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    How many children does Kyle Walker have?

    KYLE Walker is considered to be one of the most successful defenders in the Premier League.However, off the pitch the Manchester City star is dad to a massive brood of children.Kyle Walker seen here with his estranged wife Annie Kilner and their three eldest sonsCredit: AFPHow many children does Kyle Walker have?Kyle Walker burst onto the football scene in 2009, and is now a highly regarded member of the Man City squad.However, over the years his personal life has been talked about as much as his footy career and he now  has a big brood of children with two different women.Kyle has six children of his own, and has five sons and one daughter.The footballer welcomed his sixth child in April 2024.Read more on Kyle WalkerWho does Kyle Walker have children with?Kyle has four of his children with his estranged wife Annie Kilner.But he is also father to Influencer and model  Lauryn Goodman kids.Kyle and Annie got married in 2022 after being together for 12 years.They were wed in front of a handful of guests and a registrar at five-star Mottram Hall hotel in Cheshire.Most read in FootballHowever, Annie threw Kyle out over Christmas 2023 when she learned he had fathered a another child with Lauryn.The football star’s estranged wife released a statement at the time confirming they had split.Man City star Kyle Walker confesses to betraying ‘soulmate & best friend’ Annie Kilner in astonishingly honest interviewFollowing this, Kyle told The Sun in a bombshell interview how he bitterly regretted hurting Annie and called her his “soulmate”.He said that he had made “idiot choices and idiot decisions”, adding that “the only person to blame is me”.“My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen,” he added.Kyle and his estranged wife Annie have four kids togetherCredit: InstagramHow many kids does Kyle Walker have with Annie Kilner? During their time together, Kyle and Annie welcomed four sons together.On April 16, 2024, The Sun exclusively revealed that Annie had given birth to their fourth child together.A source told us at the time: “Annie gave birth earlier this week and is doing well.“Mum and baby are both happy and healthy.“Kyle couldn’t be happier and is so proud of Annie.”“It has not been an easy few months for them but Kyle is doing everything he can to support Annie.”The couple also share Roman, Riaan, and Reign.The footy ace also has two children with Influencer Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Social Media – Refer to SourceHow many kids does Kyle Walker have with Lauryn Goodman? Lauryn had a brief fling with Kyle in 2019, when he was temporarily split from Annie.Following their short romance, the pair had a son called Kairo in April 2020.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey then had their second child together, following a romp in London hotel in October 2022 behind Annie’s back.Lauryn gave birth to their daughter in August 2023, with pals exclusively revealing to The Sun how “overjoyed” the star was about her growing family.Annie Kilner’s statement on Kyle WalkerAfter splitting from her husband Kyle Walker, Annie Kilner shared a statement.
    Posting on social media she said: “I am posting this in response to growing recent media enquiries about my marriage to Kyle and in an effort to protect my family against the intensity of the media spotlight.
    “Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together, I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.
    “I do not wish to comment on the position any further. For now, I ask that the privacy of myself and our three young children is respected during this difficult time.” More

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    Tottenham vs Arsenal: Gunners travel to fierce North London rivals as Premier League title race heats up – team news

    ARSENAL make the short trip to North London rivals Tottenham for a huge Premier League clash on Super Sunday.The Gunners smashed Chelsea 5-0 at the Emirates last time out with former Blue Kai Havertz bagging a stunning double.Kai Havertz netted a double in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Chelsea in midweekCredit: GETTYBen White also scored twice on the night as Arsenal comfortably avoided a potential banana skin in their run-in.Mikel Arteta will be hoping it won’t be another trophy-less season for his superb side, but they must win the Premier League title for the first time since 2003/04 for that to be the case.Tottenham go into Sunday’s clash without any midweek hangover as they look to beat their North London rivals for the first time since May 12, 2022.Spurs are battling it out with Aston Villa for a spot in the top-4, with the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle ready to pounce if any slip-ups are made.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen is Tottenham vs Arsenal?
    Tottenham vs Arsenal will take place on Sunday, April 28.
    Kick off will be at 2pm BST.
    The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host.
    What TV channel is Tottenham vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?
    Tottenham vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
    Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app/website.
    Alternatively, you can keep up to date with the match by following SunSport’s live blog.
    Team newsThe hosts will be without full-back Destiny Udogie after he was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a thigh injury that required surgery.Ange Postecoglou will be sweating over the fitness of right-back Pedro Porro following his second half withdrawal against Newcastle last time out.Most read in FootballRicharlison has missed Spurs’ last two Premier League games but could return for Sunday’s North London derby.For the Gunners, Gabriel Magalhaes went down with an ankle issue against Chelsea in midweek but was fit enough to finish the match and is expected to slot in a centre-back this weekend.Jurrien Timber featured in his first game for eight months on Monday, starring in a 2-2 draw for the Under-21s away to Blackburn Rovers.Sunday is likely to come too soon for the summer arrival, but the Dutchman could still play a part in the run-in.What are the odds?Match result
    Tottenham – 13/5
    Draw – 14/5
    Arsenal – 20/23
    *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication. More

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    EFL play-offs 2024: Dates, kick off times, schedule and fixtures for Championship, League One and League Two ties

    THE EFL play-offs are almost upon us as four sides from each tier eye promotion to the division above.15 exhilarating ties will take place across the Championship, League One and League Two.Luton Town sealed promotion to the Premier League in last season’s Championship play-offsCredit: PAAll semi-final fixtures will be played over two legs, with 3rd playing 6th and 4th taking on 5th – the higher-ranking team will host the semi-final second leg.The two teams that are victorious in their respective last-4 ties will meet at Wembley Stadium in a one-off final for promotion to the division above.But what are the dates for this season’s EFL play-offs?EFL play-offs 2024 scheduleChampionshipREAD MORE IN FOOTBALLSemi-final first legs6th vs 3rd (12pm) – Sunday May 125th vs 4th (2.15pm) – Sunday May 12Semi-final second legsMost read in EFL3rd vs 6th (8pm) – Thursday May 164th vs 5th (8pm) – Friday May 17FinalSunday May 26 (4.30pm)League OneSemi-final first legs6th vs 3rd (8pm) – Friday May 35th vs 4th – (7.45pm) – Saturday May 4Semi-final second legs3rd vs 6th (8pm) – Tuesday May 74th vs 5th (8pm) – Wednesday May 8FinalSaturday May 18 (5.30pm)League TwoSemi-final first legs7th vs MK Dons (3pm) – Monday May 66th vs 5th (5.30pm) – Monday May 6Semi-final second legsMK Dons vs 7th (8pm) – Thursday May 95th vs 6th (8pm) – Friday May 10FinalSunday May 19 (1pm)READ MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch the EFL play-offsSky Sports will broadcast each semi-final leg from every division in the EFL.The broadcasting giant will also air the play-off final from each tier. More

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    Why are Arsenal wearing black armbands tonight against Chelsea?

    ARSENAL are wearing black armbands in their match against Chelsea.The Gunners are paying their respects at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League clash.Arsenal are wearing black armbands against ChelseaCredit: GETTYWhy are Arsenal wearing black armbands?Arsenal are wearing black armbands in tribute to their former chairman, Sir Chips Keswick, who passed away this week aged 84.During his time with the Gunners he oversaw the team winning four FA Cups, with his final year fittingly seeing the team win the 2020 FA Cup as he stepped down in May of that year.Keswick became the chairman of the north London side in 2013 having initially joined the club’s board alongside Lord Harris in November 2005.An Arsenal statement announcing the sad news read: “It is with great sadness that the club reports the death of former Chairman, Sir Chips Keswick.The Gunners are paying tribute to Sir Chips KeswickCredit: Getty – Contributor”A lifelong Arsenal supporter, he was a regular at Highbury after first standing in the boys’ enclosure in 1949 and listed his early heroes as the Compton brothers and Jimmy Logie but, above all, goalkeeper – and later manager – George Swindin, as young Chips was a budding schoolboy keeper himself.”Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his beloved family as well as indulge in his other great sporting passion, horse racing – he was a respected owner of numerous racehorses over the years. “Sir Chips will be greatly missed by everyone at Arsenal who knew him and we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Lady Sarah and their children David, Tobias and Adam.”Keswick had previously been a vice-chairman of Hambros bank between 1986 and 1998 and knighted by the Queen for services to banking in 1993.Most read in FootballHe was known to be a keen racehorse owner and owned some with the Queen.Keswick won the Cheltenham Festival Novices’ Handicap Chase in 2014 with Present View, trained by Jamie Snowden, but missed it because Arsenal were playing in Europe.Upon his retirement as the most powerful man at Arsenal in 2020, Keswick said at the time: “It has been an honour to be the chairman of this great football club.”Arsenal has always held a special place in my life and that will remain the case in the future.” More

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    Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant: Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream for huge Misfits 15 title bout

    ELLE BROOKE will return to the ring next month for her toughest test yet.The current MFB Women’s Middleweight champion will take on former UFC star Paige VanZant.Credit: @MisfitsBoxing/XVanZant is still looking for her first win in boxing after losing her first two bouts in the sport.The former UFC star hasn’t boxed since she was outpointed by Rachael Ostovich at BK19 in July 2021.Meanwhile, Elle Brooke boats an impressive record of 4-1 and most recently stopped former Love Islander AJ Bunker in January.The OnlyFans star has been a regular on Misfits Boxing and now faces her biggest test yet – but when is the huge title bout?READ MORE IN BOXINGWhen is Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant?
    Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant will take place on Saturday, May 25.
    The two will headline Misfits Boxing 15.
    A time for the main event has not yet been determined.
    The bout will take place at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas.
    What TV channel is Brooke vs VanZant on and can it be live streamed?
    Brooke vs VanZant will be broadcast live on DAZN.
    DAZN customers can live stream all the action via the DAZN app/website.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
    Who else is on the card?The full card for Misfits Boxing 15 is yet to be revealed.
    Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant for MFB Women’s Middleweight Title
    Le’Veon Bell vs Tristan Hamn in the quarter-final of MFB Cruiserweight title tournament
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    Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream for huge rematch on Fury-Usyk undercard

    JAI OPETAIA returns to the ring next month against old foe Mairis Briedis in a big rematch. The Australian overcame Breidis in an entertaining fight almost two years ago, winning the IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles. Jai Opetaia beat Mairis Briedis in a tight contest almost two years agoSince then, Opetaia has faced two Brits in Jordan Thompson and Ellis Zorro, knocking them both out in the fourth and first rounds respectively.Briedis hasn’t been in the boxing ring since his loss to Opetaia, but is now looking to win back his titles, with the IBF currently vacant once again. The bout will take place in Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.When is Opetaia vs Briedis?
    Opetaia vs Briedis will take place on Saturday, May 18.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walks can be expected at around 9.30pm BST and is the co-main event of the evening.
    READ MORE ON BoxingWhat channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Opetaia’s clash with Briedis will be shown live on THREE channels in the UK – TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.
    You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app and DAZN PPV.
    A price for the pay-per-view clash has yet to be announced.
    Opetaia vs Briedis full card
    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – undisputed WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles
    Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis – vacant IBF cruiserweight title
    Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – IBF super-featherweight title
    Agit Kabayel vs Frank Sanchez
    Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar
    Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab
    Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
    David Nyika vs Michael Seitz
    Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
    Mairis Briedis shows off his insane power in intense training session More

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    Is Man Utd vs Sheffield United on TV? Red Devils continue top-four hunt after avoiding FA Cup tragedy – team news

    MANCHESTER UNITED return to Premier League action with a home encounter against bottom-placed Sheffield United – and they’ll be hoping for a smoother match than last Sunday.United supporters had their FA Cup final tickets ready for purchase when Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes put the English giants 3-0 up during the semi-final against Coventry.Manchester United needed penalties to knock out Championship side CoventryCredit: AlamySheffield United are agonisingly close to being relegatedCredit: ReutersBut the Championship outfit showed why that competition is so special as three late goals saw them take the Red Devils to a penalty shoot-out.However, Erik ten Hag’s men escaped embarrassment by holding their nerve to set up a second successive Manchester derby FA Cup final with City.And they’ll be expected to build on that gruelling win with three points against a Sheffield United side who are staring relegation in the face.Unless the Blades can pull off something special as they continue their fight for survival.Read more on Man UtdWhen is Man Utd vs Sheffield United?
    Manchester United host Sheffield United TOMORROW – Wednesday, April 24.
    It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST.
    Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this match and can host approximately 74,310 passionate fans.
    Diogo Dalot’s 77th-minute strike helped the Red Devils escape Bramall Lane with all three points when the sides last met in October.
    Is Man Utd vs Sheffield United on TV?
    Manchester United vs Sheffield United will NOT be broadcast LIVE in the UK unfortunately.
    It was not initially selected to be shown on TV before the postponement.
    This is a rescheduled match due to United’s FA Cup quarter-final win against Liverpool.
    SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the game through our live blog.
    What is the team news?Manchester United have one of the longest injury lists in the league and Erik ten Hag might have to continue without a majority of them.Sofyan Amrabat (knock), Scott McTominay (knock), Marcus Rashford (muscle), Mason Mount (knock), Willy Kambwala (knock), Victor Lindelof (hamstring), Luke Shaw (muscle), Lisandro Martinez (calf), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Anthony Martial (groin), Raphael Varane (muscle) and Jonny Evans (muscle) could all miss the crucial clash.Most read in FootballMarcus Rashford will need to be assessed ahead of the matchCredit: ReutersElsewhere, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is expected to have some absentees of his own.Jack Robinson (foot), Rhian Brewster (hamstring), George Baldock (calf), Chris Basham (ankle), Rhys Norrington-Davies (knock), Tom Davies (muscle), Danie Jebbison (muscle), John Egan (calf) and Max Lowe (ankle) are all doubts ahead of the United match.What are the odds?
    Man Utd to win 1/4
    Draw 5/1
    Sheff Utd to win 15/2
    *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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    Arsenal vs Chelsea: Gunners look to extend lead at top of Premier League table as they face London rivals – team news

    ARSENAL host Chelsea on Tuesday night looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.With Manchester City not in Prem action over the weekend due to FA Cup commitments, the Gunners were able to clamber back into top spot by beating Wolves 2-0.Arsenal beat Wolves 2-0 at Molineux on SaturdayCredit: GettyChelsea again suffered Wembley heartache on SaturdayCredit: AlamyHaving now entered the run-in, boss Mikel Arteta knows that every point will be crucial between now and the end of the campaign on May 19.Standing in Arsenal’s way on Tuesday night will be Chelsea, once a formidable London rival, now a club in flux trying to find its identity.The Blues will still feel they should have won the previous meeting between these two, when they squandered a 2-0 lead late on at Stamford Bridge to draw 2-2.Mauricio Pochettino’s side once again failed to capitalise on a flurry of chances as they crashed out of the FA Cup 1-0 to Manchester City on Saturday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile it would be easy to go through the motions at this stage, their season is not over – with European qualification still achievable.The Blues are ninth in the Premier League table but trail seventh-placed Manchester United and sixth-placed Newcastle by just three points with a game in hand on both.If Chelsea are to salvage a European position, and perhaps Pochettino’s job in the process, they are going to have to find something in the final weeks of the season that they have lacked all year – consistency.No time would be like the present for the Blues to put a run of good performances together – but Arsenal will provide a stern test at the Emirates.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWhat is their form like?Arsenal recovered from a recent wobble by winning 2-0 at Wolves on Saturday.A disastrous week prior had seen them lose top spot by losing 2-0 at home to Aston Villa before crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich.Ashley Cole picks his all-time team-mates XI… but does it boast more Arsenal or Chelsea stars?Goals by Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard on Saturday night may have allayed any fears among Gooners that their season was about to disintegrate completely, as it did in April last year.As for Chelsea, Saturday’s FA Cup loss to Man City actually ended a quiet run of eight games without defeat.The sequence included huge home wins over Man Utd and Everton, but perhaps failed to build momentum due to underwhelming 2-2 draws with strugglers Sheffield United and Burnley.What is the team news?Arsenal go into Tuesday’s match with only long-term absentee Jurrien Timber missing.The Dutchman, 22, has been out since suffering a knee injury on the opening day.Mikel Arteta believes that the defender could return before the end of the season, but this clash with Chelsea will come too soon.The Blues, meanwhile, have plenty of injuries to worry about.Defenders Wesley Fofana (knee), Levi Colwill (foot) and Reece James (thigh) are all set to miss out – while midfielders Lesley Ugochuwku (thigh) and Romeo Lavia (thigh) also remaining missing.Mauricio Pochettino will also be without the firepower of Christopher Nkunku once again, with the Frenchman still recovering from a thigh issue.Jurrien Timber is nearing a return for ArsenalCredit: GettyChristopher Nkunku is working towards a returnCredit: Getty
    Who will be the star men?
    For Arsenal, it is usually Bukayo Saka that holds the key to success.The England star, however, has just one goal and no assists in his last five Premier League appearances – not living up to his usual high standards.If Arsenal are to beat Chelsea on Tuesday night, they will likely need a big performance from their No7.As for Chelsea, you cannot look any further than Cole Palmer.While most of his team-mates have floundered for much of this season, the former Manchester City star has done all he can to drag the Blues forward.Palmer, 21, will hope to inspire his team to victory at the Emirates… and to outshine Saka with England boss Gareth Southgate likely watching on.What have the managers said?Mikel Arteta was delighted with his side’s defensive resilience after their win over Wolves on Saturday.After the game, he said: “Big credit to the boys because that gives us a huge platform to win football matches. “Now we have another big one, a big London derby against a great team that are in good form, in front of our people. Let’s do it.”After his side’s defeat to Man City, Mauricio Pochettino said: “Tactically it’s not a problem. You cannot be today good if in the last eight months you didn’t know how to manage all the types of situations. It’s about the whole thing.”We need time to improve like a team and of course we need to assess. The most important thing now, after nearly 10 months, is how we assess the group and the squad.”Then it is to take a decision on the way that we can improve in all of the different areas to be strong and of course to compete better and better and try to reduce the gap to teams like Manchester City, who it is clear are one of the best teams in the world.”Mikel Arteta was pleased with how his side bounced back against WolvesCredit: GettyMauricio Pochettino’s men were beaten at Wembley by Man CityCredit: AlamySunSport predictionThis won’t be an easy game for the Gunners, and with Cole Palmer bang in form the Blues could grab a point at the Emirates.SunSport predicts: Arsenal 2 Chelsea 2When is Arsenal vs Chelsea?
    Arsenal vs Chelsea will take place on Tuesday, April 23.
    Kick off will be at 8pm.
    The Emirates will host.
    What TV channel is Arsenal vs Chelsea on and can it be live streamed?
    Arsenal vs Chelsea will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
    TNT Sports customers can live stream the match on the discovery+ app/website.
    Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
    What are the odds?Match resultREAD MORE SUN STORIES
    Arsenal – 1/2
    Draw – 17/5
    Chelsea – 24/5
    *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More