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    Sidemen Charity Match 2023: Who is playing? KSI and IShowSpeed set to feature in SOLD OUT clash at London Stadium

    THE SIDEMEN are set for a huge charity match on September 9 with KSI and IShowSpeed among the stars to feature.Two teams made up of internet stars will go head-to-head in front of a sold out 62,000 crowd at West Ham’s London Stadium this Saturday.
    KSI will lead out Sidemen FCCredit: PA
    Speed will again feature in this year’s gameCredit: PA
    12 months ago the social media sensations raised an incredible £1million for charities as Charlton’s The Valley hosted the game.
    The Sidemen team beat the YouTube All-Stars in a frantic match that finished 8-7.
    Last year’s event has been streamed 34million times.
    But things are set to be even bigger this time round to the delight of good causes Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Teenage Cancer Trust and Rays of Sunshine.
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    Who is playing?
    Sidemen FC:
    KSI will lead his six Sidemen pals out at the London Stadium with them joined by usual friends Callux, Calfreezy and more.

    KSI
    W2S
    Miniminter
    Vikkstar123
    Behzinga
    Zerkaa
    TBJZL
    Callux
    Lazarbeam
    Tareq
    Calfreezy
    Randolph
    TBA
    JME

    YouTube All-Stars:
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    The YouTube All-Stars side is led by Cristiano Ronaldo super-fan IShowSpeed and Mr Beast, who has 181million subscribers online.

    IShowSpeed
    Mr Beast
    xQc
    Danny Aarons
    Chandler Hallow
    Niko Omilana
    Max Fosh
    Kai Cenat
    Airrack
    AboFlah
    Chunks
    ChrisMD
    Karl Jacobs
    Theo Baker
    WillNE

    Meanwhile, Elz the Witch and Big Zuu will be on hosting duty and YouTube comedian Stephen Tries is reportedly set to be involved in commentary.
    Sidemen FC won 8-7 last yearCredit: PA
    Players to Watch
    For Sidemen FC, look no further than Miniminter, who scored a hat-trick last year.
    IShowSpeed is the man to watch for the YouTube All-Stars – the streamer may not be the best player on the pitch but managed to floor KSI with a brutal slide tackle after 20 seconds last year and then begun celebrating.
    The pair continued their friendly war in the stands as Arsenal beat Manchester United 3-1.
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    What have the Sidemen said?
    Joshua Bradley, known as Zerkaa, is thrilled to see the match grow in popularity over the years, saying: “This is a major milestone for us.
    “When we first set up this event back in 2016, we never thought we’d be playing in a stadium of over 62,000 people.
    “Not only are we able to give back to our loyal fans, but being able to raise further funds for charities that are so close to our hearts give us a lot to be proud and thankful for.”
    Meanwhile, Graham Gilmore, CEO of London Stadium, added: “This event goes from strength to strength.
    “The move to London Stadium demonstrating the success The Sidemen have built over recent years, not only in bringing so many great names together but raising money for important charities too.
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    “In addition, we will be delighted to welcome the huge global audience on streaming and digital channels, who will be joining the 60,000 plus fans in the stadium.”
    How to watch Sidemen Charity Match 2023

    The Sidemen Charity Match is expected to be broadcast live for FREE on the Sidemen YouTube, as was the case last year.
    Kick-off is at 3pm.

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    Is Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon on TV? Live stream and team news ahead of huge Carabao Cup clash at Stamford Bridge

    CHELSEA host League Two side AFC Wimbledon in a huge Carabao Cup second-round tie at Stamford Bridge.The Blues will host their London rivals for the first time ever on Wednesday night.
    Nicolas Jackson was got his first Chelsea goal on Friday night against LutonCredit: GETTY
    Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping his side can go far in this year’s competition as the Argentine eyes silverware in his first year in the Chelsea hot seat.
    Last season, the Blues were knocked out by Manchester City in the third round after a 2-0 defeat at the Etihad.
    AFC Wimbledon overcame last year’s Championship play-off finalists Coventry City to earn themselves a trip to Stamford Bridge.
    When is Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon?

    Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon will take place on Wednesday, August 30.
    Kick off will be at 7:45pm BST.
    Stamford Bridge will play host.

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    Is Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon on TV?
    Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
    Sky Sports have picked Doncaster Rovers vs Everton to be broadcasted and no other UK broadcaster has the TV rights to the League Cup.
    Highlights from all the Carabao Cup second-round ties will be shown at 12:15am (Thursday morning) on ITV4.
    To keep up to date with all the action from Stamford Bridge, you can follow SunSport’s live blog.
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    When is the Carabao Cup third round draw?

    The Carabao Cup third round will take place on Wednesday, August 30th.
    The draw is expected to get underway at 10:15pm BST, following the conclusion of the second-round tie between Doncaster Rovers and Everton.
    The Carabao Cup third round draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.

    Odds
    Match result

    Chelsea – 1/9
    Draw – 8/1
    AFC Wimbledon – 22/1

    To qualify

    Chelsea – 1/16
    AFC Wimbledon – 7/1

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    Arsenal vs Man Utd: Red Devils travel to Gunners for iconic Premier League clash – stream, TV, team news

    ARSENAL will host Manchester United as the Gunners look to get back to winning ways.Mikel Arteta’s side were held to a 2-2 draw with Fulham at the Emirates last weekend, while the Red Devils came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford.
    Eddie Nketiah was on the scoresheet against FulhamCredit: GETTY
    Bruno Fernandes scored Manchester United’s penalty to complete a stunning comeback against Nottingham ForestCredit: GETTY
    Man United found themselves 2-0 down inside just four minutes after a horror start against Steve Cooper’s side.
    Christian Eriksen, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes were on the scoresheet to inspire the Red Devils to a stunning comeback.
    Arsenal had the better of Man United in their previous clash last campaign, with Eddie Nketiah claiming the spoils with a late winner.
    The Red Devils have the edge on results historically in a fixture that has become one of the most iconic Premier League fixtures of all time.
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    When is Arsenal vs Man United?

    Arsenal vs Man United will take place on Sunday, September 3.
    Kick off will be at 4:30pm BST.
    The Emirates Stadium will play host.

    What TV channel is Arsenal vs Man United on and can it be live streamed?

    Arsenal vs Man United will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event.
    Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app.
    Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from the Emirates by following SunSport’s live blog.

    Team news
    Rasmus Hojlund could make his Manchester United debut this weekend after recovering from a back injury that has sidelined the Dane since his £72million move to Old Trafford.
    Erik ten Hag has been dealt a huge blow after centre-back Raphael Varane suffered an injury during the Nottingham Forest game.
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    Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia will remain on the sidelines meaning Diego Dalot is expected to fill in at left-back again.
    Mason Mount is expected to be out until after the international break due to a minor injury problem.
    For the Gunners, Gabriel Jesus will be pushing for a start after returning against Fulham last week.
    Long-term absentees Jurrien Timber and Mohamed Elneny will both be unavailable.
    What are the odds?
    Match result

    Arsenal – 3/4
    Draw – 14/5
    Man United – 16/5

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    Arsenal vs Fulham: Arteta’s men host Cottagers in Premier League London derby – stream, kick-off time, team news

    ARSENAL face their next test in the Premier League this season against Fulham. The Gunners picked up six points from six to start the season but haven’t been at their best in both games.
    Bukayo Saka scored in Arsenal’s win over Nottingham Forest on the opening dayCredit: Getty
    Bryan Mbeumo has scored three goals at the start of the Premier League seasonCredit: GETTY
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    They beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in their opener before scraping by Crystal Palace on Monday night.
    Fulham, meanwhile, got off to the perfect start as they overcame Everton on the opening day.
    But they were badly beaten 3-0 at home to West London rivals Brentford last weekend.
    And it doesn’t get easier for them as they travel to the Emirates next against an Arsenal side who are going for Premier League title glory.

    When is Arsenal vs Fulham?

    Arsenal’s clash with Fulham will take place this weekend on Saturday, August 26.
    The match will kick off at 3pm BST.
    The game will be held at the Emirates Stadium.

    Is Arsenal vs Fulham on TV?
    Arsenal vs Fulham will NOT be shown on TV in the UK because of the 3pm blackout rule.
    You can, however, keep up to date with the game through our live blog on SunSport.
    Team news
    Arsenal will still be without Gabriel Jesus with Eddie Nketiah expected to continue up front.
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    Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss the game as he is suspended following his red card against Crystal Palace.
    Aleksandr Mitrovic has completed his move to Al-Hilal so Fulham will continue with Raul Jimenez or Carlos Vinicius in attack.
    Odds

    Arsenal – 2/9
    Draw – 5/1
    Fulham – 10/1

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    Is Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest on TV? Red Devils hope to put Spurs defeat behind them in tasty Prem clash – team news

    MANCHESTER UNITED will be determined to bounce back from their Tottenham tragedy when they face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.A second-half strike from Pepe Matar Sarr followed by an own goal by Lisandro Martinez saw Spurs beat the Red Devils last weekend.
    Manchester United were comfortably beaten by TottenhamCredit: Alamy
    And this comes off the back of a poor performance at Wolves despite escaping Old Trafford with a 1-0 win.
    However, fans could be in for a treat as Erik ten Hag is expected to finally add mega-summer signing Rasmus Hojlund to the fold.
    But it won’t be an easy ride for the Danish superstar as he comes up against a Forest side fresh from a Sheffield United triumph.
    When is Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest?

    Manchester United and Nottingham Forest will face off on Saturday, August 26.
    It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm BST.
    Old Trafford in Manchester is the allocated arena for this huge fixture and it can host approximately 74,310 fans.
    Goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot was enough to help United see off Forest when the sides last met in April.

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    Is Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest on TV?

    Unfortunately, Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
    This is due to the Saturday 3pm football blackout law.
    However, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action through our live blog.

    Team news
    Erik ten Hag confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund is “available” for the Nottingham Forest clash but the Manchester United boss doesn’t expect the mega-summer signing to be 100 percent fit.
    Rasmus Hojlund could make his debut against Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
    Kobbie Mainoo (ankle), Amad Diallo (knee), Tom Heaton (knock) and Tyrrell Malacia (muscle) all continue to be sidelined, while Harry Maguire (knock) remains a doubt.
    Elsewhere, Forest gaffer Steve Cooper looks set to be without the quartet of Felipe (knock), Ola Aina (groin), Omar Richards (leg) and Wayne Hennessey (knee).
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    Latest odds

    Man Utd 3/10 to win
    Draw 17/4
    Nottm Forest to win 9/1

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    Chelsea vs Luton: Blues look to bounce back from Hammers horror show against Prem new boys – stream, TV, team news

    CHELSEA welcome Premier League freshmen Luton to West London THIS weekend – and pressure is mounting on Mauricio Pochettino.Goals from Nayef Aguerd, Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta saw the Blues suffer a 3-1 defeat to West Ham last Sunday.
    Moises Caicedo failed to impress on his Chelsea debutCredit: Rex
    And British record signing Moises Caicedo got off to the worst possible start having conceded a penalty less than 20 minutes into his debut.
    However, Pochettino will be confident that his men can get their first win of the season against a Luton side who were dismantled by Brighton on the opening weekend.
    But the Hatters’ stadium refurbishment has given them the advantage of more rest time than the Blues.
    When is Chelsea vs Luton?

    Chelsea’s Premier League fixture against Luton will take place on Friday, August 25.
    It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.
    Stamford Bridge in West London is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 40,341 fans.
    The Blues ran out 3-2 winners when the sides last met in a 2022 FA Cup 5th round encounter.

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

    Chelsea vs Luton will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
    Coverage is set to commence from 7pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
    Fans also have the option to stream the match through NOW TV.
    Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire game through our live blog.

    Team news
    Chelsea’s injury woes continue as it has now been confirmed that Carney Chukwuemeka is expected to be unavailable for around six weeks after undergoing knee surgery.
    Carney Chukwuemeka sustained a knee injury against West HamCredit: Rex
    And the midfielder will join Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Armando Broja, Benoit Badiashile, Malang Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana who are all already in the Blues treatment room.
    Meanwhile, Luton boss Rob Edwards has some injury issues of his own as Dan Potts, Gabriel Osho, Jordan Clark and Reece Burke are set to miss out.
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    While former Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is in a race against time to feature at Stamford Bridge again.
    Latest odds

    Chelsea to win 1/4
    Draw 24/5
    Luton to win 9/1

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    Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Gunners take on Hodgson’s side in fiery London derby – Stream, TV channel, kick-off time

    ARSENAL take on Crystal Palace in their next Premier League game and they’ll be hoping to make it two wins from two. The Gunners beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Saturday to open their campaign up with a vital three points.
    Bukayo Saka scored a stunner in Arsenal’s win over Nottingham Forest
    Odsonne Edouard scored the winner in Palace’s win over Sheffield United
    Palace also picked up a victory in their clash with newly-promoted Sheffield United.
    The Eagles will be buoyed by the news that Michael Olise has signed a new contract with the club, despite being linked with a move to Chelsea.
    Arsenal suffered a huge blow in the win over Forest as new £45million signing Jurrien Timber injured his ACL.
    Mikel Arteta’s side beat Palace on the opening day of last season, and they’ll be hoping for more of the same this time around.

    When is Palace vs Arsenal?

    Arsenal’s visit to Palace will take place on Monday, August 21.
    The game will kick-off at 8pm BST.
    Palace vs Arsenal will be held at Selhurst Park in South London.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Palace vs Arsenal will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football.
    You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which you can live stream from your mobile or tablet device.
    Team news
    Timber is Arsenal’s big injury problem with the Dutchman now expected to miss much of the season after damaging his ACL.
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    Gabriel Jesus also remains out of action and Eddie Nketiah is expected to continue up top.
    Leandro Trossard may find himself with a spot in the XI but Gabriel Martinelli will more likely start from the off.
    Olise, despite having signed a new contract, is still injured and won’t feature for Palace until September at the earliest.
    Odds

    Crystal Palace – 5/1
    Draw – 29/10
    Arsenal – 4/7

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    Man City vs Newcastle: Treble winners host high-flying Magpies in epic Premier League clash – stream, TV, team news

    MANCHESTER CITY will host Newcastle in a mouthwatering Premier League clash this weekend.Pep Guardiola’s side made no mistake on the opening day against Burnley brushing the newcomers aside with a 3-0 win.
    Manchester City beat Sevilla on penalties to win the Super Cup in midweekCredit: GETTY
    City were in Super Cup action in midweek against Sevilla and the Cityzens won the European title on penalties in Greece.
    Pep Guardiola has made his feelings clear over the Premier League schedule with his side due to play Newcastle just 72 hours after their gruelling 120 minute encounter with the Spanish giants.
    The Toon continued their fantastic form from last season with a 5-1 win over Aston Villa on the opening day.
    Eddie Howe’s side looked fueled and ready to push for a Champions League spot for a second year running.
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    When is Man City vs Newcastle?

    Man City vs Newcastle will take place on Saturday, August 19.
    Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
    The Etihad stadium will play host.

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

    Man City vs Newcastle will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
    TNT Sports customers can live stream the action via the TNT Sports app/website.
    Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from the Etihad.

    Team news
    Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side came through their Super Cup clash with Sevilla unscathed.
    Kevin de Bruyne will be sidelined for several months after going off with a hamstring injury against Burnley.
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    Ruben Dias could return following a seven-day absence after suffering a concussion.
    John Stones picked up a hamstring injury in training meaning he will be unavailable for this weekend’s game.
    For Newcastle, Joe Willock is unlikely to be involved due to an unresolved hamstring issue.
    Otherwise, Eddie Howe should have the same squad at his disposal as he did on the opening weekend.
    What are the odds?
    Match result:

    Man City – 4/6
    Draw – 3/1
    Newcastle – 15/4

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