There was a moment in the lead-up to the Premier League's final day when the case for ignoring champions Liverpool for live TV coverage was floated.

The same broadcaster showed the Reds' three subsequent games - defeats away to Chelsea and Brighton either side of a draw with Arsenal.

On the final day, though, Sky's first choice was the winner-take-all battle between Champions League chasers Nottingham Forest and Chelsea.



TNT Sports chose another game with plenty on the line, opting for Manchester United's win against an Aston Villa side whose defeat ended up dashing their own dreams of Champions League qualification.

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Sky did ultimately choose Liverpool vs Crystal Palace as their other live game.

However, according to The Mail, there were some at the company's HQ who believed Newcastle vs Everton would be a better choice.

The same publication points to "bafflement" from the Liverpool camp at the decision not to broadcast the champions, who lifted the Premier League trophy after a 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Ismaila Sarr gave Palace an early lead, with Ryan Gravenberch sent off midway through the second half, but Mohamed Salah equalised late on with his 29th league goal of the season.

The trophy lift followed, with Arne Slot becoming a Premier League champion at the first time of asking(

Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.

Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.


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