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      Man City vs Sevilla – Super Cup: Pep’s Treble winners take on Europa League champions in tasty clash – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER CITY take on Europa League winners Sevilla on Wednesday night looking to add even more silverware to their already-bulging cabinet.Pep Guardiola and Co travel to Greece for the much-anticipated glamour clash.
      Manchester City are looking to add yet another trophy to their collectionCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Sevilla beat Roma in last year’s Europa League finalCredit: Getty
      The City boss is aiming to win the Super Cup for the first time since 2013, when he was manager of Bayern Munich.
      He also claimed Super Cup glory with Barcelona in 2009 and 2011.
      In his way this time will be Europa League holders Sevilla, who knocked out Manchester United on their way to winning their specialist tournament last year.
      Jose Luis Mendilibar’s side have won the Europa League a staggering seven times since the 2005-06 season, but have only managed to get their hands on the Super Cup once – courtesy of a 3-0 win over Barcelona in 2006.
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      Among Sevilla’s ranks are former Premier League stars Erik Lamela, Suso and ex-City ace Jesus Navas.
      Guardiola and Co will have to do without star man Kevin De Bruyne, after the Belgian suffered a hamstring injury against Burnley on Friday night.
      Speaking in his press conference, the City boss said: “Kevin De Bruyne’s injury is serious one. He will be out for a few months.
      “We have to decide in the next days on surgery but for sure we lose Kevin for some time.”
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      What is their form like?
      City began their Premier League title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win at Turf Moor on Friday night.
      Erling Haaland scored twice during the opening 45 minutes, with Rodri adding another 15 minutes from time.
      Sevilla, meanwhile, were stunned 2-1 by Valencia at Ramon-Sanchez Pizjuan.
      Javi Guerra struck an 88th minute winner for the visitors, after Sevilla defender Loic Bade was red carded.
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      As mentioned, City will have to do without star man De Bruyne.
      Guardiola admitted that his star man may have to go under the knife, saying: “We have to decide on surgery but he will be a few months out.”
      Ruben Dias will miss out with concussion, while Bernardo Silva is ill.
      Joao Cancelo is fit but has not been named in the travelling squad.
      John Stones is back in contention, having made the trip to Greece.
      Sevilla were without Marcao, Tanguy Nianzou and Alfonso Pastor Vacas against Valencia.
      Who will be the star men?
      Despite the loss of De Bruyne, City are still stacked with top quality talent.
      In the Belgian’s absence, the Treble winners could look to Phil Foden to provide their creative spark.
      Sevilla will hope that forward Youssef En-Nesyri can grab them a goal.
      The Moroccan got off the mark for the season by scoring against Valencia on Friday night.
      Phil Foden will be eager to return to prominence this season
      Youssef En-Nesyri is Sevilla’s best goal-getter
      What have the managers said?
      Guardiola was asked if City finally winning the Champions League would take the pressure off his side.
      He said: “It’s a relief. To tell you that you can be seven years without winning the Champions League, it’s difficult to win. It’s not enough, otherwise we leave everyone at home because we have done it.
      “We are hungry enough to compete, to challenge ourselves. If someone wants to take our three crowns they can fight us to take it.”
      Ahead of the match, Mendilibar said: “I’m happy to be here, to have won for the club, which was having a hard time when we got here.
      “We have done something good that can have repercussions for the good of the club.”
      SunSport prediction
      Sevilla might be Europa League specialists, but they struggle to translate that form against the continent’s true elite.
      For that reason, it’s difficult to look beyond a comfortable City win, despite the loss of De Bruyne.
      SunSport predicts: Man City 3 Sevilla 0
      When is Man City vs Sevilla?

      Man City vs Sevilla will take place on Wednesday, August 16.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      The Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece will play host.

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

      Man City vs Sevilla will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.
      TNT Sports customers can live stream all 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.

      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Man City – 4/11
      Draw – 15/4
      Sevilla – 15/2

      To lift the trophy
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      Man City – 1/6
      Sevilla – 7/2

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      Tottenham vs Man Utd: Spurs host Ten Hag’s men in first home clash without Kane – Stream, TV channel, kick-off time

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face Tottenham in their second Premier League game of the season this weekend. The Red Devils were fortunate to come away with a tight 1-0 win over Wolves in their Monday night opener.
      Man Utd beat Wolves thanks to Raphael Varane’s late headerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Emerson Royal scored to make it 2-2 in Spurs’ clash with BrentfordCredit: Getty
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      Raphael Varane scored the game’s only goal as Wolves were controversially denied a 95th-minute penalty by VAR.
      Spurs drew 2-2 to Brentford in their first game of the season without Harry Kane, who left to join Bayern Munich last week.
      James Maddison proved to be a shrewd buy, picking up two assists on his debut for Ange Postecoglou’s men.
      But Brentford were brilliant on the day and came away with a point thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.

      When is Tottenham vs Man Utd?

      Tottenham’s clash with United will take place on Saturday, August 19.
      The game will kick-off at 5.30pm BST.
      Spurs vs United will be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Tottenham vs Man Utd will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Rasmus Hojlund remains out for United as he picked up a back injury in pre-season with Atalanta before moving to Old Trafford.
      Anthony Martial may find himself in the XI after Alejandro Garnacho failed to inspire in his start against Spurs.
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      Aaron Wan-Bissaka should continue at right-back following his stellar performance against Wolves.
      Spurs should more or less remain unchanged but there is concern for Christian Romero, who came off in the draw with Brentford with a head injury.
      Odds

      Tottenham – 15/5
      Draw – 5/2
      Man Utd – 27/20

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

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      Spain vs Sweden – Women’s World Cup: La Roja and Swedes face off in an epic semi-final – stream FREE, TV channel

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      SPAIN and Sweden face off in a thrilling Women’s World Cup semi-final – and the action unfolds TOMORROW.La Roja has emerged as one of the favourites to lift the prestigious trophy after holders USA went crashing out of the tournament.
      Salma Paralluelo scored the winner for Spain against the NetherlandsCredit: Getty
      Sweden beat Japan to progress to the semi-finalsCredit: Rex
      And Salma Paralluelo’s 111th minute strike against Netherlands in the quarter-finals proved that the Spaniards have the capability to dig deep when needs must.
      However, the Swedes were the ones to send USA home and they followed that up by knocking out a high-scoring Japan side.
      Furthermore, this is the fourth consecutive time Sweden have reached the semi-final, so they are loaded with experience.
      When is Spain vs Sweden?

      Spain’s huge Women’s World Cup semi-final match against Sweden will take place TOMORROW – Tuesday, August 15.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 9am BST
      Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand is the allocated arena and it can host approximately 50,000 fans.
      Nothing could separate the sides when they faced each other in a 2022 friendly.

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

      Spain vs Sweden will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK
      Coverage is expected to commence from 8:30am BST – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to live stream the match via the BBC iPlayer app or BBC Sport website.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire game through our live blog which includes build-up and post-match reaction.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      BBC One and BBC Sport will be showing the match for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.
      Team news
      Spanish star Laila Codina is a doubt for the huge semi-final tie after being forced off in the Netherlands win.
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      However, Aitana Bonmati is expected to be fit despite also picking up a knock.
      And Paralluelo, who dropped out of the side on Friday, could reclaim her spot up top.
      Elsewhere, Sweden gaffer Peter Gerhardsson has no fresh injury concerns so he could be tempted into selecting the same side that edged past Japan. More

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      Man Utd vs Wolves LIVE: Red Devils eye perfect start to new season against opponents in disarray – TV and stream info

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      MANCHESTER United’s Premier League 2023/24 opener sees them welcome Wolves to Old Trafford tonight. The Red Devils had an indifferent pre-season having comfortably beat Community Shield winners Arsenal and French side Lens.
      Manchester United get back to business on MondayCredit: Getty
      Gary O’Neil will take charge of his first game as Wolves manager at Old Trafford after being appointed this weekCredit: Getty
      But in between those results, Erik ten Hag’s men lost THREE matches on the bounce.
      However, playtime is over as United look to make a winning start to the new campaign and they’re out to prove a point.
      The Manchester club looked much improved last term, but will be wanting to show they can mix it with the big boys once again and fight for the title.
      They start the new season by hosting Wolves who are trying to steady the ship after Julen Lopetegui’s shock exit this week.
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      The Midlands club have announced former Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil as the new manager at Molineux.
      The 40-year-old will have the tough task of toppling Ten Hag’s team on Monday night as he tries to make the most of the infamous ‘new manager bounce’.
      He’ll have plenty to worry about though with Wolves losing star man Ruben Neves to Al-Hilal this summer alongside a whole host of other players who have left the club during the window.
      Man United on the other hand have made big investments as they try and improve on last season’s third place finish in the Premier League.
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      Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund have all come through the doors at Old Trafford, although the latter won’t be available for Monday’s clash.
      What is their form like?
      Man United have been a mixed bag in pre-season, but will take confidence from their strong end to last term’s league campaign where they won four on the trot to secure Champions League football.
      Wolves’ pre-season preparations on the other hand have been remarkably solid despite their managerial problems.
      They are undefeated in all of their warm-up friendlies and even managed a shock 1-0 win over Portuguese giants Porto.
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Erik ten Hag will be forced to start the 2023/24 campaign without Amad Diallo (knee), Kobbie Mainoo (ankle) and Tyrell Malacia (muscular).
      Mega summer signing Hojlund is also unavailable having sustained a ‘small issue’ during his pre-season training with former side Atalanta.
      Rasmus Hojlund is officially a Manchester United playerCredit: Getty
      However, Frenchman Anthony Martial should be ready to return following his muscular injury.
      Meanwhile, it is all positive signs for Wolves boss Gary O’Neil as the quartet of Joao Gomes, Mario Lemina, Sasa Kalajdzic and Chiquinho should all be available for the tough test at Old Trafford.
      Who will be the star men?
      Marcus Rashford was Man Utd’s stand out player last season and it’d be no surprise if he was to be their star once again.
      He scored 17 goals in the Premier League last term and you can expect him to bag on a regular basis again this season.
      As for Wolves, they’re looking for a new star man after selling club captain Neves this summer.
      Matheus Cunha has completed his permanent £44million move from Atletico Madrid after he spent last season on loan at Molineux.
      New boss O’Neil will be hoping he can get the best of his megabucks forward if he’s to pull off a shock victory in his first game in charge.

      What have the managers said?
      Erik ten Hag has been raving about new signing Mason Mount ahead of what will likely be his competitive debut for the club.
      He said in a recent interview: “I’m sure he will contribute to the success of United because he is a quality player.”
      SunSport prediction
      Manchester United will be looking to impress their home fans on the opening day against a Wolves team that will have barely had enough time for the dust of Julen Lopetegui’s departure to settle.
      Gary O’Neil could find it too hard to organise his new squad in time to pull off a huge result and United should find themselves comfortable victors.
      Prediction: Manchester United 2-0 Wolves
      When is Man Utd vs Wolves?

      Manchester United’s opening Premier League fixture against Wolves will take place on Monday, August 14.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.
      Old Trafford in Manchester is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 74,310 fans.
      Goals from Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho saw the Red Devils run out 2-0 winners when the sides last met in May.

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

      Manchester United vs Wolves will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is scheduled to commence from 6:30pm BST on both channels – an hour and a half before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the match through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action including build-up and post-match reaction.

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      Latest odds

      Man Utd to win – 1/3
      Draw – 4/1
      Wolves to win – 17/2

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

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      England vs Australia – Women’s World Cup: Lionesses look to shatter Aussie dreams in huge semi-final – stream FREE, TV

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      ENGLAND are two Women’s World Cup wins away from creating history – but hosts Australia stand in their way.Alessia Russo’s superb second-half strike sent giant killers Colombia crashing out at the quarter-final stage.
      England beat Colombia in a superb quarter-final clashCredit: Getty
      And many labelled England’s performance as heroic having had to fight from 1-0 down after Santos’ incredible effort.
      However, Sarina Wiegman’s women are set to enter a cauldron for the semi-final as they take on Australia in their own backyard.
      The Aussies got the better of England when the sides last met in April – but that was a friendly.
      England are yet to lose a competitive match under Wiegman.
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      And the Lionesses have continued to prove that they can produce a result when it matters, no matter the circumstances.
      For that reason, they are approaching the game with confidence and some cautious optimism.
      What is their form like?
      England are undefeated so far at this Women’s World Cup, having secured wins over Haiti, Denmark, China, Nigeria (on penalties) and Colombia.
      Meanwhile, Australia have suffered one defeat – to Nigeria.
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      The Matildas suffered a 3-2 loss to the Super Falcons in the group stages before sealing a 4-0 win over Canada to top Group B.
      Australia saw off France in the quarter-finals, winning 7-6 on penalties following a 0-0 draw.
      Who will be the star players?
      Alex Greenwood has been an unsung hero for the Lionesses so far at the Women’s World Cup.
      Her performances in defence have been faultless and she is a real leader among the team.
      Alessia Russo and Lauren Hemp are also ones to watch.
      Both strikers were excellent in Saturday’s game against Colombia and were rewarded with a goal each.
      Hemp and Russo both scored against ColombiaCredit: Getty
      Kerr is Australia’s star playerCredit: EPA
      For Australia, Sam Kerr is most certainly the player to watch.
      Although she has missed a chunk of the tournament so far due to an injury, the striker is likely to start against England.
      Kerr scored against the Lionesses when the Matildas earned a 2-0 win over them in a friendly in April.
      What has been said?
      England boss Wiegman does not fear the Matildas. In fact, she is excited about Wednesday’s clash.
      Speaking to the media on Saturday, she said: “It is going to be really big. I’ve had a couple of questions about the rivalry, so it’s going to be bigger than I thought it was.
      “I really like the people here, but that doesn’t mean there’s no rivalry here.”
      SunSport’s prediction
      One thing is for sure – this’ll definitely be a tight game.
      But England have found a way to win when it matters on every occasion since Wiegman took over, no matter how good the opponent.
      So for that reason, we think England could progress on Wednesday.
      Prediction: England 2-1 Australia
      When is England vs Australia?

      England’s huge semi-final contest against Australia will take place on Wednesday, August 16.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 11am BST.
      Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia is the allocated arena for this intriguing contest and it can host approximately 83,500 fans.
      Goals from Sam Kerr and Charlotte Grant saw Australia beat England in an April friendly.

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

      England vs Australia will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 10am BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to live stream the match via the BBC iPlayer app or BBC Sport website.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire game through our live blog which includes build-up and post-match reaction.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      BBC One and BBC Sport will be showing the match for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.
      Team news
      Sarina Wiegman reassured fans that Rachel Daly should be fit to face Australia despite appearing to twist her knee in the Colombia win.
      The England boss told talkSPORT: “I’m not worried at all. I think it’s fatigue.
      “But I haven’t spoken to [the team], I don’t think there are concerns.”
      As for Lauren James, the English star will continue to serve her suspension.
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      The Chelsea ace picked up a two-game ban after stamping on Michelle Alozie during England’s round-of-16 match against Nigeria.
      She served part of the suspension against Colombia on Saturday, but should be back for the final if the Lionesses make it there.
      Rachel Daly appeared to be injured against ColombiaCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd vs Wolves: Red Devils eye perfect start to new Premier League season – stream, TV channel, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S 2023/24 Premier League curtain raiser sees them welcome Wolves to Old Trafford.The Red Devils had an indifferent pre-season having comfortably beat Community Shield winners Arsenal and French side Lens.
      Manchester United get back to business on MondayCredit: Getty
      But in between those results, Erik ten Hag’s men lost THREE matches on the bounce.
      However, playtime is over as United look to make a winning start to the new campaign.
      And the English giants will feel as if they have caught their opponents at the best time possible with speculation building that Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui could be on the verge of a shock exit.
      When is Man Utd vs Wolves?

      Manchester United’s opening Premier League fixture against Wolves will take place on Monday, August 14.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.
      Old Trafford in Manchester is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 74,310 fans.
      Goals from Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho saw the Red Devils run out 2-0 winners when the sides last met in May.

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

      Manchester United vs Wolves will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is scheduled to commence from 6:30pm BST on both channels – an hour and a half before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the match through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action including build-up and post-match reaction.

      Team news
      Erik ten Hag will be forced to start the 2023/24 campaign without Amad Diallo (knee), Kobbie Mainoo (ankle) and Tyrell Malacia (muscular).
      Mega summer signing Rasmus Hojlund is also unavailable having sustained a ‘small issue’ during his pre-season training with former side Atalanta.
      Rasmus Hojlund is officially a Manchester United playerCredit: Getty
      However, Frenchman Anthony Martial should be ready to return following his muscular injury.
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      Meanwhile, it is all positive signs for Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui as the quartet of Joao Gomes, Mario Lemina, Sasa Kalajdzic and Chiquinho should all be available for the tough test to Old Trafford.
      Latest odds

      Man Utd to win 3/10
      Draw 4/1
      Wolves to win 15/2

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      England vs Colombia: Stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for Women’s World Cup quarter-final

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      ENGLAND face a huge Women’s World Cup quarter-final against Colombia this weekend. The Lionesses beat Nigeria on penalties on Monday morning to advance to the last eight.
      England beat Nigeria on penalties at the World Cup on MondayCredit: Getty
      Colombia beat Jamaica 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16Credit: Getty
      But their win came at a price as Lauren James was sent off for a stamp on an opposing player deep into the second half.
      James is suspended for the quarter-final but FIFA may still choose to extend her ban to two or three games.
      Colombia beat Jamaica 1-0 in their quarter-final clash on Tuesday morning.
      England will be hoping for a much easier game than the Nigeria one, which ended 0-0 after a tense 120 minutes, but Colombia have proved themselves very tricky opposition so far in the tournament.
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      When is England vs Colombia?

      England’s clash with Colombia will take place on Saturday, August 12.
      The game will be held at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
      England vs Colombia will kick off at 11.30am BST in the UK.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Colombia will be shown live on ITV1 and ITV1 HD in the UK.
      Coverage will begin at 10.45am BST.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, England vs Colombia is available to watch for FREE in the UK, so long as you have a TV licence.
      You can stream the action for free on the ITV X app as well.
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      Team news
      The big news for England is that Lauren James is suspended following her red card for a stamp in the last 16 clash against Nigeria.
      Keira Walsh returned to the side but came off late in the game, though it’s unclear if that was due to injury.
      Otherwise England are set to have close to a full squad available for the game. More

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      Chelsea vs Liverpool: Pochettino’s side take on Klopp’s Reds in tasty Premier League opener – stream, TV, team news

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      THE Mauricio Pochettino era will begin at Chelsea on Sunday as Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge.Last season was a campaign to forget for the Blues after finishing 12th in the Premier League table.
      New Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has impressed in pre-seasonCredit: EPA
      Mohamed Salah was on the scoresheet in Liverpool’s final pre-season friendlyCredit: PA
      Pochettino has been tasked to bring new life to his star-studded Chelsea squad and get the club back in the Champions League.
      The former Tottenham boss has brought in forward Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal who has impressed in pre-season.
      Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will be aiming to challenge for the Premier League title again after last season’s hiccup.
      The Reds have seen some key men leave the club this summer with the likes of Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino all leaving the club.
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      Klopp has brought in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai but remain light on numbers in midfield ahead of Sunday’s Premier League opener.
      When is Chelsea vs Liverpool?

      Chelsea vs Liverpool will take place on Sunday, August 13.
      Kick off will be at 4:30pm BST.
      Stamford Bridge will play host.

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

      Chelsea vs Liverpool will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/ Sky Sports Premier League.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Stamford Bridge.

      Team news
      Christopher Nkunku is likely to miss the first few weeks of the season after the Frenchman picked up an injury during Chelsea’s friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
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      Trevoh Chalobah also picked up a knock in pre-season and is a doubt for the Blues’ Premier League opener.
      Pochettino will definitely be without long-term absentees Wesley Fofana, Armando Broja, Marcus Bettinelli and Benoit Badiashile.
      Meanwhile, Thiago hasn’t featured for Liverpool in pre-season and will likely miss the trip to Stamford Bridge.
      New signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have featured heavily in midfield together during pre-season and both will be pushing to start on Sunday. More