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      Why will Arsenal wear white for FA Cup clash against Liverpool and can fans buy it?

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      ARSENAL face Liverpool in a huge FA Cup clash – but the Gunners will be wearing white instead of red.Mikel Arteta’s men are in need of a victory after such a horrible ending to 2023.
      Arsenal will wear an all-white kit against LiverpoolCredit: Instageam @arsenal
      Arsenal are hoping to send a message by wearing their all-white kitCredit: Instageam @arsenal
      And the Gunners gaffer will be hoping that this change strip sends out a rightful message as well as driving his team to victory.
      But why are Arsenal ditching their famous colours for a third consecutive year?
      Why will Arsenal wear white for FA Cup clash against Liverpool?
      Arsenal will be wearing white instead of red against Liverpool to mark the third year of their No More Red campaign with Adidas.
      It was first launched in 2022 to support work done by the Gunners to keep young people safe from knife crime and youth violence.
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      And pictures of the kit have been released on Thursday, January 4 with the likes of Declan Rice and Eddie Nketiah wearing it.
      Eddie Nketiah and Declan Rice have been pictured in the all-white stripCredit: Instageam @arsenal
      The Office of National Statistics reports that were 13,503 knife-enabled crimes in London from June 2022 to the same month in 2023.
      So along with the kit, Adidas and Arsenal have revealed that they will invest more in safe spaces to play football with the opening of a third refurbished community pitch at Mayville Estate.
      Declan Rice believes that the all-white kit can have a ‘massive’ impact on the community.
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      Will the kit be on sale?
      The No More Red kit will not be put up for sale despite it being so popular amongst fans.
      However, a bespoke community t-shirt will be available to purchase instead for £30 on Monday, January 29.
      Funds generated from the shirt will then be donated in equal proportions to several No More Red’s charity partners including the Arsenal foundation, Box Up Crime and Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation.
      Who did Arsenal last wear the kit against?
      Arsenal first wore the No More Red kit in a 1-0 FA Cup defeat against Nottingham Forest in 2022.
      And they put on the all-white kit again for a 3-0 away win at Oxford in last season’s FA Cup third round. More

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      Wigan vs Man Utd: Get £30 in free bets when you stake £10 with talkSPORT BET

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      LEAGUE ONE Wigan clash with Manchester United in Monday’s FA Cup third-round tie at the DW Stadium.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a wonderful £30 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the intriguing encounter.
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      Sunderland vs Newcastle: Get £30 in free bets when you stake £10 with talkSPORT BET

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      RIVALS Sunderland and Newcastle renew hostilities in Saturday’s FA Cup third-round showdown at the Stadium of Light.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a spectacular £30 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the intriguing showdown.
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      Play Score Predictor this FA Cup weekend – somebody must win £500 Amazon voucher!

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      THE magic of the cup is set to take on a whole new meaning this weekend.Play Score Predictor alongside the FA Cup third round and you could win a £500 Amazon gift card!

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      Check out our predictions for Matchweek 21 below…

      Sunderland 1 – 3 Newcastle
      Chelsea 2 – 0 Preston
      Manchester City 5 – 0 Huddersfield
      Arsenal 2 – 2 Liverpool
      Wigan 1 – 2 Manchester United

      The Tyne-Wear derby promises to be a spicy one and while the Magpies have struggled of late, Eddie Howe will know full well what this fixture means to the fans.
      We’re backing the Black Cats to score though, probably via the in-form Jack Clarke, who has 12 Championship goals to his name already this season.
      Keep an eye out for Jobe Bellingham too, brother of Jude.
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      Clarke has been one of the Championship’s best players this seasonCredit: Rex
      We’re not expecting any drama at Stamford Bridge as Preston have lost four of their last five league games and are therefore unlikely to pull off an upset, regardless of the team selections.
      Some of the best teams in the world have crumbled at the Etihad against Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning machine so the visit of a relegation-threatened second-tier outfit has to be considered a massive mismatch.
      Sure, City will probably play some of the kids but youngsters like Oscar Bobb are actually rather good.
      Who knows, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland may even be eased back into action at some point?
      Arsenal v Liverpool is the most eye-catching match-up of the third round but this could well end up as a contest between two second-string sides.
      Both teams maintain hopes of lifting the Premier League trophy at the end of the season and the two managers will have one eye on the European knockout stages looming on the horizon.

      Mikel Arteta could do with a win but the league remains his priorityCredit: Alamy
      We don’t expect either gaffer to forfeit the FA Cup but this feels like a good opportunity to rest some key players – Bukayo Saka looks in need of a reset, for example.
      To be honest, a draw would be a nuisance to both clubs but we’re inclined to sit on the fence on this occasion.
      Finally, we’re backing Erik ten Hag’s men to get past the team currently 17th in League One – although it should be noted Wigan would be comfortably in the top half were it not for their points deduction.
      However, the Red Devils can’t seem to do anything with much conviction at present so we’re envisaging nervy, narrow win on the road.
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      Which teams have the best fixtures this January? Dream Team managers to target cup competitions

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      THIS month is an intriguing one in the Dream Team calendar.With several players unavailable due to Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup commitments, plus a mini break for all 20 Premier League clubs, it might be wise for gaffers to target the cup competitions.
      The FA Cup third round is set to take place in Gameweek 19 with the fourth round fixtures scheduled for the end of month, in Gameweek 21.
      Then there’s the small matter of the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

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      Smart option for January?Credit: Dream Team
      Let’s take a look at the current January fixtures for every club currently in the top half of the table.
      LIVERPOOL

      Arsenal (a)
      Fulham (h)
      Bournemouth (a)
      Fulham (a)
      Chelsea (h)

      The Reds’ participation in the FA Cup fourth round is far from certain as their trip to the Emirates represents one of most-competitive third round match-ups.
      However, a two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final against the Cottagers ensures Jurgen Klopp’s troops will be one of the busier teams this month.
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      Mohamed Salah (£6.5m) isn’t around to cash in but the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m), Darwin Nunez (£4.1m) and Virgil van Dijk (£4.3m) will be popular selections.
      ASTON VILLA

      Middlesbrough (a)
      Everton (a)
      Newcastle (h)

      The Villains’ home record is their great strength and so it may be a quieter month for Ollie Watkins (£4.4m) and company if they end up with just one game at Villa Park.
      Eddie Howe’s side battered Villa at St James’ Park earlier in the campaign but it’s a good time to play Newcastle with them having lost three games in a row amid their sustained injury crisis.
      The FA Cup results will impact City’s schedule considerablyCredit: AFP
      MANCHESTER CITY

      Huddersfield (h)
      Newcastle (a)
      Burnley (h)

      The treble-winners against a side battling relegation in the Championship is a huge mismatch on paper and one that could yield massive returns but predicting Pep Guardiola’s line-up is far from easy.
      Again, Howe’s side are vulnerable at present so City’s league fixtures look friendly enough and it would be a huge surprise if they weren’t in the hat for the FA Cup fourth round draw.
      There’s also a chance the postponed meeting with Brentford will be rearranged for this month.
      When will Erling Haaland (£7.9m) return to action? That’s the big question.
      ARSENAL

      Liverpool (h)
      Crystal Palace (h)
      Nottingham Forest (a)

      The Gunners will fancy their chances of stopping the rot in their league form although Forest are showing signs of Nuno Espirito Santo’s New Manager Bounce.
      It will be interesting to see how Mikel Arteta views the FA Cup with the Champions League knockout stages on the horizon.
      TOTTENHAM

      Burnley (h)
      Manchester United (a)
      Brentford (h)

      Ange Postecoglou will have to contend with the absences of Son Heung-min (£4.7m), Yves Bissouma (£2.5m) and Pape Matar Sarr (£2m) on top of those currently injured.
      That being said, Spurs have won four of their last five and their next three opponents have all been out of form lately.
      Son will be a big miss for Spurs this monthCredit: PA
      WEST HAM

      Bristol City (h)
      Sheffield United (a)

      At this point, the Hammers have just two fixtures scheduled for the rest of January but don’t be fooled, they host Bournemouth on February 1st which falls under Gameweek 21.
      Plus, they’re favourites to get past the Robins this weekend although their squad looks stretched thin suddenly.
      BRIGHTON

      Stoke (a)
      Wolves (h)
      Luton (a)

      A relatively favourable run of games for the Seagulls as it stands although Gary O’Neil’s outfit are no pushovers by any means.
      Joao Pedro (£3.6m) and Pascal Gross (£4.3m) are best placed to take advantage this month with Karou Mitoma (£3.4m) and Simon Adingra (£3.2m) away on international duty.
      MANCHESTER UNITED

      Wigan (a)
      Tottenham (h)

      Like West Ham, the Red Devils have a game on February 1st (a trip to Wolves) and should progress in the FA Cup.
      However, most Dream Team bosses will be understandably hesitant to back any Old Trafford resident right now.

      Newcastle are under pressureCredit: PA
      NEWCASTLE

      Sunderland (a)
      Manchester City (h)
      Aston Villa (a)

      A fierce derby followed by two of the most difficult Premier League fixtures – a tough ask on current form.
      CHELSEA

      Preston (h)
      Middlesbrough (a)
      Fulham (h)
      Middlesbrough (h)
      Liverpool (a)

      Despite their inconsistent form, now is a great time to back the Blues as their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final against Boro means they’re busier than the vast majority of teams this month.
      Cole Palmer (£3.4m) appears to be the most likely player to capitalise – he’s Chelsea’s best asset this season having reached 124 points with a 17-point return against Luton in Gameweek 18.
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      A trip to Anfield is a tough ask but it should be a productive few weeks nonetheless.
      It’s worth repeating that this weekend’s FA Cup results will shape the remainder of the January schedule so pay attention – there’s points to be had this month despite the disruption!

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      Arsenal fans hit by travel chaos for Liverpool FA Cup clash with Londoners facing days of ‘little to no’ Tube service

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      ARSENAL fans are facing travel chaos for their FA Cup clash against Liverpool on Sunday – with tube strikes set to take place.Transport for London stated there will be “little to no service” on the underground, leaving supporters with a travel headache for the 16:30 kick-off.
      Fans will have a tough time getting home from the Emirates for Sunday’s gameCredit: Reuters
      TfL today urged passengers to “only travel if their journey is essential” from this Sunday evening until next Friday.
      Transport bosses declared that lines serving the Emirates Stadium in North London for the Arsenal v Liverpool FA Cup third round match, will end around 6.30pm.
      They added that lines will “try to remain open longer” but that fans should make their way straight to the trains following the match.
      It comes amid a dispute over pay and conditions.
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      Arsenal – who last won the FA Cup in 2020- host Jurgen Klopp’s men following successive defeats in the Premier League.
      Mikel Arteta’s side suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to West Ham at the Emirates, after a controversial goal from Tomas Soucek and a second-half header from Konstantinos Mavropanos.
      Misery then continued for the Gunners, as they were beaten 2-1 by an out-of-form Fulham side at Craven Cottage on New Years Eve.
      Meanwhile, Liverpool – who lifted the FA Cup in 2022 – sit top of the Premier League and held Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at Anfield last month.
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      Tube strikes are projected to begin on January 7Credit: PA
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      But Arsenal will look to get back to winning ways and advance in the competition they’ve won a record 14 times.
      Chaos will begin when engineering and maintenance workers take strike action this Friday and Saturday.
      The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) hit out at ‘below inflation’ pay rises for staff and claimed TfL had created a bonus pot of £13million for senior managers. More

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      How Man Utd keeper Andre Onana could miss ZERO games for his club side despite Cameroon Afcon call-up

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      ANDRE ONANA is set to join up with the Cameroon squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations later this month.But Manchester United want to keep him for as long as possible.
      Andre Onana could avoid missing any Man Utd gamesCredit: Getty
      The goalkeeper is set to be available for United’s FA Cup third-round clash with Wigan on Monday.
      However, according to the Mail, Erik ten Hag wants him to stay at Old Trafford for another week so that he can take part in next weekend’s match against Tottenham.
      The Red Devils face Spurs on January 14 – just one day before Cameroon’s opening Afcon match against Guinea.
      Should he play in the Premier League match, Onana will then have less than 24 hours to catch a seven-hour flight to Ivory Coast in time for Monday’s game.
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      Cameroon’s final group game is against Gambia on January 23.
      If Rigobert Song’s side are eliminated by that time, the goalkeeper could potentially return to Manchester in time for the FA Cup fourth round – assuming United defeat Wigan – meaning he would not have missed any games.
      However, if Cameroon make it to the final, Onana could miss up to four games.
      The 27-year-old has featured in every Man Utd match so far this season.
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      Meanwhile, Ten Hag’s No2, Altay Bayindir, is yet to make his first team debut.
      The Turkish international joined the Red Devils in a £4.3million transfer on deadline day. More

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      Sunderland vs Newcastle – FA Cup third round preview: Black Cats host Magpies in first Tyne-Wear derby for seven years

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      NEWCASTLE will make the short trip to fierce rivals Sunderland in the first Tyne-Wear derby in seven years.The Magpies have lost their last three games and go to the Stadium of Light in need of a huge performance.
      Newcastle were beaten 4-2 at Liverpool on New Year’s DayCredit: GETTY
      Sunderland beat Preston 2-0 last time outCredit: ALAMY
      It’s been a rocky season for Newcastle, with Eddie Howe feeling the full effects of their European journey as many of Toon’s first-team regulars have been out injured for large parts of the season.
      Kieran Trippier is the latest player with an issue, as he missed the 4-2 defeat at Liverpool on New Year’s Day.
      Meanwhile, Sunderland have taken seven points from their last three games as they look to secure a place in the Championship Play-Offs come May.
      The Black Cats hold a far superior record in the last five Tyne-Wear derbies, winning four and drawing one of the last five meetings.
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      Newcastle are without a win against their bitter rivals since August 2011.
      When is Sunderland vs Newcastle?

      Sunderland vs Newcastle will take place on Saturday, January 6th.
      Kick off will be at 12.45pm GMT.
      Stadium of Light will host.

      What TV channel is Sunderland vs Newcastle on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      Sunderland vs Newcastle will be broadcast live on ITV1.
      You can live stream the match for FREE via the ITVX app/website.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Former Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts was missing from Sunderland’s win over Preston and is a doubt for Saturday’s huge clash.
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      Full-back Dennis Cirkin has returned to training following a hamstring injury and could be involved against Newcastle.
      Bradley Dack is also a doubt for the match, but midfielders Corry Evans and Elliot Embleton will be unavailable.
      Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson missed the match at Liverpool on Monday and may not return in time for the Tyne-Wear derby.
      Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy and Sandro Tonali will all remain unavailable.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Sunderland – 3/1
      Draw – 3/1
      Newcastle – 8/11

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the last time of publication. More