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      Arsenal Invincible’s daughter delights fans in special custom leather jacket version of his iconic Gunners shirt

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      ARSENAL icon Dennis Bergkamp has taught his daughter well when it comes to supporting the Gunners.Yasmin Bergkamp wore a custom leather jacket from fashion designer Antonia Bronze.Yasmin Bergkamp wowed in a custom-made jacketCredit: Instagram @YasminBergkampThe jacket was fitted with number 10 as a tribute to her fatherCredit: Instagram @YasminBergkampThe jacket attracted plenty of complimentsCredit: Instagram @YasminBergkampThe jacket is a tribute to Arsenal’s unique home shirt from the 2005-06 season, their last at Highbury.Arsenal switched their famous red and white for a maroon strip – a perfect colour for the leather jacket Yasmin wore.Her dad Dennis, who played for Arsenal between 1995 and 2006, was a special guest for the match against Liverpool on Sunday.He invited Yasmin along to the Emirates where she posed in the jacket, which bears an Arsenal crest on the front and the back, as well as the iconic O2 sponsor.READ MORE ON ARSENALYasmin’s jacket even had the No10 on the back as a tribute to her father.She shared some photos on social media alongside the caption: “Some things never change.”Her snaps got plenty of praise with sister Saffron commenting: “Waaaaauwzah 🔥”Another sister, Estelle, replied with two love heart eyes emojis, as did her boyfriend former Manchester United star Donny van de Beek.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA fan wrote: “Love! you look beautiful.”Yasmin, 22, is a student and attends Regent’s University London and studies business and brand management.How Arteta dominated Liverpool with stealth Havertz trick before genius Slot switch saved the dayShe was also a keen hockey player and was part of the senior team at Laren in her native Netherlands. More

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      Mike Tyson, 58, sparks concern as he says he ‘wants to die in the ring’ ahead of Jake Paul fight in new Netflix video

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      MIKE TYSON sparked concern after declaring he “wants to die in the ring” ahead of November’s fight against Jake Paul.Boxing legend Tyson will step into the ring against the social media star on November 15, with the fight being shown live on Netflix.Mike Tyson has sparked concern ahead of his bout with Jake PaulThe pair fight each other in Texas next monthCredit: AFPThe two men were initially due to face each other in July.But the date was postponed after Tyson suffered a health problem just weeks before.The former heavyweight king claimed to have an “ulcer flare-up” after being taken ill on a flight.And some feel the 58-year-old, who has not had a sanction fight in two decades, is risking his health against 28-year-old Paul.READ MORE IN BOXINGNow, Tyson has sparked more concern after admitting he would rather “die in the ring” than a hospital bed.The icon acknowledges the threat he faces in Paul, who has suffered just one defeat in 10 pro bouts.And Tyson reckons he will be “immortal” if he ends up securing victory at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Speaking in a Netflix clip, Tyson said: “I don’t do anything if I don’t risk being embarrassed. Like now I want to fight this young motherf****r.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“This is really big for me, if I win I will be immortal. If I do it bad, I don’t want to die in a hospital bed, I want to die in the ring.”Tyson was also praised by adviser Gene Kilroy, who used to be the manager of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.Mike Tyson looks ripped at 58 as former heavyweight champ shows off impressive physique before Jake Paul fightKilroy said to Tyson: “This is the strongest I’ve ever seen you and I’ve known you since you were 13. This impressed the s**t out of me, nothing impresses me.“I’m proud of you Mike, you’ve done more workouts than what I saw you do when you fought Lennox Lewis.“Different era brother, it’s a whole new ball game.” More

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      ‘Ten Premier League managers could have done a better job than Erik ten Hag at Man Utd’, claims club legend

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      TEN Premier League managers could have done a BETTER job than Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.That is according to club legend Teddy Sheringham who has hit out at the sacked Old Trafford boss just days after he exited Old Trafford.Teddy Sheringham believes ‘ten Prem managers could’ve done a better job than Ten Hag’ at UnitedErik ten Hag was axed on Monday after two years at Old TraffordAfter months of speculation and calls from fans, Ten Hag was finally put out of his misery after United’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham on Sunday.The big question on everybody’s lips is who will replace the Dutchman, who received a £15m pay-out from Ineos and Co.Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped into the breach – but this is on an interim basis.Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim looks set to fill Ten Hag’s seat, with United agreeing to pay the £8.5m release clause to bring the former Liverpool target to the Old Trafford dugout.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Portuguese chief has also being linked with Manchester city should Pep Guardiola leave at the end of the season.Speaking on the ‘Seaman Says’ podcast, which is sponsored by Betway, Red Devils legend Sheringham said: “It’s a big choice now.”Because everyone’s always said, ‘if you get rid of him, who next’?”That was always a big question. My answer was that I could think of probably 10 in the Premier League who could do a better job than him.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Now, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to be the best manager for the future of Manchester United.”But go and get the best. You’re still a big pull.”‘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 Sheringham didn’t name names but his accusation doesn’t seem all that implausible given United’s dismal run in the Prem over the last 12 months, including four wins in 14 games this term.United could bnow face a bigger problem in that the new man will likely want to ship out some of the flops Ten Hag brought to the club.On whether United can attract talented players, Sheringham added: “You’ve only got to do half decent at the moment for Man Utd.”And help with the progression of that football club moving forward. And it needs to move forward, anyone can see that.”While Amorim is set to inherit a talented but massively under-performing squad, United’s overall recruitment choices have failed to bring about results expected.Gary Neville told the Overlap US: “The recruitment, to be fair, had been appalling for 10 years, and Ten Hag’s been a victim of that himself.”I think he oversaw what will be regarded as a couple of the worst transfers United will have ever have made.”And that will be the signings of Casemiro and Antony for the £140, £150million in that panic after the Brentford and Brighton losses.”READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited play Leicester City in the Carabao Cup tonight, before hosting Chelsea in the league at Old Trafford on Sunday.It’s not yet known if Amorim will be in the dugout for the game against the Blues, with the Portuguese coach set to play out a notice period before joining the Red Devils. More

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      Rumble in the Jungle: Ultra rare photos of Muhammad Ali preparing for George Foreman fight re-emerge 50 years on

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      ULTRA rare photos have re-emerged of Muhammad Ali preparing for his Rumble in the Jungle epic with George Foreman 50 years ago.The two men collided in boxing’s greatest battle to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.Amazing rare photos have re-emerged of Muhammad Ali preparing for Rumble in the JungleCredit: © Peter Angelo Simon / Reel Art PressThe bout saw Ali beat George Foreman to regain his heavyweight titlesCredit: AlamyThe amazing snaps show Ali getting ready for actionCredit: Reel Art PressHe can be seen laughing in a car ahead of the fight in ZaireCredit: Reel Art PressForeman, 25 years old at the time, came in as clear favourite with a 100 per cent record boasting 40 wins and 37 KOs.But he was upstaged by the legendary Ali in front of a 60,000-strong crowd in Zaire, now Democratic Republic of the Congo.The former heavyweight king, who was 32 years old back then, was looking to reclaim his belts seven years after they were stripped from him for refusing to enlist in the Vietnam War.Ali used all his trademark skills, as well as a new “rope-a-dope” tactic, to earn an incredible eighth-round knockout.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd with an estimated one BILLION viewers watching from home, the result saw Ali become boxing’s biggest draw once again.SunSport’s man Colin Hart, the last British reporter alive who was at the Rumble in the Jungle, brought fans all the info before, during and after the fight.But now, extremely rare of photos of Ali have emerged showing him getting ready to fight Foreman half a century ago.Taken from Reel Art Press book, Muhammad Ali: Fighter’s Heaven 1974, the amazing images show Ali can be seen taking in the sights and sounds of Zaire before entering the ring.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne snap shows him contemplating tactics, with another detailing some of his training skills while greeting adoring fans.Elsewhere, a fine photo depicts Ali laughing out loud while being driven in a car.The heartbreaking chance meeting between Muhammad Ali and Colin Hart where boxing legend revealed ‘I’m not scared to die’Ali was snapped contemplating his tacticsCredit: Reel Art PressHe posed for a snap at his living quartersCredit: Reel Art PressAli went for a run to build his conditioningCredit: Reel Art PressAli and Foreman ended up becoming great friends later in lifeCredit: Reel Art PressAnd another has him posing for a photo outside his living quarters.After the fight, Ali – who died in 2016 aged 74 – and Foreman – now aged 75 – put their differences aside and became the firmest of friends.Foreman said in 2012: “We fought in 1974, that was a long time ago. After 1981, we became the best of friends.“By 1984, we loved each other. I am not closer to anyone else in this life than I am to Muhammad Ali.”I’m the last British reporter alive who was at Rumble in the Jungle… it was the most bizarre 10 days of my lifeOCTOBER 30th 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle, when Muhammad Ali confirmed his immortality by knocking out George Foreman to regain the world heavyweight championship, writes Colin Hart.That fabulous, mind-blowing fight that took place before an African dawn broke over Kinshasa has been described as the greatest sporting event of the 20th Century.Sadly, I’m the only British journalist who was at ringside that night who is still alive to tell the tale – of the most bizarre ten days of my working life.The first bell in Zaire sounded at 4am and the two men were each paid $5million – with president Mobutu Sese Seko putting up the money.Mobutu was probably the most terrifying, murderous dictator who ever ruled a nation on the African continent — and with Uganda’s Idi Amin as a rival, that is saying something.The Zairians were scared to death of him, with good reason – as the 20th of May Stadium’s walls pock-marked with holes from firing squads executing dissidents.He even threatened to shoot telex operators who were caught sleeping when journalists wanted to send their stories to editors back home.And that’s before the fight even started, with its throbbing tribal drums, 60,000 frenzied fans… and the debut of Ali’s iconic rope-a-dope.Read Fleet Street boxing legend COLIN HART’S full look back at the Rumble in the Jungle… More

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      Daniel Dubois rematch with Anthony Joshua in doubt as he’s given green light to defend title against rival Brit

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      DANIEL DUBOIS’ rematch with Anthony Joshua has been plunged into doubt.That is because the IBF world champion received the green light to defend his title against another British rival.Daniel Dubois may not face Anthony Joshua in a rematchCredit: GettyDubois, 27, smashed AJ with a blockbuster performance at Wembley in September.Dynamite put Joshua down on the canvas four times on his way to a brutal fifth-round knockout to defend the IBF crown.A rematch was initially set to be pencilled in for Saudi Arabia in February.However, that may now be off the cards because of a ruling from IBF chiefs.READ MORE ON BOXINGIBF President Caryl Peoples confirmed Dubois “can make an optional defence against any ranked fighter before April 22, 2025”.That came after he was quizzed about a possible showdown between Dubois and Fabio Wardley. Wardley, 29, has thrown himself into contention following his thrilling first-round knockout of Frazer Clarke this month. That propelled him up to No12 in the IBF rankings – just behind the likes of AJ, Derek Chisora and Otto Wallin. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd he is desperate for a shot at one of the biggest belts in boxing. The Suffolk star said: “It needs to be a level of smartness going into this now about how we pick my next opponent, who they are, how they’re ranked, how that fight and that win would set me up going forward.Daniel Dubois already called out for next fight by giant Anthony Joshua ‘wants no part of in boxing’s worst kept secret’”Obviously hoping to get some sort of eliminator, world title shot, something along those lines.”So yeah, it’s going to be a bit more of a strategic one.”Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren also revealed his fighter’s next bout doesn’t have to be against Joshua if the Watford man is not ready. Warren said: “He is the champion and it’ll be done on his terms.”Daniel will defend his title in February and if it’s not Joshua then it’ll be against somebody who is ranked in the top five.”After April 22, the IBF will enforce a mandatory IBF title defence for Dubois – probably against the winner of Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel – because he is required to put the belt on the line at least every nine months. However, Dubois could hold on for a unification fight – by taking on the winner of December 21’s Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch to be named undisputed heavyweight world champion. Dubois stunned AJ to retain his IBF heavyweight world titleCredit: AFPHe may face fellow Brit Fabio Wardley early in 2025 insteadCredit: GettyRound by round: How Dubois demolished JoshuaANTHONY JOSHUA bravely picked himself up from the floor against Daniel Dubois – until he could no more.AJ was floored four times in five rounds by Dubois before a thudding counter right closed the show in dramatic fashion.Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg takes you round-by-round from the Wembley war.ROUND 1Dubois comes out sharp with the jab as Joshua bounces around struggling to deal with the piston-like left.Huge right hand from Dubois has AJ staggering backwards with his hands far too low from the opening bell.Joshua made to pay for the mistake as he circles out with his hands down and gets dropped by an overhand right.ROUND 2Joshua – saved only by the bell after being floored – struggles to get going as he takes shots to the face.AJ is tottering and teetering around the ring with his guard again dangerously low and inviting pressure on.Joshua is attempting to get back into the bout but his jab looks far too lazy – he doesn’t look to have recovered from the knockdown.ROUND 3AJ comes out with more intent but swings wildly with a right and connects with only thin air.Dubois pours on the pressure and hammers Joshua into the corner scoring another knockdown.The bell sounds but Dubois lands one or two afterwards – again AJ is saved by the clock as the writing looks on the wall.ROUND 4Disaster strikes again with Joshua floored once more – losing his balance as he touches the canvas.The referee gives AJ another fighting chance and Dubois lands a low blow – giving the challenger some valuable respite.Dubois slows down as four rounds come to a close with Joshua showing sensational resilience to hang in there.ROUND 5Joshua lands a huge right hand and Dubois legs buckle – an astonishing turnaround looks to be on the cards.AJ pins Dubois onto the ropes and attempts one of his signature uppercuts but the countering right hand gets there first.Joshua is caught flush on the chin, dropped once more and this time out for good. Dubois scores a stunning KO win. More

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      F1 fans offered never-before-seen job of dressing George Russell as Mercedes post advert

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      FORMULA ONE giant Mercedes has advertised a bizarre new job which involves dressing the team’s drivers.The Brackley-based team want to hire a Marketing Operations Driver Clothing Executive – someone to manage the off-track attire of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.Mercedes want to hire someone to manage the outfits of George Russell and Kimi AntonelliCredit: Mercedes AMGWhoever is appointed will be in charge of the pair’s personal, fitness, formal, lifestyle and travel wardrobe.They will also coordinate Russell and Antonelli’s highly-photographed paddock walk-in looks.Mercedes’ job description reads: “The Marketing Operations Driver Clothing Executive is responsible for project managing driver styling planning and process for the Mercedes F1 Team.”It involves working with the driver appointed stylists and team apparel partners to deliver clothing looks for collateral shoots, marketing appearances, trackside walk in looks and activations.Read More in Sport”It is also about managing relationships with our team clothing partner and driver management.”Mercedes chiefs are looking for someone who has “experience of working in a retail or marketing environment” with a skill set in project management.Rookie driver Antonelli will make his F1 debut with Mercedes next year.He will replace Lewis Hamilton, who has already signed a two-year deal with Ferrari.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAntonelli is set to partner Russell, who has been racing for the team since 2022.Mercedes currently sit fourth in the Constructor Championship standings, behind McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull.Drive to Survive and F1 legend runs B&B with rooms named after iconic tracks More

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      Inside Ruben Amorim’s inner circle, from his £4m backroom staff to well-connected wife, as he closes in on Man Utd job

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      RUBEN AMORIM is closing in on the Manchester United job.The 39-year-old Portuguese manager is now planning his backroom staff – with three trusted coaches set to join him in swapping Sporting Lisbon for Old Trafford.Ruben Amorim is closing in on the manager job at Man UtdThat includes his trusted assistant manager Carlos Fernandes, assistant coach Adelio Candido, and goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital.So important are they that Manchester United are understood to be coughing up £4.1m in compensation so they can join Amorim in England.Amorim has made no secret of his biggest mentor in the game – Jose Mourinho.While wife Maria Joao Diogo is related to former PSG sporting director Antero Henrique, who famously brokered deals for Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.Read more Man Utd newsSunSport looks at Amorim’s inner circle and closest confidantes.Carlos FernandesFernandes has been a constant by Amorim’s side, all the way throughout his management career.The 29-year-old didn’t play pro, but began coaching when he was just a teenager.Carlos Fernandes has been with Amorim every step of the way in his coaching careerFernandes shows off the Portuguese league titleHe came through Benfica’s ranks, and was an assistant at the tender age of 18 when Amorim was playing for their first team.Most read in FootballWhen Amorim took on the Casa Pia job, Fernandes joined him.Then, the pair went to Braga B, Braga, and Sporting Lisbon for the past four years.’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 “My number two is Carlos Fernandes, he’s been my right-hand man right from day one. He’ll be a much better coach than me,” Amorim said of Fernandes in the past.”I often say if I become Bobby Robson, then he’ll be my Jose Mourinho! But there’s plenty of time, we’ve signed a 15-year deal!”Adelio CandidoIncredibly, Candido is even younger than Fernandes.The 28-year-old assistant coach is tipped to follow Amorim and Fernandes to Manchester.Assistant coach Adelio Candido is also expected to join Amorim at Man UtdCandido poses next to Jose Mourinho with the Sporting coaching staffLike Fernandes, he’s followed a similar career trajectory as a loyal stooge to Amorim.Candido was already a youth coach with Casa Pia, when they all crossed paths.A role with Braga soon followed, then he jumped to Sporting where he’s been for the past four years.Again, he didn’t have a playing career at the top level.Jorge VitalBringing the age up is 63-year-old Vital, a goalkeeping coach who did play pro.In the 1980s and 1990s, the shotstopper starred for clubs including Sporting and Gil Vicente in a career that spanned two decades.Jorge Vital, second from the left, is a highly rated goalkeeping coachAt 63, Vital brings up the ages of Amorim’s favourite coaching staffHe is now passing on his expertise to a younger generation, with distribution a huge focus of his training.Vital and Amorim met at Braga, and he was soon taken to Sporting.His appointment could spell the end of current goalkeeper coach Jelle ten Rouwelaar, who only joined United in July.read more sport featuresJose MourinhoThe Special One is somewhat of a mentor for Amorim.He had an internship at Mourinho’s High Performance Football Coaching course.In 2018, just before he took the Casa Pia job, Amorim was an intern on Jose Mourinho’s coaching courseAmorim and Mourinho have since become firm friends in the gameAnd he has previously cited the Fenerbahce manager as his “reference point” in coaching.He has played down any comparisons between the pair, saying of his idol: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”Mourinho has already given his backing publicly to United’s potential appointment in the past.When Amorim was linked with the West Ham job back in May, Mourinho revealed: “It’s also a question I shouldn’t answer, but what can I tell you? I like him [Amorim] as a person, I like him as a coach.”I think he has the conditions to be able to coach in any league and he has the conditions to be able to coach in any club.”But he’s in a good league and he’s in a big club.”The decision is his and it will be up to the clubs that want him or not, to convince him with more or less arguments.”What is clear from my side is that I like the person and I like the coach.”Maria Joao DiogoAmorim is married to Maria, and the pair share one son together.Maria has built her own business in interior design with an academic degree in telecommunications engineering.The couple got married in 2013 in front of 160 guests at a beautiful ceremony at the Palácio de S. Marcos church in Coimbra.Players like Nuno Gomes, Miguel Vítor, Hugo Viana, Luís Filipe and Quim were all present. As was Maria’s brother, Antero Henrique.Antero was famously the former Sporting Director at PSG – and was a Man Utd target – before the Red Devils switched their attention to Dan Ashworth.He was responsible for the most expensive transfer ever – bringing Neymar to the Ligue 1 giants in a record-breaking £198million from Barcelona.READ MORE SUN STORIESAntero also managed to convince Kylian Mbappe to snub Real Madrid, when he moved from Monaco.While Dani Alves, who was fielding several offers from Premier League clubs, was persuaded that his future belonged in the French capital in 2017.
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      Carabao Cup quarter-final draw: Date, start time, TV channel, FREE live stream and ball numbers

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      IT’S almost that time again when football fans cross their fingers and hope for a kind tie as the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw takes place TONIGHT!Last year’s losing finalists Chelsea will need to beat Newcastle for a second successive time in just a matter of days to put their name in the hat.Chelsea thrashed Barrow in the previous roundCredit: APManchester United fired seven past Barnsley during the fourth roundCredit: GettyRuud van Nistelrooy takes charge of Manchester United after Erik ten Hag’s sacking, facing Leicester City at Old Trafford for a spot in the quarters.Injury-hit Arsenal make the trip to Preston with the last-8 firmly in their sights, while the pick of the bunch sees Tottenham welcome Carabao Cup serial winners Manchester City to North London.Southampton and Brentford are already into the hat after winning on Tuesday night.SunSport can tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming draw.Read more on Carabao CupWhen is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place TONIGHT – Wednesday, October 30.It is scheduled to begin after the conclusion of Tottenham vs Manchester City, which kicks off at 8.15pm GMT.Meaning that the draw is likely to proceed from 10.15pm GMT, as long as there are no penalties.What TV channel is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw on and can it be live streamed?The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will be shown LIVE on Sky Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.Subscribers can live stream the draw via NowTV and the Sky Sports app.Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.How can I watch the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw for FREE?For football lovers who do not have a Sky Sports subscription, the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will be shown for FREE via the official Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.When will the Carabao Cup quarter-final ties take place?The Carabao Cup quarter-final ties will be played in the week commencing Monday, December 16.Most read in FootballFixtures will likely be on Tuesday, December 17 and Wednesday, December 18.What are the ball numbers?1 Brentford2 Southampton3 Aston Villa or Crystal Palace4 Brighton & Hove Albion or Liverpool5 Manchester United or Leicester City6 Newcastle United or Chelsea7 Preston North End or Arsenal8 Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester CityCarabao Cup fourth round schedule/resultsTuesday, October 29Southampton 3-2 Stoke CityBrentford 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (Brentford win 5-4 on pens)Wednesday, October 30Brighton vs Liverpool – 7.30pm – Sky Sports+Newcastle vs Chelsea – 7.45pm – Sky Sports+Man Utd vs Leicester – 7.45pm – Sky Sports+Preston vs Arsenal – 7.45pm – Sky Sports+Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace – 7.45pm – Sky Sports+Tottenham vs Man City – 8.15pm – Sky Sports Main Event More