The Final Showdown: Premier League Title to be Decided on Sunday
The Premier League title will be decided on Sunday, with Manchester City now top of the league following their 2-0 win over Tottenham. Arsenal are just two points behind their rivals after picking up 27 wins in a record-breaking campaign.
The Premier League title race is going down to the wire.
But in a change from previous years, the two crucial matches at the top of the table will not be aired by the same broadcaster. City will host West Ham on Sky Sports, but Everton’s visit to The Emirates will air on TNT Sports.
“Why wouldn’t both games be on Sky Sports.” - A baffled fan
Fans are baffled by the decision, which means there will be no split-screen for viewers to access to keep up to date on the latest goings on.
Sky Sports will air Manchester City’s match against West Ham.
One supporter reacted to the news saying: “Why not Sky?” Another added: “Surprised Sky have let this happen. This never happened all the years Liverpool took it into the final day.”
TNT Sports will air Arsenal’s match against Everton.
A third wrote: “A bit surprised by this, but Sky fully think the title is done after tonight.”
The Premier League final day fixtures are as follows:
- Arsenal vs Everton
- Brentford vs Newcastle
- Brighton vs Manchester United
- Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
- Chelsea vs Bournemouth
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
- Liverpool vs Wolves
- Luton vs Fulham
- Manchester City vs West Ham
- Sheffield United vs Tottenham
City captain Kyle Walker has relished the run-in, including Tuesday’s visit to his former club Spurs.
Kyle Walker has relished the pressure of the title race.
He said after the win: “If I didn’t enjoy the pressure, I’d be in the wrong job and definitely the wrong team.”
“These are the games you want to play in as a footballer.”
“Last night I couldn’t sleep, I’m struggling to sleep.”
“And then you’re getting to the hotel today, I’ve heard they have tried to set fireworks off the night before but we weren’t there, they’ve missed us!”
“I’m scrambling to get half an hour in the afternoon just to get my head down.”
The stage is set for a thrilling finale to the Premier League season. Who will come out on top?
