Why Arsenal vs. Fulham isn’t televised as Sky and TNT Sports choose other Premier League matches.
Arsenal host eighth-placed Fulham at the Emirates on Tuesday evening, needing a victory to keep their fading title hopes alive.
Mikel Arteta’s side has struggled to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, who hold a commanding 12-point advantage with just eight games left. While the Gunners still have a chance, with Liverpool and Manchester City set to clash at Anfield in May, they must first navigate a tough test against Marco Silva’s Fulham.
The Cottagers, just four points off fourth place, will be eager to bounce back from their FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Crystal Palace. However, UK fans won’t be able to watch the game live on TV. Here’s why.
Why isn’t Arsenal vs. Fulham on TV?
Tuesday’s Premier League schedule includes three fixtures: Arsenal vs. Fulham, Wolves vs. West Ham, and Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United.
Both Arsenal vs. Fulham and Wolves vs. West Ham kick off at 7:45 pm but weren’t selected for TV coverage. Instead, TNT Sports chose the 8 pm clash between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. Sky Sports opted to broadcast Liverpool vs. Everton on Wednesday and Chelsea vs. Tottenham on Thursday.
However, starting next season, the Premier League’s new TV deal will ensure that all matches not scheduled for a 3 pm Saturday kick-off will be broadcast live in the UK.
How to watch Arsenal vs. Fulham outside the UK
While UK viewers won’t have live coverage, international fans can watch the match. In Australia, Optus Sport will broadcast the game. In the US, Peacock has the rights, while Canadian fans can tune in via fuboTV Canada.
Where to watch Arsenal vs. Fulham highlights
UK-based fans without a match ticket will have to wait for highlights. Sky Sports will upload a three-minute video on YouTube and their app around 20 minutes after full-time. A 30-minute highlights package will air later on Tuesday evening.
For extended highlights, BBC One’s Match of the Day will feature the game at 10:40 pm on Wednesday, also available on BBC iPlayer.
