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      Garcia vs Campbell ring-walk time CONFIRMED: What time will lightweight clash get underway on Saturday night?

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      RYAN GARCIA faces his first big step-up test in Luke Campbell this weekend in the U.S.
      Both fighters are looking for a big win to help thrust themselves into world title contention ahead of what should be a promising 2021 for the victor.

      Ryan Garcia is undefeated as a professional fighter Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Campbell, 33, is the slight underdog against 22-year-old Garcia, who has yet to prove himself as a real threat to the division’s big players.
      What channel is Garcia vs Campell on and can it be live streamed?
      Garcia’s big clash with Campbell will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      The streaming service is available for just £1.99 a month and can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You can also stream from the DAZN app on a Smart TV.
      What time are the Garcia vs Campbell ring-walks?
      In a pleasing announcement for British boxing fans, Garcia vs Campbell will take place earlier than usual in the UK.
      DAZN announced earlier this week that Garcia vs Campbell would get underway from around 11pm UK time on Saturday, January 2 2021.
      The main card should begin at around 8pm.
      The fight will take place at the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas.

      Luke Campbell won an Olympic gold medal in 20212Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Garcia vs Campbell FULL CARD
      Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell (interim WBC world light title)
      Rene Alvarado vs Roger Gutierrez (WBA (Regular) world super-featherweight title)
      Felix Alvarado vs DeeJay Krie (IBF world light-flyweight title)
      Franchon Crews Dezurn vs Ashleigh Curry (super-middleweight)
      Sean Garcia vs Rene Marquez (lightweight)

      What have they said?
      “I feel bad for Luke,” Garcia has said.
      “He’s just the first one of my opponents that’s going to get it bad. I’m younger, stronger, and coming into myself.
      “I already felt I was coming into myself for the Fonseca fight. I was on a roll and ready to takeover. God said how it was supposed to be.

      “I cannot wait to punish Luke Campbell. I want to break his eye. I want to break his bones. I want to break everything off of him.” More

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      West Brom vs Arsenal FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Premier League match

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      ARSENAL visit struggling West Brom as they look to get their season back on track.
      The Gunners are languishing in the bottom half and have yet to live up to anything near expectations.

      Arsenal have been all over the place in the Premier League this seasonCredit: Reuters

      Meanwhile Baggies boss Sam Allardyce will be hoping to do what he tends to do best and guide his new club away from the drop zone.
      What time does West Brom vs Arsenal kick off?
      West Brom take on Arsenal on Saturday, January 2.
      West Brom vs Arsenal kicks off at 8pm.
      It takes place at The Hawthorns.
      What TV channel is West Brom vs Arsenal on and can I live stream it?
      West Brom vs Arsenal is live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      How do I watch West Brom vs Arsenal for free?
      EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
      Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

      Team news
      Arsenal are still without Gabriel Magalhaes after he tested positive for coronavirus earlier in the month.
      Willian is also doubtful as he has an illness himself, too.
      And their Brazilian compatriot David Luiz is also suffering with an illness, though both he and Willian tested negative for coronavirus.

      Thomas Partey is still sidelined with a thigh problem but he could return to action for the Gunners’ clash with Newcastle on January 9.
      Odds
      West Brom – 9/2
      Draw – 3/1
      Arsenal – 3/5

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

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      Tottenham vs Leeds FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for New Year’s Premier League clash

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      TOTTENHAM welcome Leeds to London in their opening Premier League fixture of 2021.
      Both sides will be desperate to begin their year with a victory so fans can expect an exciting clash between two coaching titans in Jose Mourinho and Marcelo Bielsa.

      Jose Mourinho will be hoping to kick 2021 off with a winCredit: AFP
      What time does Tottenham vs Leeds kick-off?
      Tottenham’s home clash with Leeds will kick-off at 12pm on Saturday, January 2 2021.
      The game will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      There will be no supporters in attendance for the Premier League fixture.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Tottenham vs Leeds will be shown live on BT Sport 1.
      All of the action will be available for live streaming on the BT Sport app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You can also catch the action from a Smart TV.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
      Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

      Team news

      Gareth Bale will be out of action for the next few weeks with a calf injury, which Jose Mourinho himself confirmed.
      Lucas Moura is a doubt for the Leeds game and the same can be said for his compatriot Vinicius.
      Vinicius’ fitness is not at peak condition yet and he missed Spurs’ games against Stoke and Wolves recently.
      Giovani Lo Celso also won’t be involved for Spurs as he is still recovering from a hamstring injury.

      Leeds are expected to field as close to their strongest line-up as possible, as Bielsa looks to build on their 5-0 win over West Brom.
      Odds
      Tottenham – 4/5
      Draw – 3/1
      Leeds – 29/10

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

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      How will Brexit change transfers into Premier League? Britain’s departure from EU’s impact on football explained

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      BREXIT has finally happened after nearly four years of negotiations between Brussels and Westminster.
      And that means transfers are going to be affected, with the number of lower-quality EU players likely to be restricted as the transfer window opens on January 1 and shuts on February 1 at 11pm.

      Would Bruno Fernandes’ transfer to Manchester United have been scuppered by Brexit?Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Virgil van Dijk’s career in Scottish and then English football could have been very different with BrexitCredit: Reuters

      Here, SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT explains what happens next…
      WILL BREXIT AFFECT PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFERS?
      Yes, it will have a massive impact on English football.
      There is now a strict points system to bring in players from the EU, like the rest of the world, meaning only experienced stars are likely to be allowed.
      Because of restricted movement, teams will no longer be able to sign 16-year-olds from the EU — and must wait until they are 18.

      ANY POSITIVES FROM BREXIT?
      Potentially for home-grown players.
      Academies become even more important as clubs are forced to focus on kids from this country.
      Brexit could also see prices for younger British players increase, while the overall standard of academy graduates looks certain to worsen with top EU talent missing.
      WILL IT BE A BUSY WINDOW?
      No chance. It will be the quietest month ever.

      Clubs have been increasingly keen to avoid doing much business in January and the Covid crisis will ensure there is even less activity.
      Income has reduced massively so clubs are not interested in adding to their wage bills.
      So big-money swoops for stars such as Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski will be off the table.
      SO WILL THERE BE ANY DEALS?
      Loan deals for experienced players are the most likely to happen.
      If a Premier League club loans a player on £40,000 a week and brings in another one on the same wages, they can freshen up the side without it costing anything.
      WHICH CLUBS ARE THE MOST LIKELY TO DO BUSINESS?
      Liverpool are in the market for a central defender — because Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk have long-term injuries and Joel Matip is incapable of staying fit.
      However, boss Jurgen Klopp is not certain he will get the player he wants.
      At Spurs, midfielder Dele Alli could be leaving on loan — while rivals Arsenal want to offload some high-earners but have not had many takers.
      Manchester United are chasing defenders, yet they are more likely to do their business in the summer.
      Players in the last year of their contracts are now free to talk to overseas clubs, such as Liverpool’s Gini Wijnaldum.

      WILL WE SEE YOUNG PLAYERS LOANED OUT BY PREM CLUBS?
      January usually sees youngsters who are nowhere near the first team given the second half of the season at an EFL side.
      However, the increase to nine subs is meaning that some Prem clubs intend to keep hold of them.

      Top 10 biggest transfer value rises of 2020 including Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes and Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka More

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      Rangers vs Celtic: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for massive Old Firm derby

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      RANGERS take on Celtic in a huge Old Firm derby to kick off 2021 in the Scottish Premiership.
      Steven Gerrard’s side already hold a substantial lead over Celtic in the league and could extend it further with a victory.

      Rangers and Celtic will play their first game of 2021 against each otherCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      What time does Rangers vs Celtic kick-off?
      Rangers’ huge clash with Celtic gets underway from 12.30pm UK time on Saturday, January 2 2021.
      The game will take place at Rangers’ Ibrox Staidum.
      There will be no fans in attendance for the huge game.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Celtic’s visit to Rangers will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      The game will be available for live streaming from the Sky GO and NOW TV apps, both of which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You can also download NOW TV onto a Smart TV.

      Team news

      Celtic defender Christopher Jullien could miss the clash with Rangers after he picked up a knee injury in the win over Dundee United on Wednesday.
      James Forrest is still out of action for the visitors.
      Manager Neil Lennon is also deciding whether to start Greek shot-stopper Vasilis Barkas.
      Rangers are hopeful that Ryan Jack can partake in the game but he’s still recovering from a knee injury.

      Steven Gerrard will be without both Scott Arfield and Nikola Katic, however.
      Odds
      Rangers – 21/20
      Draw – 12/5
      Celtic – 5/2

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

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      Man Utd vs Aston Villa: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash at Old Trafford

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      MANCHESTER UNITED welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford for a New Year’s Day Premier League clash.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are in the middle of a frantic Christmas period and will be desperate for another three points on home soil after beating Wolves.

      Marcus Rashford netted a dramatic late winner against Wolves last time outCredit: AP:Associated Press

      But it won’t be easy against Dean Smith’s Villa, who have been superb this season and sit comfortably in mid table after getting a point at Chelsea.
      When is Man Utd vs Aston Villa?
      This Premier League clash is set for Friday, January 1.
      Kick-off in the second top-flight game of 2021 is at 8pm.
      When Villa last visited this ground, they picked up a point after Tyrone Mings’ equaliser handed them a 2-2 draw.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HD.
      Coverage begins at 7pm.
      If you’re not a Sky subscriber, grab a NOW TV pass to stream from £9.99.

      What is the team news?
      Long-term absentees Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo will definitely miss this clash.
      And United are unsure if fellow centre-half Victor Lindelof will be able to play either.
      Luke Shaw looks set to return in place of Alex Telles, while Scott McTominay and Fred are in line for starts.
      Edinson Cavani will serve a three-game ban after he was found guilty of breaching FA social media rules.

      Ross Barkley could return for Villa after being ineligable against Chelsea.
      Trezeguet and Wesley remain on the sidelines for Dean Smith’s in-form visitors.
      Match odds
      Man Utd to win – 8/11
      Draw – 29/10
      Villa victory – 17/5
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Garcia vs Campbell ring-walk time CONFIRMED: What exact time will huge lightweight clash get underway on Saturday night?

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      RYAN GARCIA faces his first big step-up test in Luke Campbell this weekend in the U.S.
      Both fighters are looking for a big win to help thrust themselves into world title contention ahead of what should be a promising 2021 for the victor.

      Ryan Garcia is undefeated as a professional fighter Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Campbell, 33, is the slight underdog against 22-year-old Garcia, who has yet to prove himself as a real threat to the division’s big players.
      What channel is Garcia vs Campell on and can it be live streamed?
      Garcia’s big clash with Campbell will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      The streaming service is available for just £1.99 a month and can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You can also stream from the DAZN app on a Smart TV.
      What time are the Garcia vs Campbell ring-walks?
      In a pleasing announcement for British boxing fans, Garcia vs Campbell will take place earlier than usual in the UK.
      DAZN announced earlier this week that Garcia vs Campbell would get underway from around 11pm UK time on Saturday, January 2 2021.
      The main card should begin at around 8pm.
      The fight will take place at the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas.

      Luke Campbell won an Olympic gold medal in 20212Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Garcia vs Campbell FULL CARD
      Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell (interim WBC world light title)
      Rene Alvarado vs Roger Gutierrez (WBA (Regular) world super-featherweight title)
      Felix Alvarado vs DeeJay Krie (IBF world light-flyweight title)
      Franchon Crews Dezurn vs Ashleigh Curry (super-middleweight)
      Sean Garcia vs Rene Marquez (lightweight)

      What have they said?
      “I feel bad for Luke,” Garcia has said.
      “He’s just the first one of my opponents that’s going to get it bad. I’m younger, stronger, and coming into myself.
      “I already felt I was coming into myself for the Fonseca fight. I was on a roll and ready to takeover. God said how it was supposed to be.

      “I cannot wait to punish Luke Campbell. I want to break his eye. I want to break his bones. I want to break everything off of him.” More

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      Who is Karen Carney, who did she play for, when did she retire and how long has she been a football pundit?

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      KAREN CARNEY’S career in football has spanned over two decades, with her work seen both on AND off the pitch.
      But it’s her work as a pundit which football fans know her best for these days.

      Karen Carney is an England legend and current football punditCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Find out everything you need to know about Carney and her career below…
      Who is Karen Carney?
      Carney was born in Solihull, England on August 1, 1987 to parents Michael and Marie.
      She attended St Peter’s RC Secondary school before graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science in 2009.
      In 2013, Carney completed her Masters degree in Sports Psychology at University of Gloucestershire.

      Carney is also currently studying toward a Master of Business Administration degree.

      Carney played for numerous clubs throughout her football careerCredit: PA:Press Association
      Who did she play for?
      Her career as a footballer began in 1998 where she played for Birmingham’s youth team, before making it into their first team in 2001.
      She left her home city club for Arsenal in 2006, where she scored 28 times in 54 league appearances across three years.
      Carney had another spell back at Birmingham, and she also spent seasons with the Chicago Red Stars and later Chelsea toward the end of her career.

      She notched 10 times in 36 games for the Blues.
      Across 14 years, Carney earned herself 144 caps for England, scoring 32 times in the process and becoming a Lioness legend.

      When did she retire and how long has she worked in punditry?
      Carney retired in 2019 after the Women’s World Cup campaign with England.
      The Lionesses finished fourth in the tournament after losing 2-1 in the third-place play-off to Sweden.
      Carney has been working for various broadcasters as a football pundit since the beginning of the 2019/20 Premier League season.

      Carney has worked for Sky Sports, BT Sport and BBC Sport since her retirementCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Carney has provided analysis for all the major sport broadcasters in the UK, including Sky Sports and BT Sport.
      She’s also undertaken punditry work for the BBC and Amazon Prime Video.
      What were her comments on Leeds?
      It was during Amazon’s broadcast of Leeds’ recent Premier League win over West Brom where Carney made comments about Leeds’ promotion last season.
      Carney suggested that Leeds may not have won promotion to the Premier League had Marcelo Bielsa’s side not benefitted from the break because of the coronavirus pandemic.
      Leeds controversially tweeted about Carney’s opinion and the former England player has since suffered online abuse as a result.

      Former Leeds defender Ben White and current player Mateusz Klich also chimed in with their own thoughts on Carney’s comments.
      Leeds have since condemned the abuse Carney received, with chairman Andrea Radrizzani apologising for it.
      “I’m very sorry Karen was abused on social media. I wanted to defend my club and our players from a comment, which I felt was harsh from Karen on air,” he said.
      “Our tweet wasn’t offensive — simply stating that we won the league by 10 points.”
      According to The Times, Carney has been invited to Leeds’ training ground to do TV work for their upcoming FA Cup clash with Crawley. More