chelsea against bournemouth and championship side bristol city face the holders manchester united at ashton gate . alistair durden reports... the 1909 fa cup final, this much they cost 1p. city played in blue shirts that day. and what is described on the team sheet is white knickers. the game was played at crystal palace as wembley had not been built yet. bristol city lost 1-0. been built yet. bristol city lost 1—0. still city coming forward them. city have had their revenge then, several times. joejordan city have had their revenge then, several times. joe jordan played in this fixture for united. but finished his career with bristol city. the clamour of manchester united coming to bristol, they don't come much bigger than that. no

matter where you go on the planet you will find of manchester united supporters club. the way bristol city are at this time, maybe there are more important games to come. if you can win it gives you a degree of confidence, makes you a better team. united are the richest club in the world, with play a price tag to match. tonight fans like to see the likes of paul pogba, romelu lukaku, nemanja matic and anthony martial. by nemanja matic and anthony martial. by contrast bristol city's la starting 11 cost less than 10 million in total. bristol is one of the best teams in the championship. for me, the championship is now high quality teams with lots of players that could play in the premier league easily. we need to take the game really seriously. for me, it is great. you look up to these guys. i have ordered in a very expensive bottle of wine, i must add. i've had to read my little girl's piggybank.

i will be disappointed if he does not come in, and at least tasted. it has to be poured specially, it is that good. ashton gate is sold out tonight. for many city fans, this'll be the first time they have seen their play manchester united. could not be more excited. for me, like 37 yea rs not be more excited. for me, like 37 years in the offing. everyone i know, the hull city talking about it. iam buzzing. ifeel sorry for the special one. he avoided us at porto, real madrid, now he has to come to the mecca of english football and take us on. the stage is set to welcome the defending champion. you could argue both these teams will have more important matches to play in the coming months. hard to imagine a more glamorous match in recent years for bristol city. 37 years since they faced manchester united in a competitive fixture. supporters arriving tonight, not just

competitive fixture. supporters arriving tonight, notjust coming from bristol, travelling from australia, america and the middle east. i have spoken to fans right across the globe coming hither this game. united will be the overwhelming favourites. they are the defending champions. week by week the chances of winning the premier league will slip even further and further. they will protect a pretty strong team. they we re protect a pretty strong team. they were delayed arriving to bristol. the flight had to be diverted this morning because of fog. they flew into cardiff before arriving here a little earlier this afternoon. kick—off is at eight o'clock. that will also be the five live commentary match. the other tie sees two premeir league sides go head to head at stamford bridge. chelsea are favourites against a eddie howe's bourenmouth, the cherries have gone six games without a win, and were thrashed 4—0 by liverpool on sunday. the players are done well to get to

this point, we had a couple of tricky games. we are in a unique situation for the club, the chance to create new history for the football clu b to create new history for the football club is a great incentive for the players. whenever you play the seems you have to believe we can win. we had a disappointing result against liverpool, that game and arsenal side, every other game we have been very much. i'm hoping we can get luck on our side. we'll find out how seriously both teams are taking it. chelsea boss antonio co nte taking it. chelsea boss antonio conte sure to make changes. marcos alonso suspended after being booked in the win against atlanta. he's well aware the threat the pose. when you lose 4—0 at home, it is not simple. not simple. forthis you lose 4—0 at home, it is not simple. not simple. for this reason we must pay great attention tomorrow. they want to take revenge.

revenge. to try to create problems. a man who racially abused and assaulted manchester city's raheem sterling at the weekend has beenjailed for 16 weeks. karl anderson, who has a history of football related violence, pleaded guilty to racially aggravated common assault. stuart pollitt was at manchester magistrates' court for us. the court heard this happened when raheem sterling was arriving at the team's training complex shortly before the game against tottenham. carl anderson. in his white van, wine standard window, shouting at horrific of racial insults. he gets out of his van, confronting sterling. aiming for macca kick setting. one of them bruising the player's m c. he gets back into his van and drives. today he pleaded guilty to a charge of racially

aggravated common assault. the chairman of the magistrates told him his offence was appalling, and an unprovoked attack. jailing him for 16 weeks. it emerged he is a convicted football hooligan with no fewer than 25 convictions for 37 offences over the years. the court heard from wrecking telemarketer raheem sterling from a victim impact statement. read out on his behalf. he said he was shocked, and that something like this could happen in this day and age. also coming up in the programme... back where it all started, sol campbell is reunited with an old teamate. and what a year for anthonyjoshua, we hear from the world champ and how he's getting ready for an even better 2018 birmingham's bid to host the commonwealth games in 2022 has been

given the go—ahead and and will be confirmed tomorrow. the bid received the required government support ahead of liverpool and they were the only city to submit a final bid to the commonwealth games federation at the end of september. let's bring in our sports correspondent david ornstein. they had this in the bag but the games federation really stretched this out, what were their concerns? in 2015, durban mass of africa or given the right to host the games in 2022. they were stripped from holding the rights because they did not meet the commonwealth federation's criteria. fast forward to this year, birmingham winning ahead of liverpool as britain's candidate city. what they did not realise, they were the only candidate in this one—horse race. the problem came when birmingham themselves were deemed not fully

compliant by the commonwealth games federation. our understanding they wa nted federation. our understanding they wanted more information about the higher the government would be supporting the games. also on the athletes village. rivals were given until the 30th of november. that deadline came and went. our understanding birmingham have finally prevail. set to be confirmed tomorrow. all of our money, durban did not have the money to stage the 2022 games. the commonwealth games federation lost a couple of years. one of these uk cities of birmingham and liverpool were always going to bail them out. how much is it going to cost? three quarters of £1 billion. £750 million. 75% of that will come from the british government. they have backed this. committed to it. 25% from local authorities. a local authority area which is only recently settling a dispute over who clears the fins

away. this could be a bit of a problem for the local area. the most expensive sports event hosted since the london 2012 olympics. you could look at it from both sides of the coin. the good is durban was replaced with a credible host city. also this is emblematic of the image problems coming with hosting major tournaments these days. especially the commonwealth games. for birmingham, the first global sports event to take place in the city. they have a plan to create a uk's largest permanent athletics stadium. it really will be a showcase for the diverse and youthful community of birmingham. interesting to see the legacy as well. we will hear from all those stakeholders tomorrow morning. the head of us soccer says

north america will be the perfect place to host the world cup in 2026. the us, mexico and canada are putting together a bid — the deadline for which is march next year — to stage first edition of fifa's expanded 48—team tournament. america last hosted the tournment in 1994 which was the most attendence world cup ever. the bbc‘s sports news correspodent richard conway is in new york. not long now until we know who will host the 2026 world cup. here in the united states, they have dreams. dreams of recreating what they did backin dreams of recreating what they did back in 1994. the last time the tournament was staged. the decision is due in june. tournament was staged. the decision is due injune. over the next few months, we will see conversations taking place across the world. the bidding process has changed. all of fifa's 211 voters they will have to make the final choice. here in new york i have been speaking to the current head of united states soccer federation. one of the men leading the bid for the 2026 tournament to come back here. he says of it is to

be the united states we will see the biggest workup ever. the 1998 world cup had few words games, above average attendance, and total attendance with fewer games. this will be in 80 game, 4018 world cup. i cannot think of any place better than the us, along with mexico and canada to take on the expanded size and challenge for fever. here in new york, there is a trial of free form a fee for officials on corruption charges. in some nations there is an anti—us sentiment given the way this country has investigated and corruption in world football. i put that to him and asking about the political climate in the us, whether that would have an influence on the 2026 outcome? is that the world cup, we re 2026 outcome? is that the world cup, were it can do for fifa and sport. not what has happened previously, and trying to think of something. between the revenues and a modern

world cup, easy world cup for fever. after the last couple and the next couple, and easy world cup in terms of management and operations would be looked at favourably. united states will have competition in the former morocco. it will have its supporters. come june next former morocco. it will have its supporters. comejune next year at a special meeting in moscow, a special decision will be made. here injune telemarketer us they hope they can plan for a landmark edition. russia's hopes of sending a full team to next year's winter paralympics have been dealt a blow. the international pa ralympic committee has decided to maintain the suspension of russia after revelations of widespread doping. an interim measure to allow russian athletes to compete as neutrals in some events will stand, with a final decision on the team

as a whole to be made next month. after banning russia from the games, they have set our 13 guidelines for russian athletes wanting to compete as mutuals. no flags, emblems or crests will be allowed. just that logo allowed on the kit. mitchell starc has a bruised heel could miss the fourth ashes test. the australian bolwer has a bruised heel and will be reassessed before the traditional boxing day test in melbourne. leicester and england centre manu tuilagi has had his citing dismissed for a dangerous tackle against munster last weekend. he is now free to face saracens on christmas eve. and scotland forward jonny gray has signed a new two—year deal with glasgow warriors after rejecting a move to bristol. love him, or hate him —

there is no doubting that sol campbell had an outstanding football career. he played 73 times for england, won to premier league titles, three fa cups, and the league cup. but it could have be all very different for the former arsenal and spurs captain while growing up in east london. campbell believes he experienced a "click" moment during his early teenage years which made him realise he had a chance to make something of a football career and walk away from trouble in his neighbourhood. the former england defender has been back to where he grew up to meet a childhood team—mate he has not seen for 30 years that wasn't so lucky, chris slegg reports. when they were kids sold campbell and robber bride used to play for put together on the streets after school. both had talent. sol campbell went on to be professional, robert didn't. you were an exceptional player. years ago, i grew up in the same area. you know the temptations. went out, did the wrong things. wrong attitude. he has been mentoring these youngsters about their crossroads moment, choosing to work hard at school and sport. instead of getting into

trouble. when does that lights turned on? the lightning bolt hitting you. he wants to be a footballer? me. to think it is easy to become a footballer? you have to work hard. you think if you work hard, it always comes? sometimes you get let down. my family were looking to where the next pound was coming, food on the table. people have not got time to worry about how you're whatever. order that gets money together. we had to pay the bills. many people did not have the talent i have. they went on, have the right attitude, worked hard at the game and became a professional footballer. i did the first trial qpr, scored two girls, did well, then bobby robson was in the office on the last trial when we had to go

to lilleshall. he asked me the question, why have you been thrown out of three schools in three years? three weeks later i get the letter i have not been successful. three weeks later i get the letter i have not been successfullj three weeks later i get the letter i have not been successful. i grew up with that kind of environment and became the norm. when you step out of the norm you are under severe pressure at a very early age in your life. now he hopes others makes the right choice at their crossroads moment. he may not have got the result he wanted at sport personality, but 2017 has been a pretty good year for anthonyjoshua. the heavyweight world champion sold out wembley stadium and cardiff's principality stadium in two blockbuster world title fights, and told our reporter alex gulrajani that this year has changed the pressures now on him. realistically does, when you asked, think it is the pressure to deliver. i understand what people want. important to improve as a fighter. sol important to improve as a fighter. so i can go and do it. don't use

your body can select. confident of getting a knockout. getting the win. not only that, looking good while doing it. that is what people want to see. i had to make sure i am improving in the gym. that is where that comes from. i know what people want. they are not hiding what they want, they are telling me. not good enough, you need to do better. the pressure is on my head. the pressures of being world champion, but the crowds. everyone wanting effusively. you must set in make huge sacrifices. the majority of people, men and women were working hard. trying to live, get on a properly letter. daycare. it is hard, you have to work to provide these things. all of us want a better future for our kids. a lot of people forced to gillett and work in the sacrifice, but time and working. christmas, new year coming up. so important families may you can

rekindle that spark. you have not been able to spend time with your kids, that's why these holidays, bank holidays, such a blessing. gives us time again. as i said, i don't do what i do in vain. so many people my age, depending on me. my nieces, my little boy and nephews depending only. another big year, you have been vocal about the targets. the other two belts. a chance to drop your shoulders, say i know what is coming january the 1st. it is important to kind of research yourself. once new year comes, january to, third, fourth, we start pushing into to fascinating. it all kicks off again. the pressure is on. i have to deliver. he usually does. anthonyjoshua with the world champion. lacazette from this position. much more through the rest of the evening. keeping an eye on bosley cup ties. semifinal draw later this evening as well. from all

of us of the bbc sports centre, good night for now. turn on your tv at this time of the year, you'll be left in no doubt, it is christmas. that's not true of other major is religious festivals. now the bbc says it is to broaden coverage of religion, devoting more time to non—christian faiths. songs of praise theme tune. for some it's the best part

of the bbc‘s output, but new research has also shown that traditional religious programmes are, for large parts of the audience, earnest, worthy, and a tv turn—off. welcome to sunday morning live... there's also concern that too often religion on tv is reduced to an argument or debate. the bbc wants more stories about real people's lives and theirfaith, and less studio based confrontation. are you going to come and see? i'm going to be in it later. there will also be more religion reflected in mainstream programming. it is all part of a review of how the bbc treats religion, after criticism that it was out of step with its audience. it means having portrayal of people from the wide range of religious backgrounds, across all of our programmes. but you're right, it does mean taking it more seriously, making sure that we get it right as much of the time as possible. so we're going to have a new unit, for example in bbc news, a global religious affairs unit which will be able to make sure we have got that expertise to get the facts right. also to tell the story behind the headlines, to get to what is really happening, to the subtleties. # once in royal david's city... latest research suggests the long decline in christianity in the uk