Reason Arsenal vs Spurs not in prime Sky Sports Super Sunday TV slot explained
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners take on Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs this afternoon in the highly-anticipated first North London Derby of the Premier League season
Arsenal and Tottenham face off today in the first North London derby of the season
Ange Postecoglou’s men visit the Emirates Stadium this afternoon looking to continue their impressive start to the season against their arch rivals. The Gunners themselves have started the new campaign well with five wins in their first six games.
Victory for either side will see them move within only two points of Manchester City after Pep Guardiola’s men won their sixth straight Premier League game.
Bragging rights are up for grabs this afternoon and supporters will be hoping to see their team win the first derby of the season. However, many would have noticed that the fixture is not taking place at the normal 4.30pm time slot on Sunday.
Today, there are five games set to take place, including the Gunners fixture against Spurs. At 2pm, as well as the North London Derby, Brighton & Hove Albion host Bournemouth, Chelsea face Aston Villa and Liverpool take on West Ham United.
Of these games, the contest at the Emirates Stadium is the most hotly-anticipated clash of the lot, which many would expect to be in the 4.30pm slot. However, theNorth London Derby will be shown at 2pm, followed by Sheffield United vs Newcastle at 4.30pm.
In years gone past, the most high-profile fixture is scheduled for the final TV slot of the day. However, today’s clash between Arsenal and Spurs has been moved to the earlier time of 2pm due to policing reasons.
You can follow the game via football.london’s live blog from north London, bringing you all the pre-match build-up and post-match reaction.
