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      Laura Woods shows off blossoming baby bump as TNT Sports presenter gears up for motherhood with Adam Collard

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      LAURA WOODS showed off her growing baby bump as she prepares to welcome her first child.The TNT Sports presenter is having a baby with former Love Island star Adam Collard.Laura Woods has showed off her baby bump on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyThe award-winning presenter is expecting a baby with Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: InstagramWoods. 37, announced that she was expecting with Collard back in July.And now she has shared an update with her 763,000 Instagram followers.Taking to the social media site she posted an image of her bump alongside the caption: “Bloody hellllll”.Woods managed to keep her pregnancy a secret throughout the entirety of Euro 2024, before making the announcement before she jetted to Paris to cover the Olympics.READ MORE IN SPORTAnd in even more exciting news, Woods and Collard announced they were engaged in September.The happy couple started dating last year and the reality TV personality got down on one knee on the beach in Cornwall to pop the big question.Woods then showed off her dazzling ring on live TV while presenting TNT’s Champions League coverage.The former TalkSPORT radio host is now the lead presenter on TNT’s European action. Most read in FootballWhile she also finds herself hopping in front of the camera for the Premier League coverage too.Woods is yet to announce when she and Collard are set to tie the knot, while she hasn’t given a due date for her baby either.Watch hilarious moment Laura Woods cracks cheeky joke live on TNT Sports leaving Ferdinand and Crouch in stitchesBut bundles of stars wished her well after her announcement on Instagram.Jack Grealish, Ally McCoist, Piers Morgan, Fran Kirby, Ray Parlour, Carlton Cole and Tony Bellew were just a handful of the big names who were quick to congratulate her. Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…Laura is the face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverageShe regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyShe has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura is engaged to Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: InstagramThe pair are always sharing loved up picsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/adamcollard/They have been dating since last yearCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyThe presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: GettyShe also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: InstagramWoods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: InstagramShe is always updating her adoring fans with her life away from the TV camerasCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      Danny Murphy admits he’s ‘upset’ and ‘annoyed’ by TNT Sports’ decision to put Noel Gallagher on co-comms

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      DANNY MURPHY has said he was left “upset” by TNT Sports’ decision to throw Noel Gallagher on co-commentary for Manchester City’s game against Sporting Lisbon.The Oasis star surprised fans by appearing on comms alongside Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist.Danny Murphy has been left unhappy at TNT Sports’ decision to place Noel Gallagher on co-commentaryCredit: BBCGallagher joined Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist during Man City’s loss to Sporting LisbonCredit: ReutersAnd he soon proved to have the commentators curse as his club lost 4-1, with the first goal for the Portuguese side coming moments after Gallagher had remarked “how easy” the game had been for City.However, the decision to hand musician Gallagher the job over an ex-professional left him “annoyed”.Speaking on talkSport on Wednesday, Murphy said: “It would upset me. I wouldn’t want to hear that. “Partly from a selfish perspective. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Because I know how much work I put in and how difficult it is to try and see things, engage things, spend years watching different techniques and games to try and analyse them.”So, yeah, that would annoy me. “I’ve got no problem with listening to different types of people watching football, pre [or] post [match], maybe even after.”As co-commentary, it’s neither here nor there. It doesn’t add much value for me. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”It’s a very difficult job. I know from doing it. As a third one [like Gallagher], it’s fine. “But there’s not much there you’re going to learn.Danny Murphy says Ex-Rangers star El Hadji Diouf was strange and he once blanked him for weeks for no reason “I’d rather see him before or after the game, giving his little anecdotes about Pep [Guardiola] and the players. “He gives you something different. Some people will like it because of the novelty. “I wouldn’t want to hear it every week, put it that way.”Murphy has been a regular pundit on Match of the Day since retiring. More

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      Noel Gallagher hit by commentator’s curse as eight-word statement live on TNT Sports backfires horribly

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      NOEL GALLAGHER is perfectly suited to become a full-time commentator, after showing he had the commentators curse.The Oasis star made a surprise appearance on TNT Sports co-commentary alongside Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist for Manchester City’s clash against Sporting Lisbon.Noel Gallagher was hit by commentators curse while working on TNT Sports’ coverage of Sporting Lisbon v Man CityCredit: RexGallagher commented how easy the game was before Sporting scored two minutes later and went on to put four past the Oasis star’s favourite teamCredit: EPAAll eyes were on the fixture due to it being Ruben Amorim’s final home game in the charge of the Eagles before he moves over to join City’s fallen rivals Manchester United.And TNT bizarrely opted to include City superfan Gallagher as part of their commentary team.Supporters are used to seeing the Rock ‘N’ Roll Star in the crowd at City games, but his presence on the broadcast is Half the World Away from his usual Tuesday night.Pep Guardiola’s side threatened to ruin Amorim’s farewell after Phil Foden smashed them into the lead early on.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCity seemed to be in their usual cruise control tempo and were cutting open the Portuguese champions at will.Speaking on co-comms, Gallagher was then heard saying: “I didn’t think it would be this easy.”However, moments after the musician’s comments Viktor Gyokeres was put through on the City goal and scored past Ederson to net an equaliser. Gallagher’s curse continued in the second half, as Sporting doubled their tally just seconds after the restart.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGyokeres then went on to score hat-trick as he scored twice from the penalty spot, while Erling Haaland saw his own penalty hit the bar.The 4-1 defeat was City’s third defeat on the bounce, and the first time they had conceded four goals in the Champions League since playing Barcelona in 2016.New Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim in awkward interview with reporter Taking to social media, fans highlighted Gallagher’s commentator curse.One fan said: “Glad to see Noel Gallagher now knows what a commentator curse feels like.”A second said: “What was @NoelGallagher saying about it being easy?”A third said: “Noel Gallagher banging on about how easy it is for City. Just before conceding.”Another said: “I’m here for the Noel Gallagher ‘didn’t expect it to be this easy’ equaliser.”A fifth added: “Noel Gallagher was just saying how easy this game is.”A sixth said: “Noel Gallagher 35’ : ‘I didn’t expect it to be this easy’. Sporting CP 37’ : Go up the other end and score. Please put Noel on Co-Comms every week.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother said: “Noel Gallagher curse, he should never commentate on a City game EVER!”An eighth said: “Did anyone else catch Noel Gallagher on commentary, saying ‘I didn’t think it would be this easy’ at 0-1.”Oasis – The Gallagher Feud TimelineBrothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have a long history of ongoing fights – both physical and verbal – here’s the full history of the band and what they’ve said to each other.1991 – Liam Gallagher forms Oasis with Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll, later asking Noel to join.1993 – The band sign to Creation Records and start work on their debut album.August 1994 – Oasis shoot to fame with their debut album, Definitely Maybe, with tracks including Rock n Roll Star, Live Forever and Supersonic. It’s one of the fastest selling debuts ever for a British band.September 1994 – Noel temporarily leaves the band’s tour after Liam smacks him in the face with a tambourine on stage in Los Angeles.1995 – The band release their second album, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? which features Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back in Anger, and Champagne Supernova.1996 – Liam is forced to sit out a leg of tour shows due to laryngitis, but causes chaos when he was filmed heckling his brother from a balcony while a taping of MTV Unplugged.2000 – Noel quits the band temporarily for a second time when, while partying in Barcelona, Liam riles Noel by questioning if his daughter, Anais, is actually his. The pair get into a fist fight.2005 – Noel tells Q Magazine that he’s ‘never forgiven’ Liam for his comments about Anais and he’s ‘never apologised. He tells the mag: “He’s my brother. I hope he’s reading this and realises that. He’s my brother but he’s at arm’s length until he apologises for what he’s done.”2009 – Noel admits in an interview with Q that he ‘doesn’t like Liam’, branding him “rude, arrogant, intimidating, and lazy”. “He’s the angriest man you’ll ever meet,” he added. “He’s like a man with a fork in a world of soup.”Liam later retaliates and tells NME: “It takes more than blood to be my brother. He doesn’t like me and I don’t like him.”August 23, 2009 – Oasis pull out of a headline slot at V Festival in the UK due to Liam having laryngitis.August 28, 2009 – Ahead of the Rock en Seine festival, Noel and Liam get into another fight, during which time Liam breaks one of Noel’s guitars after “waving it like an axe” according to Noel.August 28, 2009 – Noel quits the band for the third and final time, saying in a statement: “It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.”2010 – Oasis win ‘best album of the last 30 years’ at the Brit Awards for (What’s the Story) Morning Glory. Liam picks up the gong, and thanks everyone except Noel. He later says this was misinterpreted as a dig.2011 – Liam tries to sue Noel after he claims in the interview they cancelled their V Festival performance due to Liam being hungover. Liam disputed it said the comment “questioned my professionalism”. He later apologised and the lawsuit was dropped.2011 – Noel admits regrets at quitting before the Paris gig, telling Absolute Radio and admits if he did “we may never have split up.”2011 – 2014 – Liam and the other bandmates continue under new name, Beady Eye, while Noel forms new band, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.2015 – After years of jabs online, especially through media and Twitter, Liam teases he’s buried the hatchet with Noel by sharing an All Areas pass from a High Flying Birds gig. However, the fight would recommence two months later after Noel publicly dismissed suggestion Oasis would reunite for Glastonbury 2016.2017 – Liam performs at Manchester’s One Love concert after the bombing at Ariana Grande’s show, with Don’t Look Back In Anger becoming a unifying anthem for the incident. He then slams Noel for not attending. Noel later tells Sunday Times: “Young music fan were slaughtered, and he, twice, takes it somewhere to be about him. He needs to see somebody.”2018 – Liam suggests a reunion for the 2018 World Cup on Twitter, writing: “let’s get the big O back together and stop f***ing about the drinks are on me”. When it fell on deaf ears, he added: “I’ll take that as a NO then.”2019 – Noel speaks out after Liam sends ‘threatening messages’ to Anais after a comment made about then wife Sara McDonald. Liam later apologises publicly to Anais.2020 – Liam urges Noel to reunite for a one-off charity gig. More

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      ‘The game is gone’ Fans outraged as Noel Gallagher joins commentary for TNT Sports for Man City Champions League clash

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      FANS couldn’t believe what they were hearing when they realised which unexpected superstar was on TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage.Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist were joined by music royalty in the gantry for their broadcast of Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City.There was an unusual addition to the commentary team for TNT Sports’ coverage of Man City vs SportingCredit: PAThe pair were accompanied by Man City superfan and Oasis star Noel Gallagher.Gallagher wasn’t only on the commentary team for TNT, but also down pitch-side ahead of kick off to discuss his beloved City’s form.Supporters are used to seeing the Rock ‘N’ Roll Star in the crowd at City games, but his presence on the broadcast is Half the World Away from his usual Tuesday night.Fans reacted to the unbelievable moment on social media.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOne wrote: “So bizarre that Noel Gallagher is on co-commentary on TNT Sports tonight”.While another added: “Noel Gallagher adding a lot to commentary tonight. So enthusiastic.”A third posted: “Why is Noel Gallagher on punditry duty for TNT Sport?!”And a fourth commented: “No way that’s Noel Gallagher on commentary. I thought it was just some random ex-City player”.Most read in FootballAnother wrote: “Is Noel Gallagher seriously on commentary on the City game? The game is gone.”Oasis superstar Noel Gallagher joined TNT Sports in the gantry for commentary on the gameGallagher joined the TNT Sports coverage pitch side tooCredit: ReutersGallagher will have been looking down on a familiar sight when watching on the game.That’s because the City players were wearing his handwriting on the back of their shirts for the occasion.Pep Guardiola reveals ‘incredible’ Noel Gallagher sends him text message before and after Man City gamesTheir cup font has been designed by Gallagher with the 57-year-old writing out every player name and number to create the unique look.The Oasis icon also helped design a kit for Man City, honouring the 30th anniversary of album ‘Definitely Maybe’.The kit, dubbed ‘Definitely City’, will be worn for select European fixtures this season, and was donned by players in City’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan earlier in the campaign.The font on the back of Man City’s shirts is Gallagher’s handwritingCredit: ReutersGallagher helped design an Oasis themed kit for Man City this season tooCredit: Manchester CityThe superstar posed with Pep Guardiola for the ad campaignCredit: Manchester City More

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      Laura Woods blasts ‘we don’t look the part at all’ as TNT Sports host claims Arsenal ‘aren’t main Man City title rivals’

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      LAURA WOODS has claimed Arsenal are not Manchester City’s main title rivals this season.The TNT Sports host has also admitted the Gunners “don’t look the part” amid their poor disciplinary record this season.Laura Woods has admitted Arsenal are not Manchester City’s main title rivalsCredit: RexThe Gunners were beaten by Bournemouth last weekend as their disciplinary woes continuedCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s side have already had three red cards in eight Premier League matches so far this term.William Saliba is the latest player to be suspended as he serves a one-match ban this weekend.The French defender was sent off in the defeat to Bournemouth last Saturday.He will now miss Sunday’s home clash with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSAhead of the match, Woods admitted Arsenal’s disciplinary record is a worry.She told BetMGM: “I do worry for Arsenal, with injuries and suspensions.”No Ricardo Calafiori, no Martin Odegaard, no Jurien Timber and no William Saliba. I tell you what, it’s pretty infuriating being an Arsenal fan at the moment!”What’s even more infuriating is feeling like a broken record and mentioning that the next day Tosin Adarabioyo only got booked for a foul just like Saliba’s on Diogo Jota.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Yes, we Arsenal fans moan, but we should also all be wanting to see consistency in the league with decisions like this because next week it’ll be your team. “Taking a bit of responsibility, though, Arsenal need to stop getting themselves into these situations. We’re literally leaking points and throwing away games. We don’t look the part at all!”How Arsenal can fool Liverpool with ‘musical chairs’ trap Trent Alexander-Arnold must beware ofArsenal ratings vs Shakhtar: Jesus reminds fans of his quality but Trossard flops for poor GunnersARSENAL continued their unbeaten run in the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk – but it was far from a convincing performance.Gabriel Martinelli orchestrated the decisive goal when his low-driven strike hit the post and deflected in off the back of goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk.Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Gunners…DAVID RAYA – 7Seldom asked to do much aside from recycle the ball to Gabriel or Saliba until the final stagesPushed a potentially dangerous cross out of danger in the 84th minute. Pulled out a magnificent low save in injury time before claiming a dangerous cross to keep his clean sheet.BEN WHITE – 6Back in at right-back today and played as if he had never been out of the team. Received a yellow card in the 34th minute. Subbed at half-time for Mikel Merino.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7In the team after his red card against Bournemouth, played like his typically assured self marshalling the defence.One or two sloppy passes late in the second half but otherwise can have no complaints with another solid performance.GABRIEL MAGALHAES – 5Sloppily gave the ball away to hand the visitors a dangerous chance out of nothing. Had another lapse just after the opener but in the end he was bailed out by Calafiori.Marked improvement in the second half.RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 6Skied a golden chance over the bar after six minutes. Tested the goalkeeper again after 24 minutes.Dragged his foot and went down injured after skipping under a tackle in the 67th minute. Replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly in 71st minute.THOMAS PARTEY – 6Comfortable evening in midfield for him. Recycled the ball well when at his feet and kept play ticking over.Moved to right back as White was hooked but didn’t have too many worries. When he was caught out of position Rice was able to cover.DECLAN RICE – 6Like Partey, he had a quiet night in midfield with Shakhtar unable to retain meaningful possession.Moved into the six as White was hooked and Partey moved to right-back. Cut out a dangerous low cross at the edge of the area. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Nothing quite went right for him all night with some sloppy touches ending attacks and putting Arsenal in trouble.Summed up his night by missing a 77th minute penalty and was hooked in the 88th minute.GABRIEL JESUS – 8Wore the captain’s armband and looked bright down the right wing.Denied a well-deserved goal by the feet of the keeper in the 43rd minute after Havertz played him in.Second half saw more good link play, but never had another chance to end his goal drought as he was replaced by Sterling in the 68th minute.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Grew into the game following a quiet start and was rewarded with a goal, of sorts, after 30 minutes.Brazilian cut inside from the left wing before firing a shot to the near post before the shot rebounded off the woodwork and hit the goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk to go in the net. KAI HAVERTZ – 7Centimeters away from getting Arsenal’s second in the 39th minute after Jesus squared a volley back across goal.Returned the favour to set up his team-mate moments later only for the goalkeeper to prevent a goal.Won a free-kick at the very end of the game to run the clock down.SUBSMikel Merino (on for White HT) – 6Some nice touches and stitched play together well. A solid yet unspectacular performance.Raheem Sterling (on for Jesus 68 mins) – 6Tried to play on the shoulder of the last man but did not have the pace find the clear cut chance he would have liked.Myles Lewis-Skelly (on for Calafiori 71 mins) – 6Slotted in at left-back and was not afraid to show for the ball but often did not receive it while tucking infield.Jorginho (on for Trossard 88 mins) – N/ASaliba’s suspension takes the number of Arsenal absentees to seven this weekend.Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber are all set to miss out through injury after failing to train on Friday.Meanwhile, Woods believes Liverpool are City’s main title rivals this season.The presenter added: “I watched Liverpool in Europe on Wednesday, and while they didn’t blow RB Leipzig away, it was a good game for Darwin Nunez’s confidence.”Scoring a goal and proving a handful throughout the match, they need him to be at his best against Arsenal if he replaces Diogo Jota again.”Liverpool look organised, less chaotic and more controlled under Arne Slot. He has a brilliant team too and their defence is once again immense. I think it’ll be the defence that would carry them to a title.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Jurgen Klopp left them in a really good place with some very promising youngsters coming through and a few experienced old heads that know how to see out the league.”I absolutely afforded them a season of transition, but I’ve been so impressed, I think they’re Manchester City’s closest challengers now.”Liverpool are the biggest threat to City according to the TNT Sports hostCredit: Reuters 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

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      The nine highest-earning sports pundits in the UK revealed with Gary Neville closing in on Gary Lineker

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      THE nine highest-earning UK sports pundits have been revealed – and several Premier League icons are on the list.With the football season in full swing, some familiar faces have become regulars on our TV screens.Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are among the top earnersCredit: GettyBBC Sport, TNT Sports and Sky Sports dominate coverage of the game in the UK.And some of their top pundits earn upwards of £1million.SunSport take a look at who pockets the most…Chris Sutton: £190,000-£194,999Former Celtic and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton reportedly earned around £190,000 between 2023 and 2024 for the BBC.Read More in FootballThe one-cap England star regularly features on BBC Radio 5 Live as a co-commentator and hosts the 606 phone-in.He also works as a Scottish Premiership pundit on Sky Sports.Chris Sutton works for the BBC and Sky SportsCredit: PAMicah Richards: £205,000A fan-favourite pundit, Richards works for the BBC, Sky Sports and American broadcaster CBS Sports.SportsCasting claims the ex-Manchester City star has earned £205,000 for his work this year.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe also hosts The Rest is Football podcast alongside Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker, who also feature among the highest-earning pundits.Micah Richards is a fan favouriteCredit: GettyGabby Logan: £210,000Logan is one of the UK’s most popular sports broadcasters.She fronted the BBC’s coverage of this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris as well as some football matches for the channel.Gary Neville reveals he bought and sold a Bentley after three weeks as he ‘felt like a w*****’The presenter has allegedly earned £210,00 this year.As well as her work for the BBC, she also fronts Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage.Gabby Logan regularly fronts sporting events for the BBCCredit: GettyAlex Scott: £220,000-£224,999The WSL icon was announced as the new presenter of Football Focus on BBC One three years ago.She also fronts FA Cup and WSL coverage on the channel and regularly appears on Match of the Day 2.Although her work mainly revolves around sport, the Arsenal legend also presents the One Show occasionally.Scott has allegedly earned over £220,000 this year.Alex Scott also does plenty of work for BBC SportCredit: GettyMark Chapman: £260,000-£264,999Chapman reportedly earns over £260,000 for his BBC work.He is the lead football presenter on Radio 5 Live and also hosts the BBC’s new Champions League highlights show.Chapman also anchors rugby and NFL coverage for the channel.BBC star Mark Chapman presents Match of the Day 2 and is the main football presenter on BBC Radio 5 LiveCredit: GettyAlan Shearer: £380,000-£384,999Shearer is the second highest-earning pundit or presenter at the BBC.The Newcastle legend has worked for the broadcaster for almost two decades and is a regular fixture on Match of the Day.He also works on FA Cup games and features as a co-commentator and pundit on Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage.Shearer is believed to have earned over £380,000 this year.Alan Shearer is a regular fixture on both the BBC and Amazon PrimeCredit: GettyJamie Carragher: £1,000,000Sportscasting claim that Liverpool legend Carragher will earn over £1m from his football work this year.He features regularly on Sky Sports’ coverage of the Premier League and CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage.He also co-hosts the Stick to Football podcast alongside Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane.Jamie Carragher is one of Sky’s top earnersCredit: AlamyGary Neville: £1,100,000Neville has allegedly earned more than his Sky Sports co-star this year.He regularly works for ITV and Sky Sports and also co-hosts the Stick to Football podcast on the YouTube channel he set up.As well as his punditry work, the Manchester United legend co-owns Salford City FC alongside some of his former team-mates.Gary Neville reportedly earns over £1.1mCredit: GettyGary Lineker: £1,350,000-£1,354,999Lineker was the highest-paid BBC employee from 2023 to 2024, earning over £1,350,000.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe fronts the channel’s FA Cup coverage and presents the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards annually.The Leicester icon has also presented Match of the Day for the last 25 years.Gary Lineker is the BBC’s top earnerCredit: Getty More