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The two broadcasters have made their selections for the antepenultimate round of fixtures in the Premier League season
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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. The latest round of Premier League TV picks has been announced with new timeslots set for matchweek 36. That round of fixtures will be played on the weekend of Saturday, May 9 and includes some potentially crucial games in the race for European places, the relegation fight - and, of course, perhaps even the title race. With a nine-point lead over second-placed Manchester City (who have a game in hand) and a trip to the Etihad still to come, Arsenal will be hoping they will already have their hands on the trophy by then - but if it goes the way of Pep Guardiola's men, then the battle to be crowned Premier League champions could very well still be alive and kicking. Get VIP Manchester City tickets HERE with Seat Unique Manchester City's hospitality provides Level 2 South West Corner seating and access to the exclusive Manager's Corner Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy premium food and bar options, complimentary tea and coffee at half-time and full-time, and a matchday programme. Car parking (one per four guests) is also included, adding convenience to this enhanced match experience. As you would expect, both Manchester City and Arsenal have been selected for live TV coverage that weekend, as they have been for every other game in the calendar beforehand. City are set to visit Brentford on Saturday, May 9 at 5: 30pm, while Arsenal will visit relegation-battling West Ham United the next day in a 4: 30pm kick-off. Sky Sports will show both games.
The also features what could be a fascinating encounter between Liverpool and Chelsea on TNT Sports. That game is currently scheduled for a 12: 30pm kick-off on the Saturday, but would be moved to 8pm if Liverpool were to make it to the Champions League semi-finals by beating PSG over two legs in the quarter-finals. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. That move would be made in a bid to adhere to a Premier League policy of leaving at least 60 hours between each side's games in all competitions. As it stands, just one point separates fifth-placed Liverpool from sixth-placed Chelsea - and with a Champions League place likely to be available to the top five this season, it could end up being a vital game.
That leaves two timeslots to fill, and Sky are clearly hoping that Nottingham Forest are still in a relegation battle with three games to go: they have selected their clash with Newcastle United to be shown on Sunday at 2pm. That may be a sensible precaution anyway, as Forest would have to play on the Sunday if they make it past Porto to reach the Europa League semi-finals. Leeds United fans might meanwhile be irritated that their potential relegation six-pointer away to Tottenham has been moved to the evening of Monday, May 11.
That will mark the seventh time this season that Leeds have played a Premier League game on a Friday or Monday night, with the Whites joining Manchester United, Everton and West Ham in getting the thin end of the wedge on TV scheduling this season. Brighton v Wolves, Burnley v Aston Villa, Crystal Palace v Everton, Fulham v Bournemouth, and Sunderland v Manchester United all remain in their Saturday 3pm timeslots - for now, at least. The Villa and/or Palace games would need to be moved if ether side progress in the Europa League and Conference League, respectively. Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, We Are Terriers. com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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