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Liverpool's Premier League Schedule Shaken Up by Broadcasting Rights Deal

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Liverpool's Premier League schedule is set for a dramatic shake-up as broadcasting rights holders Sky Sports and TNT Sports announce a new deal that will see 215 matches broadcast live in the first year of their four-year £6.7billion cycle. This will result in 19 fixtures being rearranged, including three matches being broadcast simultaneously on Sunday, October 5.

The Reds will face a crucial October, playing Chelsea on October 4, Manchester United on October 19, and Brentford on October 25, all of which will be shown live on TV. The match against United will be the headline act of Super Sunday, with Tottenham vs Aston Villa preceding it at 2pm. This comes after Liverpool's visit to Stamford Bridge on October 4, which will also be broadcast on Sky.

Key Takeaways:

  • Liverpool's Premier League schedule has been rearranged due to the broadcasting rights deal between Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
  • Nineteen fixtures have been affected by the deal, including three matches being broadcast simultaneously on October 5.
  • Liverpool will play three key matches in October, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Brentford, all of which will be shown live on TV.
  • The Manchester United match on October 19 will be the headline act of Super Sunday.
  • The introduction of Multiview is an attempt to recreate the popularity of Red Zone in NFL coverage.
  • The Reds will also host Tottenham's former captain Jordan Henderson, who joined Brentford from Ajax on a free transfer this summer.
  • The Sky Sports broadcast deal allows for multiple games to be shown live simultaneously, as seen on October 5.
  • Liverpool's trip to Brentford on October 25 will be shown on TNT Sports, with a 12:30pm kick-off that will change to 8pm if the Reds are away in the Champions League on the preceding Wednesday.

Statistics:

  • 215 matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and TNT Sports in the first year of their four-year £6.7billion cycle.
  • 19 fixtures have been rearranged due to the broadcasting rights deal.
  • 3 matches will be broadcast simultaneously on Sunday, October 5.
  • Liverpool will play 3 key matches in October, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Brentford.
  • 215 matches will be broadcast on Sky Sports in the first year of their contract, up from 128 last season.
  • The broadcasting rights deal is worth £6.7billion over four years.

Sources:

  • Sky Sports, "Sky Sports and Premier League agree £6.7 billion new deal"
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