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      Preston vs Tottenham: Spurs’ mission to end 15-year trophy drought continues with tricky FA Cup clash – Stream, TV, odds

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      TOTTENHAM continue their hunt to end a 15-year trophy drought when they take on Preston North End in the FA Cup this evening. Harry Kane’s superb strike recently inspired Spurs to a gruelling victory over Fulham following their damming North London derby defeat to Arsenal.
      Harry Kane led Tottenham to a 1-0 win against FulhamCredit: Rex
      Preston convincingly dispatched of Huddersfield in the third roundCredit: Getty
      And it was also captain Kane who helped Spurs get to the fourth round of English football’s oldest cup competition during their home encounter against Portsmouth.
      But now, the North London outfit travel to Championship side Preston who recovered from a one-goal deficit to beat Huddersfield in the previous round.
      However, the visitors will be oozing with confidence as Preston’s last victory over Spurs came way back in 1966.
      When is Preston vs Tottenham?

      Preston’s intriguing FA Cup tie against Tottenham will take place TONIGHT- Saturday, January 28.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 6pm UK time.
      Deepdale in Preston is the allocated arena for this fourth-round fixture and it can host approximately 23,408 supporters.
      Spurs humiliated Preston 5-1 when the side’s last met in a 2008 League Cup encounter.

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

      Preston vs Tottenham will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 5:40pm UK time – 20 minutes before kick-off.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action on the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes! Prston’s FA Cup fixture against Tottenham can be watched for FREE in the UK as long as you hold a valid TV license.
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      What is the team news?
      Manchester City starlet Liam Delap will sit this one out as he is cup-tied having already featured for Stoke.
      And the forward is set to be joined by Troy Parrott who cannot face his parent club.
      Emil Riis Jakobsen and Sean Maguire are also likely to miss out due to injuries, but Preston boss Ryan Lowe will be delighted to welcome Ben Whiteman and Brad Potts back into the fold.
      Elsewhere, Lucas Moura continues his recovery period for Tottenham while Bryan Gil is a doubt.
      But Antonio Conte will be tempted to throw his latest recruit Arnaut Danjuma in from the start.
      Latest odds
      90 min only

      Preston 7/1
      Draw 4/1
      Tottenham 1/3

      To qualify (incl ET and Pen)

      Preston 4/1
      Tottenham 1/6

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication More

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      Preston North End vs Tottenham: Spurs’ mission to end their 15-year trophy drought continues with a tricky FA Cup clash

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      TOTTENHAM continue their hunt to end a 15-year trophy drought when they take on Preston North End in the FA Cup.Harry Kane’s superb strike recently inspired Spurs to a gruelling victory over Fulham following their damming North London derby defeat to Arsenal.
      Harry Kane led Tottenham to a 1-0 win against FulhamCredit: Rex
      Preston convincingly dispatched of Huddersfield in the third roundCredit: Getty
      And it was also captain Kane who helped Spurs get to the fourth round of English football’s oldest cup competition during their home encounter against Portsmouth.
      But now, the North London outfit travel to Championship side Preston who recovered from a one-goal deficit to beat Huddersfield in the previous round.
      However, the visitors will be oozing with confidence as Preston’s last victory over Spurs came way back in 1966.
      When is Preston vs Tottenham?

      Preston’s intriguing FA Cup tie against Tottenham will take place TOMORROW – Saturday, January 28.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 6pm UK time.
      Deepdale in Preston is the allocated arena for this fourth-round fixture and it can host approximately 23,408 supporters.
      Spurs humiliated Preston 5-1 when the side’s last met in a 2008 League Cup encounter.

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

      Preston vs Tottenham will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 5:40pm UK time – 20 minutes before kick-off.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action on the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes! Prston’s FA Cup fixture against Tottenham can be watched for FREE in the UK as long as you hold a valid TV license.
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      What is the team news?
      Manchester City starlet Liam Delap will sit this one out as he is cup-tied having already featured for Stoke.
      And the forward is set to be joined by Troy Parrott who cannot face his parent club.
      Emil Riis Jakobsen and Sean Maguire are also likely to miss out due to injuries, but Preston boss Ryan Lowe will be delighted to welcome Ben Whiteman and Brad Potts back into the fold.
      Elsewhere, Lucas Moura continues his recovery period for Tottenham while Bryan Gil is a doubt.
      But Antonio Conte will be tempted to throw his latest recruit Arnaut Danjuma in from the start.
      Latest odds
      90 min only

      Preston 7/1
      Draw 4/1
      Tottenham 1/3

      To qualify (incl ET and Pen)

      Preston 4/1
      Tottenham 1/6

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication More

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      Man City vs Arsenal: Premier League title chase takes back seat as giants collide in FA Cup – TV, live stream info, odds

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      PREMIER LEAGUE title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal will clash for the first time this season with the FA Cup taking centre stage this weekend.These two giants kick off the Fourth Round action in a Friday night match-up at City’s Etihad stadium.
      Man City boss Pep Guardiola will be desperate to beat their Prem title rivals in the FA CupCredit: Getty
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could well believe victory will boost their Prem ambitionsCredit: Getty
      And any bragging rights will surely breed confidence in the victor that they can win the Premier League.
      Both sides are likely to shuffle their pack, with the title race hotting up and both still involved in European competition.
      City smashed Chelsea 4-0 in the third round of this famous old competition.
      Riyad Mahrez scored twice with Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden also netting.
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      Arsenal, meanwhile, justified obvious favouritism as they saw off League One Oxford 3-0 away.
      But the bookies were worried with Arteta’s side held 0-0 at half-time.
      Mohamed Elneny opened the scoring on 63 minutes before two goals from red-hot Eddie Nketiah wrapped it up.
      Here, SunSport previews the mouthwatering clash at the Etihad.
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      How is their form?
      City have won three of their last five games in all competitions, losing two.
      Those defeats came in the EFL Cup quarter-final against Southampton, 2-0, and of course their dramatic 2-1 defeat in the Manchester derby to United.
      Arsenal are in stunning form – unbeaten in their last five games with four wins and a draw.
      Fellow high-fliers Newcastle are the only side to put a slight dent on their run, bagging a point in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates.
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Man City have injury doubts over Phil Foden, who is struggling with a foot injury and is expected to miss the game.
      Boss Guardiola is sure to use the clash to give some of the fringe players a chance to impress.
      Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson and Mohamed Elneny will all miss the FA Cup game through injury.
      Like his opposite number, Gunners boss Arteta could rotate his XI, with the likes of Vieira, Holding, Tierney and Trossard given a chance to impress.
      Who will be the star men?
      Man City could well give Erling Haaland a breather, which could mean a start up top for Julian Alvarez.
      The Argentine World Cup winner has not let anyone down when called upon, and could enhance his stock yet further.
      Arsenal will surely shuffle the pack – and new-boy Leandro Trossard has an instant chance to shine.
      He played 12 minutes of the 3-2 win against Man Utd, and showed glimpses of his talent.
      Julain Alvarez has looked sharp this season for CityCredit: AFP
      Arsenal snapped up Leandro Trossard after missing out on Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Getty
      What have the managers said?
      Speaking after beating Wolves 3-0 in their Premier League clash last time out, Guardiola said: “The way we played [vs Wolves] was quite similar to the first-half when we were losing 2-0 to Spurs.
      “Our game, football was really good… Today we improved, but just today.
      “We’ll see what happens in the next game.”
      After Arsenal’s stunning last-gasp 3-2 win against Man Utd at the weekend, Arteta said: “It was a beautiful moment at the end to win a game of this stature.
      “The way we’ve done it with our people and the atmosphere that created… It doesn’t get much better than that – it was great.
      “We move on to tomorrow, review the match, train well and start to think about Man City.”
      What are the odds?
      Man City 7-10
      Arsenal 17-5
      Draw 3-1
      Odds courtesy of Betfair
      When is Man City vs Arsenal?
      Man City will host Arsenal on Friday, January 27 with an 8pm kick-off.
      Is the match on TV and what channel is it on?
      The match IS on TV – with ITV having broadcast rights for the clash.
      How can I live stream it
      You can follow ALL the action as the big two lock horns with SunSport’s minute-by-minute live blog.
      SunSport prediction
      How much this has a bearing on the Premier League title race is anyone’s guess.
      Both managers could make a raft of changes to keep the squad fresh.
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      City’s fringe players have already proved their worth this season, and this leads us to think they could sneak a win.
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      Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr: Ronaldo can secure a Super Cup final spot just two games in to his new Saudi life – TV, stream

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO got off to a winning start with new club Al-Nassr – but he’ll be determined to follow that up by helping his side secure a Saudi Super Cup final spot.The Portuguese legend failed to hit the back of the net in his official league debut.
      Cristiano Ronaldo started life at Al-Nassr with a winCredit: Getty
      However, Anderson Talisca’s first-half strike was enough for Al-Nassr to secure all three points against Ettifaq.
      But now, Ronaldo and Co will need to readjust their focus on the mouth-watering cup contest with Al-Ittihad.
      And it could prove to be a fiery exchange as there has been a red card shown in the last FOUR consecutive games between the two Saudi clubs.
      When is Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr?

      Al-Ittihad’s highly-anticipated Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Nassr takes place on Thursday, January 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 6pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      King Fahd International Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge fixture and it can host approximately 68,752 supporters.
      It ended 0-0 when the side’s last met in October 2022.

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      Is Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr on TV and what channel is it on?
      Unfortunately, Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      How can I live stream Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr?

      International fans can live stream the entire action through Shahid.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.

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      What is the team news?
      Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be in from the start once again despite still having the huge bruise under his eye from Keylor Navas’ whack.
      But former Arsenal keeper David Ospina will continue to recover in the treatment room. More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd: Ten Hag’s men travel to City ground for tasty Carabao Cup semi-final – Stream, TV, odds

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Nottingham Forest in their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final tie. The Red Devils overcame Charlton 3-0 in the last eight to book their spot in the semis.
      Man Utd beat Charlton 3-0 to win their Carabao Cup quarter-finalCredit: PA
      Forest overcame Wolves in a tense penalty shootout in their quarter-final
      Forest beat Wolves on penalties to set up their match-up with United, who are looking to win their first trophy in six years.
      United have already beaten Forest 3-0 recently in the Premier League, and they’ll be out for a similar result here.
      But Steve Cooper’s men have won four of their six games since then.
      The winner of this tie will take on Newcastle or Southampton in the final at Wembley.
      When is Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United?

      United’s trip to Forest will take place on Wednesday, January 25.
      The match will get underway from 8pm UK time.
      The game will be held at the City Ground.
      The second leg will take place on Wednesday, February 1.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      United can welcome back Casemiro after the Brazilian missed the 3-2 loss against Arsenal with suspension.
      But ithe game comes too soon for Diogo Dalot, who is still out of action with a hamstring injury.
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      Anthony Martial is also set to miss out with a leg injury.
      Odds

      Forest 90 mins – 4/1
      Draw 90 mins – 14/5
      Man Utd 90 mins – 8/13
      Forest to qualify – 11/2
      Man Utd to qualify – 1/10

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      Southampton vs Newcastle: Magpies looking to end trophy drought as they face Carabao semi-final – Stream, TV info, odds

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      NEWCASTLE are up against Southampton in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Magpies are looking to win their first major trophy since 1969 and have a brilliant opportunity to do so this season.
      Southampton beat Man City 2-0 in the Carabao Cup quarter-finalsCredit: AFP
      Joelinton scored in Newcastle’s 2-0 win over Leicester in the last eightCredit: Getty
      Eddie Howe’s men have been in spectacular form all season, losing just twice in all competitions.
      Southampton are rock bottom of the Premier League and lost 4-1 to Newcastle when the two sides played each other at St Mary’s in October.
      But the Saints were fantastic in beating Manchester City in the quarter-finals to set up their two-legged tie with Newcastle.
      Whoever comes out on top will travel to Wembley at the end of February for the final, where they will play Manchester United or Nottingham Forest.
      When is Southampton vs Newcastle?

      Southampton’s home clash against Newcastle will take place on Tuesday, January 24.
      The match will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      The first leg will be held at St Mary’s Stadium.
      The second leg will be held on Tuesday, January 31.

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

      Southampton vs Newcastle will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event 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
      Bruno Guimaraes looks set to start again for the Magpies after recovering from an ankle injury he picked up in the win over Fulham earlier this month.
      Matt Targett, Jonjo Shelvey and Emil Krafth are all out of contention as they are still struggling with injuries.
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      Alexander Isak and and Allan Saint-Maximin could both start for Eddie Howe’s side.
      Che Adams is the competition’s top scorer and he is expected to start with quarter-final hero Sekou Mara.
      Odds

      Southampton 90 mins – 15/4
      Draw 90 mins – 5/2
      Newcastle 90 mins – 3/4
      Southampton to qualify – 5/1
      Newcastle to qualify – 1/8

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      Fulham vs Tottenham: Marco Silva’s men are out to conquer out-of-form London rivals Spurs – odds, TV and stream info

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      TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR will be determined to end their winless run against London rivals Fulham on Monday – but it won’t be easy.Spurs were humiliated on their own turf by noisy neighbours Arsenal last weekend.
      Arsenal comfortably beat Tottenham 2-0 in the North London derbyCredit: Getty
      A Riyad Mahrez masterclass sunk Spurs at the EtihadCredit: PA
      And things went from bad to worse four days later as Antonio Conte witnessed his side surrender a two goal lead only to lose to Manchester City at the Etihad.
      However, the Tottenham boss hopes that the second-half collapse against City can be a turning point in Spurs’ season.
      But upcoming opponents Fulham will be motivated by the fact that three points would see them leapfrog Tottenham on the Premier League table.
      When is Fulham vs Tottenham?

      Fulham’s mouth-watering fixture against Tottenham will take place TOMORROW – Monday, January 23.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm UK time.
      Craven Cottage in West London is the allocated arena for this derby and it can host approximately 25,700 fans.
      Spurs ran out 2-1 winners when the side’s met in September last year.

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      Is Fulham vs Tottenham on TV and what channel is it on?

      Fulham vs Tottenham will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm UK time – one hour before kick-off on both channels.

      How can I live stream it?

      Sky customers can stream the match on NOW and on the Sky Go app.
      You can follow all the action through SunSport’s live matchday blog.

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      What is the team news?
      Marco Silva will be delighted to have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Fulham’s London derby against Tottenham.
      And to add to that, Antonee Robinson should return to the fold having served his one-match ban suspension.
      However, long-term absentees Neeskens Kebano and Shane Duffy continue their recovery processes.
      Elsewhere, Antonio Conte has admitted that Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski and Bryan Gil will all need to be assessed before Monday’s clash.
      But Lucas Moura is the only definite player who will miss the short trip across London.
      What are the odds?

      Fulham 9/4
      Draw 27/10
      Tottenham 23/20

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      Liverpool vs Chelsea: Traditional title challengers are shockingly competing for mid-table supremacy – it’s a must win

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      WHO would have thought by the time this clash between Liverpool and Chelsea came around we would be seeing a battle for mid-table supremacy?Injuries have killed any realistic chance of a title charge for either side – but some fans are shouldering more blame on the managers at present.
      Graham Potter has found it tough going since taking over as Chelsea bossCredit: Getty
      Jurgen Klopp has cut a frustrated figure at times for Liverpool this seasonCredit: AP
      Jurgen Klopp might have delivered Liverpool to a historic title triumph in 2019/20, but over-reliance on some of those same players hasn’t helped things this season.
      Some of the youngsters he has brought into the first-team squad – the likes of Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho – have shown glimpses of their talents.
      But would they form part of a title-winning XI now? The jury is well and truly out.
      Chelsea were taken over by Todd Boehly, sacked boss Thomas Tuchel and poached Graham Potter from Brighton.
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      The neutrals among us were pleased to see one of the giants of English football giving a big change to an Englishman.
      But even by his own admission, Potter has found it tough going at Stamford Bridge.
      He has been hammered by a succession of injuries that have meant he has never been able to put out the same XI.
      But Blues fans, backed by their new billionaire, want so much more than what they are seeing right now.
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      Who will win the mid-table mediocrity clash? Will new £88m signing Mykhailo Mudryk feature for Chelsea? SunSport runs through the key things to watch and provides a big match prediction.
      What is their form like?
      Liverpool looked to be getting their season back on track – until successive losses against Brentford and Brighton.
      Klopp’s side have won three and lost two of their last five Prem games.
      Chelsea ended a three-game winless run by beating Crystal Palace last time out 1-0.
      In their last five games they have won two, lost two and drawn one.
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Liverpool’s season has been hit by a whole host of injuries.
      Roberto Firmino, Arthur Melo, Virgil van Dijk, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz are all ruled out.
      Darwin Nunez and Konstantino Tsimikas are battling to shake off niggles for the game.
      Chelsea’s medical room is even busier.
      Edouard Mendy, Christian Pulisic, Armando Broja, Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Denis Zakaria, Raheem Sterling and N’Golo Kante are all crocked.
      Joao Felix will miss the game after being sent off on his debut against Fulham. But new £88m signing Mykhailo Mudryk is set to feature – thought might have to wait on the bench.
      A Liverpool XI without Virgil van Dijk is just not the same LiverpoolCredit: PA
      Who will be the star men?
      It’s almost impossible to tell who will finally step up to the plate for Liverpool at the moment.
      They are desperate for some genius from Mo Salah – surely it is time for him to find his scoring boots?
      Mason Mount is pretty much the only certainty in the Chelsea XI at the moment.
      Boss Potter is clearly a big fan, and will be relying on the England man to get his team motoring.

      What have the managers said?
      Asked if the players who helped Liverpool beat Wolves in the FA Cup have played themselves into contention for the Chelsea game, Klopp said: “Yeah, yeah. I don’t think it will be right after one game to say, ‘That will be the team for the next eight weeks.’ Let’s have a look.
      “We are not in a casting show. But, of course, the door is open to everyone. Whoever fights has a good chance to play.”
      Speaking after ending their bad run by beating Palace, Potter said: “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t relieved because it’s nice to get a win.
      “I thought we played better than when getting no points against Fulham [in the 2-1 defeat on Thursday].
      “And then when you get the red card for João Félix, who’s probably the last person you think is going to get a red card in that game, you think we’ve done something wrong in terms of luck.
      “But you have to keep going and you have to deal with the bad times, deal with the tough situations, accept the criticism that comes your way and take your responsibilities. That’s what we’ve tried to do.”
      Chelsea celebrate after beating Crystal Palace – can they make it back-to-back wins?Credit: Getty
      What are the odds
      Liverpool 17-20
      Chelsea 31-10
      Draw 14-5
      Odds courtesy of Betfair.
      When is Liverpool vs Chelsea?
      Liverpool will host Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday, January 21.
      The Premier League match kicks off at 12.30pm.
      Is Liverpool vs Chelsea on TV and what channel is it on?
      The game WILL be shown on TV, BT Sport have the rights to this mouthwatering clash.
      How can I live stream the match?
      You can stream this Premier League clash via the BT Sport app or on the BT Sport website.
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      SunSport prediction
      You’d think both teams would not settle for anything less than a win in their current predicament.
      Injury problems could see it being a bit hell for leather at times, and we are going to go for the not-so-brave option of a draw – Liverpool 2-2 Chelsea. More