Why Manchester United vs Crystal Palace is not on TV with fans unable to watch Old Trafford encounter
Manchester United take on Crystal Palace this weekend but UK-based fans won’t be able to tune in. The Red Devils narrowly beat Fulham 1-0 in their last Premier League match, with Lisandro Martinez scoring their only shot on target. Martinez was Man United’s hero at Craven CottageGetty It was a far from convincing display by Ruben Amorim‘s side, but in the position they are in, three points is all that matters. With just 15 games of the season remaining, Man United are stuck in midtable and have almost no chance of making any form of European football, barring an incredible end to the campaign. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have picked up over the last couple of months. Since the start of December, they’ve only lost to Arsenal and Brentford. Both of those were at home, while they’ve won their last two on the road. Why is Manchester United vs Crystal Palace not on TV? This Premier League fixture wasn’t picked for TV broadcast, which means it won’t be shown in the UK despite starting at 2pm. This is because it was initially scheduled for Saturday, February 1 with a 3pm kick-off. Plus, Brentford versus Tottenham and Arsenal’s home game against Manchester City have been selected by Sky Sports. So because it wasn’t picked in the initial round of broadcast selections, it can’t be screened. The game has been moved due to Man United’s Europa League commitments. Crystal Palace are playing well on the roadGetty The Red Devils are in Romania on Thursday night to face FCSB in the final Europa League match of the League Phase. A win would seal a place in the top eight for Amorim’s side, meaning they would miss out on the lottery of the play-offs. The match has meant their upcoming Premier League game had to be moved from Saturday to allow the United players time to return and recover. Bucharest is three hours ahead of the UK, so the match doesn’t start until 11pm local time, meaning it will be well into Friday morning by the time the Red Devils land and return home. So, even a Sunday 2pm kick-off will be leaving Amorim’s men little time to recuperate. While the game will not be broadcast on UK TV, talkSPORT will be on hand with all the goals during our Sunday session coverage. Follow Sam Matterface for all the goals as they go in from the Premier League and EFL, including Everton v Chelsea and Tottenham v Liverpool. To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. talkSPORT.com will also have you covered with all the biggest talking points and reaction in our dedicated Premier League live blog.
Manchester United take on Crystal Palace this weekend but UK-based fans won’t be able to tune in.
The Red Devils narrowly beat Fulham 1-0 in their last Premier League match, with Lisandro Martinez scoring their only shot on target.
It was a far from convincing display by Ruben Amorim‘s side, but in the position they are in, three points is all that matters.
With just 15 games of the season remaining, Man United are stuck in midtable and have almost no chance of making any form of European football, barring an incredible end to the campaign.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have picked up over the last couple of months.
Since the start of December, they’ve only lost to Arsenal and Brentford.
Both of those were at home, while they’ve won their last two on the road.
Why is Manchester United vs Crystal Palace not on TV?
This Premier League fixture wasn’t picked for TV broadcast, which means it won’t be shown in the UK despite starting at 2pm.
This is because it was initially scheduled for Saturday, February 1 with a 3pm kick-off.
Plus, Brentford versus Tottenham and Arsenal’s home game against Manchester City have been selected by Sky Sports.
So because it wasn’t picked in the initial round of broadcast selections, it can’t be screened.
The game has been moved due to Man United’s Europa League commitments.
The Red Devils are in Romania on Thursday night to face FCSB in the final Europa League match of the League Phase.
A win would seal a place in the top eight for Amorim’s side, meaning they would miss out on the lottery of the play-offs.
The match has meant their upcoming Premier League game had to be moved from Saturday to allow the United players time to return and recover.
Bucharest is three hours ahead of the UK, so the match doesn’t start until 11pm local time, meaning it will be well into Friday morning by the time the Red Devils land and return home.
So, even a Sunday 2pm kick-off will be leaving Amorim’s men little time to recuperate.
While the game will not be broadcast on UK TV, talkSPORT will be on hand with all the goals during our Sunday session coverage.
Follow Sam Matterface for all the goals as they go in from the Premier League and EFL, including Everton v Chelsea and Tottenham v Liverpool.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
talkSPORT.com will also have you covered with all the biggest talking points and reaction in our dedicated Premier League live blog.
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