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Ahead of the Players Championship, some of the world's top golfers share their football favourites

Spending free time on the golf course is often a popular pastime for footballers, but how much do the golfers enjoy their football?

Ahead of the Players Championship being exclusively live on its own dedicated channel from May 8-14, we asked some of the world's top golfers about their football favourites.

Image: Sky Sports The Players will have extended coverage and bonus action from TPC Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy will be one of the favourites for victory at TPC Sawgrass, but where does he expect his beloved Manchester United to finish as the Premier League season reaches its climax?

The Northern Irishman also revealed which player is his favourite at Old Trafford, while Arsenal fan Ian Poulter gave his views on the future of Arsene Wenger.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 21: Ian Poulter of England drives on the 1st hole wearing an Arsenal football club shirt during the third round o
Image: Poulter has previously played in an Arsenal shirt during a round

Masters runner-up Justin Rose and former world No 1 Luke Donald name their football allegiances and share their hopes for the rest of the season, as Everton follower Tommy Fleetwood gives his verdict on Ronald Koeman's first season at Goodison Park.

Click on the video above to hear golf's football favourites!

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Watch the Players Championship from May 8-14 exclusively live on Sky Sports The Players. Coverage of the opening round begins from 12.30pm on Thursday May 11.

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