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      Man Utd vs Tottenham: Red Devils host Spurs in crunch Premier League clash at Old Trafford – team news, kick-off time

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Tottenham in a thrilling Super Sunday clash – and a win for the visitors would see them close the gap on league leaders Liverpool to just THREE points.Erik ten Hag will be hoping his side can get back to winning ways in the Premier League after United’s 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest at the end of December.
      Manchester United cruised into the next round of the FA CupCredit: Rex
      Pedro Porro’s sublime strike fired Spurs through to the FA Cup fourth roundCredit: Getty
      While Postecoglou’s side start the day off in fifth – just one point behind Arsenal and treble winners Manchester City despite their little wobble.
      Spurs won the reverse fixture back in August by beating the Red Devils 2-0 in Postecoglou’s first win as Tottenham manager.
      And Timo Werner will be eager to impress help them do the double on his debut for Tottenham after making the switch from RB Leipzig.
      Tottenham go into this game with wind in their sails following a FA Cup third round win against Burnley.
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      But injury-hit United also booked their spot in the fourth round with a comfortable 2-0 win away at Wigan.
      What is the team news?
      Both sides will be without key players for this thrilling match because of AFCON and the Asia Cup.
      Spurs will be without top scorer Son Heung-Min who is on international duty with South Korea.
      Son will not to be available for this fixtureCredit: PA
      Unfortunately for Spurs fans, South Korea are the bookies’ second favourites to win the tournament which could potentially see them being without Son for a whole month.
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      Midfield duo Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma will also represent their respective nations in AFCON.
      And the north London outfit will also be without Ivan Perisic, World Cup winner Christian Romero and Ben Davies for their trip to Old Trafford through injury.
      Elsewhere, Cameroon International Andre Onana is expected to be in goal for Manchester United, despite getting called up for AFCON.
      But Sofyan Amrabat has already travelled with Morrocco to play in Senegal.
      Erik ten Hag will be hopeful that Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Christian Eriksen will return to his injury-side on Sunday.
      However, United are certainly set to be without Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Mason Mount and Victor Linderlof.
      Amad Diallo, Antony and Anthony Martial are currently being assessed over the fixture.
      What is their form like?
      Manchester United have endured a horrible run of form in the league by only winning one of their last 5 matches with conceding 10 goals in that period.
      The win in that period came at Old Trafford against Aston Villa with the Red Devils coming back from two goals down in the first half to win 3-2 against Unai Emery’s side.
      United’s last Premier League game came in a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest which saw Nuno Espírito Santo record their first win against United for 29 years.
      Erik ten Hag will be hoping that his side has turned the corner with United’s 0-2 win against Wigan Athletic on Monday to make it to the 4th round of the FA Cup.
      Tottenham’s form is very contrasting compared to the hosts with winning four out of their last 5 matches with scoring 13 goals in that period.
      Tottenham have the third best away record in the league with one point less than Manchester City and Liverpool.
      Postecoglou’s side last Premier League game ended Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth seven unbeaten streak with a 3-1 win.
      Who will be the star men?
      In-form Manchester United players have been hard to come by this season but the potential of Alejandro Garnacho is very promising for the Red Devils.
      The Argentinian winger has produced outstanding performances this season with arguably scoring one of the best overhead kicks of all time back in November.
      In United’s last three games, the winger has produced by scoring 2 goals and registering 1 assist.

      Garnacho, 19, produced an impressive performance on Monday against Wigan Athletic.
      The ever-impressive Son Heung-Min will be missed for Tottenham but one player that has had a rejuvenate season is Richarlison.
      The Brazilian currently sits on seven goals in all competitions with five of them coming in his last five Premier League games.

      The Brazilian forward endured a dismal last season by only scoring THREE goals in 35 appearances in all competitions with only one goal in the Premier League.
      Harry Kane’s exit to Bayern Munich last summer has paved the way for Richarlison to flourish in a Tottenham shirt.
      SunSport prediction
      Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
      When is Manchester United vs Tottenham?

      Manchester United will face Tottenham on Sunday, January 14.
      The match is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm GMT.
      Old Trafford will host approximately 73,000 fans

      What TV channel is Manchester United vs Tottenham on and can it be live streamed?

      Manchester United vs Tottenham will be broadcasted LIVE on SKY Sports Main Event and SKY Sports Premier League.
      Coverage of the tie will commence at 4pm GMT
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage.

      What are the odds?
      Match result
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      Manchester United to win 23/20
      Draw 27/10
      Tottenham to win 2/1

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      Why is Andre Onana still playing for Man Utd despite being called up to play at AFCON 2023?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Andre Onana has been called up for Cameroon in their upcoming games in AFCON.But why is he still playing for the Red Devils?
      Andre Onana played the full 90 minutes for Manchester United in their 0-2 win against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup last nightCredit: Reuters
      This SATURDAY the tournament opening match will see hosts Ivory Coast play Guinea-Bissau in the Alassane Ouattara Arena in Abidjan.
      In this year’s AFCON, 24 nations will participate to see who can be named kings of Africa once again.
      Five cities will be hosted in Ivory Coast and they are Yamoussoukro, Bouake, Korhogo, Abidjan and San Pedro.
      The final will be on February 11 and will also be played in Abidjan in the Alassane Ouattara Arena.
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      Many Premier League fans across the UK are hoping that their players don’t go far in the later stages of the tournament.
      However, there is a possibility that Andre Onana will not be missed by Manchester United due to Erik Ten Hag’s men only playing TWICE in January.
      When is Andre Onana’s supposed to be traveling to AFCON?
      Andre Onana is expected to be in goal this Sunday when Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur.
      According to the Mail, Erik ten Hag may have persuaded the Cameroon goalkeeper to stay and help struggling United for another week.
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      Onana will fly out to Ivory Coast straight after to be available for selection in Cameroon’s first game of the group stage where they face Guinea on Monday January 15.
      Potentially, Onana, 27, will be legible play TWICE in 24 hours for club and country.
      Several high profile professionals are making the trip to the southern coast of West Africa.
      Egyptian Mohamed Salah, Senegalese striker Nicholas Jackson and Moroccan Achraf Hakimi are all flying out to the competition.
      What does this mean for Altay Bayındır?
      Altay Bayındır joined Manchester United from Fenerbahce in a £4.3million deal last summer.
      Bayındır’s, 25, wait for minutes in a Manchester United shirt was expected to end in last nights 0-2 win over Wigan Athletic but that was not the case.
      Since his arrival, he has not made a single appearance for the Red Devils which have left fans surprised by Erik ten Hag’s decision.
      One fan took their opinion to X, saying, “Bayindr should be on the phone to his agent telling him to secure him a move away.”
      “He can’t even start him in the FA Cup against League One Wigan Athletic.”
      Altay Bayındır, 25, Turkish international has played 0 minutes so far this seasonCredit: Reuters
      What TV channel is AFCON being shown on and can it be live streamed?

      All tournament games will be broadcasted on Sky Sports in the UK.
      Games will be shown on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Mix.
      Alternatively, AFCON may broadcast live coverage of games on their YouTube channel – CAF TV.

      Who are the favourites to win AFCON 2024?
      Surprisingly, after only winning one AFCON trophy in their history, Morocco are this year’s tournament favourites.
      Morocco finished 4th in the World Cup which was the highest finish of any African Nation.
      Players to look out for will be Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri, 26, Galatasary forward, Hakim Ziyech, 30, and PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, 25.
      Captain Kalidou Koulibaly will be hoping his nation Senegal will retain the AFCON trophy after being second favourite to win the tournament.
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      After all his club and individual accolades, Egyptian Mohamed Salah, 31, has never won the AFCON trophy.
      The forward fell short in two finals in 2017 and 2021 where he went against his former ex Liverpool team mate, Sadio Mane. More

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      Newcastle vs Man City preview: Guardiola’s Treble winners look to close gap on Premier League table toppers

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      MANCHESTER CITY visit struggling Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s men are hoping to close the gap to Liverpool to two points with a win over the Magpies.
      Bruno Guimaraes will brilliant in Newcastle’s win over SunderlandCredit: Getty
      Kevin de Bruyne could return to Premier League action against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Man City won the previous fixture between these two sides thanks to Julian Alvarez’s brilliant goal.
      Manchester City will be looking forward for the return of Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian maestro came off the bench in a 5-0 win against Huddersfield Town.
      De Bruyne provided an assist for Jeremy Doku in a 33 minute cameo against the Championship strugglers.
      What is their form like?
      Newcastle United have the 3rd best home record in the Premier League by only loosing twice all season to Liverpool and quite recently, Nottingham Forest.
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      However recent form does not go for good reading for The Magpies.
      Eddie Howe’s men have endured seven defeats out of TEN matches in all competitions which has left his side currently sitting 9th in the league.
      After being 6 points adrift in early December, Manchester City have certainly found their form by being unbeaten in their last eight games in all competitions.
      Pep Guardiola’s men are currently leading the Premier League with the most goals with 45, which is seven goals less after 19 games in their treble winning season.
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      Not to mention, The Citizens away form in the league is better than any other side which makes Saturday a very compelling game due to Newcastle’s impressive home record at St .James’ Park.
      Who will be the star men?
      Fresh off a brace at the Stadium of Light, Alexander Isak is a man on a mission with the Newcastle forward scoring 13 goals in all competitions this season.
      The Swedish forward has already beaten his previous season tally which was 11 goals.

      If Newcastle end up getting a result on Saturday, there would be no surprise if Isak contributes to that with the striker scoring 4 goals in his last 3 games.
      Silky Phil Foden is in fine form this season with the midfield maestro scoring 11 goals and producing 8 assists for his side.
      Similarly, the Stockport born midfielder is also coming off the back of a brace last weekend by scoring two instinctive goals in the sides win over Huddersfield Town.

      The England International has certainly stepped up for the treble winning side after Premier League’s leading goal scorer Erling Haalandendured a small period on the side lines with an ankle injury.
      What is the team news?
      Injury hit Newcastle United still have several key players out for the fixture.
      Nick Pope, Matt Targett, Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Callum Wilson, Joe Willock and Elliot Anderson will be unavailable on Saturday.
      Brazilian midfielder, Joelinton, is currently being assessed ahead of the game.
      Manchester City will be without defender John Stones after sustaining an ankle injury at Goodison Park in late December.
      Bernardo Silva and Kalvin Phillips are expected to feature after the duo missed the FA Cup win against Huddersfield due to illness.
      Pep Guardiola will be hoping that his star man, Erling Haaland, will be available for the trip to St. James’.
      What have the managers said?
      Pep Guardiola said: “[Erling has had] two or three sessions and feels good. Hopefully, [he can play soon but], I don’t know for Sunday or for Newcastle.”
      Eddie Howe said after his sides win over Sunderland on the weekend that: “It’s been a frustrating time for us and our injuries are still a big problem.”
      “Physically we look stronger. That extra gear was back. And we’ve not just won the game but kept a clean sheet.”
      When is Newcastle v Man City?

      Newcastle United will face Manchester City on Saturday, January 13.

      The match is scheduled to get underway at 5:30pm GMT.
      St. James’ Park will host approximately 52,000 fans in Tyneside.

      What TV channel is Newcastle v Man City on and can it be live streamed?

      Newcastle United v Manchester City will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
      Coverage of the tie will be expected to be at 4:45pm GMT.
      Alternative, you can watch Newcastle United V Manchester City LIVE on the streaming platform, discovery+.

      SUNSPORT prediction
      Newcastle United 1-2 Manchester City
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      What are the odds?

      Newcastle to win 9/2
      Draw 16/5
      Manchester City to win 4/7

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Liverpool vs Fulham – Carabao Cup semi-final: Klopp’s Reds host Cottagers as they look to secure spot in Wembley final

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      LIVERPOOL host Fulham on Wednesday night in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.Jurgen Klopp’s men are trying to avoid an upset against the Cottagers, with the last fixture between the two sides resulting in a Liverpool comeback, scoring two goals in a minute to win 4-3.
      Liverpool beat title rivals Arsenal 2-0 in the FA Cup third round on Sunday eveningCredit: GETTY
      Fulham overcame Championship side Rotherham 1-0 in the FA Cup last time outCredit: GETTY
      After the Reds beat Arsenal 2-0 in the FA Cup and secured their place in the fourth round, their attention has now turned to the Carabao Cup.
      Liverpool and Fulham will play in a mandatory two-legged tie in order to decide who will play in the final at Wembley.
      The winner will go on to face either Middlesbrough or Chelsea on Sunday, February 25th 2024.
      The Reds are hoping to extend their record amount of EFL Cups as they seek a record-breaking tenth title.
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      What is their form like?
      Top of the table Liverpool are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions, while Fulham have won their last two matches, which includes their win against title-challengers Arsenal.
      Fulham have the fifth leakiest defence in the Premier League, conceding 35 goals.
      That will make good reading for Jurgen Klopp and his team, as the Reds are the third-highest goalscorers with 43 goals.
      Liverpool have won 13 games in the top flight this campaign, which is the most wins by any side other, apart from Aston Villa.
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      What is the team news?
      The Reds will be without Andrew Robertson, Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara, Dominik Szoboszlai, Kostas Tsimikas and Stefan Bajcetic as they have injuries.
      Virgil van Dijk is expected to be back after missing the Arsenal game last time out due to illness.
      Liverpool will be missing their top scorer Mohamed Salah and midfielder Wataru Endo for their upcoming semi-final due to the duo participating in Afcon and the AFC Asian Cup respectively.
      The Cottagers will be without Adama Traore as he continues to recover from a thigh injury.
      Tim Ream will also be unavailable for the trip to Anfield due to an ongoing calf problem.
      Fulham will definitely be without Calvin Bassey, Fode Ballo-Toure and Alex Iwobi due to commitments to Afcon.
      Who will be the star men?
      Influential Mo Salah will be hugely missed by the Reds but a player that may step up to the plate is Darwin Nunez.
      Darwin Nunez will be a player to look out for with the forward scoring five goals and assisting six times in the league so far this season.
      The Uruguayan netted once in the Carabao Cup in Liverpool’s 1-2 win against Bournemouth in the round of 16.

      Marco Silva striker concerns may have eased after the summer departure of Alexandra Mitrovic with Raul Jimenez returning to form.
      The Mexican has scored four goals in Fulham’s last five matches but the forward is yet to find the net in the Carabao Cup.

      SunSport prediction
      Liverpool 4-1 Fulham
      When is Liverpool vs Fulham?

      Liverpool will face Fulham on Wednesday, January 10th.
      The match is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
      Anfield will host approximately 57,000 fans after the expansion of the Anfield Road stand.

      What TV channel is Liverpool vs Fulham on and can it be live streamed?

      Liverpool vs Fulham will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
      Coverage of the tie will commence at 7pm GMT.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage.

      What are the odds?
      Match result
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      Liverpool to win 4/11
      Draw 4/1
      Fulham to win 15/2

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Middlesbrough vs Chelsea – Carabao Cup semi-final preview: Blues face Boro with Wembley in sight – stream, TV, team news

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      CHELSEA hop from one cup competition to the next as they prepare to do battle with Championship side Middlesbrough in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.Goals from Armando Borja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez saw the Blues comfortably cruise past Preston in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.
      Chelsea ran riot at Stamford Bridge to send Preston crashing out of the FA CupCredit: Rex
      And Mauricio Pochettino’s men will be expected to pull off a similar result against a Middlesbrough side who were beaten at home by high-flying Aston Villa on the same night.
      However, its never a foregone conclusion in football, especially when it comes to a cup tie plus Chelsea’s inconsistency this season will give the Born a glimmer of hope.
      But the Championship have lost NINE consecutive matches against the Blues with the most recent encounter happening as recent as 2022.
      When is Middlesbrough vs Chelsea

      Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Middlesbrough will take place on Tuesday, January 9.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
      Riverside Stadium is the allocated arena for this exciting fixture and it can host approximately 34,742 fans.
      Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech sent Middlesbrough crashing out of the FA Cup when the sides last met in a quarter-final tie.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Middlesbrough vs Chelsea will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK
      Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm GMT on both channels – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans have the option to stream the entire action through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the match.

      What is the team news?
      Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick would have been distraught with the Aston Villa result.
      But the Boro boss got to finally see the return of Hayden Hackney and Emmanuel Latte Lath in the FA Cup third round tie, while Matt Crooks was an unused substitute.
      Elsewhere, Mauricio Pochettino delivered some damning news that Christopher Nkunku has suffered a hip injury shortly after returning from his long-term knee issue.
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      Christopher Nkunku has picked up another injuryCredit: Getty
      And the Frenchman is expected to be sidelined along with Wesley Fofana (knee), Trevor Chalobah (thigh), Reece James (hamstring), Robert Sanchez (knee), Marc Cucurella (ankle) and Romeo Lavia (thigh).
      However, the Chelsea boss was optimistic about Benoit Badiashile returning from his muscular injury for the first leg, while Ben Chilwell who has been out with a hamstring problem and Carney Chukwuemeka who has a knee issue have been training.
      But Nicolas Jackson will certainly not play as he is away on international duty with Senegal at AFCON.
      What are the latest odds?

      Middlesbrough to win 9/2
      Draw 16/5
      Chelsea to win 4/7

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      Wigan vs Man Utd FA Cup preview: Erik ten Hag’s men make the short trip to League One side for third round tie

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      MANCHESTER UNITED make the short trip to Wigan Athletic to cap off the FA Cup third round fixtures.The Red Devils will be hoping they can go one better in the competition this year and lift the prestigious trophy for the first time since 2016.
      Manchester United last lifted the FA Cup in 2016Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

      Wigan beat Manchester City 1-0 to become 2013 FA Cup winnersCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag’s men were narrowly beaten in the FA Cup final last campaign by bitter rivals Manchester City.
      This season has been a nightmare for Man Utd as they have struggled to find any consistency in their performance.
      The Red Devils currently sit 8th in the Premier League table and are out of the Carabao Cup and Champions League, meaning the FA Cup is their only hope of silverware.
      Meanwhile, Wigan sit 17th in League One but would be much higher if they weren’t on the receiving end of an eight-point deduction at the start of the season.
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      In 2013, the Latics stunned Man City to lift the FA Cup trophy for the first time in their history.
      When is Wigan vs Man Utd?

      Wigan vs Man Utd will take place on Monday, January 8th.
      Kick off will be at 8.15pm GMT.
      The DW Stadium will host.

      What TV channel is Wigan vs Man Utd on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      Wigan vs Man Utd 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 by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Wigan are expected to be without the defensive duo of Tom Pearce and Jason Kerr for their FA Cup clash with Man Utd.
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      Forward Stephen Humphrys missed the Latics’ 1-1 draw with Barnsley on New Year’s Day but will be pushing to return for Monday night.
      For Man Utd, Rasmus Hojlund was absent for the defeat to Nottingham Forest due to illness.
      Luke Shaw also didn’t feature at the City Ground after sitting out with a minor issue.
      Andre Onana has delayed linking up with Cameroon for Afcon so he can play between the sticks against Wigan on Monday night and Tottenham on January 14.
      Sofyan Amrabat has already flown off to join the Morroco squad, meaning he will be unavailable for the trip to the DW.
      Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro returned to training this week, but the Wigan clash may come too soon.
      Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial are expected to remain out.
      What are the odds?
      Match result
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      Wigan – 14/1
      Draw – 5/1
      Man Utd – 2/9

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Chelsea vs Preston preview: Pochettino’s Blues host Championship side in huge FA Cup third round clash – team news

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      CHELSEA will host Championship side Preston North End in the third round of the FA Cup this weekend.The Blues will be hoping to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time since 2018.
      Chelsea last won the FA Cup in 2018Credit: GETTY
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have performed better in cup competitions this campaign, with Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
      But it’s been a first half of the season to forget for the Blues as they sit 10th in the Premier League despite spending £425.7m (including add-ons) in the summer.
      Meanwhile, Preston sit 14th in the Championship but are just five points off the play-offs places as they chase a return to the top flight for the first time in 63 years.
      Chelsea edge North End on wins in the fixture historically, with the Blues tasting victory on 31 occasions and the Lilywhites winning 26 times.
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      When is Chelsea vs Preston?

      Chelsea vs Preston will take place on Saturday, January 6th.
      Kick off will be at 5.30pm GMT.
      Stamford Bridge will host.

      What TV channel is Chelsea vs Preston on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      Chelsea vs Preston will be broadcast live on the BBC Red Button service.
      You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer, providing you have a valid TV license.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Pochettino is expected to give a number of youngsters and fringe players some game time due to Chelsea’s upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final meeting with Middlesborough.
      The Blues will definitely be without the injured list of Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella and Carney Chukwuemeka for Saturday’s clash at the Bridge.
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      Nicolas Jackson will also be unavailable after he joined up with the Senegal squad ahead of Afcon 2023.
      Preston have been without former Premier League winger Robbie Brady in recent weeks and will be a doubt for their trip to London.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Chelsea – 1/7
      Draw – 6/1
      Preston – 14/1

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

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      Arsenal vs Liverpool FA Cup preview: Gunners host Reds in a mouthwatering third round tie – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL welcome Liverpool to north London for a thrilling FA Cup third round tie – and they’ll be eager to make the end of 2023 a distant memory.The Gunners have completely capitulated from when they were top of the tree at Christmas.
      Arsenal had a poor ending to 2023Credit: Rex
      Mohamed Salah’s double inspired Liverpool to a 4-2 win against NewcastleCredit: PA
      Mikel Arteta’s men suffered two consecutive London derby defeats to West Ham and Fulham which has now seen them plummet down to fourth.
      And their opponents Liverpool capitalised by controversially beating Newcastle and replacing Arsenal at the summit.
      But this upcoming match is all about the FA Cup – a competition that no other side has lifted more than the Gunners.
      Furthermore, Arsenal went on to win the iconic tournament when the sides were last paired against each other in 2014.
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      When is Arsenal vs Liverpool?

      Arsenal’s huge FA Cup third round tie against Liverpool will take place on Sunday, January 7.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm GMT.
      Emirates Stadium is the allocated arena for this thrilling match and it can host approximately 60,704 fans.
      It was all square when the two English giants met in a Premier League contest last month.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal vs Liverpool will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to get underway at 4pm GMT – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can also head to BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sports website to stream the entire action.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      YES!
      Arsenal’s FA Cup match against Liverpool can be watched for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.
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      What is the team news?
      Mikel Arteta is set to lose Takehiro Tomiyasu once again despite the defender just returning from a calf injury.
      Tomiyasu will be joining up with Japan for the Asia Cup, while Mohamed Elneney is also on international duty but with Egypt for AFCON.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf), Thomas Partey (groin), Jurrien Timber (knee) and Fabio Vieira (groin) are all likely to be unavailable too.
      Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp has received two huge blows as Mohamed Salah will be joining Elneny with Egypt and Wataru Endo is participating in the Asian Cup along with Tomiyasu.
      Salah will miss the FA Cup clash against ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Dominik Szoboszlai is also a major doubt having left the field early against Newcastle holding his hamstring.
      While Thiago (hip), Stefan Bajecetic (abductor), Andy Robertson (shoulder), Kostas Tsmikias (shoulder) and Joel Matip (knee) will also miss the trip to the Emirates.
      What are the latest odds?

      Arsenal to win 19/20
      Draw 14/5
      Liverpool to win 23/10

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More