Why is Arsenal vs Southampton not on TV in UK? How to watch Premier League match

Arsenal fans will be a expecting another three points in the Premier League when they host Southampton - here's how to follow the action from the Emirates

Why is Arsenal vs Southampton not on TV in UK? How to watch Premier League match

Arsenal continue their Premier League title bid against struggling Southampton on Saturday (3pm).

After pushing Manchester City all the way in the last two seasons, the Gunners have made a strong start to the 2024/25 campaign and sit third, just a point behind early leaders Liverpool. It could have been better and it could have been worse for Mikel Arteta’s side, who were denied a statement win at City by John Stones ’ added-time leveller, having played for more than half the match with 10 men.

However, they got out of jail against Leicester last weekend. After being pegged back to 2-2, having been 2-0 up, the Gunners scored twice in added time to win 4-2. Next up, they face a beleaguered Saints side, who sit second-bottom after five defeats in their first six games.

Having been comprehensively outplayed in their 3-1 defeat at Bournemouth on Monday, they will not be relishing the trip to the Emirates. Mirror Football brings you everything you need to know about watching the big game, which will not be screened live on UK TV…

Why isn’t Arsenal vs Southampton on TV in the UK

It wasn’t selected by broadcasters Sky Sports and TNT Sports. In their Saturday 12.30pm slot, TNT picked Crystal Palace vs Liverpool while Sky will show Everton vs Newcastle at 5.30pm. Sky’s Super Sunday offering will be Aston Villa’s home clash against Manchester United at 2pm and Tottenham ’s visit to Brighton at 4.30pm.

As Arsenal vs Southampton is a 3pm kick-off, the match falls behind English football’s Saturday blackout which runs from 2.45pm to 5.15pm. Any live broadcast of 3pm games in the UK is strictly prohibited.

In recent years, there have been pleas for the historic rule to be ditched. A Premier League spokesperson told Mirror Football last year that the rule is in place to "protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid". The EFL would need to be consulted for the rule to be removed.

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Where can I watch Arsenal vs Southampton

Highlights and key moments from the game will be available to watch on the Sky Sports app almost straight after the final whistle. The best bits from the game will also be shown on Match of the Day, scheduled to kick-off at 10.30pm on Saturday.

As for live coverage, there’ll be regular updates on BBC Radio Five Live and talkSPORT. While it won’t be shown live in the UK, overseas viewers can watch the game via local Premier League TV rights holders. In the United States, the match will be shown on Peacock and on beIN Sports Connect in the Middle East.

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