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Is Leeds vs Man Utd on TV? Live stream details and unusual kick-off time explained
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Kick-off time, TV channel and streaming information as Leeds United host bitter rivals Manchester United
Everything you need to know about watching Leeds United vs Manchester United on TV
- Kick-off time: The match at Elland Road kicks off at 12.30pm on Sunday, January 4. Matches between these two rivals are categorised as “high risk” due to their intense historical rivalry and local police often request early kick-offs, even on Sundays.
- Recovery period: Both teams played matches on New Year’s Day. To ensure players received the Premier League’s mandated 60-hour recovery window between fixtures, this game could not be played on Saturday.
- TV slot: While the 12.30pm slot is traditionally a Saturday fixture for TNT Sports, the broadcaster moved their lunchtime pick to Sunday to accommodate the schedule. This allows them to show the match live while avoiding a clash with Sunday’s 3pm kick-off, which will be shown on Sky Sports.
- TV channel: The match is being televised exclusively on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Pre-match coverage begins at 11am.
- Streaming: Subscribers can stream the game live through the Discovery+ app on mobile devices and smart TVs.
- Radio commentary: talkSPORT will provide live commentary of the match, while there will be regular updates on BBC Five Live.
- Highlights: If you miss the live action, highlights will be available on the Sky Sports YouTube channel later in the day. Match of the Day will carry full highlights and analysis from 10.30pm on BBC One
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