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      Is Newcastle vs Tottenham on TV? Spurs play Toon in Postecoglou’s homecoming three days after Prem ending – stream, team

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      NEWCASTLE and Tottenham will battle it out Down Under in a pre-season friendly just three days after the Premier League’s dramatic ending.Spurs were pipped to the final Champions League spot by Aston Villa despite thrashing relegated Sheffield United 3-0 on the last day.Tottenham beat Sheffield United on the last game of the seasonCredit: PANewcastle secured 7th with a win over Brentford on the final dayCredit: GettyWhile Newcastle’s 4-2 away win at Brentford earned them a place in the Europa Conference League ahead of English giants Manchester United.And after what has been an action-packed season, the players would have been looking forward to a well-earned rest before the Euros.But the Prem rivals have been pencilled in to play each other 72 hours into pre-season and even Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou believes that this game is ‘not ideal’ so early on.England boss Gareth Southgate who will name his provisional squad today also described the friendly as ‘not good news’.Read more on TottenhamWhen is Newcastle vs Tottenham?
      Newcastle’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham will take place TOMORROW – Wednesday, May 22.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 10:45am BST – 7:45pm local time.
      Melbourne Cricket Ground is the allocated arena for this match and it can host a staggering 100,024 passionate fans.
      The Magpies thrashed Tottenham 4-0 when the sides last met in a April Premier League fixture.
      Is Newcastle vs Tottenham on TV and can it be live streamed?
      Unfortunately, the match will not be broadcast LIVE on TV in the UK.
      But fans can stream the entire action through Tottenham’s video streaming service SPURSPLAY.
      Viewers will need to purchase a subscription to the site for £45.
      Prices lower to £35 for season ticket holders and One Hotspur members.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match through our live blog.
      What is the team news?Newcastle’s squad for the upcoming friendly:
      Goalkeepers: Nick Pope, Aidan Harris, Mark Gillespie
      Defenders: Dan Burn, Lewis Hall, Paul Dummett, Kieran Trippier, Harrison Ashby, Dylan Charlton, Emil Krafth, Alex Murphy, Ciaran Thompson 
      Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Matt Ritchie, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Lucas De Bolle, Travis Hernes, Ellis Stanton, Jay Turner-Cooke, Joe White  
      Forwards:  Miguel Almiron, Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson, Garang Kuol, Amadou Diallo, Ben Parkinson 
      Most read in FootballTottenham’s squad for the upcoming friendly:
      Goalkeepers: Guglielmo Vicario, Alfie Whiteman, Brandon Austin
      Defenders: Radu Dragusin, Micky van de Ven, Ashley Phillips, Emerson Royal, Pedro Porro  
      Midfielders: Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Oliver Skipp, Alfie Devine, James Maddison, Yago Santiago, Leo Black, Tyrese Hall, George Abbott, Rio Kyerematen  
      Forwards: Heung-min Son, Brennan Johnson, Bryan Gil, Dejan Kulusevski, Dane Scarlett, Jamie Donley 
      Why is this game happening?The reason for this match taking place is due to the fixture being part of Global Football Week Melbourne.This is one of three matches which has been scheduled for the special week.Spurs face Newcastle for Ange Postecoglou’s homecoming while the Toon play a second game against an A-League All Stars team on Friday, May 24.Arsenal women have also travelled to Melbourne to take on A-League Women’s All-Stars team. More

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      Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen – Europa League final: Invincible German champs take on Italian icons – stream, TV, teams

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      BAYER LEVERKUSEN are on course to completing an unprecedented invincible Treble – but Atalanta will be determined to stop them in what is expected to be a thrilling Europa League final.Xabi Alonso’s men have already made history by lifting the Bundesliga title this season without losing a single match.Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga undefeatedCredit: RexAnd the stoppage-time-winning veterans continued their form in Europe when they beat Roma to book their spot in the Europa League showpiece.Should Leverkusen defeat Atalanta, they will be one DFB-Pokal final win away from securing three trophies while going unbeaten in the process.However, the German champions face an Atalanta side who demolished Marseille in their semi-final to get here.Furthermore, the Italian outfit recently lost their Coppa Italia final against Juventus so they’ll be determined to avoid taking home another runners-up medal.Read more on Europa LeagueWhen is the Europa League final – Atalanta vs Leverkusen?
      Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen battle for in the Europa League final TOMORROW – Wednesday, May 22.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST.
      Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 51,700 fans.
      Italian outfit Atalanta beat Leverkusen 3-2 on aggregate when the sides last met in a 2022 Europa League round of 16 tie.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the entire action via discovery+ through any chosen tablet or mobile device.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match through our live blog.
      What is the team news?Xabi Alonso has been blessed with a clean bill of health for this thrilling Europa League final.Piero Hincapie and Granit Xhaka are set to be recalled to the starting line-up while it remains to be seen whether Alonso goes with Patrick Schick or Victor Boniface up top.Most read in Europa LeagueGranit Xhaka left Arsenal to make history with Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GettyFlorian Wirtz is also expected to start despite nursing a thigh injury over the last few weeks.Elsewhere, experienced Atalanta star Marten De Roon will miss out due to suffering a thigh issue in the Coppa Italia final defeat against Juventus.Club captain Rafael Toloi and ex-Arsenal star Sead Kolasinac are doubts but former Premier League attackers Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca could both start in Dublin.What are the odds?After 90 mins
      Atalanta 10/3
      Draw 13/5
      Leverkusen 4/5
      To lift the cup
      Atalanta 2/1
      Leverkusen 2/5
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      When is England’s Euro 2024 squad announced?

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      IT’S decision time for England gaffer Gareth Southgate as he names his squad for Euro 2024 TOMORROW.The Uefa international tournament takes place in Germany this summer, with the Three Lions aiming to go one further than in 2021.Gareth Southgate will be deciding who to take on the plane to Germany this summerCredit: PAEngland missed out on lifting the trophy at Wembley after a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the final.Since then, Southgate has experimented with his team with the World Cup in Qatar as new players rise to prominence.The manager only has two more friendlies to assess players before the tournament kicks off on June 16.The Three Lions face Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 3 and Iceland on June 7 in their final warm-up games before the competition. Read more on Euro 2024When is the Euro 2024 squad announcement?Southgate will name a preliminary England squad for Euro 2024 from 1pm BST on TUESDAY, MAY 21 – two days after the Premier League season ends.Southgate will be able to name up to 26 players for the Euros after Uefa confirmed the squad list increase from 23 in May.The deadline for the final squad is FRIDAY, JUNE 7.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWho will England play?England enter the group stages and will have fixtures against Serbia on June 16, Denmark on June 20 and Slovenia on June 25.Most read in Euro 2024Should they make it through the group as winners they could have clashes against the Czech Republic, Italy, France on their course to the final.However, should they finish as runners-up, then England could face Germany, Spain and Portugal before the final.Who is most likely to be picked?Southgate will be keen to pick his best players which will likely include captain Harry Kane.The striker has been in immense form since his move to Bayern Munich last season.Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice will be certain picks after impressing at Real Madrid and Arsenal respectively.Jordan Pickford has been England’s undisputed No.1 under Southgate and will surely be between the sticks in Germany.However, before the end of the season, players such as Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen could also get the call.Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has certainly caught the eye since his January arrival from Blackburn Rovers and played a huge part in the Eagles’ superb end to the season.Who could miss out?There could be some notable names missing from England’s squad for Euro 2024.Jordan Henderson has been a mainstay in the camp for Southgate but his poor showing at Ajax and stint at Al-Eittifaq could see him lose his spot.READ MORE SUN STORIESKalvin Phillips is another name that could miss out on the plane following his so far disastrous loan move to West Ham.Full-backs Luke Shaw and Reece James have both proven to be injury-prone this season, which could see Southgate opt for more reliable options. More

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      When is Scotland’s first game at Euro 2024? Full fixtures for the Tartan Army

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      SCOTLAND are hoping to beat the odds by lifting the Euro 2024 title this summer – but their pathway to success will be tricky from the start.Steve Clarke guided his side to a second successive Euro qualification by finishing second in qualifying Group A behind three-time winners Spain.Scotland are hoping to beat the odds this summerCredit: ReutersAnd the Scottish boss will hope that he can become the first-ever manager to lead the Tartans to European silverware.But Scotland have been thrown into a difficult group which includes, Hungary, Switzerland and hosts Germany.Furthermore, the Scottish stars haven’t had the best of form going into the tournament, so they’ll need some sort of inspiration to help them achieve their dreams.Find out Scotland’s full list of fixtures below.Read more on Euro 2024 When is Scotland’s first game at Euro 2024?Scotland get their Euro 2024 campaign underway against three-time winners and hosts Germany on Friday, June 14.It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST – 9pm local time.Allianz Arena – home of Bayern Munich is the chosen venue for this huge opening fixture and it can host approximately 75,024 passionate fans.Ilkay Gundogan’s strike earned Germany a narrow 3-2 win when the sides last met back in a 2015 qualifying contest.Most read in Euro 2024FULL Scotland Euro 2024 fixture listFriday June 14, 2024 – Group A: Germany vs Scotland (Allianz Arena, Munich – kick-off 8pm BST)Wednesday June 19, 2024 – Group A: Scotland vs Switzerland (RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne – kick-off 8pm BST)Sunday June 23, 2024: Group A: Scotland vs Hungary (MHPArena, Stuttgart – kick-off 8pm BST)The top two in each group plus the four best third-placed teams go throughRound of 16If Scotland finish first in Group A…Saturday June 29, 2024: Group A winner vs Group C runners-up (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)If Scotland finish second in Group A…Saturday June 29 – Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up (Olympiastadion, Berlin)If Scotland finish as one of four best third-placed teams…One of:Sunday June 30 – Group B winners vs third-placed side from Group A/D/E/F (RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne)Monday July 1 – Group F winners vs third-placed side from Group A/B/C (Waldstadion, Frankfurt)Tuesday July 2: Group E winners vs third-placed side Group A/B/C/D (Allianz Arena, Munich)Quarter-finalsIf Scotland finish first in Group A and win round of 16 game…Friday July 5 (MHPArena, Stuttgart)If Scotland finish second in Group A and win round of 16 game…Saturday July 6 (Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf)If Scotland finish as one of four best third-placed teams and win round of 16 game…One of:Friday July 5 (MHPArena, Stuttgart)Friday July 5 (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg)Saturday July 6 – (Olympiastadion, Berlin)Semi-finalsIf Scotland finish first in Group A, win round of 16 game and win quarter-final…Tuesday July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Arena, Munich)If England finish second in Group A, win round of 16 game and win quarter-final…Wednesday July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)If Scotland finish as one of four best third-placed teams, win round of 16 game and win quarter-final…One of:Tuesday July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Arena, Munich)READ MORE SUN STORIESWednesday July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)FinalSunday July 14 – kick-off 8pm (Olympiastadion, Berlin) More

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      When is England’s first game at Euro 2024? Full fixture list for the Three Lions

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      THE Premier League season is officially over – which means all eyes are on Euro 2024 this summer.England will be looking to go one better than the 2020 tournament, having missed out on the trophy after defeat to Italy in the final.Euro 2024 gets underway in JuneCredit: GETTYThe Three Lions will begin Euro 2024 in Group C, alongside Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia.Gareth Southgate’s side will be the overwhelming favourites to top the group and progress to the round of 16.But when do England begin their Euro 2024 campaign?When is England’s first game at Euro 2024?England kick start their tournament on Sunday, June 16 as they face Serbia.READ MORE IN EURO 2024The Three Lions’ all-important Euro 2024 opener will take place in Gelsenkirchen at the Arena AufSchalke.England’s clash with Serbia will kick off at 8pm BST.FULL England fixture list at Euro 2024Sunday, June 16 – Group C: Serbia vs England (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen – kick-off 8pm BST)Thursday, June 20 – Group C: Denmark vs England (Waldstadion, Frankfurt – kick-off 5pm BST)Most read in Euro 2024Tuesday, June 25 – Group C: England vs Slovenia (RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne – kick-off 8pm BST)Round of 16If England finish top of Group CSunday, June 30: Group C winners vs third-placed side in Group D/E/F (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen)If England finish runner-up in Group CSaturday, June 29 – Group A winners vs Group C runners-up (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)If England finish as one of four best third-place teamsOne of:Monday, July 1 – Group F winner vs third-placed side from Group A/B/C (Waldstadion, Frankfurt)Tuesday, July 2 – Group E winners vs third-placed side from Group A/B/C/D (Allianz Arena, Munich)Quarter-finalsIf England finish top of Group C and win their round of 16 gameSaturday, July 6 (Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf)If England finish runner-up in Group C and win their round of 16 gameFriday, July 5 (MHPArena, Stuttgart)If England finish as one of four best third-place teams and win their round of 16 gameOne of:Friday, July 5 (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg)Saturday, July 6 (Olympiastadion, Berlin)Semi-finalsIf England finish top of Group C, win their round of 16 game and win the quarter-finalWednesday, July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)If England finish runner-up in Group C, win their round of 16 game and win the quarter-finalTuesday, July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Arena, Munich)If England finish as one of four best third-place teams, win their round of 16 game and win the quarter-finalOne ofTuesday, July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Arena, Munich)Wednesday, July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)READ MORE SUN STORIESFinalSunday, July 14 – kick-off 8pm (Olympiastadion, Berlin) More

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      When are the Premier League 2024-25 fixtures released?

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      FOOTBALL fans are already gearing up for the Premier 2024-25 season – and the fixtures release date has been revealed!It has been another phenomenal campaign with all 20 teams going through a rollercoaster of emotions.Fixtures for next season will be released later this yearCredit: ReutersAnd the players will have to do it all over again once the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany has concluded.But they get to find out what their 2024-25 schedule looks like way beforehand.When are the Premier League 2024-25 fixtures released?All 380 Premier League 2024-25 fixtures will be released on Tuesday, June 18 – four days after the opening Euro 2024 match.It is scheduled to be revealed at 9am BST.Read more on Premier LeagueDates and kick-off times for all of the Premier League 2024-25 fixtures are subject to change throughout the course of the season.That could be due to TV requirements or fixture clashes.What is the final Premier League table?Manchester City won a fourth successive Premier League title on the final day – the first time that has happened in English football.Arsenal were top for much of the season, but Pep Guardiola’s relentless side pipped them to the title with a win on the final day.Most read in FootballElsewhere, Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United are awaiting the outcome of the FA Cup final to see which European competition they are playing in next season, if at all.The final Premier League tableWho has been promoted to the Premier League?Leicester City return to the Premier League as Championship winners after being relegated during the 2022-23 season.And Ipswich Town will be joining the Foxes after securing second place – ending a 22-year wait.Leeds will face Southampton in the Championship play-off final on May 26.Who has been relegated from the Premier League?Sheffield United and Burnley are going straight back down to the Championship following their poor Premier League campaigns.Luton Town needed to win and Nottingham Forest to lose – plus a 12-goal swing to stay in the top flight. But a miracle never was close with Luton losing 4-2 at home to Fulham and Forest beating Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor. More

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      Why are Arsenal not wearing their new kit for the final game of 2023/24 season against Everton?

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      ARSENAL have made it a tradition to wear their new kit on the final day of each Premier League season – but things are different this year.Wearing the new threads on Matchday 38 has been used a smart tactic to build hype around the kits and push people to purchase them ahead of the new campaign.Declan Rice in the new 2024/25 Arsenal home kitCredit: GettyHowever, the Gunners are not representing in the 2024/25 kit in the final game against Everton as they hope to end the day as Premier League champions.And SunSport can reveal the reasons behind this.Why are Arsenal not wearing their new kit against Everton?Arsenal are not wearing their new kit because they would like to lift the Premier League title in the same strip that they have been wearing all season should results go their way.The Gunners go into the final day of the season two points behind league leaders Manchester City but could finish top if Pep’s side lose to West Ham and they beat Everton at the Emirates.Read more on ArsenalMikel Arteta’s side have modelling the new kit on Arsenal’s social media channels after it was launched on Thursday, May 16.Liverpool chose to do the same thing back in 2022 when Jurgen Klopp’s men and City’s thrilling title race went right down to the wire.What is the current Premier League table?Here is the Premier League table going into the final day. More

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      Premier League top scorers 2023/24: Latest standings for this season’s Golden Boot

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      WINNING the Premier League is the pinnacle of English football – and it’s a two-horse race on the final day.But securing the Golden Boot is every attacker’s side mission – and it is up for grabs once again as we enter the last matchday of the campaign.Erling Haaland won the Golden Boot in his first official Premier League seasonCredit: GETTYErling Haaland stormed to the prestigious award in spectacular fashion last season by breaking the goal-scoring record with 36 goals.And football fans have tipped the Norwegian superstar to secure back-to-back Golden Boots.Should the Man City goal machine do so, he will become the first player to win back-to-back Golden Boots in his first two Premier League seasons.However, a number of players across the division will be determined to dethrone Haaland.Read more on Premier LeaguePremier League top scorers 2023/24Live Premier League top scorers:

      PLAYER
      CLUB
      GOALS

      Erling Haaland
      Man City
      27

      Cole Palmer
      Chelsea
      22

      Alexander Isak
      Newcastle
      21

      Phil Foden
      Man City
      19

      Ollie Watkins
      Aston Villa
      19

      Dominic Solanke
      Bournemouth
      18

      Mohamed Salah
      Liverpool
      17

      Son Heung-Min
      Tottenham
      17

      Jarrod Bowen
      West Ham
      16

      Bukayo Saka
      Arsenal
      16

      Jean-Philippe Mateta
      Crystal Palace
      15

      Nicolas Jackson
      Chelsea
      14

      Who has previously won the Premier League Golden Boot?
      1992/93 – Terry Sheringham (Tottenham), 22 goals
      1993/94 – Andy Cole (Newcastle), 34 goals
      1994/95 – Alan Shearer (Blackburn), 34 goals
      1995/96 – Alan Shearer (Blackburn), 31 goals
      1996/97 – Alan Shearer (Newcastle), 25 goals
      1997/98 – Chris Sutton (Blackburn), Dion Dublin (Coventry), Michael Owen (Liverpool), 18 goals
      1998/99 – Michael Owen (Liverpool), Dwight Yorke (Man Utd), Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink (Leeds), 18 goals
      1999/00 – Kevin Phillips (Sunderland), 30 goals
      2000/01 – Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink (Chelsea), 23 goals
      2001/02 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 24 goals

      2002/03 – Ruud van Nistelrooy (Man Utd), 25 goals
      2003/04 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 30 goals
      2004/05 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 25 goals
      2005/06 – Thierry Henry (Arsenal), 27 goals
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has won the most Golden Boots with a total of fourCredit: AFP
      2006/07 – Didier Drogba (Chelsea), 20 goals
      2007/08 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd), 31 goals
      2008/09 – Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), 19 goals
      2009/10 – Didier Drogba (Chelsea), 29 goals
      2010/11 – Carlos Tevez (Man City), Dimitar Berbatov (Man Utd), 20 goals
      2011/12 – Robin van Persie (Arsenal), 30 goals
      2012/13 – Robin van Persie (Man Utd), 26 goals
      2013/14 – Luis Suarez (Liverpool), 31 goals
      2014/15 – Sergio Aguero (Man City), 26 goals
      2015/16 – Harry Kane (Tottenham), 25 goals
      2016/17 – Harry Kane (Tottenham), 29 goals
      2017/18 – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), 32 goals
      2018/19 – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal), Sadio Mane (Liverpool), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), 22 goals
      2019/20 – Jamie Vardy (Leicester), 23 goals
      2020/21 – Harry Kane (Tottenham), 23 goals
      2021/22 – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Son Heung-min (Tottenham), 23 goals
      2022/23 – Erling Haaland (Man City), 36 goals
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