birminghammail--2020-10-04--Said Benrahma latest ahead of deadline day amid Villa links

Aston Villa are still linked with a move for Brentford winger Said Benrahma .
The Algeria international winger is rumoured to have been a target for a number of Premier League clubs this summer including Arsenal , Chelsea , Leeds United , Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham having enjoyed a stunning season in the Championship .
Benrahma used his first start of this season to score twice this week , helping Brentford beat Fulham in the Carabao Cup and serve up a reminder of why he is one of the most talked about players in the division .
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He has been heavily linked this year too , with reports earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make their move .
Villa instead raided Brentford for Ollie Watkins , the striker joining in a club-record £28million deal to reunite with Dean Smith , and landed winger Bertrand Traore from Lyon making a move for Benrahma unlikely .
Villa are far from alone in reportedly holding an interest over the course of the summer .
According to The Athletic , Leeds United were keen as part of their plans to upgrade Marcelo Bielsa 's squad , and Crystal Palace are reportedly favourites for his signature .
Chelsea are thought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ham United have also been recently linked .
Earlier this year it was reported by 90min.com that Brentford had placed a bigger asking price on the 24-year-old , who scored 17 goals and provided nine assists for the Bees in an outstanding season .
Benrahma wants a £16million contract to move to the Premier League .
The winger has been linked with a switch to the top-flight all summer but remains a Brentford player ahead of the deadline .
The Sun reports he is 'is looking for a basic of £60,000-a-week plus extras @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Benrahma could get his move to the Premier League up until October 16 because of the extended domestic window and it is claimed Brentford 's stance is unchanged , with a fee in the region of £20million enough to land the attacker .
When asked earlier in the summer about the transfer speculation involving top-flight sides , he told Metro ( via the Mirror ) : `` I was really flattered .
`` But , at the same time , I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But it gives me confidence .
`` It has always been a target of mine to play in the Premier League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford .
`` It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it . ''
After the win against Fulham , Thomas Frank was quizzed on Benrahma 's future again .
`` Am I confident he will stay ?
I 'm confident that I would love him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have him , '' Frank said .
`` But I do n't know .
Honestly .
If the price is right we are open to selling , but if not we will be happy for him to stay .
`` Either we are going to get a top price or we are going to keep one of the best players in the Championship .
Has he added a few million to his price ?
100 per cent ! ''

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Aston Villa have been linked with Brentford winger Said Benrahma all summer.
The Algeria international is rumoured to have been a target for a number of Premier League clubs this summer including Arsenal, Chelsea, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham having enjoyed a stunning season in the Championship.
Benrahma used his first start of this season to score twice earlier this month, helping Brentford beat Fulham in the Carabao Cup and serve up a reminder of why he is one of the most talked about players outside the top-flight.
Here is the latest on Benrahma's situation ahead of the 5pm domestic transfer deadline.
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Benrahma 'fails West Ham medical'
Benrahma has reportedly failed his medical after West Ham agreed a £25million fee for his services with Brentford.
Our colleagues at the Mirror report: "The deal is not completely dead but the terms of the deal could be restructured with the player leaving for considerably less than the fee agreed.
"The issue is understood to relate to blood tests which have been submitted for 'reinvestigation'.
"West Ham learned the news early on Friday morning and have been working with Brentford to find a way to keep the deal alive."
The report adds there had been a falling out between Benrahma and Brentford over a financial issue earlier this week.
West Ham boss David Moyes, however, poured cold water on the suggestions at a press conference today.
He told football.london: "That's not correct [failing a medical]. We are still hopeful something can be done later today but I can't guarantee that. Part of his medical is ongoing."
Villa's stance
Smith wanted to be reunited with the Brentford flier last summer but Villa were not willing to meet the Bees' £20m asking price.
He has been heavily linked this year too, with reports earlier in the summer claiming Villa were ready to make their move.
Villa instead raided Brentford for Ollie Watkins, the striker joining in a club-record £28million deal to reunite with Dean Smith, and landed winger Bertrand Traore from Lyon making a move for Benrahma unlikely.
Late 'opportunity'
But the Telegraph reported this week that Villa have an 'opportunity' to follow up their long-held interest because of the complications West Ham are having in completing the transfer.
Benrahma is still able to move to the Premier League because of the extended domestic window which runs until 5pm today.
It was claimed the Bees are 'braced' for bids from other clubs.
Who else has been linked?
Villa and West Ham are far from alone in reportedly holding an interest over the course of the summer.
According to The Athletic, Leeds United were keen as part of their plans to upgrade Marcelo Bielsa's squad, and Crystal Palace had at one point been favourites for his signature.
Chelsea are thought to be long-term admirers while Arsenal have also been recently linked.
Benrahma 'wants £16m contract'
Benrahma wants a £16million contract to move to the Premier League.
The winger has been linked with a switch to the top-flight all summer and The Sun reported he is 'is looking for a basic of £60,000-a-week plus extras — and a five-year contract.'
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Benrahma responds to transfer talk
When asked earlier in the summer about the transfer speculation involving top-flight sides, he told Metro (via the Mirror): "I was really flattered.
"But, at the same time, I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay too much attention. But it gives me confidence.
"It has always been a target of mine to play in the Premier League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford.
"It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it."
Brentford boss quizzed on Benrahma's future
After the win against Fulham on October 1, Thomas Frank was quizzed on Benrahma's future again.
"Am I confident he will stay? I'm confident that I would love him to stay, and I would love to have him," Frank said.
"But I don't know. Honestly. If the price is right we are open to selling, but if not we will be happy for him to stay.
"Either we are going to get a top price or we are going to keep one of the best players in the Championship. Has he added a few million to his price? 100 per cent!"


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Audi smashes into traffic lights forcing closure on busy road

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Police and a fire crew were called to the scene of a battered dark-coloured @ @ @ @ @ by debris on Birmingham New Road , Wolverhampton .
Parts of the traffic light are @ @ @ @ @ with another set is bent backwards .
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The Twitter account for Wolverhampton Fire station wrote : `` # whitewatch @ @ @ @ @ vehicle RTC with @ wolvespolice in # wolverhampton Stretch of Birmingham New Road between Pure @ @ @ @ @ is closed and due to damaged traffic lights might be for a while .
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A car has destroyed a set of traffic lights in a massive smash which prompted the part closure of a busy main road last night.
Police and a fire crew were called to the scene of a battered dark-coloured Audi that is pictured surrounded by debris on Birmingham New Road, Wolverhampton.
Parts of the traffic light are scattered on the road, with another set is bent backwards.
It is understood there were no serious injuries sustained to the occupants of the vehicle.
The Twitter account for Wolverhampton Fire station wrote: " #whitewatch in attendance at a single vehicle RTC with @wolvespolice in #wolverhampton Stretch of Birmingham New Road between Pure Gym and Silver Birch Road is closed and due to damaged traffic lights might be for a while. #RoadSafety #fatal4."


birminghammail--2020-10-04--What channel is Wolves v Fulham on?

What channel is Wolves v Fulham on?

Wolves welcome lowly Fulham to Molineux this weekend looking for an immediate response to the hammering they took at West Ham United last time out .
Nuno Espirito Santo will expect a reaction from his players after the lacklustre performance which was taken advantage of by the Irons at the London Stadium .
Fulham , who were well beaten themselves in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night , represent a good opportunity to get back on track .
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Jonny Otto is making good progress , Nuno revealed , while there are one or two other players who will need late calls made on their participation .
He said : “ We have some issues still to attend .
Players that are recovering , players that had knocks in the previous games , so we still have tomorrow to determine who is going to be in the squad .
“ Jonny is doing well .
He never quite stopped in terms of muscular work that he has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He ’ s been working very hard and is doing OK , but these things take a lot of time , so it ’ s about being patient , doing the right things , not rushing , because a mistake in this moment of rehabilitation can delay his return and what we want is Jonny to come back as soon as possible.
” To be expected Wolves are the big favourites here against the struggling Cottagers .
They ’ re as short as 1/2 to win the match , while Fulham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is valued at 3/1 .
Referee Darren England has officiated just two games this season so far , and has only had to book a single player in that time .
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Wolves welcome lowly Fulham to Molineux this weekend looking for an immediate response to the hammering they took at West Ham United last time out.
Nuno Espirito Santo will expect a reaction from his players after the lacklustre performance which was taken advantage of by the Irons at the London Stadium.
Fulham, who were well beaten themselves in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night, represent a good opportunity to get back on track.
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How to watch the game
This game will be on Sky Sports Premier League (Sky channel 402).
The game kicks off at 2pm, but the programme building up to the start of the match will begin at 1pm.
Highlights will also be available via Match of the Day 2 on BBC One at 10:30pm, while you can follow our Wolves reporter Alex Dicken - who will be at Molineux - on Twitter by clicking here. He’ll provide regular updates and reaction.
Team news
Jonny Otto is making good progress, Nuno revealed, while there are one or two other players who will need late calls made on their participation.
He said: “We have some issues still to attend. Players that are recovering, players that had knocks in the previous games, so we still have tomorrow to determine who is going to be in the squad.
“Jonny is doing well. He never quite stopped in terms of muscular work that he has to do, to avoid decompensating both legs.
“He’s been working very hard and is doing OK, but these things take a lot of time, so it’s about being patient, doing the right things, not rushing, because a mistake in this moment of rehabilitation can delay his return and what we want is Jonny to come back as soon as possible.”
The odds
To be expected Wolves are the big favourites here against the struggling Cottagers. They’re as short as 1/2 to win the match, while Fulham are a sizeable 6/1.
The draw is valued at 3/1.
The referee
Referee: Darren England. Assistants: Simon Long, James Mainwaring. Fourth official: Mike Dean. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.
Referee Darren England has officiated just two games this season so far, and has only had to book a single player in that time.
The last time he took charge of a Wolves game was way back in January when Wanderers dramatically came back from two goals down to win 3-2 at St Mary’s against Southampton.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Gogglebox star viciously trolled after sharing selfie with girlfriend

A Gogglebox star has been subjected to horrible comments and trolls after he posted a picture of himself with his girlfriend .
Pete Sandiford went to social media platform Instagram to share a sweet snap of himself and Paige Yeomans after being together for a year .
However , this is the first time he has shared a picture of her .
26-year-old Pete regularly appears on the Channel 4 hit show along with his 26-year-old sister Sophie .
But after posting this cute picture , he was targeted by mean comments and cruel jokes .
The Mirror reports the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the smitten couple were together but some cruel trolls suggested Pete was punching above his weight .
One wrote : `` Jesus Christ , batting well above there lad .
Congrats . ''
But not everyone was so cruel .
Another hit back at critics and said : `` I don ’ t know why people feel the need to say he ’ s punching .
But then again people who are like that are only jealous or insecure . ''
One fan penned : `` Lucky girl - imagine being with somebody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one told those being mean : `` Decent , honest lads who make you laugh - always get the girl . ''
Pete 's sister Sophie wrote : `` Love you guys so much . ''
The siblings have been appearing on the show together since 2018 and have become firm fan favourites .
In their day jobs , Pete works in insurance while Sophie is a shop window dresser .

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A Gogglebox star has been subjected to horrible comments and trolls after he posted a picture of himself with his girlfriend.
Pete Sandiford went to social media platform Instagram to share a sweet snap of himself and Paige Yeomans after being together for a year. However, this is the first time he has shared a picture of her.
26-year-old Pete regularly appears on the Channel 4 hit show along with his 26-year-old sister Sophie. But after posting this cute picture, he was targeted by mean comments and cruel jokes.
The Mirror reports the majority of people commented on how cute the smitten couple were together but some cruel trolls suggested Pete was punching above his weight.
One wrote: "Jesus Christ, batting well above there lad. Congrats."
But not everyone was so cruel.
Another hit back at critics and said: "I don’t know why people feel the need to say he’s punching. But then again people who are like that are only jealous or insecure."
One fan penned: "Lucky girl - imagine being with somebody this happy and funny!"
"Cuties," one posted.
While one told those being mean: "Decent, honest lads who make you laugh - always get the girl."
Pete's sister Sophie wrote: "Love you guys so much."
The siblings have been appearing on the show together since 2018 and have become firm fan favourites.
In their day jobs, Pete works in insurance while Sophie is a shop window dresser.
*Gogglebox airs on Channel 4 Fridays at 9pm


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Klopp believes Aston Villa have signed two 'very good' players

Villa , under new sporting director Johan Lange , have embarked on a recruitment search that is a world away from last summer 's £130million spending spree .
After promotion 12 players joined Dean Smith 's squad , while this year only five new faces have been added .
Full-back Matty Cash , striker Ollie Watkins and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez were the first through the door , each position having been identified as a priority to strengthen during the window .
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Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season after signing Ollie Watkins , Betrand Traore , Matty Cash , Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley .
But there is still time to reshape the squad before the window closes at 11pm on Monday .
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Google Play Store and App Store But it is the two most recent additions , winger Bertrand Traore and midfielder Ross Barkley , that have most impressed Klopp , who brings his side to Villa Park this evening .
Klopp told The Guardian : “ Everybody has improved .
But Bertrand Traore and Ross Barkley are very good players and they will offer Villa something extra.
” Former Lyon attacker Traore wowed Villa fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup win against Bristol City last week and made his Premier League debut for the club as a substitute in the victory at Fulham .
Barkley , who joined on loan for the season from Chelsea , is poised to make his Villa bow against the Reds .
Villa have won both of their league matches so far and Liverpool have also made a perfect start to the season in their title defence .
“ As a group we know we are enjoying the best time of our lives , ” added Klopp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we are still doing it .
“ I ’ m not in any doubt about the hunger and desire of my players .
We are still in the right mood , and if we don ’ t succeed this season it will not be because we don ’ t want it enough .
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birminghammail--2020-10-04--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours LIVE

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We will be keeping you up to date @ @ @ @ @ Villa Park on Saturday , October 3 2020 .
Dean Smith 's men are putting @ @ @ @ @ preparation to tonight 's visit of Premier League champions Liverpool .
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We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest from Villa Park on Saturday, October 3 2020.
Dean Smith 's men are putting the finishing touches to their preparation to tonight's visit of Premier League champions Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp's side head to B6 for a 7.15pm kick-off with both sides unbeaten in the League.
We'll look ahead to that one and bring you all the latest transfer rumours as the window for foreign deals draws to a close on Monday night.
Villa have made five signings so far this window with Ross Barkley's loan arrival from Chelsea the most recent.
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birminghammail--2020-10-04--Cineworld 'on the brink of closing' as pandemic hits film industry

One of the UK 's most well-known cinema chains could close all its venues after being hit hard by the Covid pandemic .
Cineworld could close all its 128 cinemas after financial problems which has made the industry `` unviable '' .
Bosses at the cinema giant are planning to write to Boris Johnson and culture secretary , Oliver Dowden .
This comes after the new James Bond film , No Time To Die , was delayed once again until next April as it was hoping to bring people back into our cinemas .
Sources familiar with the discussions told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all its UK sites as early as this week , putting 5,500 jobs at risk .
The chain , which reopened most of its cinemas in July , warned last week that it did not expect admissions to recover to pre-Covid levels until at least 2023 .
Cineworld will reportedly ask employees to accept redundancy , with possible incentives to rejoin the company when theatres reopen - probably next year .
But Cineworld Action Group , which represents employees , claimed workers have not been warned of the possible closures .
The group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tomorrow ’ s Times is announcing that Cineworld is planning to close all of its cinemas across the country as soon as this week putting all of our jobs at immediate risk .
`` There has been no consultation with staff whatsoever . ''
Cineworld is believed to be “ on the brink ” after shares dropped by 2.5 per cent , according to The Sun .
It had already lost £1.3billion globally due to the virus and cut entry to £4 to coax back punters .
No Time to Die , starring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK cinemas on November 12 , but on Friday MGM and Britain ’ s Eon Productions said the film would be pushed back to April next year . '
The delay will be another blow for the film industry , which has been struggling since the first lockdown in March .
Jane Crowther , editor of Total Film , told The Sun on Sunday : “ I ’ m massively surprised by this decision .
“ It ’ s a disaster for UK cinemas and it will cost them , conservatively £50million in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope to make the money back next April but who knows how many cinemas will still be open then to show it ?
” A source said : “ Cineworld were very hopeful the Bond movie would be their saviour in these difficult times .
Bosses will be very worried about the firm ’ s future .
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One of the UK's most well-known cinema chains could close all its venues after being hit hard by the Covid pandemic.
Cineworld could close all its 128 cinemas after financial problems which has made the industry "unviable".
Bosses at the cinema giant are planning to write to Boris Johnson and culture secretary, Oliver Dowden.
This comes after the new James Bond film, No Time To Die, was delayed once again until next April as it was hoping to bring people back into our cinemas.
Sources familiar with the discussions told The Sunday Times that Cineworld could close all its UK sites as early as this week, putting 5,500 jobs at risk.
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The chain, which reopened most of its cinemas in July, warned last week that it did not expect admissions to recover to pre-Covid levels until at least 2023.
Cineworld will reportedly ask employees to accept redundancy, with possible incentives to rejoin the company when theatres reopen - probably next year.
But Cineworld Action Group, which represents employees, claimed workers have not been warned of the possible closures.
The group tweeted: "The front page of tomorrow’s Times is announcing that Cineworld is planning to close all of its cinemas across the country as soon as this week putting all of our jobs at immediate risk.
"There has been no consultation with staff whatsoever."
Cineworld is believed to be “on the brink” after shares dropped by 2.5 per cent, according to The Sun.
It had already lost £1.3billion globally due to the virus and cut entry to £4 to coax back punters.
No Time to Die, starring Daniel Craig, was due to hit UK cinemas on November 12, but on Friday MGM and Britain’s Eon Productions said the film would be pushed back to April next year.'
The delay will be another blow for the film industry, which has been struggling since the first lockdown in March.
Jane Crowther, editor of Total Film, told The Sun on Sunday: “I’m massively surprised by this decision.
“It’s a disaster for UK cinemas and it will cost them, conservatively £50million in the short run. They’ll hope to make the money back next April but who knows how many cinemas will still be open then to show it?”
A source said: “Cineworld were very hopeful the Bond movie would be their saviour in these difficult times. Bosses will be very worried about the firm’s future.”
Mirror Online has contacted Cineworld for comment.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--How to get free Halloween make up products from Superdrug

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birminghammail--2020-10-04--How to watch Southampton v West Brom live

West Brom travel to Southampton this weekend as their hunt for a first Premier League victory of the season continues .
Pegged back by Chelsea despite enjoying a 3-0 first half lead last time out , Slaven Bilic ’ s Albion have shown signs of improvement and finding their feet in each of their last couple of league games against high quality opponents .
Ultimately , they ’ ve fell down with their defending - the goals against column already stands at 11 .
Ralph Hasenhuttl ’ s Saints won against Burnley last time out , but they don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the last 12 months and Tottenham put five past them at St Mary ’ s in their first home game of the season .
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Google Play Store and App Store How to watch the game Albion ’ s game with Southampton is kicking off on Sunday at midday because it ’ s been selected by BT Sport .
It ’ s not the only game that kicks off at midday , either ; BT will be showing Leicester City ’ s clash with West Ham United on BT Sport 1 , while Saints v Albion takes place over on BT Sport 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the channel number if 414 , if it ’ s a BT TV or Talk Talk box it ’ s 408 and if it ’ s 528 .
The coverage from St Mary ’ s begins at 11:30am .
If you don ’ t have access to BT Sport , then a highlights package will be available on Match of the Day 2 on BBC One - that begins at 22:30 .
BirminghamLive ’ s Albion reporter Joe Chapman will be based at St Mary ’ s to bring you updates via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can keep up to track by clicking here .
Southampton have a fully fit squad after Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed that former Blues and Norwich winger Nathan Redmond is back in full training .
Albion , meanwhile , will be without suspended Kieran Gibbs for certain .
They ’ re likely to be without Kamil Grosicki and Kenneth Zohore , while Slaven Bilic will make late calls on whether or not to include new signings Filip Krovinovic and Branislav Ivanovic .
“ Filip played a little bit in that game as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the worst position because he only came on Monday , although you can see he ’ s been training really hard at Benfica .
But it was more individual training , ” Bilic explained .
You can read the full Albion team news by clicking here .
Perhaps to be expected , Saints are favourites on home soil .
They ’ re 3/4 with various bookmakers , while Albion are the value bet at 10/3 .
Danny Ings , who has three league goals already this season , is the 9/4 favourite to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortest price opening goalscorer bet is Callum Robinson , last week ’ s two-goal scorer , at 13/2 .
Referee Chris Kavanagh , from Lancashire , last took charge of an Albion game in the second leg of their play-off semi final defeat to Aston Villa .
Winning 1-0 on the night , Kavanagh sent Chris Brunt off in the second half .
Kavanagh ’ s last Albion top flight game was the 3-1 defeat at Brighton in September 2017 , but he also looked after the game against Saints in the FA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s officiated five matches this season and has already dished out 30 yellow cards and one red .

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West Brom travel to Southampton this weekend as their hunt for a first Premier League victory of the season continues.
Pegged back by Chelsea despite enjoying a 3-0 first half lead last time out, Slaven Bilic’s Albion have shown signs of improvement and finding their feet in each of their last couple of league games against high quality opponents.
Ultimately, they’ve fell down with their defending - the goals against column already stands at 11.
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Saints won against Burnley last time out, but they don’t have a particularly strong home record in the last 12 months and Tottenham put five past them at St Mary’s in their first home game of the season.
Here are all the details you need in order to follow the game.
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How to watch the game
Albion’s game with Southampton is kicking off on Sunday at midday because it’s been selected by BT Sport.
It’s not the only game that kicks off at midday, either; BT will be showing Leicester City’s clash with West Ham United on BT Sport 1, while Saints v Albion takes place over on BT Sport 2.
If you have a Sky box, the channel number if 414, if it’s a BT TV or Talk Talk box it’s 408 and if it’s 528.
The coverage from St Mary’s begins at 11:30am.
If you don’t have access to BT Sport, then a highlights package will be available on Match of the Day 2 on BBC One - that begins at 22:30.
BirminghamLive’s Albion reporter Joe Chapman will be based at St Mary’s to bring you updates via Twitter and reaction following the final whistle. You can keep up to track by clicking here.
Team news
Southampton have a fully fit squad after Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed that former Blues and Norwich winger Nathan Redmond is back in full training.
Albion, meanwhile, will be without suspended Kieran Gibbs for certain. They’re likely to be without Kamil Grosicki and Kenneth Zohore, while Slaven Bilic will make late calls on whether or not to include new signings Filip Krovinovic and Branislav Ivanovic.
“Filip played a little bit in that game as well, 20 minutes - he is in the worst position because he only came on Monday, although you can see he’s been training really hard at Benfica. But it was more individual training,” Bilic explained.
You can read the full Albion team news by clicking here.
The odds
Perhaps to be expected, Saints are favourites on home soil. They’re 3/4 with various bookmakers, while Albion are the value bet at 10/3.
The draw is 29/10.
Danny Ings, who has three league goals already this season, is the 9/4 favourite to open the scoring. Albion’s shortest price opening goalscorer bet is Callum Robinson, last week’s two-goal scorer, at 13/2.
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The referee
Referee : Chris Kavanagh. Assistants : Daniel Cook, Sian Massey-Ellis. Fourth official : Kevin Friend. VAR : Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR : Dan Robathan.
Referee Chris Kavanagh, from Lancashire, last took charge of an Albion game in the second leg of their play-off semi final defeat to Aston Villa. Winning 1-0 on the night, Kavanagh sent Chris Brunt off in the second half.
Kavanagh’s last Albion top flight game was the 3-1 defeat at Brighton in September 2017, but he also looked after the game against Saints in the FA Cup in February 2018.
He’s officiated five matches this season and has already dished out 30 yellow cards and one red.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Tributes flood in for tragic fan Tommy and Blues hope for transfer boost

Loving tributes have poured in for an 'special ' and 'amazing ' boy who tragically died this week .
Birmingham City fan Tommy Plant sadly passed away on Friday , October 2 , it has been confirmed .
His death has caused an outpouring of grief across the city , with tributes paid by the football club in the wake of the tragedy .
Paying tribute on its Facebook page on Saturday morning , a spokesperson for Blues wrote : `` We are devastated to learn of the passing of one of our own , Tommy Plant .
 '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family at this incredibly difficult time .
May you rest in peace , Tommy .
``  Just last year , little Tommy had suddenly fallen ill at his family home in Brandwood End - but his life was miraculously saved as his heroic dad performed CPR .
The then seven-year-old had collapsed and his heart stopped as his condition worsened .
When medics arrived , they found dad Jason doing CPR in a bid to restart his son 's heart .
Two ambulance crews and a paramedic officer were sent to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on blue lights to Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital in cardiac arrest .
Staff at the hospital took over Tommy 's care and , thankfully , managed to get his heart restarted .
Unbelievably , just 16 days later Tommy was discharged from hospital on February 4 , 2019 .
However , Tommy tragically died after he suffered another bout of illness last Sunday .
You can read the full story here How to watch the game Birmingham City take their unbeaten Championship record to Stoke City today , looking for a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second win of the season .
They do so on the back of last weekend ’ s 1-1 draw with Rotherham , to face a Stoke team buoyed by their Carabao Cup victory over Aston Villa on Thursday night .
Here ’ s how you can watch the match .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here When is the game on ?
Blues face Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium on Sunday , October 5 .
The match kicks off at 3pm and sees 15th host ninth .
Is Stoke City vs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not on Sky Sports .
The only way for Blues fans to see the game is to subscribe to Blues TV for a one-off fee of £10 .
Live match commentary will be provided by Olly Clink and Dele Adebola , with coverage commencing at 2pm .
You can do that here .
Blues ’ next Sky Sports match is away to Norwich on Tuesday , October 20 , kick-off 7.45pm .
Don ’ t ask .
Blues , under caretaker management , travelled to the Potteries in July and were beaten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the hosts peppered their goal .
However , much has changed since then .
Harlee Dean has welcomed the return of Scott Hogan - but has warned the striker will be challenged in new ways by Aitor Karanka .
Birmingham City captain Dean has played with Hogan both for Blues last season and at his previous club Brentford , where the Republic of Ireland forward really announced himself as Championship quality .
That was in the 2016/2017 campaign when Hogan ’ s prolific return of 21 goals in eight months earned him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After a fallow period in his career the pair were reunited at St Andrew ’ s last term , with Hogan finding the back of the net on his debut and bagging seven in eight league matches .
That tailed off after the restart and Hogan cut a frustrated figure as the spearhead of a misfiring team .
Dean has seen both the good and the bad of the striker and said : “ We can forget about the last nine games because we were all useless .
`` You can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can judge him on the bit beforehand .
“ I still think there is plenty more to come from him .
He will say that against Rotherham he could have done more but it gives you another great option and again that is someone who is going to push Jukey [ Lukas Jutkiewicz ] because if we play the 4-2-3-1 , not both of them are going to play .
“ Jukey might suit one game , Scott another and Jukey will say exactly the same as me , if we are on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t matter .
“ We are both senior pros and we want the club to do well .
“ They are both great options , both different players .
Jukey is the best as what he does in this league and I think Scotty can be one of the best at what he does.
” Birmingham City return to the Potteries on Sunday , less than two months after their last visit .
They do so buoyed by an unbeaten start to their Championship campaign and while Aitor Karanka ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prolific , neither is it a soft-touch defensively .
Blues arrive with two clean sheets from their three league matches and in sound spirits , looking for the win that would send them into the international break in even better humour .
After battling relegation for most of last season Stoke have picked up too – so we spoke to StokeOnTrentLive reporter Pete Smith for his view of Sunday ’ s game .
Michael O ’ Neill looked to have turned The Titanic towards the end of last season , has he ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ He inherited a mess – the bookies ’ odds didn ’ t do justice to the sense that the club was doomed to relegation – but managed to install confidence and discipline .
Stoke ’ s home form went from wretched – one win in 13 before he joined – to fourth best in the division in the time he was in charge .
They were the Championship ’ s lowest scorers , then only Leeds and Brentford scored more with him in charge .
We ’ re not exaggerating to say it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Stoke ’ s long history .
Birmingham City will be watching Demarai Gray 's situation closely as the Wast Hills academy product inches closer to a Leicester City exit .
The winger , who left Blues for Leicester in January 2016 , is free to leave the King Power Stadium having fallen out of favour under Brendan Rodgers .
Gray was on the fringes of the Foxes squad last season and has only one Carabao Cup appearance to his name so far this term .
Newcastle United were linked with the 24-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have emerged as a potential destination late in the window .
The Telegraph reports the newly-promoted Premier League club are ready to step up their efforts to land Gray ahead of Monday 's deadline after a move for Bayern Munich 's Michael Cuisance fell through .
Gray left Blues at a time when the club desperately needed income but a sell-on clause was included in the deal that took him to Leicester .
It is believed Blues are owed 15 per cent of the profit Leicester make on the former England under-21 international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gray is in the final year of his contract and is thought to be ready for a new challenge .
Rodgers said recently : “ It ’ ll be up to him .
He ’ s in his last year and he hasn ’ t signed another deal but , for me , I will always respect Demarai and what his wishes are .
“ He is working very hard to play a part while he ’ s here .
We ’ ll see how it evolves over the course of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working with him .
He ’ s a good guy and has been here since he was a young player .
While he ’ s here he will always be respected for his quality and what he has .
“ He is now 24 and it ’ ll be whether he wants to continue in the role he ’ s played here or whether he sees himself going out and becoming a starter.
” Gray has made over 150 appearances since joining Leicester on the back of his 78 appearances and eight goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham City have sent Agustin Medina out on loan for the second successive season .
The midfielder has rejoined UE Cornella for the rest of the 2020/2021 campaign , returning to the Catalan outfit from whence he came .
Medina signed for Blues in the summer of 2019 , as part of an influx of Spanish players but was only a bit-part under Pep Clotet playing in the EFL Cup at Portsmouth and one minute off the bench against Bristol City .
He returned to Cornella in January and helped Blues ’ ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B play-off final .
He took part in pre-season under Aitor Karanka , scored a superb free kick in the warm up match with Walsall , came on at Tottenham and even made the bench for the games with Swansea and Rotherham – ahead of the likes of Maikel Kieftenbeld and David Davis .
He will remain with Cornella until the end of June 2021 – when his contract with Blues also ends .
The move is part of Karanka ’ s desire to trim his squad , particularly in central midfield where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been added to the mix .

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Loving tributes have poured in for an 'special' and 'amazing' boy who tragically died this week.
Birmingham City fan Tommy Plant sadly passed away on Friday, October 2, it has been confirmed.
His death has caused an outpouring of grief across the city, with tributes paid by the football club in the wake of the tragedy.
Paying tribute on its Facebook page on Saturday morning, a spokesperson for Blues wrote: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of one of our own, Tommy Plant.
"All of our thoughts are with his family at this incredibly difficult time. May you rest in peace, Tommy."
Just last year, little Tommy had suddenly fallen ill at his family home in Brandwood End - but his life was miraculously saved as his heroic dad performed CPR.
The then seven-year-old had collapsed and his heart stopped as his condition worsened. When medics arrived, they found dad Jason doing CPR in a bid to restart his son's heart.
(Image: West Midlands Ambulance Service)
Two ambulance crews and a paramedic officer were sent to the family home and Tommy was immediately taken on blue lights to Birmingham Children’s Hospital in cardiac arrest.
Staff at the hospital took over Tommy's care and, thankfully, managed to get his heart restarted.
Unbelievably, just 16 days later Tommy was discharged from hospital on February 4, 2019.
However, Tommy tragically died after he suffered another bout of illness last Sunday.
You can read the full story here
How to watch the game
Birmingham City take their unbeaten Championship record to Stoke City today, looking for a third clean sheet in four games and a second win of the season.
They do so on the back of last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Rotherham, to face a Stoke team buoyed by their Carabao Cup victory over Aston Villa on Thursday night.
Here’s how you can watch the match.
When is the game on?
Blues face Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium on Sunday, October 5. The match kicks off at 3pm and sees 15th host ninth.
Is Stoke City vs Birmingham City on TV?
It’s not on Sky Sports. The only way for Blues fans to see the game is to subscribe to Blues TV for a one-off fee of £10.
Live match commentary will be provided by Olly Clink and Dele Adebola, with coverage commencing at 2pm.
You can do that here.
Blues’ next Sky Sports match is away to Norwich on Tuesday, October 20, kick-off 7.45pm.
Last meeting
Don’t ask. Blues, under caretaker management, travelled to the Potteries in July and were beaten 2-0 - a scoreline that flattered them as the hosts peppered their goal. However, much has changed since then.
Welcome home
Harlee Dean has welcomed the return of Scott Hogan - but has warned the striker will be challenged in new ways by Aitor Karanka.
Birmingham City captain Dean has played with Hogan both for Blues last season and at his previous club Brentford, where the Republic of Ireland forward really announced himself as Championship quality.
That was in the 2016/2017 campaign when Hogan’s prolific return of 21 goals in eight months earned him a move to Blues’ cross-city rivals.
After a fallow period in his career the pair were reunited at St Andrew’s last term, with Hogan finding the back of the net on his debut and bagging seven in eight league matches.
That tailed off after the restart and Hogan cut a frustrated figure as the spearhead of a misfiring team.
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Dean has seen both the good and the bad of the striker and said: “We can forget about the last nine games because we were all useless.
"You can’t judge him on that. You can judge him on the bit beforehand.
“I still think there is plenty more to come from him. He will say that against Rotherham he could have done more but it gives you another great option and again that is someone who is going to push Jukey [Lukas Jutkiewicz] because if we play the 4-2-3-1, not both of them are going to play.
“Jukey might suit one game, Scott another and Jukey will say exactly the same as me, if we are on the bench and being successful, it doesn’t matter.
“We are both senior pros and we want the club to do well.
“They are both great options, both different players. Jukey is the best as what he does in this league and I think Scotty can be one of the best at what he does.”
Stoke verdict
Birmingham City return to the Potteries on Sunday, less than two months after their last visit.
They do so buoyed by an unbeaten start to their Championship campaign and while Aitor Karanka ’s team is yet to be described as prolific, neither is it a soft-touch defensively.
Blues arrive with two clean sheets from their three league matches and in sound spirits, looking for the win that would send them into the international break in even better humour.
After battling relegation for most of last season Stoke have picked up too – so we spoke to StokeOnTrentLive reporter Pete Smith for his view of Sunday’s game.
Michael O’Neill looked to have turned The Titanic towards the end of last season, has he?
PS: In short, yes. He inherited a mess – the bookies’ odds didn’t do justice to the sense that the club was doomed to relegation – but managed to install confidence and discipline.
Stoke’s home form went from wretched – one win in 13 before he joined – to fourth best in the division in the time he was in charge. They were the Championship’s lowest scorers, then only Leeds and Brentford scored more with him in charge.
We’re not exaggerating to say it was one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Stoke’s long history.
Gray pay day
Birmingham City will be watching Demarai Gray's situation closely as the Wast Hills academy product inches closer to a Leicester City exit.
The winger, who left Blues for Leicester in January 2016, is free to leave the King Power Stadium having fallen out of favour under Brendan Rodgers.
Gray was on the fringes of the Foxes squad last season and has only one Carabao Cup appearance to his name so far this term.
Newcastle United were linked with the 24-year-old earlier in the summer but Leeds United have emerged as a potential destination late in the window.
The Telegraph reports the newly-promoted Premier League club are ready to step up their efforts to land Gray ahead of Monday's deadline after a move for Bayern Munich's Michael Cuisance fell through.
Gray left Blues at a time when the club desperately needed income but a sell-on clause was included in the deal that took him to Leicester.
It is believed Blues are owed 15 per cent of the profit Leicester make on the former England under-21 international having sold him for around £3.7million.
Gray is in the final year of his contract and is thought to be ready for a new challenge.
Rodgers said recently: “It’ll be up to him. He’s in his last year and he hasn’t signed another deal but, for me, I will always respect Demarai and what his wishes are.
“He is working very hard to play a part while he’s here. We’ll see how it evolves over the course of the season.
“I’ve really enjoyed working with him. He’s a good guy and has been here since he was a young player. While he’s here he will always be respected for his quality and what he has.
“He is now 24 and it’ll be whether he wants to continue in the role he’s played here or whether he sees himself going out and becoming a starter.”
Gray has made over 150 appearances since joining Leicester on the back of his 78 appearances and eight goals for Blues between 2013 and 2016.
Done deal
Birmingham City have sent Agustin Medina out on loan for the second successive season.
The midfielder has rejoined UE Cornella for the rest of the 2020/2021 campaign, returning to the Catalan outfit from whence he came.
Medina signed for Blues in the summer of 2019, as part of an influx of Spanish players but was only a bit-part under Pep Clotet playing in the EFL Cup at Portsmouth and one minute off the bench against Bristol City.
He returned to Cornella in January and helped Blues’ ‘sister club’ reach the Segunda Division B play-off final.
He took part in pre-season under Aitor Karanka, scored a superb free kick in the warm up match with Walsall, came on at Tottenham and even made the bench for the games with Swansea and Rotherham – ahead of the likes of Maikel Kieftenbeld and David Davis.
He will remain with Cornella until the end of June 2021 – when his contract with Blues also ends.
The move is part of Karanka’s desire to trim his squad, particularly in central midfield where Adam Clayton and Mikel San Jose have been added to the mix.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Aston Villa and Liverpool team news as club sent Benrahma transfer message

Liverpool will have to make changes when they face Aston Villa this weekend , and it could mean that Dean Smith 's side will face former Wolves star Diogo Jota .
He is being tipped to get a start in place of Sadio Mane who has tested positive for COVID-19 , the news coming after Thiago was also ruled out .
The Premier League champions confirmed on Friday evening that Mane has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines .
A statement on the Reds ’ website said : “ The forward , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3-1 victory over Arsenal , has displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall .
“ However , like with Thiago Alcantara , Liverpool Football Club are – and will continue to – follow all protocols relating to COVID-19 and Mane will self-isolate for the required period of time.
” Now , £35m man Jota is set to get the nod top replace Mane and could be thrust into the limelight against a team he knows well from his time at Wolves .
How to watch the game Unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made available on a free-to-air channel but fans will be able to use the app to stream the match providing they have the right subscription .
Aston Villa v Liverpool will kick off at 7.15pm on Sunday October 4 and will be shown live on Sky Sports .
The broadcaster is expected to show the game on two channels with Sky Sports Premier League - having added fan noise and Sky Sports Main Event just natural stadium sound on Sky Sports Premier League .
Fans will be able to use the NOWTV website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have a Sports Pass .
The NOWTV app is available on most smart TVs , tablets , smart phones and games consoles Xbox One and PS4 .
Click here for more info and sign up to a Sky Sports Month Pass + Boost HD through NOWTV Aston Villa winger Trezeguet has lifted the lid on his close friendship with Liverpool icon Mo Salah .
The two are teammates for the Egypt national side , but Trezeguet has revealed that they are very close friends off the pitch .
Speaking to the Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two have .
He said : “ Salah and I are good friends .
We used to meet in London , especially when we have time off ; we 'll go perhaps for dinner together , along with ( Arsenal 's ) Mohamed Elneny , ( West Brom 's ) Ahmed Hegazi and ( Villa teammate ) Ahmed Elmohamady .
“ We are all good friends , not just colleagues .
We know each other 's families , we know everything about each other . '
I 'm sure we 'll speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk about it .
We 'll just joke , discuss other things .
Anything to take the pressure off , “ I have played in the national team with Salah for seven years .
I play left , he plays right , and we reached the final of the African Nations Cup in 2017 and played in the World Cup together the following year .
'It will be a hard game because of what Liverpool have achieved but we are ready .
We are ready to do something good for Aston Villa .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've learned from last year and this year I believe we can do something important this season . ''
Dean Smith will be hoping that Aston Villa 's recent good form , news signings , and home advantage , will be enough to help them to a win over the Premier League Champions .
Liverpool visit Villa Park as the obvious favourites , but admittedly , a few selection concerns .
With Jordan Henderson , Sadio Mane and Thiago out , Jurgen Klopp will be looking at his options .
He will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Liverpool 's most-recent training session .
`` Most of the players involved in Friday ’ s training session at Melwood went on to feature in a five-a-side match. ''
Roberto Firmino was on fire during the mini-game , opening the scoring after Gini Wijnaldum fed him through past Trent Alexander-Arnold before he produced a lovely flick over the head of the onrushing Alisson to find the goalkeeper ’ s bottom left corner .
`` The No.9 also showed off his skills and link-up play by flicking it between his legs to team-mate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compatriot for a shot at goal .
`` Fabinho and Harvey Elliott linked up well on the right during the inter-squad mini-game , with the No.6 sending Elliott away down the right time after time .
`` The young attacker whipped a ball across to Firmino ’ s feet for the Brazilian ’ s second of the match , before he got his hat-trick after getting onto a through ball from Fabinho and tucking it left past Alisson .
`` Firmino started another move before grabbing his fourth of the match when putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it out wide to Elliott again before the ball came back in and the striker showed excellent control to finish .
His fifth of the game came by way of an brilliant header , Robertson delivered a ball to Billy Koumetio out wide who in turn switched the play for Elliott to put a cross back into Firmino to sprint onto and head home .
`` After the game , several players took part in shooting drills and Firmino repeatedly scored with his efforts , including an excellent one on one situation when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before running at Caoimhin Kelleher and making the young goalkeeper dive at his feet before dragging it back and dinking it over the top of him into the net . ''
You can read the full inside look at Liverpool 's training session , here .
As for Villa .
Dean Smith has his own selection decisions to make .
One of those surrounds new loan signing Ross Barkley .
`` Barkley is in my thoughts , '' Dean Smith explained ahead of Sunday .
`` The reason he ’ s come in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he might not get the game time he desired at Chelsea .
He wants to get the minutes in and he wants to play . ''
Barkley knows Liverpool well from his time at Everton and would certainly relish a role against Klopp 's side .
Knowing Barkley has been promised a No.8 role in Villa 's midfield , who 's expected to be the fall-guy ?
Well , with Douglas Luiz expected to keep his anchorman position in front of the defence then it 's either McGinn or Conor Hourihane who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Celtic duo , though , performed wonders at Craven Cottage with McGinn back to his brilliant best .
As for Hourihane , his set-pieces were deadly once more while he also showcased his scoring touch by finishing well from inside the box .
Read more on Villa 's selection issues here Villa sent Said Benrahma demand after departure confirmed Villa fans have been reacting to the club 's announcement that Jota has left the club .
The 2019 summer signing from Birmingham City departs a year early by mutual agreement , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's running out next year .
Jota was going to struggle for game-time this season having only managed only 19 minutes of football after lockdown .
Indeed , he has not featured in either of the matchday squads for Villa 's two Premier League games this season .
The former Brentford man , who worked under Villa head coach Dean Smith during their time at Griffin Park , will now be on the lookout for a new club .
Tellingly , Smith said in a press conference yesterday that any new incomings could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And Villa fans want Smith to reunite with another Brentford favourite Said Benrahma .
`` One out one in ? ''
One fan asked .
`` Ismaila Sarr , Milot Rashica , Benrahma , Josh King or Demarai Gray any one of these please ! ''
said another .
A fourth fan added : `` I ’ d still love to see the Benrahma deal happen , '' while another said : `` Maybe Sarr or Benrahma . ''
Benrahma has impressed Villa fans with his form in the Championship last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a similar fashion , scoring twice against Fulham in midweek .
Aston Villa pair Anwar El Ghazi and Henri Lansbury appear to have deleted their Twitter accounts .
The duo look to have taken the decisions in the aftermath of their appearances in Thursday night 's 1-0 defeat to Stoke City in the Carabao Cup .
A below-par second string were beaten by Michael O'Neill 's Championship outfit at Villa Park , ending any hopes of a second run to the Wembley final in as many seasons .
El Ghazi and Lansbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , all of them coming in the Carabao Cup with Villa head coach Dean mith strengthening his ranks out wide and in midfield this summer .
The pair are unlikely to be afforded as many opportunities in the Premier League this season as the previous campaign following the arrivals of Bertrand Traore and Ross Barkley from Olympique Lyon and Chelsea respectively .
A search for El Ghazi 's Twitter account , @ AElGhazi7 , returns a 'This account doesn ’ t exist ' message with the same happening when trying to navigate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to have an account on Twitter but his is inaccessible to .
El Ghazi and Lansbury played the full 90 minutes of the Stoke game , with the former going close with a shot that was saved by Adam Davies .
Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio has been linked with a move to Aston Villa .
The transfer window shuts for Villa to do deals with clubs abroad on Monday night and one rumour that has emerged ahead of deadline day is a move for Italian international De Sciglio .
Italian journalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning that De Sciglio has rejected the chance to move to Villa .
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is anticipating another close-fought game against Aston Villa .
Jurgen Klopp 's Premier League champions head to Villa Park on Sunday night ( 7.15pm ) with both sides beginning the new campaign with a 100 per cent record .
Liverpool went unbeaten as far as February but Villa took them close in November last year , when goals from Andrew Robertson and Sadio Mane in the 87th and 94th minutes respectively snatched a win from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knows Villa will pose another tough test when the two teams meet again , Dean Smith 's side having strengthened further in the transfer window .
This time , though , the claret and blue faithful will not be packing out Villa Park but Wijnaldum thinks that will not make a difference .
Liverpool are well aware that their unbeaten record could be under threat again .
`` Last season was really tricky , '' Wijnaldum told Liverpool 's website .
`` We were 1-0 behind and in the second half we scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last five minutes , Sadio scored a header .
`` But I think everyone who still remembers the game will think back and know how difficult it was to win the game there .
`` It might only be different because the supporters are not in , but still , it ’ s a really difficult team to beat .
It ’ s going to be hard , it 's going to be really hard .
`` We just have to make sure we concentrate and give 100 per cent and do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , and just try to play our best football . ''
Villa have announced the departure of playmaker Jota with his contract terminated at the club .
The club say the decision is a mutual one and wish the player all the best for the future .
Jota leaves Villa Park after only one full season with the club , making 16 appearances in claret and blue with his contract ended a year early .
He arrived from Birmingham City last summer with Gary Gardner heading in the opposite direction .
Jota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of last season , setting up Wesley Moraes ' first goal for the club in a 2-0 defeat of Everton in August 2019 .
However , from the middle of September he would play only 96 minutes of League football , his only other outings coming in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup .
Jota , who also played for Villa head coach Dean Smith during his time at Brentford , has managed only 23 minutes this season with both appearances in the Carabao Cup .
He was n't in the matchday squads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches so far this campaign .
Smith has said any more incomings at Villa before Monday 's transfer deadline would be dependent on players leaving the club .
`` We don ’ t want to stockpile players , '' he said , `` there will be players that are open to leaving the club and if they do we may move to bring others in .
`` But not unless anyone goes out , that is for sure .
Moving players out is the hardest thing at any club , as any sporting @ @ @ @ @ @

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Liverpool team news
Liverpool will have to make changes when they face Aston Villa this weekend, and it could mean that Dean Smith's side will face former Wolves star Diogo Jota.
He is being tipped to get a start in place of Sadio Mane who has tested positive for COVID-19, the news coming after Thiago was also ruled out.
The Premier League champions confirmed on Friday evening that Mane has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines.
A statement on the Reds’ website said: “The forward, who started and scored in Monday’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal, has displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall.
“However, like with Thiago Alcantara, Liverpool Football Club are – and will continue to – follow all protocols relating to COVID-19 and Mane will self-isolate for the required period of time.”
Now, £35m man Jota is set to get the nod top replace Mane and could be thrust into the limelight against a team he knows well from his time at Wolves.
Full story here
How to watch the game
Unfortunately, the latest fixture will not be made available on a free-to-air channel but fans will be able to use the app to stream the match providing they have the right subscription .
Aston Villa v Liverpool will kick off at 7.15pm on Sunday October 4 and will be shown live on Sky Sports.
The broadcaster is expected to show the game on two channels with Sky Sports Premier League - having added fan noise and Sky Sports Main Event just natural stadium sound on Sky Sports Premier League.
Fans will be able to use the NOWTV website or app to stream the match providing they have a Sports Pass.
The NOWTV app is available on most smart TVs, tablets, smart phones and games consoles Xbox One and PS4.
Click here for more info and sign up to a Sky Sports Month Pass + Boost HD through NOWTV
Trezeguet on Salah
Aston Villa winger Trezeguet has lifted the lid on his close friendship with Liverpool icon Mo Salah.
The two are teammates for the Egypt national side, but Trezeguet has revealed that they are very close friends off the pitch.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, he spoke of the bond the two have.
He said: “Salah and I are good friends. We used to meet in London, especially when we have time off; we'll go perhaps for dinner together, along with (Arsenal's) Mohamed Elneny, (West Brom's) Ahmed Hegazi and (Villa teammate) Ahmed Elmohamady.
“We are all good friends, not just colleagues. We know each other's families, we know everything about each other.
'I'm sure we'll speak before this game but we won't talk about it. We'll just joke, discuss other things. Anything to take the pressure off,
“I have played in the national team with Salah for seven years. I play left, he plays right, and we reached the final of the African Nations Cup in 2017 and played in the World Cup together the following year.
'It will be a hard game because of what Liverpool have achieved but we are ready. We are ready to do something good for Aston Villa. We have a strong team now, we've learned from last year and this year I believe we can do something important this season."
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
Scouting report
Dean Smith will be hoping that Aston Villa 's recent good form, news signings, and home advantage, will be enough to help them to a win over the Premier League Champions.
Liverpool visit Villa Park as the obvious favourites, but admittedly, a few selection concerns.
With Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mane and Thiago out, Jurgen Klopp will be looking at his options.
He will have been impressed with what he saw in Liverpool's most-recent training session.
Our Liverpoo Echo colleague, Connor Dunn, reports:
"Most of the players involved in Friday’s training session at Melwood went on to feature in a five-a-side match.
" Roberto Firmino was on fire during the mini-game, opening the scoring after Gini Wijnaldum fed him through past Trent Alexander-Arnold before he produced a lovely flick over the head of the onrushing Alisson to find the goalkeeper’s bottom left corner.
"The No.9 also showed off his skills and link-up play by flicking it between his legs to team-mate Fabino, before then setting up his compatriot for a shot at goal.
"Fabinho and Harvey Elliott linked up well on the right during the inter-squad mini-game, with the No.6 sending Elliott away down the right time after time.
"The young attacker whipped a ball across to Firmino’s feet for the Brazilian’s second of the match, before he got his hat-trick after getting onto a through ball from Fabinho and tucking it left past Alisson.
"Firmino started another move before grabbing his fourth of the match when putting it across to Fabinho, who sprayed it out wide to Elliott again before the ball came back in and the striker showed excellent control to finish. His fifth of the game came by way of an brilliant header, Robertson delivered a ball to Billy Koumetio out wide who in turn switched the play for Elliott to put a cross back into Firmino to sprint onto and head home.
"After the game, several players took part in shooting drills and Firmino repeatedly scored with his efforts, including an excellent one on one situation when he controlled the ball with his head before running at Caoimhin Kelleher and making the young goalkeeper dive at his feet before dragging it back and dinking it over the top of him into the net."
You can read the full inside look at Liverpool's training session, here.
(Image: Mark Kerton/PA Wire.)
As for Villa. Dean Smith has his own selection decisions to make.
One of those surrounds new loan signing Ross Barkley.
"Barkley is in my thoughts," Dean Smith explained ahead of Sunday.
"The reason he’s come in is to play games. He thought he might not get the game time he desired at Chelsea. He wants to get the minutes in and he wants to play."
Barkley knows Liverpool well from his time at Everton and would certainly relish a role against Klopp's side.
Knowing Barkley has been promised a No.8 role in Villa's midfield, who's expected to be the fall-guy?
Well, with Douglas Luiz expected to keep his anchorman position in front of the defence then it's either McGinn or Conor Hourihane who are at most-risk of dropping out.
The Celtic duo, though, performed wonders at Craven Cottage with McGinn back to his brilliant best. As for Hourihane, his set-pieces were deadly once more while he also showcased his scoring touch by finishing well from inside the box.
Read more on Villa's selection issues here
Villa sent Said Benrahma demand after departure confirmed
Villa fans have been reacting to the club's announcement that Jota has left the club.
The 2019 summer signing from Birmingham City departs a year early by mutual agreement, with the deal he signed upon leaving St Andrew's running out next year.
Jota was going to struggle for game-time this season having only managed only 19 minutes of football after lockdown.
Indeed, he has not featured in either of the matchday squads for Villa's two Premier League games this season.
The former Brentford man, who worked under Villa head coach Dean Smith during their time at Griffin Park, will now be on the lookout for a new club.
Tellingly, Smith said in a press conference yesterday that any new incomings could be dependent on players leaving the club.
And Villa fans want Smith to reunite with another Brentford favourite Said Benrahma.
"One out one in?" One fan asked.
"Announce Benhrama!" said a second.
"Ismaila Sarr, Milot Rashica, Benrahma, Josh King or Demarai Gray any one of these please!" said another.
A fourth fan added: "I’d still love to see the Benrahma deal happen," while another said: "Maybe Sarr or Benrahma."
Benrahma has impressed Villa fans with his form in the Championship last season and he has begun the current campaign in a similar fashion, scoring twice against Fulham in midweek.
Villa stars deactivate Twitter
Aston Villa pair Anwar El Ghazi and Henri Lansbury appear to have deleted their Twitter accounts.
The duo look to have taken the decisions in the aftermath of their appearances in Thursday night's 1-0 defeat to Stoke City in the Carabao Cup.
A below-par second string were beaten by Michael O'Neill's Championship outfit at Villa Park, ending any hopes of a second run to the Wembley final in as many seasons.
El Ghazi and Lansbury were making their third outings of the season, all of them coming in the Carabao Cup with Villa head coach Dean mith strengthening his ranks out wide and in midfield this summer.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
The pair are unlikely to be afforded as many opportunities in the Premier League this season as the previous campaign following the arrivals of Bertrand Traore and Ross Barkley from Olympique Lyon and Chelsea respectively.
A search for El Ghazi 's Twitter account, @AElGhazi7, returns a 'This account doesn’t exist' message with the same happening when trying to navigate to Lansbury's profile. Kortney Hause used to have an account on Twitter but his is inaccessible to.
El Ghazi and Lansbury played the full 90 minutes of the Stoke game, with the former going close with a shot that was saved by Adam Davies.
Full story here
Juventus star rejects Villa
Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio has been linked with a move to Aston Villa.
The transfer window shuts for Villa to do deals with clubs abroad on Monday night and one rumour that has emerged ahead of deadline day is a move for Italian international De Sciglio.
Italian journalist Nicolo Schira posted on Twitter on Saturday morning that De Sciglio has rejected the chance to move to Villa.
Full story here
Reds star predicts close game
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is anticipating another close-fought game against Aston Villa.
Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions head to Villa Park on Sunday night (7.15pm) with both sides beginning the new campaign with a 100 per cent record.
Liverpool went unbeaten as far as February but Villa took them close in November last year, when goals from Andrew Robertson and Sadio Mane in the 87th and 94th minutes respectively snatched a win from their visit to the Second City.
Wijnaldum knows Villa will pose another tough test when the two teams meet again, Dean Smith 's side having strengthened further in the transfer window.
This time, though, the claret and blue faithful will not be packing out Villa Park but Wijnaldum thinks that will not make a difference.
Liverpool are well aware that their unbeaten record could be under threat again.
"Last season was really tricky," Wijnaldum told Liverpool's website.
"We were 1-0 behind and in the second half we scored for 1-1 with Robertson. In the last five minutes, Sadio scored a header.
"But I think everyone who still remembers the game will think back and know how difficult it was to win the game there.
"It might only be different because the supporters are not in, but still, it’s a really difficult team to beat. It’s going to be hard, it's going to be really hard.
"We just have to make sure we concentrate and give 100 per cent and do the things we did last season and this season, and just try to play our best football."
Jota leaves
Villa have announced the departure of playmaker Jota with his contract terminated at the club.
The club say the decision is a mutual one and wish the player all the best for the future.
Jota leaves Villa Park after only one full season with the club, making 16 appearances in claret and blue with his contract ended a year early.
He arrived from Birmingham City last summer with Gary Gardner heading in the opposite direction.
Jota started the first five Premier League matches of last season, setting up Wesley Moraes ' first goal for the club in a 2-0 defeat of Everton in August 2019.
However, from the middle of September he would play only 96 minutes of League football, his only other outings coming in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
Jota, who also played for Villa head coach Dean Smith during his time at Brentford, has managed only 23 minutes this season with both appearances in the Carabao Cup.
He wasn't in the matchday squads for either of Villa's two League matches so far this campaign.
Smith has said any more incomings at Villa before Monday's transfer deadline would be dependent on players leaving the club.
"We don’t want to stockpile players," he said, "there will be players that are open to leaving the club and if they do we may move to bring others in.
"But not unless anyone goes out, that is for sure. Moving players out is the hardest thing at any club, as any sporting director will tell you."