Why is Arsenal vs Leicester not on TV in UK? How fans can watch Premier League match

Arsenal and Leicester City will both be eyeing up three Premier League points when they meet at the Emirates Stadium, but UK football fans won't be able to watch the game live on TV

Arsenal and Leicester will both be in search of three points at the Emirates this afternoon – but fans won't be able to watch the clash on TV in the UK.

It's been a tough start to the season for new Foxes boss Steve Cooper, who has overseen three draws and two defeats in Leicester's opening five games. A draw against Tottenham on the opening day was followed by back-to-back 2-1 losses against Fulham and local rivals Aston Villa, before successive draws with Crystal Palace and Everton.

They face another tricky test at the Emirates later today, where unbeaten Arsenal await. The Gunners come into the game fresh off the back of their 2-2 draw against Manchester City last weekend, when they looked to be heading for all three points only for John Stones to rescue a point for Pep Guardiola's side in the final minute of the matches.

Arteta will look to keep the pressure on Guardiola and City when they face Leicester, in what is sset to be an action-packed Premier League clash. Unfortunately, those living in the UK who don't have tickets to the game will be unable to watch proceedings unfold. Here, Mirror Football explains why...

Why isn’t Arsenal vs Leicester on TV in the UK?

UK football fans should be aware that neither Sky Sports or TNT Sports will show Saturday's clash between Arsenal and Leicester. The game is one of five English top flight games kicking off at 3pm, which means that it cannot be shown live through the Premier League blackout rule.

The restriction means that any game being played between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on a Saturday cannot be shown live on TV. Newcastle United's game with Manchester City has been selected for a 12.30pm kick off and will be shown on TNT Sports, while Wolves ' 5.30pm battle with Liverpool will be shown on Sky Sports.

However, Arsenal's game against Leicester, Brentford vs West Ham, Chelsea vs Brighton, Everton vs Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest vs Fulham will be unavailable to watch live to those outside of the respective grounds that they are being played in.

Sunday sees Ipswich take on Aston Villa at Portman Road at 2pm, while Manchester United play Spurs at Old Trafford at 4.30pm. Both games will be shown on Sky Sports. The action isn't over after the weekend either, with Sky Sports returning for their Monday Night Football showing of Bournemouth and Southampton come 8pm on Monday night.

Where can I watch Arsenal vs Leicester?

While Arsenal vs Leicester City will not be shown live in the UK, those living in other territories will be able to watch along. Those living in Australia will be able to tune into Optus Sport to watch the game play out, people in Ireland can turn over to Premier Sports ROI 1, and those in Canada can see the match on fuboTV.

Other broadcasters dependent on location include the likes of beIN Sport, SuperSport OTT, DStv Now, ViaPlay and Setanta Sports - and you can find out which network you can watch on depending on where you are in the world here. UK fans can also keep up with the game through BBC Radio 5 Live, or wait for the highlights to play out on BBC Match of the Day at 10.30pm.

Sky Sports will also be running their usual Soccer Saturday show, where fans can keep up with the action across the country - while the network also show highlights of select games just after full time. Despite receiving criticism over the years, the Premier League blackout will remain in place until at least 2029 through a new TV rights package.

A Premier League spokesperson explained to Mirror Football last year that the strict rule is in place to "protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid" and that the English Football League (EFL) would need to be consulted before it is diminished.

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