Author: Tristan Wells

The state of crisis Pep Guardiola’s side find themselves in shows little sign of stopping. Even when leading big rivals Manchester United late into Sunday’s derby, the champions still contrived to lose 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.Villa, meanwhile, lost to Nottingham Forest last time out and sit seventh in the table. Still, three points could see them move level on points with Forest in fourth.Here’s everything you need to know about the game.Date, kick-off time and venue Aston Villa vs Manchester City is scheduled for a 12.30pm GMT on Saturday 21 December 2024.Villa Park in Birmingham will host.Where to watch…

Christian Kist became the latest player to throw a nine-dart finish at the PDC World Championships. Razma, however, would bounce back to win 3-1.Smith hit one just after opponent Michael van Gerwen had missed his attempt and duly sent commentator Wayne Mardle into the iconic: “This is the most amazing leg of darts you’ll ever see in your life. I can’t spake, I can’t speak” line. Kist’s stunning leg already looks like one of the highlights of this year’s championship. How many 9-dart finishes have there been in World Championship history?The 15 nine-darters are listed below.Raymond van Barneveld – 2009Raymond…

This season’s Carabao Cup semi-final is taking shape with three participants already confirmed.Glory will soon be in sight for those that remain and the semi-final draw is now imminent.Here’s everything you need to know.When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw?The draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals will take place tonight (Thursday 19 December) upon the conclusion of Tottenham’s clash with Manchester United.It is expected to start at 10.30pm GMT.Sky Sports presenter Mark Chapman will host the draw, along with pundits Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen.How to watch Carabao Cup semi-final draw TV channel: The draw will be broadcast on Sky Sports…

It is the first time the Blues have ever entertained Irish opposition and Enzo Maresca’s side are strong favourites to win.Maresca has won all five of his games in this competition and it would be a major surprise not to make it six victories from six tonight, even with rotation in mind. In fact, it would be a shock not to see them lift the competition outright. Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the game.How to watch Chelsea vs Shamrock RoversTV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage…

An exhibition event in Abu Dhabi today will host some of the biggest names in tennis.The third edition of the World Tennis League takes place at the Etihad Arena as four mixed-gender teams battle it out for glory. Here’s everything you need to know. World Tennis League 2024 date and venue The event will is scheduled to start at 9am GMT today (Thursday 19 December, 2024).The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi will host.World Tennis League 2024 format All four teams will play each other in a round-robin format. Every tie will consist of four sets: one men’s singles, one women’s…

The Blues entertain Irish opposition for the first time in their history and Enzo Maresca is looking to make it six wins from six in Europe’s third-tier club competition.Chelsea are of course strong favourites to win the tournament but Shamrock haven’t tasted defeat in Europe this season. Here’s everything you need to know about the game.Date, kick-off time and venueChelsea vs Shamrock is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off time tonight (Thursday 19 December 2024).Stamford Bridge in London will host.Where to watch Chelsea vs Shamrock TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.Live…

Spurs’ pursuit of a trophy is well-documented, while manager Ange Postecoglou has made little secret of his record of winning something in the second season at every club he’s managed.With that in mind, the pressure is on the hosts ahead of the heavyweight showdown.United, meanwhile, recorded a statement win over Manchester City on Sunday to raise confidence ahead of their trip to north London.Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the game. How to watch Tottenham vs Manchester United TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky…

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou always wins something in his second season at a club and the pressure is on.While Spurs got back to winning ways on Sunday following their 5-0 victory at Southampton, quite how much can be taken from that is up for debate given the Saints’ perilous position in the Premier League.Still, a victory over United would be a statement of intent.Here’s everything you need to know about the game.Date, kick-off time and venue Tottenham vs Manchester United is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off time tonight (Thursday 19 December 2024).The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host.Where to watch…

After the success of the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker event earlier this year, a second edition of the tournament begins this week renamed as the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship.Back in March, snooker became the latest sport to head over to Saudi Arabia and Ronnie O’Sullivan beat then-world champion Luca Brecel in the final with two century breaks to claim his 79th professional title and the £250,000 prize money.The defending champion is poised to take part once again alongside nine other stars that feature in the top 10 of the official rankings list.Here, Standard Sport offers everything you need to know about…

Tyson Fury attempts to bounce back from the first professional defeat of his career as he takes on Oleksandr Usyk in a blockbuster heavyweight showdown to end 2024.The two met in May in an undisputed clash, one Usyk won by split decision to complete the set of heavyweight titles, having down likewise at cruiserweight in 2018.Fury has insisted that his performance was the best he has produced in the last five years, despite the defeat, and he has the chance to secure swift revenge as he challenges for Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO world titles on Saturday night in Riyadh.This…