Why Arsenal Aren’t Playing on Boxing Day: Amazon’s Scheduling Explained
Arsenal fans will have to wait an extra day for their Boxing Day match due to Amazon’s scheduling of Premier League games
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London: So, Arsenal fans, guess what? You get to chill on Boxing Day this year. The Gunners won’t be playing, and instead, they’ll face Ipswich on December 27.
They just crushed Crystal Palace 5-1, so they’re riding high. But with Liverpool leading the pack, every match counts. They can’t afford to slip up now.
When they take on Ipswich, they might find themselves nine points behind Liverpool if the Reds beat Leicester. And Chelsea could be five points ahead of Arsenal if they win against Fulham on Boxing Day.
Boxing Day football is a big deal in the UK, but this year, Arsenal fans will have to wait a bit longer for their festive fix.
So, why the delay? Well, Amazon Prime is streaming all the games on December 26 and 27. They decided to spread out the matches for better coverage.
Arsenal’s game, along with Brighton’s match against Brentford, got pushed to December 27. An official statement from Arsenal confirmed the change, saying the match will kick off at 8:15 PM and be live on Amazon Prime Video.