The broadcast selections for November's Premier League fixtures in the UK have been announced, revealing a number of key changes to the original schedule. Eighteen top-flight games will be televised, with 15 of those on Sky Sports and three on TNT Sports. This includes some of the biggest games of the month, with a few notable changes for Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool.
Big Changes for Chelsea
Chelsea's home game against Arsenal on November 10 has been moved to a 4:30 PM Sunday kick-off, and will be shown live on Sky Sports. Their visit to Manchester United on November 3 has also been moved to the same time slot and will be broadcast live on Sky.
This isn't the only change for Chelsea in November. Their clashes at home to Aston Villa on December 1 and at Leicester on November 23 will also be televised, on Sky and TNT Sports respectively.
Arsenal's Schedule Tweaked
Arsenal also have two games moved from the 3 PM Saturday slot in November. Their match at Newcastle will be moved to the early kick-off at St James' Park on Saturday November 2 (TNT) while their visit to West Ham on Saturday, November 30 is now a 5:30 PM start and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Liverpool's November Fixtures
There are three changes for Liverpool in November. Their home tie against Aston Villa will now be played at 8 PM on Saturday, November 9 (TNT), and their away game at Southampton will take place at 2 PM on Sunday, November 24 (Sky). However, the massive showdown with Man City at Anfield is pencilled in for 4 PM on Sunday, December 1 (Sky).
The Only Teams Without a Televised Match
While many teams have seen their November schedule changed, there are only two teams that will not have a televised game in the month: Everton and Bournemouth.
November Fixtures
Here is the complete list of the televised fixtures for November:
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Saturday November 2:
- Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm, TNT Sports)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (5.30pm, Sky Sports)
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Sunday November 3:
- Spurs vs Aston Villa (2pm, Sky Sports)
- Man United vs Chelsea (4.30pm, Sky Sports)
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Monday November 4:
- Fulham vs Brentford (8pm, Sky Sports)
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Saturday 9 November:
- Brighton vs Man City (5.30pm, Sky Sports)
- Liverpool v Aston Villa (8pm, TNT Sports)
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Sunday November 10:
- Nottingham Forest v Newcastle (2pm, Sky Sports)
- Chelsea v Arsenal (4.30pm, Sky Sports)
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Saturday November 23:
- Leicester vs Chelsea (12.30pm, TNT Sports)
- Man City vs Spurs (5.30pm, Sky Sports)
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Sunday November 24:
- Southampton v Liverpool (2pm, Sky Sports)
- Ipswich Town v Man United (4.30pm, Sky Sports)
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Monday November 25:
- Newcastle v West Ham (8pm, Sky Sports)
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Friday November 29:
- Brighton v Southampton (8pm, Sky Sports)
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Saturday November 30:
- West Ham v Arsenal (5.30pm, Sky Sports)
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Sunday December 1:
- Chelsea v Aston Villa (1.30pm, Sky Sports)
- Liverpool vs Man City (4pm, Sky Sports)
The season will be put on hold for another international break midway through November, taking place between November 10 and November 23.
A Month of Big Games
These broadcast selections promise a month of top-class football with a number of big clashes, and the league's revised schedule ensures fans can catch all the action. With the Premier League's popularity growing worldwide, it's no surprise that a significant number of fixtures will be shown on television. This is just the latest example of the league's commitment to providing fans with access to the best football on the planet, both on and off the pitch.