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Danyal Khan

The 3pm TV blackout rules explained as Chelsea and West Ham go into extra-time

There is uncertainty over whether the Chelsea and West Ham FA Cup games against Plymouth Argyle and Kidderminster Harriers respectively will be shown in their entirety due to the TV blackout rule.

Both London clubs were taken to extra time after Cesar Azpilicueta and Declan Rice rescued the aforementioned duo who fell behind in the first half against the sides from the lower tiers.

But as extra time progresses for both, with Chelsea netting their second courtesy of Marcos Alonso right before half-time of extra time and Harriers still holding the Hammers, both coverages of the game may be cut short due to the controversial TV blackout rule in this country regarding live football.

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