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Sports fixtures
Premier League: West Ham United v Manchester City
The reigning champions get their title defence underway at the London Stadium as they take on the David Moyestrained Hammers.
Saturday, August 20, 12.30pm – ITV
Horse Racing: Ebor Festival, York
It’ s the final day of the four-day Ebor Festival at York. The main event of the day is the Ebor, the richest flat handicap race in Europe. This prestigious event was won by Sonnyboyliston in 2021.
Wednesday, August 31, 7.30pm – BT Sport
Premier League: Liverpool v Newcastle United
A big night of Premier League action on BT sport with several live games showing across the network. This game should be an enthralling encounter between last season ’ s runners-up, Liverpool, and a new-look Magpies side.
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The Premier League is back this month, along with top-class heavyweight boxing, test cricket, horse racing and Formula 1 action
Friday, August 5, 8pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: Crystal Palace v Arsenal
The new Premier League season begins at Selhurst Park as the Gunners take on Palace.
Saturday, August 13, 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: Brentford v Manchester United
The first home match of the season for the Bees as they take on Manchester United.
Saturday, August 6, 12.30pm BT Sport Premier League: Fulham v Liverpool
Newly promoted Fulham face a tough baptism of fire against Liverpool.
Sunday, August 7, 4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: West Ham United v Manchester City
Can reigning champions City get their title defence off to a winning start in East London? The Hammers would love to spring an early surprise on the visitors.
Friday, August 12, 8pm Sky Sports Football Championship Football: Watford v Burnley
After the disappointment of relegation from the Premier League, Watford will attempt to consolidate their spot in the second tier.
Saturday, August 13, 12.30pm BT Sport Premier League: Aston Villa v Everton
Can manager Steven Gerrard effect some major improvements amongst his players at Villa Park this season after his side ’ s 14th place finish last time out?
After their promotion heroics last season, Forest have bolstered their squad for the challenges ahead.
Sunday, August 14, 4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur
An early London derby as the Blues hosts Spurs at Stamford Bridge. The home side will be hoping that the turbulent times are well behind them.
Monday, August 15, 8pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: Liverpool v Crystal Palace
Palace travel to one of the most daunting grounds in the country to face the dazzling attacking skills of the home side.
Wednesday, August 17, 10am Sky Sports Cricket Test Cricket: England v South Africa – 1st Test, Day 1
Lord’ s is the venue for the opening Test of the three-Test series between England and South Africa. England go in the series on the back of some excellent form.
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Saturday, August 6, 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: Everton v Chelsea
Sunday, August 7, 2pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion
Boxing: Usyk v Joshua II, Saturday, August 20, 9pm, Sky Sports Box Office
Wednesday, August 17, 8pm Sky Sports Football Championship Football: Sheffield United v Sunderland
Following their relegation, United will be aiming to bounce straight back into the top flight.
Saturday, August 20, 12.30pm ITV Horse Racing: Ebor Festival, York
The final day of the four-day Ebor Festival at York, one of the sporting highlights of the summer.
Saturday, August 20, 8pm Sky Sports Box Office Boxing: WBA, IBF & WBO Heavyweight Titles: Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua
The much awaited rematch in Jeddah will see ‘AJ’ attempting to win back the belts he lost to Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur stadium in Septembe2021. This will be Joshua ' s 12th consecutive world heavyweight title fight as he attempts to become a three-time world heavyweight champion.
Sunday, August 21, 12 noon BT Sport MotoGP: Austrian Grand Prix
Brad Biner of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing won this event in style last time out.
Sunday, August 21, 2pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: Leeds United v Chelsea
Leeds United lost both Premier League ties against Chelsea last season – 3-0 and 3-2 respectively.
Sunday, August 21, 4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: Newcastle United v Manchester City
With the likes of Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes added to the Magpies squad, there is plenty of optimism amongst the St James ’ s Park faithful that their team can challenge the traditional front-runners. This match, against the title holders, irwill be an early indicator of the relative standing in the League.
Monday, August 22, 8pm Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: Manchester United v Liverpool
United might have recorded a victory over Liverpool in pre-season but facing last season ’ s runners-up in a league fixture will be a different prospect altogether.
Tuesday, August 30, 7.30pm BT Sport Premier League: Fulham v Brighton & Hove Albion
A full schedule of live midweek Premier League action gets underway on BT Sport with Fulham hosting Brighton at Craven Cottage.
Wednesday, August 31, 7.30pm BT Sport 1 Premier League: Liverpool v Newcastle United
There are several more games showing live on BT Sport throughout the evening and this Anfield clash could be one of the most interesting of the lot.
