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      Champions League final – Man City vs Inter Milan: Stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for Istanbul clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY are in pursuit of an historic treble – and it could all come to fruition against Inter Milan in the Champions League final. City have been imperious so far in Europe’s elite competition, having knocked out Bayern Munich and Real Madrid en route to the final.
      Bernardo Silva scored twice as Man City beat Real Madrid 4-0 in their semi-final 2nd legCredit: Alamy
      Lautaro Martinez scored against AC Milan to put Inter in the Champions League finalCredit: EPA
      They’ve already on the Premier League, and they’re also after FA Cup glory against Manchester United on June 3.
      Inter have been on a different path this season in Serie A, as they look like finishing third or fourth in the league.
      But in the Champions League, they’ve knocked out both Benfica and rivals AC Milan to reach Istanbul.
      When is Man City vs Inter Milan?

      The Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan will take place on Saturday, June 10.
      City thrashed Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate to reach the final, while Inter beat rivals AC Milan 3-0 on aggregate.
      The match will kick off at 8pm BST.
      This will be the 68th season of the competition and the 31st since it was renamed from the European Cup to the UEFA Champions League.

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

      Man City vs Inter Milan will be shown on BT Sport 1 HD in the UK.
      The game will also be shown for FREE on BT Sport’s YouTube channel.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport or YouTube app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Where is the 2023 Champions League final being held?
      Istanbul will host the 2023 Champions League final.
      The huge fixture will be played at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium and it boasts a seated capacity of approximately 75,000 supporters.
      One of the most iconic Champions League finals was played at this stadium which saw Liverpool pull off a sensational comeback against AC Milan before beating them on penalties.
      Liverpool incredibly beat AC Milan in the last final held at Ataturk Olympic StadiumCredit: PA:Press Association
      Ataturk Olympic Stadium opened in 2002 and was built to support Turkey’s bid to stage the 2008 Olympic Games but it lost out to Beijing National Stadium in China.
      However, the Turkey national team uses Ataturk Olympic Stadium as their home venue.
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      What do the 2023 Champions League winners get?
      Winners of the final will be granted a guaranteed place in the 2023/2024 Champions League competition.
      A chance to win the Club World Cup against other teams across the globe.
      And they will take on the winners of the Europa League for a chance to secure the UEFA Super Cup just before the new season gets underway.
      Real Madrid won the Champions League last season after beating LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Who has won the Champions League the most?

      Real Madrid – 14
      AC Milan – 7
      Liverpool – 6
      Bayern Munich – 6
      Barcelona – 5
      Ajax – 4
      Manchester United and Inter Milan – 3
      Benfica, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Porto – 2 More

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      Man City vs Chelsea: Pep Guardiola’s side hoping to secure Premier League title and set up historic treble – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER CITY can claim their third successive title with a win over a struggling Chelsea side, regardless of Arsenal’s result.Pep Guardiola’s side were helped by Arsenal’s 3-0 collapse at home to Brighton last weekend with the Gunners four points behind having played a game more.
      Erling Haaland and Ilkay Gundogan scored Manchester City’s goals against Everton at the weekendCredit: AP
      City’s goal machine Erling Haaland has bagged 36 goals in 33 games so far this season, breaking the Premier League record with a chance at a 40-goal season.
      The Norwegian has scored as many goals as Chelsea this campaign, showing the West Londoner’s glaring need for a goal scorer.
      The Blues will be hoping for the season to end sooner rather than later with a bottom-half finish confirmed for the West London giants.
      With Mauricio Pochettino reportedly set to become Chelsea manager next season, current manager Frank Lampard will hope to give fans a glimmer of hope for the future despite only playing top-half teams for the remainder of the season.
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      When is Man City vs Chelsea?

      Man City will look to secure the third title in three years against Chelsea on Sunday, May 21.
      Kick-off is scheduled for 4pm UK time.
      Man City’s Etihad Stadium will play host to the potential title decider with a capacity of 53,400 fans.
      Pep Guardiola’s side are yet to concede to Chelsea in their three meetings this season, with their most recent match ending 4-0 to the Sky Blues in the FA Cup.

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

      Manchester City vs Chelsea will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to start at 3.30pm UK time on both channels – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription members of NOW TV can stream the entire action live via the NOW TV website or app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage through our live blog which includes build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Pep has a near full squad to play with, but will likely be without defender Nathan Ake.
      Dutchman has starred for City this season and hasn’t been ruled out for the game with a decision to be made closer to the game.
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      Guardiola will be hoping his side will come through their Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid unscathed.
      Lampard will be without a long list of stars and starters with Reece James (thigh), N’Golo Kante (Groin), Mason Mount (Groin), Armando Broja (ACL), Marc Cucurella (thigh), Ben Chilwell (thigh), Kalidou Koulibaly (thigh) Marcus Bettinelli (other) and Mateo Kovacic (other) all ruled out for the trip north.
      Odds

      Man City to win – 1/4
      Draw – 9/2
      Chelsea to win – 11/1

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

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      Bournemouth vs Man Utd: Red Devils look to cement top-4 place against freshly safe Cherries – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNTIED must win against Bournemouth to keep the pressure on Newcastle United for third place in the Premier League.Erik ten Hag’s side are level on points with their Geordie counterparts going into this weekend’s fixture but face the tougher run-in with home games against Chelsea and Fulham.
      Alejandro Garnacho scored in the last minute to make it 2-0 against Wolves on the weekendCredit: EPA
      Anthony Martial scored Man United’s opener against WolvesCredit: GETTY
      United are coming off a dominant 2-0 win over Wolves and will be aiming to repeat that when they travel to Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
      The Magpies currently sit above United in the Premier League with a far superior goal difference, so the Red Devils will need to score more points if they are going to overtake them.
      Bournemouth, having survived the drop against the odds will hope to finish the season on a high note despite back-to-back losses to Crystal Palace and Chelsea in their last two games.
      The Cherries face relegation candidates Everton on the final day of the season and will look to strengthen over the coming summer.
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      When is Bournemouth vs Manchester United?

      Manchester United will aim to overcome the newly safe Bournemouth on Saturday, May 20.
      Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm UK time
      The Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth is set to host the game, boasting a capacity of 11,307 fans.
      The Red Devils dominated then relegation-threatened Bournemouth earlier in the season winning 3-0.

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

      The game is not televised in the UK due to the 3pm blackout.
      However, you can keep up to date with all the action from the Vitality Stadium with SunSport’s live blog.

      What is the team news?
      Erik ten Hag’s United will be without January loan signing Marcel Sabitzer (knee) who joins the list of players sidelined with injury.
      Lisandro Martinez (ankle), Donny van de Beek (knee), Tom Heaton (ankle) and Phil Jones (knee) are also ruled out for the trip to the south coast.
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      There are slim hopes for Marcus Rashford’s return for this game, but Scotland’s Scott Mctominay will likely be a decision closer to the game.
      Gary O’Neill’s Bournemouth will be without winger Marcus Tavernier (thigh) alongside Hamed Traore (ankle), Ryan Fredericks (leg), Antione Semenyo (other) and Junior Stanislas (other).
      Odds

      Bournemouth to win – 5/1
      Draw – 10/3
      Manchester Utd to win – 1/2

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

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      Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Gunners title hopes hang by thread while Cooper’s side fight for survival – stream, TV

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      ARSENAL have tripped up in the race for the Premier League title as even a win against Nottingham Forest might not be enough to stay in the run-in.The Gunners already had a mountain to climb by trailing Manchester City even after playing a game more.
      Arsenal got pummelled by Brighton at the EmiratesCredit: Reuters
      But Brighton delivered a crucial blow on Sunday by hammering them 3-0 at the Emirates.
      And to make matters worse, City’s 3-0 romp over Everton the day before has resulted in the gap being stretched to four points.
      Meaning that victory for Pep’s men in their next league fixture against Chelsea, would see City be crowned as champions for a third consecutive time.
      However, the Gunners have to put that the back of their mind as they need to overcome relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest first.
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      When is Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal?

      Nottingham Forest will look to end Arsenal’s title hopes once and for all on Saturday, May 20.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 5:30pm UK time.
      City Ground in Nottingham is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 30,445 fans.
      Arsenal ran riot in the reverse fixture by thrashing Forest 5-0.

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

      Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 5pm UK time on both channels – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription members of NOW TV can stream the entire action live via the NOW TV website or app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage through our live blog which includes build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Steve Cooper will have to navigate past Arsenal with another lengthy injury list.
      Scott McKenna (shoulder), Neco Williams (head), Chris Wood (thigh), Gustavo Scarpa (knock) and Dean Henderson (thigh) are all expected to miss the Gunners encounter.
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      While, Omar Richard (leg), Emmanuel Dennis (knock), Jack Colback (head) and Giulian Biancome (cruciate ligament) is likely to join their other teammates in the treatment room.
      However, Mikel Arteta has some setbacks of his own as wonderkid Gabriel Martinelli looks set to join William Saliba, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny on the sidelines after coming off early in the Brighton loss with a foot injury.
      Gabriel Martinelli was spotted wearing a protective boot after coming off injuredCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf) could return after being spotted in last week’s training session.
      What are the latest odds?

      Forest to win 19/4
      Draw 16/5
      Arsenal to win 8/15

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      England U20 vs Tunisia U20: Foster’s side eye dream start as they hope to repeat 2017 World Cup triumph – stream, TV

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      ENGLAND will be eager to repeat their Under-20 World Cup success story in 2017 – and it all starts with a tough opener against Tunisia NEXT week.The Young Lions kept their composure by seeing out a 1-0 win against Venezuela in the conclusion to the South Korea competition.
      England U20 won the World Cup 2017 editionCredit: AP:Associated Press
      And Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin was the star of the show as it was his goal which led England to their first ever title at that age group.
      However, disappointment spread throughout the nation when the next batch of young English superstars failed to qualify for the 2019 edition.
      But they have the chance to put that right in Argentina despite Tunisia being tipped to be a tough first test for Ian Foster’s side.
      When is England U20 vs Tunisia U20?

      England’s mouthwatering opening Under-20 World Cup tie against Tunisia will take place on Monday, May 22.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 7pm UK time – 2pm local time.
      Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo in Argentina is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 21,500 fans.
      The Young Lions dispatched of Tunisia 2-0 when the sides last met in a 2005 fixture.

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

      England U20 vs Tunisia U20 will be broadcast on Eurosport in the UK.
      A monthly Eurosport subscription will set buyers back £4.99 or there is an option of paying for an annual pass which costs £39.99.
      Payers can stream all of the matches on the Eurosport Player.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action including build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Head coach Ian Foster has included Arsenal defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
      Carney Chukwuemeka has made the cutCredit: Getty
      However, Foster was unable to select anyone from Manchester United as the club blocked players from going to the World Cup.
      While Bristol City sensation Alex Scott, known as the ‘Guernsey Grealish’ who has already caught the eye of Pep Guardiola, is on the plane.
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      Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton & Hove Albion), Matthew Cox (Brentford), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea)
      Defenders: Callum Doyle (Coventry City, loan from Manchester City)*, Ronnie Edwards (Peterborough United)*, Bashir Humphreys (Paderborn, loan from Chelsea), Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Coventry City, loan from Arsenal)*, Daniel Oyegoke (Brentford), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Imari Hines-Samuels (Brighton & Hove Albion)
      Midfielders: Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea), Alfie Devine (Tottenham Hotspur), Sam Edozie (Southampton), Darko Gyabi (Leeds United), Aaron Ramsey (Middlesbrough, loan from Aston Villa)*, Alex Scott (Bristol City), Harvey Vale (Chelsea)
      Forwards: Liam Delap (Manchester City), Daniel Jebbison (Sheffield United), Mateo Joseph (Leeds United), Dane Scarlett (Tottenham Hotspur) More

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      Man City vs Real Madrid: Pep Guardiola’s side aim to overcome Spanish giants to boost treble hopes – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER CITY will host Real Madrid at the Etihad on Wednesday night as the Cityzens eye a historic treble.The two sides met in the Spanish capital last week for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash.
      Vinicus Jr scored the opener at the BernabeuCredit: EPA
      Kevin de Bruyne equalised for Man City against Real MadridCredit: GETTY
      Vinicius Jr opened the scoring on the 36-minute mark with a thunderbolt.
      Kevin de Bruyne replied with a screamer of his own to put City on level terms heading into the second leg at the Etihad.
      Pep Guardiola’s side are in pole position to claim the Premier League title following rivals Arsenal’s defeat to Brighton on Sunday.
      While Real Madrid will have to fight for second with Atheltico in La Liga after rivals Barcelona lifted the trophy on the weekend.
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      When is Man City vs Real Madrid?

      Man City vs Real Madrid will take place on Wednesday, May 17th.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      The Etihad will play host.

      What channel is Man City vs Real Madrid on and can it be live streamed?

      Man City vs Real Madrid will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sport customers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from the Etihad.

      Team news
      Pep Guardiola could be without midfield general Rodri after he was withdrawn late on from the Everton game with a knock.
      Key players such as Kevin de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Jack Grealish all started from the bench on the weekend.
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      Defender Nathan Ake could return to the squad after a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury.
      Eduardo Camavinga could miss the second leg at the Etihad after he was subject to an injury scare in Real’s game against Getafe on the weekend.
      Eder Militao will return to the squad after missing the first leg due to suspension.
      Carlo Ancelotti was able to rest key players such as Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Vinicius Jr on Saturday.
      Odds
      Match result:

      Man City – 3/5
      Draw – 3/1
      Real Madrid – 17/4

      To qualify:

      Man City – 2/7
      Real Madrid – 12/5

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

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      Luton vs Sunderland: Black Cats eye place at Wembley as Hatters look to get back in the tie – stream, TV, team news

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      SUNDERLAND beat Luton 2-1 in the first leg of their Championship Play-Off semi-final.The Black Cats fell behind early on after Elijah Adebayo netted to give the Hatters the lead.
      Amad Diallo scored Sunderland’s equaliser against LutonCredit: GETTY
      Trai Hume scored the winner in the first-legCredit: Reuters
      Rob Edwards’ side lead was short-lived, as Amad Diallo struck just before half-time to equalise.
      21-year-old Trai Hume scored the winner at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland eye consecutive promotions.
      The Black Cats were promoted from League One last season courtesy of a Play-Off final victory over Wycombe.
      When is Luton vs Sunderland?

      Luton vs Sunderland will take place on Tuesday, May 16th.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      Kenilworth Road will play host.

      What channel is Luton vs Sunderland on and can it be live streamed?

      Luton vs Sunderland will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all of the action from Kenilworth Road.

      Team news
      Rob Edwards will be hoping midfielder Alife Doughty will recover in time to feature on Tuesday night after being forced off with cramp late on at the Stadium of Light.
      Sunderland have several injury concerns as they head into the Play-Off semi-final second leg.
      Dennis Cirkin missed Saturday’s first leg with an ankle injury and will remain sidelined for tomorrow’s game.
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      Tony Mowbray will be hoping that injuries to both key men Alex Pritchard and Patrick Roberts aren’t serious.
      The integral duo were forced off late on in the first leg and are both doubts for Tuesday night.
      Elliot Embleton, Ross Stewart, Corry Evans, Danny Batth and Aji Alese will all remain unavailable.
      Odds
      Match result

      Luton – 21/20
      Draw – 9/4
      Sunderland – 27/10

      To qualify

      Luton – 6/4
      Sunderland – 1/2

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      Inter Milan vs AC Milan: Inzaghi’s side look to book their place in Champions League final – stream, TV, team news

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      INTER MILAN take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Italian rivals AC Milan.Goals from former Premier League stars Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave Filippo Inzaghi’s side the advantage.
      Edin Dzeko scores Inter’s first goal against AC Milan in the Champions League semi-finalCredit: AP
      AC Milan dejected after their Champions League semi-final first-leg defeatCredit: GETTY
      The two sides were in league action on the weekend as the race for a Champions League spot heats up in Serie A.
      Inter increased the gap on AC Milan in 5th to six points as they beat Sassuolo 4-2 at the San Siro.
      Elsewhere, Stefano Pioli’s side were on the end of a shock 2-0 defeat to relegation-battling Spezia.
      When is AC Milan vs Inter Milan?

      AC Milan vs Inter Milan will take place on Wednesday, May 10th.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      The San Siro will place host.

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      What channel is AC Milan vs Inter Milan on and can it be live streamed?

      AC Milan vs Inter Milan will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sport customers can live stream all the action from the BT Sport app, which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up with all the action from the San Siro.

      Team news
      Inzaghi made a number of changes at the weekend as Inter beat Sassuolo 4-2.
      Key players such as Andre Onana, Lautaro Martinez and Denzel Dumfries were all rested ahead of the second leg with Milan on Wednesday night.
      Robin Gosens returned to the squad on the weekend after a long layoff with injury.
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      Milan Skriniar will definitely miss the derby due after undergoing spinal surgery at the end of April.
      For Milan, they could be without Rade Krunic and Junior Messias after they were all missing from the squad at the weekend.
      Midfielder Ismael Bennacer will not be available after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the first leg.
      Stefano Pioli will be hoping star man Rafael Leao will recover in time to feature in the second leg.
      Odds
      Match result:

      Inter Milan – 1/1
      Draw – 23/10
      AC Milan – 14/5

      To qualify

      Inter Milan – 1/12
      AC Milan – 6/1

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