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      Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Gunners get Premier League season underway with tasty Reds clash – stream, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL will begin their Premier League campaign at the Emirates as the Gunners take on Nottingham Forest.Mikel Arteta’s side came second to Manchester City last season and will be hoping to go one better this time around.
      Arsenal beat Manchester City to claim the Community SheildCredit: GETTY
      The Gunners beat City on penalties last weekend at Wembley to claim the Community Shield.
      Mikel Arteta has strengthened his Arsenal side significantly this summer with the likes of Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz all coming into the team.
      Nottingham Forest will be hoping to build on last season’s 16th-place finish as Steve Cooper’s side aim to establish themselves as Premier League regulars.
      When is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?

      Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest will take place on Saturday, August 12.
      Kick off will be at 12:30pm BST.
      The Emirates will play host.

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      What TV channel is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest on and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
      TNT Sports customers can live stream the game via the discovery+ app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Mikel Arteta started new signings Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz against Man City in the Community Shield last weekend and they could all make their Premier League debuts for Arsenal on Saturday.
      Striker Gabriel Jesus will miss the first few weeks of the new season as the Brazilian continues to recover from a knee injury.
      Jorginho missed the Community Shield clash with Man City due to a slight muscular issue but could return this weekend.
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      Both Folarin Balogun and Oleksandr Zinchenko could also come back into the squad for the Forest clash.
      For Steve Cooper, he is likely to be without Brazilian centre-back Felipe as he is currently out with a knee injury.
      Otherwise, the Welshman should have a full squad to choose from on the opening day. More

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      Burnley vs Man City: Kompany’s Clarets host Pep’s Treble winners in Premier League opener – stream, TV, team news

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      TREBLE winners Manchester City will begin their title defence against newly promoted Burnley at Turf Moor on Friday night.Pep Guardiola’s side made history last season, winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup for the first time since rivals Manchester United in 1999.
      Manchester City won the Premier League title last seasonCredit: PA
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      City pipped Arsenal to the top-flight title but lost to the Gunners in the Community Shield last weekend.
      The Treble winners will take on a Burnley side that is full of confidence after winning the Championship last season with a huge points tally of 101.
      City legend Vincent Kompany is at the helm at Turf Moor and will be tasked with pulling off a huge giant killing on the opening day.
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      When is Burnley vs Man City?

      Burnley vs Man City will take place on Friday, August 11.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      Turf Moor will play host.

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

      Burnley vs Man City 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 all the action from Turf Moor by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      New signing Mateo Kovacic made his competitive Man City debut against Arsenal in the Community Shield last Sunday following his arrival from Chelsea.
      Josko Gvardiol wasn’t named in the squad last weekend but could be involved at Turf Moor on Friday night.
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      Goal machine Erling Haaland played 60 minutes at Wembley, while Kevin de Bruyne started on the bench and came on after 65 minutes.
      Vincent Kompany could hand a competitive debut to former City goalkeeper James Trafford following his arrival this summer.
      The Clarets’ gaffer should have a full squad to pick from, providing no injuries have been picked up in training. More

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      Man Utd vs Athletic Club: Red Devils face Spanish side in part two of their action-packed weekend – stream, TV channel

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      MANCHESTER UNITED go up against Athletic Club less than 24 hours after facing French opposition Lens.The Red Devils beat Lens 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday but are now already back in action over in Dublin.
      Andre Onana’s United are back in action 24 hours later
      And similar to last year, Erik ten Hag’s men won’t have much time to enjoy the result.
      United will be in unfamiliar territory as this will be the first time that the English giants have played in Dublin since Jose Mourinho was in charge six years ago.
      Furthermore, Athletic have got an impressive record against the Red Devils so it could be a tough test for the Premier League outfit.
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      When is Man Utd vs Athletic Club?

      Manchester United’s pre-season match against Athletic Club will take place on Sunday, August 6.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4pm BST.
      Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 51,700 fans.
      Athletic sent United crashing out of the Europa League when the two sides last met in 2012.

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

      Manchester United vs Athletic Club will be broadcast LIVE on MUTV in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 3pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to stream the match on the official Manchester United website.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action of the entire match including pre and post-match content through our live blog.

      Team news
      Erik ten Hag will be switching up his starting line up after the match against Lens just a day before.
      Rasmus Hojlund officially put pen to paper on the day of the Lens friendly, but he will not be playing against Bilbao.
      It has emerged the £72million signing sustained an injury in pre-season training with his now former club Atalanta.
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      That definitely rules him out of the season opener here a week on Monday against Wolves.
      But he is also a doubt for the trip to Tottenham the following Saturday. More

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      England vs Nigeria – Women’s World Cup: Lionesses go to battle for quarter-final spot – FREE stream, TV, team news

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      ENGLAND finished top of Group D after a flawless group stage at the Women’s World Cup.The Lionesses need just a point against China to guarantee qualification to the last-16, but Sarina Wiegman’s side took all the spoils in style.
      Lauren James was the star in the Lionesses’ 6-1 win against ChinaCredit: GETTY
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      Lauren James was the star of England’s 6-1 win against China after putting in a performance to remember.
      The Chelsea forward claimed two goals and three assists as the Lionesses cruised to the last-16.
      Elsewhere, Nigeria finished runners-up in Group B, pipping Canada to the knockout rounds.
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      When is England vs Nigeria?

      England vs Nigeria will take place on Monday, August 7.
      Kick off will be at 8:30am BST.
      The Brisbane Stadium will play host.

      What channel is England vs Nigeria on?

      England vs Nigeria will be broadcast live on BBC One.
      Coverage will begin at 8am BST.
      Gabby Logan will lead the presenting team.

      Can I live stream England vs Nigeria for FREE?

      Yes! You can live stream England vs Nigeria for FREE via BBC iPlayer, providing you have a valid TV licence.
      You can download the BBC iPlayer app for FREE onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage from the Brisbane Stadium.

      Team news
      Kiera Walsh is likely to remain unavailable after the Barcelona star was stretchered off against Denmark.
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      Millie Bright and Lucy Bronze will be pushing to be involved after overcoming injuries before the tournament.
      Sarina Wiegman will be hoping that forward Lauren James can continue her fine form in the knockout stages.
      The Lionesses’ boss is likely to have the same squad available as the game against China, providing no injuries occur in training. More

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      Man City vs Arsenal – Community Shield: Treble winners take on Gunners in tasty Wembley clash – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER CITY begin life as Treble winners when they take on Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday.Pep Guardiola’s men became just the second team in English football history to claim the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the same campaign.
      Mikel Arteta will face former boss Pep Guardiola in the Community Shield on SundayCredit: Getty
      In doing so, they chased down Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side and overhauled them late in the season to clinch a fifth Premier League crown in six years.
      And it remains to be seen how the Gunners will recover from that mental knock.
      Arteta has added a trio of stars to his squad in the form of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      Meanwhile, Man City have lost Ilkay Gundogan and replaced him with Mateo Kovacic.
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      Riyad Mahrez also departed the Etihad for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
      Yet despite those exits, City will come into this one feeling supremely confident as they beat Arsenal three times in all competitions last season.
      They also head into it knowing Arsenal are only in the match because they finished behind them in the Premier League.
      Here is all you need to know ahead of the clash.
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      Who will be the star men?
      Man City – Erling Haaland
      It goes without saying that Erling Haaland, 23, remains Man City’s main man heading into the new season.
      He set a new Premier League record in his first campaign in England with a remarkable 36 goals in 35 games – and 52 in all competitions.
      But he did fail to hit the back of the net against Liverpool in last year’s Community Shield – so he is almost certainly going to put that right this time around.
      Erling Haaland’s Premier League stats from last season
      Arsenal – Bukayo Saka
      Bukayo Saka was one of many bright sparks during Arsenal’s 2022/23 season.
      The England international, 21, played every Premier League game, netting 14 goals and providing a further 11 assists.
      Arsenal supporters will be expecting him to hit the ground running in Sunday’s curtain raiser.
      Bukayo Saka’s Premier League stats from last season
      Team news
      Man City are missing just one player from the XI that started the Champions League final victory over Inter Milan – Gundogan.
      The German joined Barcelona at the end of the season after his contract expired – with new man Kovacic expected to come in for him.
      Arsenal’s £105m man Rice will go straight into the Gunners’ midfield for Granit Xhaka – who has left for Bayer Leverkusen – with Havertz also expected to start.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko has struggled for minutes during pre-season due to an injury, meaning new signing Timber could be utilised as a makeshift left-back.
      Predicted line-ups
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      How Man City are expected to line up against Arsenal
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      How Arsenal are expected to line up against Man City
      SunSport prediction
      Man City had Arsenal’s number last season as they beat them 4-1 home and away in the Premier League – while also knocking them out of the FA Cup.
      But Arteta’s men will be fired up for this one as they look to prove they are still title challengers despite a dismal end to the campaign.
      So expect this one to be an entertaining, competitive affair – with Man City still edging it.
      Man City 3-2 Arsenal (AET)

      When is the Community Shield?

      The Community Shield will take place on Sunday, August 6th.
      Kick off will be at 4pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium will play host.

      What TV channel is the Community Shield on?

      The Community Shield will be broadcast live on ITV 1.
      Coverage will begin at 3:15pm BST.
      Mark Pougatch will be joined by Roy Keane and Emma Hayes to present the Community Shield on ITV 1.

      How do I live stream the Community Shield FREE?

      You can live stream the Community Shield for FREE via the ITVX website/app.
      The ITVX app can be downloaded for FREE on to your mobile or tablet.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Odds
      Match result:

      Man City – 8/11
      Draw – 14/5
      Arsenal – 7/2

      To lift the trophy:
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      Man City: 4/11
      Arsenal: 19/10

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      Man Utd vs Lens: Red Devils look to end torrid pre-season run against French opposition – stream, TV channel, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are badly in need of a win to end their awful pre-season run – and they face French side Lens next.The Red Devils suffered a 3-2 defeat to German giants Borussia Dortmund last time out.
      Manchester United have lost three consecutive pre-season friendliesCredit: Getty
      And as a result, it now means that Erik ten Hag’s men have lost THREE on the bounce this summer.
      However, United will be confident that they can overturn this bad run of form, especially with the advantage of playing at home.
      But the English giants cannot afford to get complacent as they are coming up against the runners-up during the 2023 Ligue 1 campaign.
      When is Man Utd vs Lens?

      Manchester United’s pre-season friendly against Lens will take place on Saturday, August 5.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:45pm BST.
      Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this tasty match and it can host approximately 74,310 supporters.
      This is the first of United’s double-header across the weekend as they are set to face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

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

      Manchester United vs Lens will be broadcast LIVE on MUTV in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 11:45pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to stream the match on the official Manchester United website.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action of the entire match including pre and post-match content through our live blog.

      Team news
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is yet to decide whether Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo will be fit enough to return to action after missing out on the Borussia Dortmund defeat.
      However, Raphael Varane could be back in time to face the club where it all started before he made the switch to Real Madrid.
      Manchester United are closing in on a sensational deal for Rasmus HojlundCredit: PA
      Furthermore, fans are expected to see Mason Mount and Andre Onana play on home soil for the first time.
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      And they’ll be hoping to see Rasmus Hojlund in action as United close in on the signing of the Danish superstar. More

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      Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: Blues take on German giants in tasty pre-season clash – stream, TV, team news

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      CHELSEA finish their pre-season campaign against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago – and here’s what you need to know.The Blues are yet to lose under Mauricio Pochettino after winning 2-0 against West London rivals Fulham.
      Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 in a pre-season friendlyCredit: EPA
      Chelsea’s victory crowned them the winners of the inaugural Premier League Summer Series.
      They opened up their tour of the USA with a 5-0 win over Wrexham before they beat fellow top-flight opposition Brighton and a 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
      With the Prem League season around the corner, Chelsea now face their biggest friendly to date with eight-time Bundesliga champions.
      When is Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund?

      The match will commence on Thursday, 3 August.
      Kick-off is set at 1:30am BST UK time.
      It is taking place in Soldier Field, Chicago, USA.
      Soldier Field has a capacity of 61,500.

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      Where can I watch Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund?

      The game will be broadcast live on Chelsea’s website and their ‘The 5th Stand’ app.
      5th Stand is Chelsea’s official app and can be downloaded for FREE on IOS and Android.

      Team News
      Pochettino suffers from several fitness blows as Trevor Chalobah picked up an injury in the win against Fulham.
      Wesley Fofana is recovering from surgery over another ACL injury, while Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile are still absent.
      Monaco’s Axel Disasi will unlikely play as his £38.5 million move to Stamford Bridge is yet to be completed.
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      Thiago Silva returned to action to win the Premier Series CupCredit: Getty
      Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi will not be playing as they finalising their exits.
      Dortmund are also facing injuries of their own from key players Julien Duranville and Nico Schlotterbeck. More

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      Arsenal vs Monaco: Gunners take on French giants in tasty Emirates Cup clash – stream, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL’S 5-3 victory against Barcelona in Los Angles has the Gunners ready to return to home soil this week against Monaco.Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard and Fabio Vieira found the back of the net at LA’s SoFi Stadium.
      Arsenal thrash Barcelona in a 5-3 win in LACredit: Alamy
      With two more friendlies left, questions arise on what Mikel Arteta’s side can pull out of the bag before the 2023/24 season commences.
      The Spaniard is hunting for a fourth big signing this summer to add to his starting XI.
      The Gunners are eager to create competition for the No.1 Aaron Ramsdale over interest in signing Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
      When is Arsenal vs Monaco?

      The game will take place Wednesday, 2 August.
      Kick-off is set at 6pm.
      The game will be held on the Gunner’s home soil, the Emirates Stadium.
      The North London ground holds just over 60,000 fans.

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      Where can I watch Arsenal vs Monaco?

      You can watch the match via the Arsenal.com website or app for an early bird price of £4.99.
      The match price will then rise to £6.99 on the match day.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team News
      Arteta faces several fitness concerns which need to be managed before Wednesday’s clash with Ligue 1 giants Monaco.
      New signing Declan Rice alongside Oleksandr Zinchenko and Folarin Balogun, all missed the match against Barcelona with minor injuries.
      Elsewhere, Southampton’s Mohammad Salisu is set to complete his medical ahead of a move to the South of France.
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      While Fontvieille are reportedly going to lose Axel Disasi to Chelsea as the Blues have agreed a £45million fee for the defender. More