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      When is Chelsea’s next Premier League game, is it on TV? Stream FREE, kick-off time, team news ahead of return

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      CHELSEA return to action when they face Bournemouth in the Premier League after Christmas.Graham Potter’s side will be looking to recover after a poor run of form prior to the World Cup.
      Chelsea fell to defeat at Newcastle before the World Cup breakCredit: Reuters
      They face recently promoted side Bournemouth, who have since named Gary O’Neil as their permanent manager after a spell as caretaker.
      The Blues will be hoping to come out on top in front of their home fans as they currently sit 8th in the Premier League but they have struggled against the Cherries in previous years.
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      When is Chelsea vs Bournemouth?

      Chelsea vs Bournemouth will take place on Tuesday, December 27.
      Stamford Bridge will play host to the clash, which promises to be an exciting affair.
      The match will kick-off from 5:30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The clash will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video.
      You can live stream the action from the Amazon Prime Video app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch the game for free by signing up to an Amazon Prime Video free trial, which is valid for 30 days.
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      Team news
      Chelsea could see the return of Reece James, who has stepped up his recovery and taken part in first team training over the winter period.
      However, they were dealt a blow when Armando Broja was stretchered off injured against Aston Villa in a friendly.
      Elswehere, Wesley Fofana has since picked up a knock that will see him out for weeks.
      N’Golo Kante and Ben Chilwell also remain sidelined, while youngsters Lewis Hall and Omari Hutchinson could be handed a chance with Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech returning late after playing in the third place playoff at the World Cup.
      For the visitors, Neto could remain sidelined with a hamstring injury while David Brooks is unlikely to return.
      Former Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke could lead the line against his old side. More

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      When is Chelsea’s next Premier League game, is it on TV? Stream FREE, kick-off time, team news

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      CHELSEA take on Bournemouth as they return to Premier League action next week. The Blues lost to Newcastle in their final game before the World Cup began last month.
      Kai Havertz will be back in action for Chelsea against Bournemouth
      And then they had the majority of their stars head off to Qatar to represent their countries.
      But Graham Potter expects to have the majority of his side fit and raring to go for their clash with the Cherries.
      Chelsea will need to picking up wins with Potter at the helm if they’re to stand any chance of finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
      When is Chelsea vs Bournemouth?

      Chelsea vs Bournemouth will take place on Tuesday, December 27.
      The game will kick off at 5.30pm UK time.
      Stamford Bridge will play host.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea’s clash with Bournemouth will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video.
      You can live stream the action from the Amazon Prime Video app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch the game for free by signing up to an Amazon Prime Video free trial, which is valid for 30 days.
      Team news
      The two big absentees for Chelsea are N’Golo Kante, Reece James and Armando Broja.
      Kante is still suffering from a hamstring injury while Armando Broja tore his ACL in the friendly loss to Aston Villa.
      Lewis Hall and Denis Zakaria could see themselves thrust into the staring XI with Mateo Kovacic still to return from World Cup duty.
      Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling are back in training following the World Cup but starts may come too soon.
      Odds

      Chelsea – 2/7
      Draw – 9/2
      Bournemouth – 9/1

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

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      When is Arsenal’s next Premier League game, is it on TV? Stream FREE, kick-off time, team news

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      ARSENAL get their Premier League campaign back underway next week against West Ham. The Gunners are top of the league, having started the season brilliantly under Mikel Arteta.
      William Saliba has been excellent in defence for Arsenal this season
      But they were dealt a blow during the World Cup as Gabriel Jesus was ruled out of action for months with a knee injury.
      And it remains to be seen whether Bukayo Saka will be ready for action following England’s exit from the World Cup in Qatar.
      West Ham have had an inconsistent start to the season themselves but will see this as the perfect opportunity to try and beat a potentially dishevelled Arsenal side.
      When is Arsenal vs West Ham?

      Arsenal vs West Ham will take place on Boxing Day – Monday, December 26.
      Emirates Stadium will play host to the clash.
      The game will kick off at 8pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal’s clash with West Ham will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video.
      You can live stream the action from the Amazon Prime Video app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch the game for free by signing up to an Amazon Prime Video free trial, which is valid for 30 days.
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      Team news
      Gabriel Jesus is out of action for three months for Arsenal due to a knee injury sustained at the World Cup with Brazil.
      But other than that, Arteta has reported no injury concerns regarding his other players at the World Cup.
      “I don’t have any concerns. They have assessed really well and they will be training for us in the next few days so hopefully they will be ready,” he said.
      They came back [to the club] straight away into the rhythm, shape and mood of the team.
      “We are waiting for them and they are desperate to be back as well. I’ve spoken to both of them — Martinelli was here on Saturday: a big smile, big energy and ready to go again.
      “It’s going to be a big boost for the team.”
      Odds

      Arsenal – 40/85
      Draw – 10/3
      West Ham – 5/1

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      Man City vs Liverpool: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for massive Carabao Cup match-up

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      MANCHESTER CITY take on Liverpool in the next round of the Carabao Cup. Erling Haaland will be ready to unleash himself, having been out of action all throughout the World Cup.
      Riyad Mahrez scored a free-kick in Man City’s Carabao Cup win over ChelseaCredit: AFP
      Mohamed Salah and Co are coming off wins against AC Milan and Lyon during the winter break.
      City beat Chelsea in the last round while Liverpool overcame Preston on penalties in what was a tense clash.
      But now the two titans of English football will duel for a chance to play in this season’s quarter-finals.
      When is Man City vs Liverpool?
      Man City vs Liverpool will take place on Thursday, December 22.
      The game will be held at the Etihad Stadium.
      Kick-off is at 8pm GMT.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Man City’s big clash with Liverpool will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      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.
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      Team news
      Erling Haaland will be available to play after featuring in their 2-0 win over Girona.
      But his strike partner Julian Alvarez will come back a little later, having won the World Cup with Argentina.
      “At the moment, we have four or five players, and we will have to wait and see how the others come back,” said Guardiola.
      “But we just don’t have players because the big brains of football decided this schedule and we are going to play this game (against Liverpool).
      “Some players are coming back now and in the next few days and step by step, they will re-join their team-mates here.
      “People are coming back soon. Nathan, Aymer, and Rodri, and later the players from the England and Portugal teams.”
      Odds

      Man City – 10/11
      Draw – 14/5
      Liverpool – 5/2

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

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      Man Utd vs Burnley: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time as EFL Carabao Cup returns

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are back in action as they take on Burnley in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup.The Red Devils beat Aston Villa 4-2 in the last round and are licking their lips at the thought of a spot in the final.
      Garnacho was superb in Man Utd’s 4-2 win over Aston VillaCredit: Reuters
      But they must first play Championship Burnley, who were relegated from the Premier League last season.
      Burnley are also managed by none other than United nemesis Vincent Kompany, who won numerous titles for rivals Manchester City.
      When is Man Utd vs Burnley?

      United’s clash with Burnley will take place on Wednesday, December 21.
      The game will get going from 8pm UK time.
      Man Utd vs Burnley will be held at Old Trafford in Manchester.

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

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

      Team news
      Both Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane won’t be able to play as they were in action in the World Cup final on Sunday.
      Victor Lindelof should get the nod at centre-back after playing in the clashes against Cadiz and Real Betis.
      Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford will be monitored after returning from World Cup duty last week.
      Diogo Dalot may not feature after picking up an injury in Portugal’s final game against Morocco.
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      Odds

      Man Utd – 4/11
      Draw – 15/4
      Burnley – 7/1

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

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      Arsenal 0-2 Juventus LIVE RESULT: Gunners lose in final mid-season after two unfortunate own goals

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      ARSENAL have lost to Juventus in their final mid-season friendly.The returning Granit Xhaka and Rob Holding both scored own goals at the end of each of half.
      Table-topping Gunners now return to Premier League action, when they take on West Ham on Boxing Day.

      Result: Arsenal 0-2 Juventus
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Gabriel, Holding, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Vieira, Nelson; Nketiah
      Juventus XI: Perin; Rugani, Gatti, Riccio; Barbieri, Fagioli, Locatelli, Barrenechea, Soule; Miretti, Kean

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      No time to dwell
      Mikel Arteta’s troops will have little time to dwell on that defeat as they’ll be back in Premier League action a week tomorrow.
      The league leaders will welcome West Ham to the Emirates and will hope to maintain the stellar form that has seen them mount a serious challenge for the title for the first time in nearly two decades.
      Soccer Football – Friendly – Arsenal v Juventus – Emirates Stadium, London, Britain – December 17, 2022 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/John SibleyCredit: Reuters
      Arsenal 0-2 Juventus
      Full time: Arsenal have suffered defeat at the hands of a depleted Juventus side thanks to two own goals.
      Mikel Arteta will be bitterly disappointed with his troops’ failure to capitalise on their dominance.
      Arsenal 0-2 Juventus
      90. Juventus double their lead thanks to a deflected shot from Samuel Iling-Junior.
      A sucker punch to the Gunners – who have been dominant from start to finish.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      89. The ball is cleared but picked up on the edge of the box by the Gunners.
      Cedric puts the ball back in but Juve clear their lines.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      88. Another corner for the Gunners – who are piling on the pressure.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      87. Odegaard’s second successive corner is cleared only as far as Nwaneri – whose effort goes wide.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      87. Odegaard’s effort is initially cleared away by the ball falls to Nwaneri – whose effort is deflected wide.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      87. Corner to Arsenal in the dying embers.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      85. Nothing comes of the free kick but the Gunners retain possession.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      84. Free kick to the Gunners on the edge of the box.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      77. Arsenal are playing pretty football on the edge of the box but are struggling to break down the resilient and dogged Juve defence.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      72. Arsenal substitute Amario Coizer-Duberry appeals for a penalty but his calls are waved off by the referee.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      68. The crowd urges Kieran Tierney to shot from 30 yards and the Scot obliges.
      His effort, however, harmlessly bobbles out of play.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      64. Fagioli is giving far too much space outside of the box but fails to make Arsenal pay, blazing his effort high and wide.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      62. Gabriel receives medical treatment following the clash of heads but looks like he’ll be able to continue.

      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      60. Arsenal find the back of the net but the goal is ruled out due to a collision in the box.
      Nketiah found the back of the net in the second phase of play, but the ref had already blown the whistle for a foul from Gabriel.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      57. The threat is dealt with but another corner is looming for the Italians to defend.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      56. Corner to the Gunners
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      51. The ebb and flow of the second half is mirroring the first – with Arsenal dominating possession and Juventus restricted to sporadic forays into the opposition half.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      48. Arsenal are turning the screw early and putting the visitors on the back foot.
      But Juve are holding firm, for now.
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      45. We are back underway at the Emirates
      Xhaka’s hard luck
      Here’s the moment Granit Xhaka accidentally put through his own net.

      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      HT. That accidental own goal from Granit Xhaka proved to be the final action of a first-half dominated by Arsenal.
      Plenty of food for thought for Mikel Arteta at half time.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal 0-1 Juventus
      46. Granit Xhaka has just put through his own net to give the visitors the lead.
      The Switzerland international tried to head a dangerous cross away but accidentally guided it into the far corner of the net right before the stroke of half time.
      Arsenal 0-0 Juventus
      40. Arsenal are continuing to run Juve ragged – with Odegaard at the heart of things.
      The Old Lady are looking anything but their usual defensively-sound self.
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      When is Argentina vs France – World Cup final 2022? Stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time for HUGE showpiece event

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      ARGENTINA take on France in a HUGE World Cup final on Sunday afternoon.Croatia fell victim to a Lionel Messi masterclass in Tuesday’s dominant semi-final encounter as Argentina went through.

      The Argentine legend opened the scoring with an expertly-taken penalty, and went on a mesmerising run before setting up Julian Alvarez for their third on the night.
      But things will certainly be tougher for the little magician as he will be taking on a French side that managed to stop high-flying Morocco in their semi-final.
      Messi has created a thrilling final chapter to his World Cup career and the magician will arguably go down as the greatest footballer EVER should he replicate what Diego Maradona did in 1986.
      However, a win for Les Bleus would see them become the first nation in 60 years to achieve successive World Cup triumphs.
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      How did they get here?
      Argentina suffered a nightmare start to their tournament with a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia.
      But they battled back to top Group C with 2-0 wins over Mexico and Poland, setting up a last-16 meeting with Australia.
      After seeing off the Socceroos 201, they scraped past Holland on penalties in the quarters before breezing past Croatia.
      France also won two and lost one of their group games – although their defeat to Tunisia came after beating Australia and Denmark.
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      Les Bleus saw off Poland and then beat England in that dramatic quarter-final before eventually ending Morocco’s run on Wednesday night to secure their place in back-to-back finals.
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Neither side have any suspensions to deal with after yellow cards were wiped after the quarters and may well be unchanged after semi-final wins.
      Argentina can welcome back full-backs Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel from their one-match bans while Lisandro Martinez may return to the starting XI if Lionel Scaloni goes for a back five.
      Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot sat out of the Morocco win with illness as France kept their first clean sheet – but will be hopeful of coming back in.
      The rest of the team should stay the same – although Karim Benzema could be a shock inclusion on the bench as he is back in Real Madrid training.

      Who will be the star men?
      Well, obviously Messi and Kylian Mbappe are the two main men for their respective nations – and all eyes will be on who comes out on top.
      Elsewhere, Julian Alvarez will want to continue on from his two goals in the semi-final while Enzo Fernandez may be tasked with stopping Antoine Griezmann.
      On the other side, Griezmann and Olivier Giroud will fancy their chances of scoring in the final.
      Aurelien Tchouameni is in strong form in midfield while Raphael Varane will lead his back line.

      What’s the head to head?
      The two heavyweights of international football have met 12 times in total – the first time coming in the first World Cup in 1930.
      Argentina have six wins, France have three wins while there have been three draws.
      But the French side came out on top in their most-recent clash – a thrilling 4-3 win in the last 16 of Russia 2018.
      SunSport prediction
      Argentina 3-2 France
      When is Argentina vs France?

      Argentina’s eye-catching World Cup final contest against France will take place on Sunday, December 18.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time.
      Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar is the allocated arena for this mammoth final fixture and it can host a whopping 88,966 spectators.
      Kylian Mbappe’s second-half double sent Argentina crashing out of the World Cup when the sides last met in 2018.

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

      The World Cup final between Argentina and France will be shown LIVE on both BBC One and ITV 1.
      Coverage on BBC One is set to commence from 1.50pm UK time while ITV 1 get their show on the road from 1.30pm UK time.
      Viewers can also head to BBC iPlayer or ITV X if they prefer to stream the action online via tablet and mobile devices.
      You can listen to radio coverage of the match on talkSPORT – stream online, via smartphone apps or DAB radio.

      Can I watch the World Cup final for free?
      YES! The mouth-watering World Cup final in Qatar can be watched for FREE on both channels as long as you hold a valid TV licence in the UK.
      What are the odds?
      Argentina win 9/5
      Draw 2/1
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      France victory 9/5
      Odds courtesy of Betfair correct as of December 16.
      Lionel Messi can seal his international career with a World Cup triumphCredit: Getty
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      Is Arsenal vs Juventus on TV? Stream, kick-off time and team news for huge friendly match TODAY

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      ARSENAL have one final chance to shake the cobwebs out of their legs TODAY when they take on Italian giants Juventus in North London.The Gunners secured maximum points in the Dubai Super Cup after beating Lyon and AC Milan.
      Martin Odegaard scored a sensational free-kick against AC MilanCredit: Getty
      And Mikel Arteta would have been delighted to see Eddie Nketiah get on the scoresheet as the Englishman will be under pressure to fill injured Gabriel Jesus’ boots.
      But league leaders are set to have a tough time on their hands against a Juventus side who have won three consecutive fixtures.
      When is Arsenal vs Juventus?

      Arsenal’s final mid-season friendly against Juventus will take place TODAY – Saturday, December 17.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 6pm.
      Emirates Stadium in North London is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 60,000 spectators.
      Juventus went crashing out of the Champions League when they last met the Gunners in 2006.

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      Is Arsenal vs Juventus on TV and can it live be streamed?

      Unfortunately, Arsenal vs Juventus will NOT be shown live on TV in the UK.
      However, fans can head to Arsenal’s website or official app to gain access for the match.
      You will need to purchase a pass on the club website for £5.99.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s LIVE blog for the entire action.

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      What is the team news?
      William Saliba is the last man standing as an Arsenal representative in the World Cup despite hardly playing for France.
      Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Gabriel Martinelli are all due to return to training this week.
      But Granit Xhaka could make a return to the starting eleven alongside Ghanaian icon Thomas Partey.
      Meanwhile, Juventus boss Maximilian Allegri is set to be without a whole host of starts for today’s encounter.
      Allegri will be without, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes, Adrien Rabiot, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Weston McKennie, Bremer, Dusan Vlahovic, Filip Kostic, Woijciech Szczesny, Federico Chiesa, Leonard Bonucci and Paul Pogba. More