Chelsea can go level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table with a win at Goodison Park on Sunday and the clash will be available to watch internationally.
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Updated 14:17, 22 Dec 2024
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A general view of Goodison Park
Goodison Park is hosting Everton vs Chelsea on Sunday(Image: (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images))
Chelsea face Everton on Sunday, with the opportunity to temporarily leapfrog Liverpool in the Premier League standings. The Blues, who are currently two points behind the Reds and have played an extra game, are continuing their impressive form under Enzo Maresca's leadership at Stamford Bridge.
However, UK-based Chelsea and Everton fans may be disappointed to learn that the match at Goodison Park will not be broadcast on British television. Despite a strong run of five consecutive league victories and boasting the highest number of away points this season, Chelsea have historically struggled at Goodison Park, losing seven out of their last 10 visits.
The Toffees are looking to continue their strong run of form on home soil and build on the point picked up away at Arsenal last weekend.
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Unfortunately, due to the 2pm kick-off time, the match has been sidelined in the broadcasting schedule.
Why Everton vs Chelsea isn't being shown on TV?
There are five Premier League matches scheduled for Sunday, four of which coincide with the Chelsea and Everton fixture at 2pm.
Manchester United are set to play Bournemouth at the same time, while Leicester City will host Wolves, and Fulham will take on Southampton at Craven Cottage.
The Fulham vs Southampton match has been chosen for broadcast by Sky Sports. However, this will change from the 2025/26 season when Sky Sports plans to introduce simultaneous viewing of certain Sunday kick-offs that clash in the 2pm slot.
For now, UK viewers will have to make do with a showdown between Fulham and Southampton in Sunday's earlier kick-off. Each Premier League team must appear at least once in each TV slot, which may explain Sky's decision.
While a television broadcast of the Everton vs Chelsea match may not be available in the UK, international viewers need not worry. Premier League TV rights holders abroad can still air the game as they wish, meaning UK fans will have to wait for Match of the Day's highlights recap on Sunday evening.
French broadcaster Canal+ will air the game, while fans in Spain can tune in via Movistar+ or DAZN Spain. Sky Sports Premier League will show the clash live in Germany, and those in the United States can choose to watch the match on either the USA Network, Universo, Telemundo, or the NBC Sports app.