PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH DAY 9 PREVIEW
Ladies and Gentlemen, for the first time since the opening weekend of September we have a full slate of Premier League fixtures! Premier League Match Day 9 will be shown by pay-TV broadcasters Sky Sports and BT Sport with match highlights available free on BBC Sport with Match of the Day.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth and then the international break, the 22/23 Premier League season has had a massive unwelcome interruption that, in an already condensed season due to the World Cup. This weekend though, it’s back. 10 games, a number of which are mouthwatering encounters.
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Among the highlights of Premier League Match Day 9 are two of the biggest Derby matches in English football and for the purpose of this preview we’re just going to focus on them. Let’s jump straight in.
Premier League Match Day 9 | Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
Saturday 1 October | 1230 BST | BT Sport Live Streaming
Arsenal vs Spurs is always a fantastic game. It’s the biggest game in London and goes well beyond matters on the pitch. Families in North London are divided between red and white. Friends will have bragging rights after the game, right up until the next time these sides play each other.
Arsenal have started the season well and currently sit top of the Premier League table. They have had the easiest start imaginable, but six wins from seven is impressive regardless of the opposition. Arsenal’s lone defeat came against one of their other great rivals Manchester United. United are the only team Arsenal have faced likely to finish in the top eight this season and they schooled the Gunners. Erik ten Hag embraced the same brand of football that Ole Gunnar Solksjaer used at Old Trafford, a low block and counter attacks, to make Arsenal look very naive. Arsenal’s possession based style has yielded great results in other games this season but that game showed the major flaws in their approach.
Those flaws will be what Antonio Conte will looking to exploit this weekend. The Italian tactician is a master of setting his team up to get the result he desires. Whereas many managers require their team to play well, to dominate the ball and to create lots of chances in order to win games, Conte doesn’t. Spurs sit third in the league, unbeaten through their seven games with five wins and two draws. They’ve taken points despite being outplayed in multiple games. That ability to pick up points when not paying well is the mark of a title winning team. Spurs might not be quite at that title winning level yet, but with Conte, Kane, Son and Romero they have the foundations.
This will be a really good test for both teams as we look to find out where they are in their builds. Both will want Champions League football next season as a minimum, last season it was Spurs who pipped the Gunners and Arteta will want to exact a bit of revenge.
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Premier League Match Day 9 | Manchester City vs Manchester United
Sunday 2 October | 1400 BST | Sky Sports Live Streaming
With respect to the North London Derby, the Manchester Derby is the marquee game of the weekend. Manchester City are the top team in England, having won four titles in the last five titles but they remain largely Manchester’s second club. United have history, and are the dominant team of the Premier League era. The are England’s biggest club, regardless of their lack of success on the pitch in the last decade.
City, like Spurs, are unbeaten this season. Like Spurs they have five wins and two draws this season. City haven’t fired on all cylinders often this season as they try and integrate Erling Haaland into the team. It’s been a bit awkward at times but such is the brilliance of players like Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan, and with Haaland himself being an absolute force of nature, City are still able to destroy teams in 10 to 15 minutes. City had issues playing United under Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, despite the sizeable talent gap between the two. City have been better than United since Alex Ferguson retired, but derbies are always a bit different and United will always raise their game for the biggest games. They’ve already beaten Liverpool and Arsenal this season and they’d love to add City to the list.
United began the season in terrible fashion, losing at home to Brighton before getting hammered at Brentford. Out went the high line, out went high risk football and back came Ole-Ball. A deeper defensive line, quicker transitions and the dropping of the club captain and the biggest star. United have improved immensely since Maguire and Cristiano were left out of the team, winning four straight. That might cause some issues down the line, with neither player likely to be too happy with the situation. While it works, it works though. As he tries to establish himself at United, Erik ten Hag needs his team to be winning games and building confidence. It’s a long term project, and despite the big spending in the summer, United will have to walk before they run. This game will be big for them if they win, but if they lose it won’t be the end of the world.
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How to watch every Premier League Match 9 game from anywhere…
Premier League Match Day 9 matches will be streamed live between Sky Sports and BT Sport and the BBC Sport website, as well as their respective apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Smart TV, Now TV, FireTV etc.
But these streaming services are not available to everyone, for example when you load Sky Sports and BT Sport in the USA, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, Australia, Dubai, Canada etc. you will get an error message.
Sorry, this video is not available in your country.
This is basically because their streaming services are geoblocked based on the IP address being used to access it. You must be a UK domestic web user to access BT Sport, Sky Sports and BBC Sport live tv streaming.
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How can I watch Sky Sports Premier League 22/23 matches live?
If you’re a diehard fan of the Premier League, then Sky Sports is undoubtedly the best place to watch. Not only do they show more live games than any other broadcaster – 128 in total – but their dedicated channels mean that you won’t miss a single match. And with packages starting at just £44 per month, it’s easy to see why they’re one of the most popular choices for fans.
Whether you’re looking for comprehensive coverage or just want to catch the odd game here and there, Sky Sports has you covered. So if you’re a Premier League fan, there’s really no better place to watch your favourite team in action.
Whichever option you choose, you’ll also get access on your phone, tablet and/or laptop via Sky Go. See all four options on the Sky website.
If you don’t want to get locked into a Sky contract and satellite dish on your home, that’s OK. The NOW (formerly NOW TV) streaming service is another alternative offered by Sky. It’s now available on a number of devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, Chromecast, and even gaming consoles.
A Day Pass allows you to watch all Sky Sports channels for 24 hours and costs £11.99; this is ideal for single-occasion visits. If you plan on watching every weekend, the Month Pass makes much more sense. It will be available for £25 per month for 12 months before reverting to its usual price of £33.99 after that – unless you cancel.
This offer also includes a month of free Now Boost, which adds 1080p video and Dolby 5.1 surround sound, removes ads and lets you stream on three devices at the same time (instead of the usual 2). After that, it’ll cost you an extra £5 per month.
How can I watch BT Sport Premier League 2022/23 matches live?
Your secondary place for Premier League action after Sky is BT Sport. This season, there are a total of 52 live games available. There are a few options when it comes to signing up to BT Sport, firstly by combining it with BT Broadband. Put your postcode into the website to see what deals are available.
On the TV side, prices start at £16 per month for the duration of a 24-month contract. In exchange, you’ll get all the BT Sport channels and BoxNation, alongside Freeview, AMC and a recordable TV box.
You can also just use the BT Sport app for £16 per month- it works on mobile, tablet, smart TV and console – or buy the Monthly Pass for £25 per month. If your device supports it, you’ll still be able to watch in up to 4K HDR quality. Sky customers can get BT Sport added for £21 per month.
BT also offers a combined package with Sky Sports via Now, which is £41 per month for 24 months.
How can I watch Amazon Prime Premier League 2022/23 matches live?
Over the last several years, Amazon has gradually increased the number of sports showcased on its Prime Video streaming service. While tennis is still the main attraction, there are 20 Premier League matches to watch this season. You can watch Prime Video on a computer or with the free Prime Video app on numerous devices.
If you’re already a member of Amazon Prime, you already have access to Prime Video as part of your membership. It presently costs £7.99 per month or £79 per year, and you also receive free next-day delivery on many items, music, cloud storage, and other services. From September 15th onwards it will increase to £8.99 or £95 per year instead.
New customers can participate in a 30-day free trial. You can join up via the Amazon website, but if you live outside of the United Kingdom, you’ll need a VPN to watch the football.
How can I watch BBC Sport Premier League 22/23 matches?
Whilst BBC will have no live Premier League matches, if you are content with free Premier League Match Day 2 highlights then they have you covered. Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 are available live when screened on the BBC Sport website, and also on catchup with BBC iPlayer.
Furthermore; Sky Sports, Now TV, BT Sport, Amazon Prime and BBC Sport aren’t the only geographically-censored streaming services a VPN or Proxy will allow you to access. Other UK services like BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4 and BritBox are available. Plus with the option to switch to our USA service whenever you like, you can access Hulu, HBO GO, Netflix and Pandora. Essentially you can access international content from virtually anywhere!
