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      Carabao Cup quarter-final draw sees Man Utd handed horror tie at City conquerors Tottenham as Arsenal get Palace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a horror Carabao Cup quarter-final tie at Tottenham.The Red Devils will travel to North London after cruising past Leicester in the last 16.The draw for the Carabao Cup quarters has been madeCredit: PASpurs beat United’s rivals Man City 2-1 at home this evening.And they will be hoping to inflict more misery on Manchester when United pay a visit.Elsewhere, Arsenal will host Crystal Palace after easing past Preston.Palace defeated Aston Villa in the Midlands but face another tough trip away from home.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn the third tie, Newcastle have been rewarded for beating Chelsea with a home clash against Brentford.The Bees sealed their place in the last eight with a penalty win over Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday.Finally, Southampton will take on Liverpool after beating Stoke 3-2 yesterday.But Arne Slot’s Reds continue to look strong and slipped past Brighton 3-2 this evening.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe draw was made on Wednesday night following a six-game epic on Sky Sports, with Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen drawing the balls alongside host Mark Chapman.But there will be a lengthy wait until the quarters are played.Incredible before and after video shows AFC Wimbledon’s progress fixing huge sinkhole after Carabao Cup clash postponedThe full draw for the Carabao Cup quartersTies to be played week commencing Monday December 16:Tottenham vs Manchester UnitedArsenal vs Crystal PalaceNewcastle vs BrentfordSouthampton vs LiverpoolThe matches will not take place until the week commencing Monday December 16.The winners of the quarters will then progress to the semis, with the first of two legs to be played on the week commencing Monday January 6.And as for the holy grail, the final will take place at Wembley on March 16 — nearly a month later than last season’s match between Liverpool and Chelsea. More

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      Sky Sports slammed as ‘complete joke’ as technical error leaves fans unable to watch bumper night of cup football

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      FOOTBALL fans were left furious after Sky Sports Plus appeared to crash during Manchester United’s Carabao Cup clash with Leicester City.The streaming service stopped working for some viewers in the early stages of the match.Some fans were unable to watch Man Utd vs LeicesterCasemiro scored an excellent goal – but many United fans were unable to see it liveCredit: PAA number of fans quickly took to social media to vent their frustration, with one person writing: “Would be nice if I could watch it live instead of on here (X). Absolute joke.”Another commented: “Would be great if your app/red button actually worked so we could watch it!”A third fumed: “SORT THE RED BUTTON MATCHES OUT!”A fourth said: “Shame I’ve been staring at an error message for 20 years.”Read More in FootballWhile another wrote: “Shame I can’t watch as your service is horrific. Waste of my money.”Sky Sports has been approached for comment.Man Utd took the lead through a Casemiro screamer in the 15th minute.Alejandro Garnacho made it two at the half-hour mark before Bilal El Khannouss pulled one back for Leicester.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCasemiro scored again and Bruno Fernandes followed with a goal before Conor Coady scored Leicester’s second.The score at Old Trafford was 4-2 at half-time, before Fernandes added his second and United’s fifth to complete the rout.’Ruben Amorim feels like Erik ten Hag all over again – Man Utd missed out on the perfect coach who’s done it already’ says Paul Scholes Ruud van Nistelrooy managed the Red Devils for the first time tonight following the departure of Erik ten Hag.Ten Hag was sacked by United on Monday following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham.Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is now expected to take over the job permanently.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Jamie Carragher and Theo Walcott have awkward ‘Thierry Henry moment’ live on Sky Sports after Arsenal vs Liverpool

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER hilariously joked Theo Walcott was recreating his famous “Thierry Henry moment” during an awkward moment on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday.Liverpool legend Carragher, ex-Arsenal winger Walcott, and Manchester United icon Roy Keane joined presenter Dave Jones at the Emirates for the Gunners’ 2-2 draw with Arne Slot’s men.Jamie Carragher reacted hilariously to Theo Walcott putting his hand on his thighCredit: Sky SportsThierry Henry famously put his hand on Carragher’s thigh live on air nine years agoCredit: TwitterDuring the post-match analysis, Carragher was making a point when Walcott suddenly put a hand on his thigh.The former Reds defender looked down and asked: “You alright there?”The whole panel burst into laughter before Carragher added: “I thought that was a Thierry Henry moment there.”The reference relates to a moment caught live on Sky Sports nine years ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe panel had learned on air that then Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers had been sacked.Arsenal legend Henry was sat next to Carragher and could be seen putting his hand on his colleague’s thigh upon hearing the news.The clip became a meme often used on social media to evoke shock or surprise.And Carragher’s call-back to it with Walcott pleased a lot of fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne said: “Yes Theo! That is brilliant 😂.”Another added: “This is too good! You can’t help but compare the two moments! 😂”Man Utd ratings vs West Ham: Bruno Fernandes causes endless problems but Marcus Rashford entirely absentA third replied: “Who knew a little nostalgia could be so funny? 😂”While a fourth responded: “Looks like history is repeating itself! 👀” More

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      F1 driver tells Martin Brundle ‘I’m very sorry for what happened’ after awkward moment left legend red faced on live TV

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      MARTIN BRUNDLE has received an apology after being left red faced live on TV before the United States Grand Prix.The Sky Sports presenter spoke to celebrities and F1 stars before last weekend’s race in Austin, Texas.Franco Colapinto has apologised to Martin Brundle after their awkward grid walk exchangeCredit: GettyBrundle was snubbed by Colapinto ahead of last weekend’s United States Grand PrixCredit: GettyHowever, one driver snubbed the chance to speak to Brundle in an awkward exchange during his grid walk.Brundle had approached Franco Colapinto for a chat, only for the Argentine driver to walk right past him.Introducing himself, the F1 icon said: “Hello, my name’s Martin Brundle, Sky. We haven’t met. Quick chat?”Colapinto appeared to barely notice him, though, with Brundle instead forced to pull over Gordon Ramsey for a chat.READ MORE F1 NEWSAfter making his way to the commentary booth, he added: “He looked at me like I was trying to mug him or something.”I think he thought I was trying to steal his umbrella, to be honest. I’ll go and say hello to him.”The pair were able to catch up ahead of Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix, though, as they both apologised for the incident.Brundle told Colapinto: “What happened in Austin, it was my fault. I should have come to you before and introduced myself.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Williams star also took responsibility as he explained: “It’s a pleasure to be talking to you.”I’m very sorry for what happened. Before the race starts, I’m never used to speaking.Watch moment Martin Brundle divides fans with F1 grid walk that gave ‘second hand embarrassment just watching it'”Actually, before the race starts in F2, we are still sitting in the car and then suddenly here in F1, you go 30 minutes, we jump out of the car, everyone wants to interview you, and I am in a bubble still.”It’s only my fourth race, and it’s tricky. But I am sorry for that.”Colapinto has made four starts since his debut at the Italian Grand Prix last month.The 21-year-old already has five points to his name after finishing eighth and 10th in Azerbaijan and the USA, respectively.He starts Sunday’s race in Mexico City in 16th place on the grid.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      ‘I wouldn’t want to be the VAR’ gasps Mike Dean as Aston Villa goal overturned in controversial circumstances

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      BAFFLED Mike Dean was left puzzled as Aston Villa had a goal ruled out by VAR in controversial circumstances. The former Premier League referee was in the Sky Sports studio on Soccer Saturday to provide his expert view on all things refereeing.Mike Dean gave his verdict on a super-tight VAR callCredit: Sky SportsThe ex-Prem ref took a close look on his screenCredit: Sky SportsAnd that included weighing in on Villa’s disallowed goal against Bournemouth.John McGinn thought he had fired the hosts in front at Villa Park on 27 minutes.However, the Cherries stars were furious – claiming the ball had gone out of play in the build-up when Ollie Watkins stretched for an overhit pass to try and prevent it from rolling out for a goal kick.As the Bournemouth defenders and goalkeeper appealed, Watkins laid it back for McGinn, who opened up his body and curled into the far corner expertly. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut on first viewing, Tim Sherwood and Dean were not sure.Sherwood said: “It’s very, very tight. It’s going to be checked, obviously. “Oh, I’m not sure Mike, I don’t think the whole ball is gone [out].”Dean replied: “I don’t think all the ball’s gone out.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”They will have a look at it, they have to have a look at it.”For me, all the ball hasn’t gone out of play.”Did officials cheat Arsenal with dramatic Man City winner and Saliba red card?The replay on Dean’s screen then forces the ex-ref to take a closer look.He added: “Oh, it’s very very tight. It is tight.”You can’t tell if a tiny bit of the ball is touching, you can’t tell. “It’s tight. It’s very, very tight.”I wouldn’t like to be in the VAR studio – I would just go outside to a boil a kettle I think. “It’s more out than in but you don’t know if a tiny bit of the ball… they’ll have all the technology to say if it’s in or out.”The Premier League confirmed the ball did go outCredit: XSherwood quickly quipped back: “Will they?”However, the official Premier League Match Centre account on X shared a screengrab from the replay.And it showed the ball had indeed just gone across the line.As a result, the goal was chalked off.The post said: “27’ VAR OVERTURN.”The referee’s call of goal for Aston Villa was checked by the VAR. “As there was factual evidence that the ball was out of play in the build-up to the goal, the VAR recommended that the goal was disallowed.”Fans weighed in with various interpretations on social media.One said: “Tough break for McGinn and Villa! VAR’s decision can be frustrating, especially when the goal seems clear.”Another added: “That ball has probably not gone over the line.”But a third replied: “Correct.”And a final user commented: “It looks like it’s out of play.”The tight decision came back to hurt Aston Villa.Because although Ross Barkley gave the hosts the lead in the 76th minute, Bournemouth striker Evanilson rescued a point for the visitors in the 96th minute.That was not the only late drama on Saturday afternoon.READ MORE SUN STORIESWolves scored in the 88th and 93rd minutes to snatch a 2-2 draw at Brighton.And Brentford, who trailed 2-0 then led 3-2, thought they would have to settle for a point against Ipswich until Bryan Mbeumo’s dramatic winner in the 96th minute.John McGinn curled into the corner in styleCredit: GettyThe Villa Park celebrations were cut shortCredit: GettyTim Sherwood didn’t think all of the ball was outCredit: Sky SportsTV fixtures in DecemberHere are all the games that will be televised in December…Tuesday 3 December19:30 Ipswich v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Leicester v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)Wednesday 4 December19:30 Everton v Wolves (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Newcastle v Liverpool (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Southampton v Chelsea (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Aston Villa v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)Thursday 5 December19:30 Fulham v Brighton (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 AFC Bournemouth v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)Saturday 7 December12:30 Everton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)17:30 Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 8 December14:00 Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 9 December20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)Saturday 14 December17:30 Nott’m Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)Sunday 15 December14:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Man City v Man Utd (Sky Sports)19:00 Southampton v Spurs (TNT Sports)Monday 16 December20:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Saturday 21 December12:30 Aston Villa v Man City (TNT Sports)17:30 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 22 December14:00 Fulham v Southampton (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Thursday 26 December12:30 Man City v Everton (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Chelsea v Fulham (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Nott’m Forest v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Southampton v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)17:30 Wolves v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:00 Liverpool v Leicester (Amazon Prime Video)Friday 27 December19:30 Brighton v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Ipswich (Amazon Prime Video)Sunday 29 December14:30 Leicester v Man City (Sky Sports)17:15 West Ham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 30 December20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports) More

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      I was driving into work and decided not to sign my Sky Sports contract – it’s the scariest decision I ever made

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      KELLY CATES has admitted quitting Sky Sports was the scariest decision she ever made.The presenter worked for Sky Sports News in the early noughties but quit her role in 2006.Kelly Cates said stepping down from Sky Sports was the scariest decision she madeCredit: GettyA big reason behind her resignation was a desire to settle down and have children, with Kates marrying a year after.She went on to work for BBC Radio 5 Live and Channel 5 before returning to Sky Sports in 2016.Recalling the decision to quit, Kates told The Overlap: “I left Sky Sports News in 2006, after the Germany World Cup. I’d been there for eight years and I had just turned 30, or I was just turning 31. I was engaged but not yet married. I knew I wanted to have children quite soon at that point.”It had just been, for a long time, kind of filtering away and running in the back of my head. I came to the end of my contract and was working under my new contract and within the space of about three days, made the decision. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I was driving into work one day, I walked in and I said, ‘I don’t want to sign this new contract, I want to go!”I had nothing to go to. I just walked away, but I was so sure that I had to go and make that change. I did it when I left university to go to Sky, which is different, because then you get something that’s really exciting, shiny and new, dangled in front of you and you think, ‘I’m going to take this jump.”But that’s the scariest one I did – where I just went, ‘that’s it’. I just made that decision.”Cates, 49, hosted EFL games for Sky Sports before being pushed up to the Premier League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShe is a prominent figure in their coverage, particularly on Friday Night Football and Saturday Night Football.Cates said her decision to quit in 2006 made her more confident as she knew it was the correct choice.’If Arsenal lose to Liverpool, they are out of the Premier League title race… the gulf is massive’She continued: “It’s when you wake up the next morning and you still feel good about it. “That’s when you know you made the right decision, when it feels like a weight off, rather than a sinking feeling.” More

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      TNT Sports left without a Premier League game to broadcast this weekend due to little-known TV rule

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      TNT SPORTS will not broadcast a live Premier League match this weekend due to a little-known TV rule.The broadcaster has a rights deal with the league for 52 live matches a season.TNT Sports are without a live Premier League match this weekendCredit: GettyLeicester vs Nottingham Forest is one of four live matches on Sky Sports this weekCredit: GettyA majority of those matches are in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off at 12.30 each weekend.However, this weekend sees no early kick-off and no Premier League match on TNT Sports.Instead, Sky Sports will broadcast four matches, starting with Friday night’s East Midlands Derby between Leicester and Nottingham Forest.The absence of a match from TNT Sports comes from a clause in their broadcast package.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs a result, the broadcaster has to choose four blank weekends throughout the season.The next instance of this will occur on the weekend of November 30 to December 1.Meanwhile, TNT Sports are instead showing live A-League and Serie A action this weekend, including Inter Milan vs Juventus on Sunday.Elsewhere, Sky Sports’ coverage continues with the Saturday Night Football between Everton and Fulham.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSuper Sunday will then feature Chelsea vs Newcastle and Arsenal vs Liverpool.TNT Sports’ Premier League offerings return next weekend with Newcastle hosting the Gunners in their usual 12.30pm Saturday slot.Ally McCoist meets Sir Alex Ferguson in new TNT Sports show Ally’s Social Club The broadcaster agreed a new four-year TV rights deal last year, which begins next season.It will see the continuation of their 52 live matches across the campaign, primarily with 32 Saturday 12.30pm kick-offs.A further 20 midweek matches will also be shown across two rounds of fixtures.The deal runs from the 2025/26 season to the end of the 2028/29 campaign.TNT Sports will instead show Inter Milan vs Juventus on Sunday eveningCredit: Rex More

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      Why is there no 12.30pm kick off in the Premier League on Saturday?

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      THE 2024/25 Premier League season has got off to a flying start – and even more thrilling action will take place this weekend.Gameweek Nine begins with Leicester City hosting Nottingham Forest in only the second Friday night match of the campaign.TNT Sports will not broadcast a Saturday lunchtime match this weekendCredit: GettyNuno Espirito Santo’s men travel to the King Power Stadium just four days after their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Monday night.But the unusual Friday evening Premier League clash between Leicester and Forest is not the reason behind why there is no early Premier League game on Saturday.SunSport has all the details below.Why is there no 12.30pm kick off in the Premier League on Saturday?There is no 12.30pm kick off in the Premier League on Saturday due to no games being selected for broadcast.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTNT Sports are the provider that occupies the 12.30pm slot for top-flight matches with Package A.The broadcasting giants are able to air 52 Premier League games a season, which are split between Saturday lunchtime and all 20 fixtures from two separate midweek Gameweeks.After the two rounds of midweek fixtures, TNT are left with 32 picks from the remaining 36 Gameweeks.This means that the broadcaster must have four weekends where they are not able to air a Premier League fixture.Most read in FootballTNT have opted to make this Saturday the first Gameweek of the season without a Saturday lunchtime fixture after eight consecutive picks.Full Premier League schedule for NovemberSaturday 2 November12:30 Newcastle v Arsenal (TNT Sports)AFC Bournemouth v Man CityIpswich Town v LeicesterLiverpool v BrightonNott’m Forest v West HamSouthampton v Everton17:30 Wolves v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Sunday 3 November14:00 Spurs v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)16:30 Man Utd v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 4 November20:00 Fulham v Brentford (Sky Sports)Saturday 9 NovemberBrentford v AFC BournemouthCrystal Palace v FulhamWest Ham v EvertonWolves v Southampton17:30 Brighton v Man City (Sky Sports)20:00 Liverpool v Aston Villa (TNT Sports)Sunday 10 November14:00 Man Utd v Leicester*14:00 Spurs v Ipswich Town*14:00 Nott’m Forest v Newcastle (Sky Sports)16:30 Chelsea v Arsenal (Sky Sports)*Due to participation in UEFA Europa League the preceding ThursdaySaturday 23 November12:30 Leicester v Chelsea (TNT Sports)AFC Bournemouth v BrightonArsenal v Nott’m ForestAston Villa v Crystal PalaceEverton v BrentfordFulham v Wolves17:30 Man City v Spurs (Sky Sports)Sunday 24 November14:00 Southampton v Liverpool (Sky Sports)16:30 Ipswich Town v Man Utd (Sky Sports)Monday 25 November20:00 Newcastle v West Ham (Sky Sports)Friday 29 November20:00 Brighton v Southampton (Sky Sports)Saturday 30 NovemberBrentford v LeicesterCrystal Palace v NewcastleNottingham Forest v Ipswich TownWolves v AFC Bournemouth17:30 West Ham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 1 December13:30 Chelsea v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)13:30 Man Utd v Everton*13:30 Spurs v Fulham*16:00 Liverpool v Man City (Sky Sports)*Due to participation in UEFA Europa League the preceding ThursdayThere is no official reasoning behind the broadcaster’s decision not to select any fixtures to air this weekend, but European football in midweek has likely played a part.Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa all featured in the Champions League on Tuesday and Wednesday, on TNT Sports channels.Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea played on Thursday night, also on TNT Sports, which means they are unable to take the 12.30pm lunchtime slot on Saturday.Arsenal were the only Premier League team in Europe not to be aired live on TNT Sports earlier this week, with Amazon Prime Video holding the rights to air the standout Champions League fixture on Tuesday.Leading Premier League broadcaster Sky Sports selected Arsenal vs Liverpool for the 4.30pm game on Sunday, putting the Gunners and Reds out of consideration for TNT’s lunchtime slot.Aston Villa vs Bournemouth and Man City vs Southampton may have tempted the broadcaster for the 12.30pm pick, but TNT have to bear in mind that clubs can feature a maximum of six times in the Saturday lunchtime slot – so they have to be selective.TNT are also required to show all Premier League clubs at least once at 12.30 on a Saturday.The other fixtures snubbed are Brentford vs Ipswich and Brighton vs Wolves, while Everton vs Fulham is Saturday’s late kick off on Sky Sports. More