Sky Sports have decided to broadcast Aston Villa vs Brighton on Sunday, as well as showing the key fixtures in the Premier League relegation battle.
The Premier League concludes this weekend with all 20 sides in action and playing their 38th and final game of the campaign. While the champions, the top four and bottom side have all been confirmed, there is still plenty to play for.
The battle to beat the drop has gone to the final game, with Leeds, Leicester and Everton all fighting to finish 17th. Everton are in the strongest position, sitting two points better off than their rivals following their last-gasp equaliser against Wolves last weekend.
Sean Dyche’s side host Bournemouth at Goodison Park on Sunday knowing victory is guaranteed to secure their survival. Leicester welcome West Ham to the King Power Stadium needing three points and for Everton not to win, with their goal difference superior to both of their rivals.
Leeds are in the deepest of trouble, needing victory at home to Tottenham and for Everton and Leicester to both lose. All three of those matches are being broadcast live this weekend, with Sky Sports and BT Sport identifying the best story for their viewers.
However, Sky have also made the call to show Aston Villa vs Brighton because Unai Emery’s side still need a result to make sure of a place in Europe next season. Villa are currently seventh and in the Europa Conference League qualifying spot, but are only a point ahead of Spurs, who could overtake them on the final day by bettering their result.
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The Villa game will be broadcast on the Sky Sports Football channel with coverage starting at 4.25pm, five minutes before kick-off. Here are the games that are being broadcasted live on TV this weekend:
Sky Sports
Everton vs Bournemouth - Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
Leicester vs West Ham - Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
Aston Villa vs Brighton - Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
BT Sport
Leeds vs Tottenham – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
Everton boss Dyche is hoping that the Goodison Park crowd can help his side get over the line and send Leicester and Leeds down with Southampton. "When I became manager here, we wanted to connect with the fans. We wanted an on-pitch connection,” he said.
"I think they’re seeing everyone, from myself, the staff and the players, giving their lot. We’ve made some mistakes along the way, but I don’t think it’s a lack of effort.
"I think the commitment to the cause is evident, and the fans are playing their part. That’s the connection we want, and we’ll need that connection at home this week. But it’s within us to take care of ourselves, and that’s what we’re going to do."
