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    Premier League announce derby between Manchester United and Man City rearranged for TV with clash live on Sky

    THE Manchester derby has been rearranged for TV with the clash now being shown live on Sky Sports.Manchester City were set to host city neighbours Manchester United on Saturday, October 1 in a 3PM kick-off.
    United will now play City at the Etihad on Sunday, October 2Credit: EPA
    The game would not have been shown live on TV.
    However, the Premier League have announced that the fixture has been pushed back to Sunday, October 2.
    The 2PM kick-off will now be a part of Sky’s Super Sunday line-up.
    The move is due to to the participation of City in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 4.
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    It will be United boss Erik ten Hag’s first Manchester derby and he’ll be hoping to avoid defeat on his debut.
    Ten Hag wasn’t so lucky during his first game in charge in the Premier League.
    United fell to a shock 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford.
    Pascal Gross scored a brace while United pulled a goal back with an own goal.
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    Leeds United’s 3PM kick-off on October 1 has also been moved to the Sunday.
    Jesse Marsch’s side will now take on Aston Villa in a 4.30PM kick-off.
    The fixture will follow the Manchester derby. More

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    ‘Who makes these terrible decisions’ – Sky Sports in fresh scoreboard blunder after making fans angry over new changes

    SKY SPORTS came under fire last night following another scoreboard blunder.Fans lashed out on social media during Friday’s Premier League opener between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park as they hated the new scoreboard graphic.
    Fans took to social media once more to complain about Sky Sport’s scoreboardCredit: Sky Sports
    This time the graphic didn’t show how much stoppage time was added onCredit: Sky Sports
    That is because it didn’t include any letters, instead it only showed the clubs’ badges, the scoreline and the time during the Gunners’ 2-0 victory.
    This time, it was a Championship match that sparked outrage on social media.
    Fans flooded Twitter during the clash between West Brom and Watford as Sky Sports’ new scoreline graphic didn’t show how much stoppage time was added on.
    One fan tweeted: “So Prem games on Sky have that god awful scoreboard and EFL games have the normal one but they’re now not showing how much is added on. Who makes these terrible decisions.”
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    Another posted: “Are Sky Sports just not going to show how much extra time has been added on the scoreboard tonight.”
    A third said: “Why are the sky graphics wrong with no added time?”
    This fan wrote: “Why does Sky not show us how much added time there is?”
    West Brom and Watford’s Championship clash ended with a 1-1 draw at the Hawthorns.
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    Ismaila Sarr opened the scoring for the Hornets after just 12 minutes after an incredible strike from inside his own half.
    Karlan Grant equalised for the hosts just before half-time in the second minute of stoppage time.
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    ‘Every day I’m in an oxygen chamber’ – Chris Kamara opens up on speech condition and how he was in denial for 20 months

    FORMER Sky Sports football pundit Chris Kamara has opened up about his health battle with the condition apraxia of speech.The 64-year-old revealed earlier this year that he was suffering with the illness – which causes a disconnect between the voice and the brain.
    Kamara uses an oxygen chamber every day to treat his conditionCredit: Twitter / @chris_kammy
    He is embarking on a new podcast show with friend Ben ShephardCredit: Getty
    Soon after the condition emerged he left Sky Sports, ending his 24 year association with the broadcaster – with the 2022/23 campaign the first time he has not been involved in their football coverage for nearly a quarter of a century.
    He is now continuing to battle the condition, but admits that for a long time he did not acknowledge what he was living with.
    Speaking to The Mail, he said: “I was in total denial.
    “I did not want to accept it, but I’m no fool. Twitter, family, colleagues, when they’re all saying, ‘Are you alright? What’s the matter with you?’
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    “Eventually, you think, ‘I’m going to have to face this’
    “I didn’t want to. I thought I could hide it. Now, people tell me they knew there was something wrong, and I thought I was masking it.
    “It was my therapist who said to me, the day I accept my condition is the day I will start healing. It took me a good 20 months to do that.”
    Kamara is fighting hard to overcome the condition.
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    He has revealed a daily oxygen chamber is required as part of his recovery.
    “Today is a good day, no bother,” he said. “But, every time I think I’ve beaten it, it comes back to bite me. Patience is a virtue.
    “Every day, I’m sitting in an oxygen chamber with hyperbaric treatment.
    “I have microcurrents going through my body for seven hours. Everyone wants a quick fix, but it has to be done slowly.”
    Kamara is currently recording his new BBC show, Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast, alongside presenter Ben Shephard.
    He left Sky Sports earlier this year to battle his illnessCredit: Getty More

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    Fans all say the same thing as Sky Sports unveil new-look scoreboard during Crystal Palace vs Arsenal

    FANS were not liking Sky Sports’ new-look scoreboard for the 2022-2023 season.The TV channel unveiled their new design during the Premier League curtain-raiser between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park.
    Fans are not impressed with Sky Sports’ new scoreboard designCredit: Twitter @stator_
    Sky Sports” new scoreboard appeared for the first time during Crystal Palace vs ArsenalCredit: Reuters
    The new graphic doesn’t include any letters, instead it only shows the clubs’ badges, the scoreline and the time.
    And it didn’t go down well with the fans as they flooded Twitter to voice their disapproval.
    One suporter tweeted: “Okay now show us the real scoreboard @SkySports that is awful.
    Another posted: “Not into that new scoreboard at all. Bring back the letters.”
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    A third wrote: “Disgusting scoreboard on sky.”
    This fan said: “Sky sports new scoreboard, in the bin you go.”

    And that one tweeted: “Fix the f*****g scoreboard.”
    Arsenal became the first team to score this season after just 20 minutes.
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    The Gunners opened the scoring against Palace through Gabriel Martinelli with summer signing Oleksandr Zinchenko getting the assist.
    And an own goal from Marc Guehi made the game safe as Mikel Arteta’s men ran out 2-0 winners. More

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    Fans all say the same thing during Crystal Palace vs Arsenal as Sky Sports unveil new-look scoreboard for 2022-23 season

    FANS are not liking Sky Sports’ new-look scoreboard for the 2022-2023 season.The popular TV channel unveiled their new design during the Premier League curtain-raiser between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park.
    Fans are not impressed with Sky Sports’ new scoreboard designCredit: Twitter @stator_
    Sky Sports” new scoreboard appeared for the first time during Crystal Palace vs ArsenalCredit: Reuters
    The new graphic doesn’t include any letters, instead it only shows the clubs’ badges, the scoreline and the time.
    And it didn’t go down well with the fans as they flooded Twitter to voice their disapproval.
    One suporter tweeted: “Okay now show us the real scoreboard @SkySports that is awful.
    Another posted: “Not into that new scoreboard at all. Bring back the letters.”
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    A third wrote: “Disgusting scoreboard on sky.”
    This fan said: “Sky sports new scoreboard, in the bin you go.”
    And that one tweeted: “Fix the f*****g scoreboard.”
    Arsenal became the first team to score this season after just 20 minutes.
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    The Gunners opened the scoring against Palace through Gabriel Martinelli with summer signing Oleksandr Zinchenko getting the assist.
    It was a positive start for Mikel Arteta’s men after an impressive pre-season. More

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    Sky Sports’ Micah Richards celebrates Premier League return by mercilessly mocking Man Utd icon Gary Neville’s CLOTHES

    MICAH RICHARDS couldn’t belt up when he saw Gary Neville’s new clobber for the Premier League season-opener.Ex-Manchester City defender Richards mocked the United legend in typical ‘fashion’ when his Sky Sports pal turned up in street attire.
    Gary Neville was not impressed with his fashion choices being questionedCredit: Twitter @@FootyAccums
    The former Man Utd star saw the funny sideCredit: Twitter @@FootyAccums
    There was no escape for Neville once Micah Richards spotted his teen fashion at Selhurst Park
    Micah Richards believes Gary Neville didn’t have a leg to stand on when it came to his choice of trousers and trainers for the Prem openerCredit: Getty
    Richards pounced on Nev’s Stone Island cargo trousers and Jordan trainers as they walked in at Crystal Palace for the clash with Arsenal.
    The 34-year-old burst into hysterical laughter and accused Neville, 47, of “thinking he’s 18!”
    But far from feeling sole-destroyed, former England right-back Nev responded by giving his TV pal the finger and a bashful smile.
    Richards launched his fashion parade tirade when he saw Nev leaning against a wall at Selhurst Park.
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    Immediately homing in on Neville’s ‘trendy’ footwear, he screamed: “What are those?!”
    And looking upwards, he let out an equally-merciless cry of: “He’s got the Stoney on as well!”
    “Look at him! Look at him! He thinks he’s 18!”
    Nev tried to divert attention by giving an up-close glimpse of his new haircut and revealing he was worried it was too short.
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    That, of course, only provided more ammunition for Richards and their TV team-mate Jamie Carragher.
    Perhaps they should take their barber banter into the Fringe Theatre. More

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    Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher neck shots as Sky Sports have huge pre-season party ahead of Premier League kick-off

    GARY NEVILLE and Jamie Carragher necked shots and danced around as they enjoyed Sky Sports’ huge pre-season party.The broadcaster put together a shindig last night as they celebrated the start of their season of Prem coverage beginning today.
    Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher prepare to neck shotsCredit: @gneville2
    Neville, 47, mocked Jamie Carragher’s trousersCredit: @gneville2
    Micah Richards and Dave Jones were loving the sparklersCredit: @gneville2
    Neville, 47, shared a number of snippets from the bash to his Instagram account.
    He posted a picture of himself grinning alongside old foe turned pal Carra as they prepared to down shots.
    The former Manchester United star also posted a video of everyone dancing to Manu Pilas’ song Bella Ciao.
    Pundits held sparklers aloft as they threw some shapes, with Micah Richards and presenters Dave Jones and Kelly Cates getting in on the action.
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    Neville captioned the video: “Thursday night football.”
    His next picture mocked Carragher’s trousers, with Neville writing: “WTF are those turn ups?”
    In a group photo posted by Neville; Roy Keane, Jamie Redknapp, Martin Tyler, Alan Smith and Geoff Shreeves could also been seen round the dinner table.
    Sky’s Prem coverage for the season gets underway with tonight’s curtain raiser between Crystal Palace and Arsenal.
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    While they’ve been off our screens for a while, Neville and Carragher have used social media to give their takes on Man United.
    Neville labelled his old club an “embarrassment” in the transfer window, as they continue to pursue Frenkie de Jong.
    While he also weighed in on the Cristiano Ronaldo situation, urging United to let him leave for their own good.
    Carragher, 44, tore into Ronaldo – blasting that “no one wants him”.
    The former Liverpool defender also had his say on Arsenal – claiming that Nuno Tavares “cost them” a place in the top four.
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    What Premier League games are on TV this weekend?

    GRAB your popcorn football lovers as the Premier League returns TONIGHT – and they’ll be plenty to feast your eyes on at the click of a button.Arsenal face a second consecutive opening away day trip in London when they take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
    Manchester City pipped Liverpool to the Premier League title last seasonCredit: AFP
    Whilst West Ham roll out the red carpet for the current holders Manchester City.
    But what Premier League games will be broadcasted on television this weekend?
    What Premier League games are on TV this weekend?
    There will be a total of five games being shown live on television this weekend.
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    Fans in the US can head to Peacock to stream all of the above matches.
    What other fixtures are happening this weekend?
    Saturday August 6

    Bournemouth vs Aston Villa – 2pm (UK)
    Leeds United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – 3pm (UK)
    Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest – 3pm (UK)
    Tottenham Hotspur vs Southampton – 3pm (UK)

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    Sunday August 7

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