons named Nick, Zach and Clay and the American is married to Katie Boehly.
      Todd’s grandparents immigrated to the US from Germany which enabled the successful businessman to graduate from Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland during the year of 1991.
      Boehly also joined the school’s wrestling team during his school years and they won consecutive I.A.C. championships.
      Five years later, the American found himself graduating again but this time, he obtained a degree in Finance having studied at the London School of Economics.
      Shortly after, Boehly began working at Citibank and then at Credit Suisse First Boston to accumulate some experience in the finance sector.
      How did Todd Boehly become a billionaire?
      Once Boehly had gained sufficient knowledge at his entry level jobs, he joined Guggenheim Partners in 2001.
      This is where the billionaire launched the firm’s credit investing business, took on any asset management business responsibilities and became president of the company.
      Todd then constructed a major deal in 2013, between Time Warner Cable and the famous baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers to create SportsNet LA – a regional network to broadcast anything in relation to the Dodgers. But it didn’t come into play until the following year.
      However, 2015 was the year where Boehly really joined the road to riches because the American mogul invested in some of the assets he collected at Guggenheim, including The Hollywood Reporter, Dick Clark Productions, and Security Benefit to found his current firm Eldridge Industries.
      And he also went on to own a technology company, invested in real estate, and get involved within food industry.
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      What is the latest update on his bid for Chelsea?
      Despite Boehly owning multiple sports teams in the US, he has never been presented with the opportunity to purchase an English football team.
      But just three years his failed first bid, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has confirmed he intends to sell the club.
      Todd and Swiss businessman Hansjorg Wyss are seemingly front runners in the bid for the Blues but a bid of £2.5bn has already reportedly been rejected so the pair will have to stomp up a lot of money if they want to get hands on the West London outfit.
      This is Boehly’s second attempt in trying to snatch Chelsea away from Russian mogul Abramovich and he was very outspoken on what his plans will be if he was to ever get behind the drivers seat.
      Boehly said in the past: “The opportunity we had with the Dodgers was really about part-ownership with Los Angeles, how we are going to win, how we are going to drive championships and how we are going to build passion.
      “If you look at what the Premier League offers, it’s all of those things.” More

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      When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw? Start time, TV channel, live stream free and ball numbers as Chelsea through

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      THE FA Cup heading into its business end.This week the fifth round is taking place and the winners of each tie know they will be just one game from Wembley.
      The FA Cup quarter-final draw is set to take place this weekCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Man City were the first team through after a 2-0 win at Peterborough.
      Crystal Palace then made it through as they beat Stoke City 2-1 at Selhurst Park.
      But there was a huge shock at the Riverside where Middlesbrough dumped out Antonio Conte’s Tottenham.
      When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?

      The FA Cup quarter-final draw will be held on Thursday, March 3.
      It will take place before Boreham Wood’s match at Everton, which starts at 8.15pm.
      England manager Gareth Southgate will be drawing the balls from Wembley.

      What TV channel is the FA Cup quarter-final draw on and can I live stream it?

      The FA Cup quarter-final draw is live on ITV.
      Coverage commences at 7.30pm.
      To stream the draw live, head to the ITV Hub or the FA’s social media accounts.

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      Can I watch the FA Cup quarter-final draw for free?
      Yes. The FA Cup final draw is free to watch on TV and online.
      Ball numbers

      Chelsea
      Crystal Palace
      Manchester City
      Liverpool or Norwich City
      Southampton or West Ham United
      Middlesbrough
      Nottingham Forest or Huddersfield Town
      Everton or Boreham Wood More

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      Napoli vs AC Milan: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Serie A match

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      NAPOLI are aiming to take a step closer in claiming their first Scudetto since 1990 when they host Milan at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium THIS WEEKEND.And with both sides currently level on points at the top, it will be a fascinating spectacle.
      AC Milan were held to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finalCredit: Getty
      Napoli are hoping to keep AC Milan below them with a win or a draw at the San SiroCredit: Getty
      Luciano Spalletti’s men go into this game off back of a 2-1 win over Lazio and should be the fresher of the two having had a week off.
      As for AC Milan, they were forced into a midweek 0-0 stalemate against bitter rivals Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.
      To make matters worse,18x Serie A winners are winless in their last two league games so the fanbase will be putting them under pressure.
      What time does Napoli vs AC Milan kick off?

      Napoli face table topping rivals AC Milan on Sunday 6 March.
      The match kicks off at 7:45pm UK time – 8:45pm local time.
      It takes place at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples.
      The sides last met in December when Napoli ran out 1-0 winners at San Siro.

      What TV channel is Napoli vs AC Milan on and can I live stream it?

      Napoli vs AC Milan will be broadcasted live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 1 HD.
      There will be no coverage of the match prior.
      Subscription members will also be able to stream the game live via the BT Sport website or app.

      Team news
      Kevin Malcuit is the only long-term absentee for Napoli due to a calf injury the right-back sustained towards the end of February.
      But Andre-Zambo Anguissa is expected to return back to training this week.
      And Hirving Lozano is close to being in contention to feature again but the right-winger will need to wait a little longer.
      Stefano Pioli is still unsure when Zlatan Ibrahomvic will be available having suffered an achilies tendon problem.
      Alessio Romagnoli suffered a muscular injury during the last game against Inter and Simon Kjaer is out for the season with a cruciate ligament rupture.
      Latest odds
      Napoli to win 11/10
      Draw 12/5
      AC Milan to win 13/5
      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication.
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      Who is Hansjorg Wyss? Swiss Billionaire interested in buying Chelsea

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      HANSJORG WYSS is a billionaire and philanthropist – and is now interested in taking over Chelsea.The Swiss businessman is worth an estimated amount of £4.2 billion ranking him in the top 300 Forbes list of billionaires.
      Hansjorg Wyss is founder of the world’s largest medical device manufacturers SynthesCredit: Reuters
      Wyss, 86, has not yet been interested in investing in sport but now he is interested in taking over the Blues from Roman Abramovich.
      Here is the Swiss billionaire’s journey…
      Who is Hansjorg Wyss?
      The billionaire was born on September 19, 1935 in the capital of Bern, Switzerland where he was raised in a little apartment with his two sisters.
      Hansjorg Wyss has been labelled as ‘amongst the most philanthropic people in the world’ by Forbes because of his multiple charitable foundations.
      He has pledged £89m to two universities in Zurich – the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich.
      He has one daughter named Amy Wyss who is also a billionaire, but the mother has decided to stay out of the limelight.
      Studying at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Wyss obtained a master’s degree in civil and structural engineering at the age of 24 before earning an MBA from Havard in the US six years later.
      Following that, the Swiss billionaire enjoyed different roles in the textile engineering industry which included becoming a plant engineer and project manager for Chrysler in the Philippines, Pakistan and Turkey.
      Wyss didn’t stop there; the Forbes-listed Swiss decided to travel to Brussels, where he would work in the steel industry and sell planes as a side business.
      And through his alternative way of making cash, Wyss met a surgeon who had co-founded Swiss medical device manufacturer Synthes which he would go on to become president of in 1977.
      Hansjorg Wyss is interested in taking Chelsea over from Roman AbramovichCredit: Getty
      Why is Hansjorg Wyss a billionaire?
      Wyss is the founder of Synthes USA, the world’s largest medical device manufacturer making internal screws and plates for broken bones.
      They manufactured the company’s devices and exported them to the US which led to the billionaire opening up his first manufacturing plant in Colorado.
      Under Wyss’ guidance, the American division sales team expanded and trained surgeons on how to use its products such as plates and internal screws.
      This helped him to officially became Synthes’ worldwide CEO and chairman until hr decided in 2007 that he would only want to represent as the chairman before Johnson & Johnson acquired Synthes in 2012.
      Wyss sold Synthes for a staggering amount of £14.7bn in cash and stocks where he would go on to purchase stakes in a publicly-traded biotech companies NovoCure and Molecular.
      What has Hansjorg Wyss said about Chelsea?
      With Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s future in doubt, the Russian billionaire is listening to offers this week on a new potential buyer of the club.
      And Hansjorg Wyss who has never purchased any sport franchises, claims that Abramovich offered him the chance to join a takeover bid.
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      Wyss said: “Abramovich is trying to sell all his villas in England, he also wants to get rid of Chelsea quickly.
      “I and three other people received an offer on Tuesday to buy Chelsea from Abramovich. I have to wait four to five days now. Abramovich is currently asking far too much.
      “You know, Chelsea ow him £2bn, but Chelsea has no money. As of today, we don’t know the exact selling price.” More