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      Is Rangers vs Galatasaray on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Europa League tie

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      RANGERS take on Galatasaray with only one of two European titans set to qualify for the Europa League group stage.
      The Gers go into this one in good European form, having crushed Willem II 4-0 in Holland in the previous round.

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      Rangers are looking to make the Europa League group stage for the third successive seasonCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun

      Meanwhile their Turkish opponents got to this stage with a 2-0 win at home to Croatia’s Hajduk Split.
      What time does Rangers vs Galatasaray kick off?
      Rangers vs Galatasaray will take place on Thursday, October 1.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm UK time – 9.45pm in Turkey.
      It will be played at Ibrox.
      Is Rangers vs Galatasaray on TV and can I live stream it?

      Team news
      Ianis Hagi is likely to start against the team he supported as a boy when his dad became a club legend.
      Galatasaray have so far played weakened sides in the Europa League but are expected to be full strength at Ibrox.
      The Turks have a star-studded list of names to call upon if required, such as Radamel Falcao, Arda Turan and Steven Gerrard’s old Liverpool pal Ryan Babel.

      Latest odds
      Rangers 23/20
      Draw 23/10
      Galatasaray 12/5
      What they said
      Rangers boss Steven Gerrard: “I know Ryan [Babel] very well, he is a good friend of mine. I really enjoyed playing alongside him.

      “I think he is in a good place in terms of where he is at with his football.
      “He had a little bit of a mixed time at Liverpool but when he got it right he was a hell of a player to play alongside because he is powerful, he is quick, he can go past players and he has a cannon in his right foot.
      “So he is a very dangerous opponent. But I know Galatasaray quite well in terms of personnel.
      “We will have to find out a little more in terms of what system they are playing and their style home and away.
      “We will do a lot more work this week on that. But it goes without staying that we are talking about a giant of a club. We will certainly have our respect for them come Thursday.”
      Galatasaray boss Fatih Terim has promised to play his strongest side after being disappointed with their 0-0 derby draw against Fenerbahce.
      He said: “We couldn’t find a way through and the players know they will need to do more this week against a very difficult opponent.
      “I will turn all my attention to Rangers now. The Europa League is very important to us in many ways and of course, we will play our strongest team.
      “At the moment, we are playing every three or four days and that can be a factor. But we just have to deal with it.
      “It always hurts when you don’t win a derby game and we have a chance to put it right this week in Glasgow.” More

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      Liverpool vs Arsenal: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Carabao Cup tie

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      LIVERPOOL take on Arsenal just three days after an impressive win over the Gunners in the Premier League.
      Jurgen Klopp lauded the Reds’ exceptional performance during the 3-1 victory and was so impressed with his side that he even took Roy Keane to task for saying his side were “sloppy” at times.

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      Diogo Jota will expect to start after coming off the bench to score a debut goal against Arsenal on MondayCredit: EPA

      But Klopp will be expected to field a team more like the one that beat Lincoln 7-2 last week for this rematch with the North Londoners.
      Mikel Arteta is also likely to rotate his squad after his fringe players impressed at Leicester last week.
      What time does Liverpool vs Arsenal kick off?
      Liverpool take on Arsenal on Thursday, October 1.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm at Anfield.
      The two sides last met in this competition a year ago when they played out an incredible 5-5 draw at this stage before the Reds won on penalties.
      What TV channel is Liverpool vs Arsenal on and can I live stream it?
      Liverpool vs Arsenal is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Those without a Sky Sports subscription can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
      Team news
      Both managers will assess their squads following Liverpool’s 3-1 win on Monday.
      But fringe players such as Takumi Minamino, Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri will hope to earn another start as well as youngsters like Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliot.

      Diogo Jota will also expect to be in the starting line-up after coming off the bench to score in the league game.
      Eddie Nketiah and Nicolas Pepe are likely to start for Arsenal after coming on as substitutes.
      Latest odds
      Liverpool 21/20
      Draw 13/5

      Arsenal 12/5
      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, September 29 More

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      When does the transfer window close, and is it same for Premier League and EFL?

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      AFTER weeks of intense wheeling and dealing, the transfer window is coming towards a conclusion.
      Clubs are still scrambling to get last minute deals over the line – and yes, Jadon Sancho to Man Utd still hasn’t come off yet.

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      Jadon Sancho to Man Utd is the transfer story which just won’t go awayCredit: EPA
      When does the transfer window close?

      This season, the window opened on July 27 after the Premier League campaign was finally completed the day before on July 26.
      Free agents who had negotiated extensions to their contracts were then able to talk to other clubs at this point.
      The window is open for 10 weeks, shutting for international transfers on Monday, October 5.

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      Willian has completed a switch across London from Chelsea to ArsenalCredit: AP:Associated Press
      A domestic-only window will remain open for a further period, allowing top-flight clubs to do business with EFL sides until Friday, October 16.

      But during that period there will be no transfers between Premier League clubs allowed.
      On the October 5 deadline, the window will close at 11pm GMT.
      And for EFL clubs on October 16, they will have to have completed any moves by 5pm.

      What about in Europe?
      Uefa has recommended that ALL windows across Europe close no later than October 5.

      With such a congested fixture list across the continent, it is hoped clubs will still be able to get their business done in the ten week time frame.
      Here are the major European leagues and their window dates:
      Premier League – July 27 to October 5
      La Liga – August 4 to October 5
      Serie A – September 1 to October 5
      Bundesliga – July 15 to October 5
      Ligue 1 – August 15 to October 5 More

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      Brighton vs Man Utd: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and teams for TONIGHT’S Carabao Cup tie

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      BRIGHTON face Manchester United for the second time in five days as the sides meet in the Carabao Cup.
      Bruno Fernandes’ 100th minute penalty secured a 3-2 win for the Red Devils at the weekend with VAR reversing the referee’s decision after the final whistle had blown.

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      Man Utd left it until the 100th minute to beat Brighton at the weekendCredit: AFP or licensors

      In this competition Man Utd qualified with a 3-0 win at Luton last week while Brighton won 2-0 at Preston.
      What time does Brighton vs Man Utd kick off?
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm BST tonight.
      Like Saturday’s pulsating clash, it will take place at the Amex Stadium.
      What TV channel is Brighton vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?
      Brighton vs Man Utd is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action from £9.99 with a Now TV Day Pass.
      Team news
      Dean Henderson is set to return between the sticks after keeping a clean sheet on his debut at Luton.
      Juan Mata, Daniel James and Odion Ighalo could all return if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decides to make significant changes while Eric Bailly is likely to come back in after a commanding display at Kenilworth Road.
      Andreas Pereira is expected to join Lazio so unlikely to play any part.

      Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Alexis Mac Allister both impressed at Preston for Brighton and are therefore likely to return to the side.

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      Latest odds
      Brighton 3/1
      Draw 13/5
      Man Utd 20/23

      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, September 29 More

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      Champions League Group Stage draw: UK start time, TV channel, live stream FREE and pots as Prem clubs learn their fate

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      THE Champions League is back for a brand new season.
      Just a few short weeks after Bayern Munich lifted Big Ears in Lisbon, the group stage draw sees 32 sides begin their journey to the final.

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      Bayern beat PSG 1-0 to win the Champions League back in AugustCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Four Premier League clubs are taking part this season, with Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd and Chelsea set to learn their fate.
      When is the Champions League group stage draw?
      The draw takes place on Thursday, October 1.
      It will be held at RTS Studios in Geneva, Switzerland.
      Things get going at 4pm BST, which is 5pm local time.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch all of the draw live on BT Sport 1 here in the UK.
      Coverage will begin at 3.45pm.
      If you want to stream and have a BT subscription, download the BT Sport app.

      The draw will also be available FREE on Uefa’s website, with a direct live stream from Switzerland – and you can also follow right here on SunSport with our live blog.

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      Bayern are back to defend the trophy this seasonCredit: Getty

      Champions League teams
      Spain: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla
      England: Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea
      Italy: Juventus, Inter, Atalanta, Lazio
      Germany: Bayern, Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Mönchengladbach
      France: Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, Rennes
      Russia: Zenit, Lokomotiv Moskva
      Portugal: Porto
      Belgium: Club Brugge
      Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk
      Turkey: Istanbul Basaksehir
      Holland: Ajax
      Group stage dates
      Matchday 1: October 20/21
      Matchday 2: October 27/28
      Matchday 3: November 3/4
      Matchday 4: November 24/25
      Matchday 5: December 1/2
      Matchday 6: December 8/9
      Draw pots
      Pot 1
      Bayern, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Zenit, Porto.
      Pot 2
      Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United, Shakhtar Donetsk, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Ajax.
      Pot 3
      Dynamo Kyiv, RB Leipzig, Inter Milan, Olympiakos, Lazio, Atalanta (two more clubs to be confirmed after play-offs on September 30)

      TBC
      Lokomotiv Moscow, Marseille, Club Brugge, Borussia Monchengladbach, Istanbul Basaksehir, Rennes, Ferencvaros. More

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      Brighton vs Man Utd: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Carabao Cup tie

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      BRIGHTON and Manchester United are doing it all again after playing out an epic in the weekend.
      Bruno Fernandes’ 100th minute penalty secured a 3-2 win for the Red Devils with VAR reversing the referee’s decision after the final whistle had blown and adjudging Neil Maupay to have handled in the box.

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      Man Utd left it until the 100th minute to beat Brighton at the weekendCredit: AFP or licensors

      In this competition Man Utd qualified with a 3-0 win at Luton last week while Brighton won 2-0 at Preston.
      What time does Brighton vs Man Utd kick off?
      Brighton vs Man Utd takes place on Wednesday, September 30.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
      Like Saturday’s pulsating clash, it will take place at the Amex Stadium.
      What TV channel is Brighton vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?
      Brighton vs Man Utd is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action from £9.99 with a Now TV Day Pass.
      Team news
      Dean Henderson is set to return between the sticks after keeping a clean sheet on his debut at Luton.
      Juan Mata, Daniel James and Odion Ighalo could all return if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decides to make significant changes while Eric Bailly is likely to come back in after a commanding display at Kenilworth Road.
      Andreas Pereira is expected to join Lazio so unlikely to play any part.

      Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Alexis Mac Allister both impressed at Preston for Brighton and are therefore likely to return to the side.
      Latest odds
      Brighton 3/1
      Draw 13/5
      Man Utd 20/23

      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, September 29 More

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      Tottenham vs Chelsea: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Carabao Cup clash

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      TOTTENHAM host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup as Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard lock horns again.
      Mourinho was doubled by his former protege when the sides met last season and faces tough decisions over his team selection with a Europa League qualifier against Maccabi Haifa to come two days later.

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      Out of favour Dele Alli may get the chance to show his quality against ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association

      Spurs received a bye in the last round after a number of Leyton Orient players and staff tested positive for coronavirus while Chelsea hammered Barnsley 6-0.
      What time does Tottenham vs Chelsea kick off?
      Tottenham vs Chelsea takes place on Tuesday, September 29.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
      It will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      What TV channel is Tottenham vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?
      Tottenham vs Chelsea is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go app.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action by purchasing a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
      Team news
      Jose Mourinho says his side have virtually no chance of challenging for the Carabao Cup this year due to fixture congestion, and as a result a weakened Tottenham XI is expected to start this game.
      Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min are out injured for this game while Dele Alli had been expected to start but instead finds himself axed by Jose Mourinho yet again.
      New signing Sergio Reguilon could make his Spurs debut in this London derby.

      Ben Chilwell could make the squad for Chelsea as he manages his return from a heel injury, but Christian Pulisic is out.
      Hakim Ziyech is back in training however this game is likely to come too soon for the Moroccan.

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      This is how Chelsea could line up when they take on Spurs in the Carabao Cup

      What they said
      Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho: “We have a game on Thursday that gives us not as much money as the Champions League, but the group phase of the Europa League gives us a certain amount that for a club like us is very important.
      “It’s a competition with a possible group phase that gives us a good chance to go through to the next knockout stage, so this game on Thursday is very important for us.”

      Chelsea boss Frank Lampard: “Yeah, I mean, I know that, and I know it’s a busy time for Tottenham because of the Europa League.
      “It’s a busy time for us all. They had a free mid-week last week, we didn’t.
      “I know they have a busy week this week. But when I analyse Tottenham and know the squad they have, and analyse what might be a team that maybe didn’t play 90 minutes pretty much yesterday.
      “They have a fantastic squad, so I feel that any squad Jose will put out can be very strong.”
      Latest odds
      Tottenham 7/2
      Draw 29/10
      Chelsea 7/10
      *Latest odds from Ladbrokes as of Monday, September 28 More

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      When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw? Start time, date, TV channel and live stream

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      THE CARABAO Cup fourth round will be played this week.
      The winners of the ties will face off on the Quarter-finals and here’s what to expect from the next round of the competition.

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      Manchester City won the Carabao Cup last time roundCredit: EPA
      When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?

      The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will be held on Thursday, October 1.
      It will take place after the Liverpool vs Arsenal game.
      The competition is now down to the last 16 and LL fourth round ties will be played in-between today and Thursday.
      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
      All matches can be watched on Sky Sports.

      You can get Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football for £18.
      Games that are not on Sky will be available to be live streamed for £10 from Carabao Cup’s website.
      Likewise, the draw will be shown live on Sky Sports and the Carabao Cup website and social media.

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      When will the ties be played?
      Rounds two and three, plus the upcoming fourth round, will have been played each week consecutively.

      To give teams a respite, there will be a break in the competition after the latest round of matches.
      After the fourth round this week, the competition will resume again in December for the Quarter-finals, although a definitive date hasn’t yet been set.

      Carabao Cup fourth round ties
      Tottenham v Chelsea (Tuesday 29 September, 7.30pm) Sky Sports
      Newport County v Newcastle United (Wednesday 30 September, 5.30pm) Sky Sports
      Burnley v Manchester City (Wednesday 30 September, 7pm)
      Brighton v Manchester United (Wednesday 30 September, 7.45pm) Sky Sports
      Everton v West Ham (Wednesday 30 September, 7.45pm)
      Brentford v Fulham (Thursday 1 October, 5.30pm) Sky Sports
      Aston Villa v Stoke City (Thursday 1 October, 7pm)
      Liverpool v Arsenal (Thursday 1 October, 7.45pm) Sky Sports

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