Match previews

CHELSEA take on League Two side Morecambe in their first FA Cup clash of the season.
The Blues made it to last year’s final but lost 2-1 to Arsenal in the Wembley showpiece.

Chelsea lost last season’s FA Cup final 2-1 to ArsenalCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
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What time does Chelsea vs Morecambe kick-off?
Morecambe’s visit to London will get underway from 1.30pm UK time on Sunday, January 10.
The game will take place at Stamford Bridge.
There will be no fans in attendance because of the nationwide lockdown.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Chelsea’s home clash with Morecambe will be shown live on the BBC iPlayer and across all of the BBC’s digital platforms.
You can also view the game on the Red Button.
The action is available for streaming on your mobile or tablet device.
Can I watch for FREE?
Yes, the game is free to watch, so long as you can access the BBC iPlayer or a Red Button.
You can download the BBC iPlayer onto a mobile or tablet device, as well as a Smart TV.

Team news
Chelsea have just one fitness concern in young right-back Reece James ahead of their FA Cup clash with Morecambe.
James injured has had knee and hamstring issues over the last month and he was rushed back for the Boxing Day loss to Arsenal.
He didn’t play in the loss to Manchester City at the weekend and manager Frank Lampard won’t want to risk him for the Morecambe game.

The Blues have no suspensions to worry about ahead of the match at Stamford Bridge.
Odds
Chelsea – 1/14
Draw – 12/1
Morecambe – 28/1

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MANCHESTER UNITED are up against Championship outfit Watford in the third round of this season’s FA Cup.
The Red Devils will be looking to win their first trophy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season, but come up against a tricky Hornets side.

Man Utd take on Watford in the FA Cup third roundCredit: AP:Associated Press
What time does Man Utd vs Watford kick-off?
Man Utd’s home clash with Watford in the FA Cup will get underway from 8pm UK time on Saturday, January 9.
The game will take place at Old Trafford.
There will be no fans in attendance for the clash because of the nationwide lockdown.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Man Utd’s FA Cup game with Watford will be shown live on BT Sport 1.
Coverage will get underway from 7.30pm UK time.
The clash will be available for live streaming from the BT Sport app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
Can I watch for FREE?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

Team news

United don’t have any notable injury worries to fret about ahead of their clash with Watford in the FA Cup.
Long-term absentee Phil Jones is still out of action with a knee problem, with no return date set.
But Marcos Rojo could return to the side and even get a runout, after the injured recovering from a calf injury.
On the suspension list, however, is Edinson Cavani, who is serving the final game of his three-match stretch following an inappropriate social media post.

For Watford Christian Kabasele is still out with a knee injury, while Craig Cathcart and Joao Pedro have returned to training, though they won’t be fit to play.
Odds
Man Utd – 3/10
Draw – 4/1
Watford – 9/1

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ARSENAL take on fellow Premier League side Newcastle in the third round of the FA Cup.
The Gunners won last season’s competition by beating Chelsea 2-1 in the final and they’ll be looking to get off to a hot start this term.

Arsenal won last season’s FA Cup with a 2-1 win over ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association
What time does Arsenal vs Newcastle kick-off?
Arsenal’s home tie with Newcastle will get underway from 5.30pm UK time on Saturday, January 9.
The game will take place at the Emirates Stadium.
There will be no fans in attendance because of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Newcastle’s trip down to London will be shown live on BBC One, free for supporters to watch.
The game will be available for live streaming from the BBC iPlayer app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
Can I watch for FREE?
Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
You can also catch the action on the BBC iPlayer.

Team news

Arsenal could be set to ring the changes with young goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo called up into first-team training this week.
Thomas Partey is almost back fit after suffering from a recurring thigh problem, while Gabriel Martinelli and Willian could get game-time.
Martin Dubravka could return between the sticks for the Magpies after missing the Christmas period with an ankle problem.
Jamaal Lascelles has been side-lined after suffering from Covid-19 and returned to light training, so might be able to make his return from the bench.

Odds
Arsenal to win – 1/2
Draw – 13/4
Newcastle victory – 11/2
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LIVERPOOL are set to travel to Aston Villa for their FA Cup third round tie – but will face a drastically different-looking Villa side IF the game is on.
Villa have confirmed a “significant” coronavirus outbreak at the club, and may have to play a team comprised of Under-23 youth players. Villa will make an announcement on Friday morning on whether the game is going ahead.

Liverpool lost 7-2 to Aston Villa when they played each other earlier this seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press
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What time does Villa vs Liverpool kick-off?
Aston Villa’s FA Cup clash with Liverpool will kick-off at 7.45pm UK time on Friday, January 8.
The game will take place at Villa Park.
There will be no fans in attendance at the game as Birmingham has been placed in tier 4 of the government’s coronavirus restriction guidelines.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Liverpool’s trip to Villa Park will be shown live on BT Sport 1.
The game is available for live streaming from the BT Sport app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
You can also watch the action from a Smart TV, so long as it carries the BT Sport app.
Can I watch for FREE?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

Team news
Joel Matip picked up an adductor problem and will not be available for the clash with Villa.
Long-term injury sufferers Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk are still out of action, which means Liverpool’s defence will be makeshift again.
Naby Keita has a muscle injury and still isn’t fit while Diogo Jota has a knee problem.

Kostas Tsimikas is also on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Odds
Aston Villa – 33/20
Draw – 5/2
Liverpool – 29/20

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