Match previews

THE Uefa Super Cup is back once again, pitting the winners of the Champions League and Europa League against each other to raise the European curtain for 2021/22.Chelsea will face Villarreal after stunning Man City with a 1-0 win in the Champions League final in Porto.
Windsor Park in Belfast is the venue for this year’s Uefa Super CupCredit: Getty
Villarreal meanwhile won the Europa League by shocking Man Utd on penalties in Poland.
When is the Uefa Super Cup?

The Uefa Super Cup takes place on Wednesday, August 11.
It will be held at Windsor Park, Belfast.
It will kick off at 8pm UK time.

Will the Uefa Super Cup have fans?
The Uefa Super Cup will be played in front of a 70 per cent capacity – 13,000 fans.
All supporters will have to take a PCR or lateral flow test to be allowed into the stadium.
Chelsea fans will be able to travel to the match without any further restrictions as it is being held in the UK.
Villarreal fans are exempt from quarantine on arrival but must follow all other UK border restrictions.
Who is the current Uefa Super Cup holder?
Bayern Munich won last year’s Uefa Super Cup after a 2-1 victory over Sevilla.

What TV channel is the Uefa Super Cup on and can I live stream it?

The Uefa Super Cup will be live on BT Sport 1.
To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app. More

BARCELONA take on Juventus as the two European heavyweights battle it out for the Joan Gamper Trophy.An annual showpiece, the trophy is named after former Barca founding member, player and president Joan Gamper.
Barca will welcome Ronaldo and Co for their traditional season openerCredit: EPA
When is Barcelona vs Juventus?

Held every year in August, this season’s Gamper Trophy game will be played on Sunday, August 8.
Kick-off is at 8.30pm BST.
Originally slated to be infront of a 20 percent fan capacity at the Nou Camp, the tie has been moved to the neutral Johan Cruyff Stadium.
There will be 3,000 fans able to attend.

Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
You can catch all of the action live on Premier Sports 1.
The channel is available on Sky and Virgin Media, costing £12.99/month.
Online streaming is available via the Premier Player.

What is the team news?
Lionel Messi sensationally failed to agree contract terms with Barca and is now a free agent.
Ansu Fati, Marc Andre Ter-Stegen and Ousmane Dembele are all unavailable through injury, while Pedri has only just returned from Euro and Olympic duty.
New signing Memphis Depay is set to feature, with Antoine Griezmann expected to start alongside him upfront.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play for the first time in pre-season.
Juventus have no new injury worries and Aaron Ramsey could feature despite reports linking him with a move back to the Premier League. More

BARCELONA take on Juventus as the two European heavyweights battle it out for the Joan Gamper Trophy.An annual showpiece, the trophy is named after former Barca founding member, player and president Joan Gamper.
Barca will welcome Ronaldo and Co for their traditional season openerCredit: EPA
This season sees Serie A side Juventus in the friendly clash, with Cristiano Ronaldo potentially facing Lionel Messi.
When is Barcelona vs Juventus?

Held every year in August, this season’s Gamper Trophy game will be played on Sunday, August 8.
Kick-off is at 8pm BST.
Originally slated to be infront of a 20 percent fan capacity at the Nou Camp, the tie has been moved to the neutral Johan Cruyff Stadium.
There will be 3,000 fans able to attend.

Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
You can catch all of the action live on Premier Sports 1.
The channel is available on Sky and Virgin Media, costing £12.99/month.
Online streaming is available via the Premier Player.

What is the team news?
Lionel Messi sensationally failed to agree contract terms with Barca and is now a free agent.
Ansu Fati, Marc Andre Ter-Stegen and Ousmane Dembele are all unavailable through injury, while Pedri has only just returned from Euro and Olympic duty.
New signing Memphis Depay is set to feature, with Antoine Griezmann expected to start alongside him upfront.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play for the first time in pre-season.
Juventus have no new injury worries and Aaron Ramsey could feature despite reports linking him with a move back to the Premier League. More

FA Cup winners Leicester will be looking to cause a major upset against Premier League champions Man City in the Community Shield.The Foxes famously beat Chelsea at Wembley through a wonderstrike from Youri Tielemans and will now hope to catch Pep Guardiola’s men cold at the National Stadium.
Leicester were 1-0 winners over Chelsea at WembleyCredit: Reuters
Man City have been busy in the transfer market this summer but £100m man Jack Grealish is likely to be watching from the stands ahead of the Premier League kick-off.
What time does Leicester vs Man City kick off?

What TV channel is Leicester vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

Leicester vs Man City is live on ITV1.
To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
Coverage commences at 4.30pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.

Team news
Timothy Castagne, James Justin, Jonny Evans and Wesley Fofana will all miss out on this one through injury.
That means Wilfred Ndidi may have to move into centre-back alongside Caglar Soyuncu.
New signing Ryan Bertrand could line up at left-back, alongside Ricardo Pereira on the opposite flank.
Jamie Vardy is likely to start alongside Kelechi Iheanacho in a front two, with Patson Daka warming the bench after signing from Red Bull Salzburg.
Ederson, John Stones, Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling are all unavailable for this one, limiting Pep Guardiola’s options.
And it’s a new era for Man City as Sergio Aguero has joined Barcelona.
Academy prospects Cole Palmer and Sam Edozie could start after impressive pre-seasons.
Latest odds
Leicester 11/4
Draw 11/4
Man City 9/10
*Odds from Paddy Power correct as of Saturday, August 7 More

MANCHESTER UNITED continue their pre-season with a home game against Everton.The Red Devils will have their Euro 2020 stars back for the first time as they take on Rafa Benitez’s side.
Bruno Fernandes could return for Man UtdCredit: AFP
And that means fans may get the chance to see Jadon Sancho for the first time after he completed his move from Borussia Dortmund.
What time does Man Utd vs Everton kick off?

What TV channel is Man Utd vs Everton on and can I live stream it?

Team news
Paul Pogba, David de Gea and Bruno Fernandes could all feature after returning to training.
Jadon Sancho will link up with the team on Friday so this game could come too soon for him.
Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are likely to start at full-back for United.
Edinson Cavani has not yet returned to pre-season training and will not feature.
Harry Maguire may start at centre-back after returning following a post-Euro 2020 break, but if not then Victor Lindelof will continue in the middle.
There’ll be no place for Eric Bailly who was knocked out of the Olympics by Spain with Ivory Coast last weekend.
Jordan Pickford could start for Everton following his England exploits at Euro 2020 but it is more likely that Asmir Begovic will continue in goal.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is also a doubt due to being away with the England squad until last month and Richarlison is currently playing for Brazil against Spain in the Olympic final. More

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE winners Chelsea are back in pre-season action as they take on London rivals Tottenham.The Blues were controversial 2-1 winners over Arsenal at the weekend in the first match of the Mind Series.
Tammy Abraham netted the winner for Chelsea against ArsenalCredit: Reuters
Tottenham meanwhile have the Blues away and then the Gunners at home as Nuno Espirito Santo gets to grips with life in North London.
But it’s unlikely he will have Harry Kane available as the England captain is no longer training with the club.
What time does Chelsea vs Tottenham kick off?

Is Chelsea vs Tottenham on TV and can I live stream it?

Chelsea vs Tottenham is an online-only event in the UK.
You can stream it on ChelseaFC.com, The Fifth Stand app or Spurs TV.
The match will cost £7.99 on all three platforms.

Team news
Jorginho, Emerson Palmieri, Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell and Reece James have returned to training this week but this fixture could come too soon for them.
Edouard Mendy started for the Blues against Arsenal but Kepa could get the chance to prove himself in this game.
Tammy Abraham is likely to keep his place after scoring the winner against the Gunners, but Michy Batshuayi could provide an alternative option.
Harry Kane will play no part in this one after refusing to train with Spurs, with Man City his most likely destination.
Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Atalanta’s Cristian Romero but it is unlikely to be done in time for this fixture. More