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      Is Crystal Palace vs Leeds on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

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      CRYSTAL PALACE welcome Leeds to Selhurst Park with both sides looking to get back to winning ways.
      The Eagles went down 2-0 to Wolves last time out and have won just one of their last five Premier League games.

      Patrick Bamford will hope to get back on the scoresheet in South East LondonCredit: EPA

      Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds meanwhile put up a good fight against Leicester, eventually going down 4-1 on Monday Night Football.
      When is Crystal Palace vs Leeds?
      This Premier League clash will be held on Saturday, November 7.
      Kick-off is set for 3pm GMT.
      These sides haven’t met in a league game since 2013, when they played out a 2-2 draw on this ground.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      Sadly this game isn’t being shown on either Sky Sports or BT Sport to subscribers.
      It is instead a pay-per-view event and will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office for a price of £14.95.
      The Premier League is set to ditch it’s PPV events following this weekend, with games becoming more accessible to fans with the UK under varying degrees of national lockdown.

      What is the team news?
      Luka Milivojevic will miss the game after his red card against Wolves.
      James McCarthy is a doubt with a knock, while Jordan Ayew and Jack Butland are back in contention following Covid-19 protocols.
      Leeds’ record signing Rodrigo has tested positive for coronavirus and is confirmed to be out.
      Patrick Bamford is set to lead the line again, while Kalvin Phillips remains injured.

      Match odds
      Crystal Palace win – 19/10
      Draw – 23/10
      Leeds victory – 29/20
      Over 2.5 goals – 10/11
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Everton vs Man Utd FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED return to Premier League action with a tough trip to face Everton at Goodison Park.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under huge pressure following an error-strewn Champions League defeat to Basaksehir, just days after losing to Arsenal at Old Trafford.

      Ole’s future at Old Trafford is being called into doubt following back-to-back defeatsCredit: Reuters

      They face a Toffees side looking to avoid a third-straight defeat after a promising start to the new season.
      When is Everton vs Man Utd?
      This Premier League clash is set for Saturday, November 7.
      Kick-off is set for 12.30pm GMT.
      United have failed to win on their previous two visits to Goodison Park, including a 4-0 humbling in April 2019.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Coverage begins at 11.30am.
      If you’re a BT Sport subscriber, grab the BT Sport app to watch on a number of devices.

      EE phone customers meanwhile can watch for FREE.
      Simply text SPORT to 150 and receive a three-month BT Sport mobile trial.

      What is the team news?
      Jordan Pickford will return in goal for Everton after being benched for the 2-1 defeat at Newcastle.
      Alex Telles could potentially return after a spell on the sidelines following a positive Covid-19 test.

      While Mason Greenwood could come back into the starting XI after being benched in Turkey.
      Anthony Martial is also pushing for a start as he returns from a three-match league suspension.
      Match odds
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Arsenal vs Molde FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League group clash TONIGHT

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      ARSENAL face Molde tonight looking to make it three wins from three in the Europa League group stages.
      After beating Manchester United on Sunday in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta will look to get one over his former employer at the Emirates.

      Arsenal can make it three wins from three with victory at the EmiratesCredit: Rex Features

      This double-header between the Gunners and the Norwegian side is likely to decide who finishes top of the group and Arsenal can more-or-less wrap up qualification if they win the next two games.
      When is Arsenal vs Molde?
      Kick-off is at 8pm GMT.
      It’s the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this match live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin just before the 8pm kick-off.
      If you have an EE phone contract, you can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

      What is the team news?
      Calum Chambers and Gabriel Martinelli are still out long-term with knee injuries.
      Mesut Ozil is not in the Europa League squad and Pablo Mari is out with an ankle problem.
      Other than that, Mikel Arteta should have a fully-fit squad to choose from.
      Match odds
      Arsenal to win – 3/7
      Draw – 9/2
      Molde victory – 9/1
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Benfica vs Rangers: Kick-off time, Live stream, TV channel, team news and form for Europa League match

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      RANGERS head to Lisbon to face Benfica as the Europa League group stage enters the midway point.
      The Glasgow side and the Portuguese giants both have 100 per cent records after victories in their opening two games of the section.

      Alfredo Morelos finally found scoring boots for Rangers in their last Europa tieCredit: PA:Press Association

      Steven Gerrard’s men picked up a 2-0 win over Standard Liege and a 1-0 victory over Lech Poznan at Ibrox with Benfica defeating the same two sides 4-2 and 3-0.
      Rangers head into the game on the back of a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock to extend their unbeaten run and pick up another clean sheet while Benfica suffered a shock 3-0 loss away at Boavista.
      When is Benfica vs Rangers?
      Rangers travel to face Benfica on Thursday November 5.
      The match will be played at the Estadio Da Luz.

      Kick-off is 5.55pm.
      Is Benfica vs Rangers on TV and can I live stream it?
      You can watch the game live on BT Sport 3 with coverage starting at 5.30pm.
      If you haven’t already, you can sign up to BT Sport here.
      The Euro showdown will also be available to live stream on the BT Sport app.

      Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.
      What is Benfica’s form like?
      BENFICA: LWWWW
      Boavista 3 Benfica 0 (Monday, November 2)
      Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Gilberto, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Tavares, Pizzi, Pires, Taarabt, Everton, Nunez, Waldschmidt.
      Benfica 3 Standard Liege 0 (Thursday, October 29)
      Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Goncalves, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Tavares, Pedrinho, Pires, Pizzi, Everton, Waldschmidt, Nunez.
      Benfica 2 Belenenses 0 (Monday, October 26)
      Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Gilberto, Otamendi Vertonghen, Grimaldo, Silva, Weigl, Taarabt, Everton, Nunez, Seferovic.
      Lech Poznan 2 Benfica 4 (Thursday, 22 October)
      Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Gilberto, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Grimaldo, Pizzi, Pires, Taarabt, Waldschmidt, Nunez, Everton.
      Rio Ave 0 Benfica 3 (Sunday, October 18)
      Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Almeida, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Grimaldo, Silva, Pires, Pizzi, Everton, Waldschmidt, Nunez.

      What is Rangers’ form like?
      RANGERS: WWWWW
      Kilmarnock 0 Rangers 1 (Sunday, November 1)
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Arfield, Jack, Aribo, Itten, Morelos, Kent.
      Rangers 1 Lech Poznan 0 (Thursday, October 29)
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Arfield, Davis, Kamara, Hagi, Roofe, Kent.
      Rangers 2 Livingston 0 (Sunday, October 25)
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Bassey, Davis, Jack, Aribo, Hagi, Kent, Defoe.
      Standard Liege 0 Rangers 2 (Thursday, October 22)
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Arfield, Jack, Kamara, Hagi, Morelos, Kent.
      Celtic 0 Rangers 2 (Saturday, October 17)
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Arfield, Davis, Kamara, Barker, Morelos, Kent.

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      Celtic vs Sparta Prague: Live stream, kick-off time, TV channel and team news for Europa League match

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      CELTIC are desperate to score their first win of the Europa League section when they host Sparta Prague.
      The Czech outfit sit bottom of the group with two defeat in their opening two games while the Hoops have one point after drawing last time out.

      Celtic are hoping to get their first win of this season’s Europa League campaignCredit: AFP or licensors

      Mohamed Elyounoussi scored a fantastic double as Neil Lennon’s men picked up a 2-2 draw in Lille after losing 3-1 to AC Milan at Parkhead in their opening game.
      Sparta Prague have suffered two heavy defeats so far with a 4-1 loss at home against Lille and a 3-0 defeat in Italy.
      When is Celtic vs Sparta Prague?
      Celtic host Sparta Prague on Thursday, November 5.
      The match will be played at Parkhead.

      Kick-off is 8pm.
      Is Celtic vs Sparta Prague on TV and can I live stream it?
      You can watch the game live on BT Sport 3 with coverage starting at 8pm following Rangers’ clash with Benfica.
      If you haven’t already, you can sign up to BT Sport here.
      The Euro showdown will also be available to live stream on the BT Sport app.

      Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.
      What is Celtic’s form like?
      WDDLL
      CELTIC 2 ABERDEEN 0 (Sunday, November 1)
      Celtic XI: Bain, Frimpong, Duffy, Bitton, Laxalt, Brown, McGregor, Christie, Rogic, Elyounoussi, Edouard.
      LILLE 2 CELTIC 2 (Thursday, October 29)
      Celtic XI: Bain, Duffy, Laxalt, Frimpong, Ajer, Brown, Ntcham, Elyounoussi, Christie, McGregor, Ajeti
      ABERDEEN 3 CELTIC 3 (Sunday, October 25)
      Celtic XI: Bain, Duffy, Laxalt, Frimpong, Ajer, Rogic, Ntcham, Elyounoussi, Christie, McGregor, Ajeti
      CELTIC 1 AC MILAN 3 (Thursday, October 22)
      Celtic XI: Barkas, Welsh, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Laxalt, Brown, McGregor, Ntcham, Ajeti, Griffiths
      CELTIC 0 RANGERS 2 (Saturday, October 17)
      Celtic XI: Barkas, Welsh, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Brown (C), Ntcham, McGregor, Laxalt, Klimala, Elyounoussi.

      What is Sparta Prague’s form like?
      LLWWW
      AC MILAN 3 SPARTA PRAGUE 0
      Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Sacek, Celustka, Lischka, Hanousek, Pavelka, Travnik, Vindheim, Dockal, Krejci, Julis.
      SPARTA PRAGUE 1 LILLE 4
      Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Moberg Karlsoson, Pavelka, Dockal, Lischka, Hanousek, Sacek, Travnik, Vindheim, Krejci, Julis.
      SPARTA PRAGUE 2 FK JABLONEC 1
      Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Sacek, Plechaty, Celustka, Hanousek, Hlozek, Krejci, Travnik, Dockal, Krejci, Julis.
      SPARTA PRAGUE 2 FK BLANSKO 0
      Sparta Prague XI: Nita, Sacek, Plechaty, Lischka, Polidar, Fortelny, Soucek, Travnik, Karabec, Mincev, Kozak,
      FK PRIBRAM 1 SPARTA PRAGUE 3
      Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Plechaty, Celustka, Hanousek, Moberg Karlsson, Krejci, Sacek, Dockal, Krejci, Julis, Hlozek.

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      Arsenal vs Molde FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League group game

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      ARSENAL are looking to make it three wins on the bounce as they take on Molde in the Europa League.
      After beating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United on Sunday, Mikel Arteta will look to get one over his former employer at the Emirates.

      Arsenal can make it three wins from three with victory at the EmiratesCredit: Rex Features

      This double-header between the Gunners and the Norwegian side is likely to decide who finishes top of the group and Arsenal can more-or-less wrap up qualification if they win the next two games.
      When is Arsenal vs Molde?
      This Europa League group game is set for Thursday, November 5.
      Kick-off is at 8pm GMT.
      It’s the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this match live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin just before the 8pm kick-off.
      If you have an EE phone contract, you can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

      What is the team news?
      Calum Chambers and Gabriel Martinelli are still out long-term with knee injuries.
      Mesut Ozil is not in the Europa League squad and Pablo Mari is out with an ankle problem.
      Other than that, Mikel Arteta should have a fully-fit squad to choose from.
      Match odds
      Arsenal to win – 3/7
      Draw – 9/2
      Molde victory – 9/1
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Ludogorets vs Tottenham FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League group game

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      TOTTENHAM are in Bulgaria as they continue their Europa League campaign against Ludogorets.
      Spurs were stunned by Royal Antwerp last week and will be keen to get back to winning ways in Group J.

      Gareth Bale hit the winner against Brighton at the weekendCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The hosts meanwhile have lost both their matches so far, going down 4-3 in a thriller with LASK in the previous Gameweek.
      When is Ludogorets vs Tottenham?
      This Europa League group game is set for Thursday, November 5.
      Kick-off is at 5.55pm GMT.
      It’s the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this match live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin at 5.30pm.
      If you have an EE phone contract, you can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

      What is the team news?
       Gareth Bale is set to start in Bulgaria as he looks to build on his matchwinner against Brighton.
      Japhet Tanganga is out with a thigh injury but otherwise Spurs have a fully fit squad.
      Dele Alli’s future at the club remains in the air but he is set to feature again after being left out at the weekend.
      The hosts could bring Mavis Tchibota and Cauly back into the starting XI and have no new major injury worries.

      Match odds
      Ludogorets to win – 15/2
      Draw – 19/5
      Spurs victory – 4/11
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Istanbul Basaksehir vs Man Utd: Live stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League game

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face Istanbul Basaksehir looking to make it a perfect three from three in the Champions League.
      The Red Devils have impressed in their opening two games, earning a shock 2-1 win at PSG and then thumping RB Leipzig 5-0 at home.

      Marcus Rashford netted a hat-trick against RB Leipzig last weekCredit: EPA
      What time does Istanbul Basaksehir vs Man Utd kick off?
      Kick-off is at 5.55pm in the UK – 8.55pm in Turkey.
      What TV channel is Istanbul Basaksehir vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?
      Istanbul Basaksehir vs Man Utd is live on BT Sport 3.
      Coverage commences at 5.15pm – 40 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Istanbul Basaksehir vs Man Utd for free?
      Team news

      Edinson Cavani may be an option for this one despite Roy Keane accusing him of failing to warm-up before coming on against Arsenal.
      And Donny van de Beek may get another chance to impress after an excellent full debut against RB Leipzig.
      Former Tottenham star Nacer Chadli is expected to miss out for the Turkish hosts through injury.
      Nigerian midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu is also a doubt for Basaksehir.

      Latest odds
      Istanbul Basaksehir 7/1
      Draw 18/5
      Man Utd 2/5 More