THE Premier League still has no return date – but there’s a new way to get your footy fix.
With everyone cooped up indoors due to the Covid-19 lockdown, Prem bosses have turned to eSports as a way of raising money for charity.
It’s controllers at the ready for Premier League starsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Real players are set to compete over a five-day tournament on EA Sports’ FIFA 20, with the prize fund donated to the #PlayersTogether initiative.
When is the ePremier League?
PLAYERS will represent their own club in the knockout style event, with all twenty taking part.
For example, Trent Alexander-Arnold is representing Liverpool, while Raheem Sterling will be controlling the virtual Man City.
The tournament got underway on Tuesday, April 21.
Matches are played every day for five days, leaving four players remaining on Saturday.
After two semi-finals, the remaining pair will face off for the ePremier League title.
Josh Franceschi is representing Arsenal in the eventCredit: EPA
How can I watch it on TV and live stream?
ALL of the early rounds are available to watch on the Premier League’s social channels.
This includes YouTube and Twitch, with every match free to watch.
On Saturday, April 25 the semi-final and final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Tune in from 3pm on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League to see who lifts the virtual trophy.
Full schedule
Tuesday, April 21
- 1A John McGinn (AVL) 1-6 Neal Maupay (BHA)
- 1B Josh Franceschi (ARS) 4-3 Nathaniel Chalobah (WAT)
- 1C Dwight McNeil (BUR) 3-2 Ryan Fredericks (WHU)
- 1D Philip Billing (BOU) 4-0 Angus Gunn (SOU)
Wednesday, April 22 (12pm onwards)
- 2A – Raheem Sterling (MCI) vs Wilfried Zaha (CRY)
- 2B – Tom Grennan (MUN) vs Trent Alexander-Arnold (LIV)
- 2C – Reece James (CHE) vs Andre Gomes (EVE)
- 2D -Moussa Sissoko (TOT) vs Christian Atsu (NEW)
Thursday, 23 April (12pm onwards)
- 2EDiogo Jota (WOL) vs Wilfred Ndidi (LEI)
- 2F Todd Cantwell (NOR) vs Lys Mousset (SHU)
- Winner 1A vs Winner 1D
- Winner 1B vs Winner 1C
Friday, 24 April (12pm onwards)
- QF1 Winner 2B vs Winner 2D
- QF2 Winner 2C vs Winner 2A
- QF3 Winner 2E vs Winner 2F
- QF4 Winner 2G vs Winner 2H
Saturday, April 25 (3pm onwards)
- SF1 Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 (Live on Sky Sports Main Event)
- SF2 Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4 (Live on Sky Sports Main Event)
- Final Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 (Live on Sky Sports Main Event)
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
