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      Why next set of Premier League fixtures will look unusual to fans with traditional TV channels swapped

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      THE Premier League returns with a bang next weekend when Manchester City host Liverpool in a huge title race showdown.However, football fans are at risk of getting caught out by scheduling changes.
      Man City will host Liverpool at 12:30pm next SaturdayCredit: The Times
      Arsenal travel to face Brentford at 5:30pmCredit: Getty
      City vs Liverpool was originally set to be broadcast on Sky Sports at 5:30pm next Saturday, but it has been moved forward to 12:30pm.
      That means Brentford’s clash with Arsenal, originally set to be shown on TNT Sports at lunchtime, has been pushed back to the evening slot.
      Traditionally, TNT Sports will broadcast the first Premier League match of the day every Saturday while Sky Sports show the 5:30pm fixture.
      However, that will change next week when Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp come face to face at 12:30pm on Sky Sports Premier League.
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      Brentford will then host Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal later that evening – live on TNT Sports.
      Why have the fixtures been swapped?
      The two Premier League fixtures were swapped because a local safety advisory group in Manchester – which includes members of the police – were concerned about the prospect of an early evening kick-off.
      There have been several issues with fan trouble and behaviour surrounding the fixture in the past, so Premier League chiefs made the decision to bring the match forward.
      Amid concerns about fan safety at the Etihad Stadium, Liverpool’s ticket allocation was cut by 20 per cent from 3,000 seats to 2,400 last season.
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      Last year a 15-year-old girl was left ‘scarred for life’ after being struck by a pot weighted with coins that had been thrown from the away section.
      Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan was subsequently forced to apologise to the family involved. More

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      Crisis club Southend’s bench a sorry sight as they are forced to play with TWO subs live on TNT Sports…but still win

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      SOUTHEND bench looked pitiful as they were forced to play with just two substitutes live on TNT Sports.The crisis-hit club were hit with a transfer embargo this season forbidding the arrival of new signings.
      Southend were forced to name just two substitutes on the bench
      The subs bench was sparse for the visit of Chesterfield
      Dan Mooney replaced Jack Wood in the final ten minutes
      That has limited the Shrimpers to a squad size of just 17 players.
      But recent injuries mean Kevin Maher has faced even tighter restrictions on his selection.
      He was forced to name just two substitutes for the visit of National League leaders Chesterfield.
      So the substitutes’ bench looked sparse as subs Dan Mooney and Brooklyn Kabongolo sat next to empty seats.
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      That meant Southend did not have a substitute goalkeeper on the bench.
      But the limited numbers did not affect Southend as they came back from Will Grigg’s first-half goal to win 2-1.
      However they are still in danger of being relegated after being docked 10 points for failing to pay a debt owed to HMRC.
      Fans responded with protests against owner Ron Martin, and forced a match against Eastleigh into suspension by throwing tennis balls onto the pitch.
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      But there is a light at the end of the tunnel with the club in the process of a takeover.
      Last month Southend released a statement confirming they have reached an agreement for the sale of the club with a consortium led by Australian Justin Rees. More

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      Football fans joke ‘I feel sick’ as TNT’s groundbreaking new camera for Wolves vs Spurs gets mixed response

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      VIEWERS joked that they were left “feeling sick” after TNT Sports unveiled a groundbreaking new camera today to a mixed reaction.The broadcaster was at Molineux to provide coverage of the Premier League showdown between Wolves and Tottenham.
      TNT Sports unveiled their new body cams at MolineuxCredit: TNT Sports
      The footage left many viewers reaching for the sick bucketCredit: TNT Sports
      Although loads more viewers loved the extra insight that they were gettingCredit: TNT Sports

      TNT Sports decided to introduce a new feature as part of the show before the big kick-off.
      And that was a bodycam being attached to Spurs star Brennan Johnson and Wolves’ Max Kilman throughout the warm-ups.
      During the pre-game build-up, shaky clips were shown from the cam as the former Nottingham Forest forward and the defender got ready for action with their team-mates in a number of ball and fitness drills.
      The broadcaster confirmed before the game: “TNT Sports and the @PremierLeague have partnered on a new innovation that will be trialled for Wolves vs Tottenham.
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      “A special AI-powered stabilisation bodycam will be affixed to a player from each side during the warm-up prior to the Saturday lunchtime kick-off.”
      Fans were torn on the new impressive feature as the topic soon went viral on social media.
      One joked: “I’m hungover and this pre match body cam on Brennan Johnson is making me feel sick.”
      Another viewer commented: “‘Pre match body cam’ is a football broadcast innovation that no one asked for or needed.”
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      While a fellow fan tuning in said: “The bodycam is awful, unwatchable makes me feel sick. Get rid.”
      However, not everybody was against it.
      One viewer said: “Good to see a player’s eyes view.”
      “It’s great insight,” said another while a fellow fan said that they were “really enjoying it”. More

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      Premier League matches set for groundbreaking change starting THIS WEEKEND giving fans even more access

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      PREMIER LEAGUE fans will get all-new access with a fresh camera feature this weekend.Viewers tuning into TNT Sports for the early kick-off between Wolves and Tottenham are set to be able to watch from a very different angle.
      One Tottenham player will wear a bodycam during their trip to MolineuxCredit: Getty
      That is because a player from each side will wear a bodycam for the warm-ups prior to the match at Molineux.
      And that will enable supporters in their armchairs to see exactly what stars go through when preparing for a top-flight clash – including the various drills and shooting practice.
      As reported by the Daily Mail, TNT and the Premier League have struck a historic deal to introduce the innovative new tech.
      The two players will wear the special vests, created by Israeli company MindFly.
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      The vests are fitted with a shatterproof AI-powered stabilisation bodycam on the chest, providing a wide-angle view through a small hole in the kit.
      The camera is said to be so light that it is barely noticeable for the footballers who are used to wearing base layers and GPS trackers.
      However, Ifab laws prevent the cameras from being worn for competitive matches – which means fans won’t get the incredible insight once the Wolves vs Spurs clash gets underway on TNT Sports.
      Premier League Head of Media Operations and Innovation, Rachael Nightingale, said: “Finding new ways to bring our fans closer to the action on the pitch is a key focus for us.
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      “After the success of the bodycam trials at the Premier League Summer Series, we are looking forward to seeing what results this test will deliver for TNT and our audiences around the world.”
      Supporters got an insight into the future of live sports broadcasting when Youri Tielemans and Bruno Guimaraes wore the bodycams during pre-season in the USA.
      Viewers were stunned to see the speed of the friendly game, requiring fast thinking and incredible fitness levels.
      A similar camera on referee Peter Bankes during Fulham’s tie with Brentford also revealed just how tricky officiating can be – and what they must deal with when the ball is in and out of play.
      An FA trial also saw refs wear bodycams in an attempt to clamp down on poor behaviour and language towards officials, including in grassroots football.
      And in May, Moises Caicedo bizarrely wore a bodycam for the pre-match handshakes as Brighton hosted Manchester United.
      Youri Tielemans wore a bodycam during pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      The new angle gave fans a completely different perspectiveCredit: Twitter @premierleague
      Wolves host high-flying Spurs on TNT Sports this SaturdayCredit: Getty More

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      Sky Sports and TNT Sports at risk of losing Premier League coverage as ‘rival bidder emerges’ to take huge fixtures

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      SKY SPORTS and TNT Sports face competition from a rival bidder for Premier League coverage. The broadcasting duo have had the majority share of Premier League games for a sustained period, but according to the Telegraph that could be about to change.
      A rival bidder could put TNT Sports and Sky Sports at risk of losing Premier League coverageCredit: Rex
      The broadcasting heavyweights could lose the rights to some of the Premier League’s biggest gamesCredit: Alamy
      Amazon are reportedly exploring the idea of taking up a larger chunk of the televised games that are available to broadcasters.
      Prime Video already show 20 games a season, but they are expected to bid for match packages that would give them the rights to broadcast a far higher number of fixtures.
      The smaller packages available to bidding broadcasters range between 42 and 65 fixtures which would be a huge step up from what Amazon already has the rights to.
      It could also see them televise more games than TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) with the longstanding channel currently holding the rights to 52 games per season.
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      However it is said that TNT and Sky Sports still remain favourites to retain the lion share of fixtures for future seasons.
      Amazon may not be the only streaming service that bid for the Premier League broadcasting rights either.
      With popular online service DAZN also expected to look at trying to acquire one of the cheaper packages available.
      The next round of packages would last for three years and any successful bids would mean rights were purchased for that prolonged period.
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      At present 270 of the Premier League’s 380 annual games are available for broadcast.
      And in good news for football fans there isn’t any planned changes for kick off times with the Saturday 12.30pm and 5.30pm, Sunday 2pm and 4.30pm, and Monday or Friday 8pm slots reportedly being maintained. More

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      Laura Woods praised for bold outfit live on TNT Sports as fans gush presenter ‘looks more unreal than normal’

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      LAURA WOODS has been praised for her bold outfit live on TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage.Fans gushed on social media as they claimed the presenter “looks more unreal than normal”.
      Laura Woods has been praised for her bold outfit choice during Arsenal vs SevillaCredit: TNT Sports
      Fans gushed that Woods ‘looks more unreal than normal’Credit: TNT Sports
      Woods had been fronting the action from the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal welcomed Sevilla to North London.
      She stunned in a suit alongside Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown as she wowed in a shirt and jacket combo.
      Her outfit choice left her fans delighted on social media as they took to X, formerly Twitter, to react to seeing Woods on their screens.
      One wrote: “Laura Woods looks more unreal than normal fairs.”
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      Another added: “Laura Woods is doing a lot for me with her outfit choice.”
      Meanwhile, a third fan also commented: “Laura Woods on the Arsenal game, WOW!”
      Arsenal fan Woods was hoping to see her side book their place in the knockout stage on Wednesday night.
      A win over their Spanish opponents would see the Gunners through, as long as Lens also beat PSV in the other match in group B.
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      Woods wowed her fans with her suit at the Emirates StadiumCredit: TNT Sports
      She presented TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage on Wednesday nightCredit: TNT Sports
      Earlier this week, she had also left fans swooning in Manchester during coverage of another Champions League contest.
      Woods hosted Manchester City’s win over Swiss champions Young Boys on Tuesday.
      She again wowed her fans as she stunned in a black leather outfit, with some even calling for rival broadcaster Sky Sports to snap her up.
      The host was joined by Rio Ferdinand and Martin KeownCredit: TNT Sports
      Woods paired her white shirt with a matching black jacket and trousersCredit: TNT Sports
      Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…
      Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      Laura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Rex
      She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: Getty
      Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      The presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: Getty
      She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura has an enviable lifestyle and fans regularly go wild for her outfitsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      Laura Woods stuns fans in black leather outfit on TNT Sports as they petition rival broadcaster to snap her up

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      LAURA WOODS has stunned fans with her Champions League outfit.The TNT Sports host was broadcasting live from Manchester ahead of Manchester City’s match against BSC Young Boys.
      Laura Woods stunned fans with her leather outfit ahead of the Manchester City v BSC Young Boys matchCredit: TNT Sports
      Woods shared a snap from Etihad Stadium ahead of the gameCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Laura covers the Champions League for TNT SportsCredit: INSTAGRAM @ laurawoodsy
      Standing outside the Etihad, the 36-year-old wowed in her fitted black leather jacket and eye-catching jewellery.
      She also shared a behind-the-scenes snap of her stunning ensemble while holding a blue umbrella on Instagram.
      Woods’ snap drew plenty of praise from her over 700,000 followers.
      One such fan responded: “Mary Poppins; the reboot!”
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      A third wrote: “The best presenter back presenting the best sporting competition in the world!”
      Another fan labelled Woods “Absolutely gorgeous.”
      As another tweeted: “Laura woods tonight wow. We are standing”
      Woods’ appearance also prompted one fan to call for Sky Sports to bring her back.
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      Their tweet read: “Petition to get Laura Woods on SkySports.. Genuinely thinks she’s a top pundit. Brings the room together, Knows football, Talks sense and eye candy to top it off.”
      Last weekend, Woods was covering the FA Cup on the Isle of Sheppey as Isthmian League South East Division side Sheppey United took on League Two outfit Walsall.
      The experience proved a memorable one for Woods, who was asked to sign a fan’s Arsenal calf tattoo.
      She took to her Instagram Story to share a selfie of her smiling alongside the tattoo, now including her signature.
      The snap was captioned: “Never signed an Arsenal tattoo before, but I liked it,” and included a laughing emoji.
      Walsall wound up cruising past their lower league opponents 4-1.
      Woods recently signed a fan’s Arsenal tattoo at an FA Cup clashCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Woods has over 700,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      Fans furious as Discovery+ app goes down leaving them unable to watch Fulham vs Man Utd clash on TNT Sports

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      FANS were left furious as the Discovery+ app went down during Fulham’s clash with Manchester United.Discovery+ now carries the TNT Sports channels, on which the match was broadcast.
      Fans missed the opening stages of Fulham vs Man UtdCredit: EPA

      Fans watching on the app received a black screen with a message reading: “Something went wrong.”
      Many subsequently took to social media to vent their frustrations.
      One sarcastically wrote: “Discovery+ App doesn’t show the game. Website doesn’t show the game. Great value for money.”
      And a second damningly wrote: “Discovery+ app not working for the united game… not the first time. Aint renewing that one.”
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      A third fumed: “The Discovery Plus app is absolutely woeful.”
      And another added: “Discovery+ app still really poor! Please sort it@tntsports @discoveryplus.”
      SunSport understands it was a minor issue within the app that was resolved quickly.
      Warner Bros. Discovery completed their purchase of BT Sport last year.
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      They have since rebranded to TNT Sports, although have kept much of the same programming.
      The BT Sport app remained until last month, when fans were forced to switch to Discovery+ in order to watch TNT Sports.
      Discovery+ also features programming from Eurosport.
      Fans may have missed what United thought was their opener when Scott McTominay converted from close range on eight minutes.
      Following a lengthy VAR check, however, the goal was controversially disallowed when Harry Maguire was deemed to have been offside and active in the build-up.
      Fans also had a scare in the very first minute, when Maguire appeared to suffer an injury.
      But the England defender was able to shrug off the issue and continue.
      Scott McTominay thought he’d given Man Utd the leadCredit: Getty More