Fans Praise Amazon Prime’s Coverage of Manchester City vs Everton
Man City vs Everton match Fans have been quick to share their appreciation for Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Manchester City vs Everton match, as it continues to gain popularity among viewers.
Boxing Day Fixtures and Coverage
Manchester City is hosting Everton at the Etihad Stadium, kicking off the first of eight Boxing Day fixtures. The final match of the day will feature Liverpool against Leicester at 8 PM.
For the second consecutive year, Amazon Prime is broadcasting all 10 Boxing Day games. Their coverage began at 11:30 AM and continued throughout the day, with Jeff Stelling hosting the Goals Show. Fans were also delighted by Chris Kamara’s announcement that he would be at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground to cover the team’s match against Tottenham.
Distinctive Presentation and Commentary Style
Amazon Prime’s approach to presenting Premier League matches has been well-received. For each game, different presenting and commentary teams are sent to each ground, featuring pundits with a connection to the teams involved. Viewers also hear commentators like Clive Tyldesley and Jon Champion, who don’t work for Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
Positive Fan Reactions
The presentation and overall coverage have been widely praised by fans on social media. One fan commented, “I really enjoy Amazon Prime’s football coverage.” Another fan expressed, “Amazon Prime should buy all the rights to the Premier League; it’s unbelievably good.” A third fan eagerly wrote, “Hurry up and buy the rights to everything.”
Amazon Prime’s Exit from Premier League Rights for the Next Five Years
Unfortunately for viewers, this set of Premier League fixtures will be the last shown by Amazon Prime for the next five years. In December 2023, the Premier League announced a record £6.7 billion domestic rights deal. Sky Sports will now broadcast a minimum of 215 matches per season, while TNT Sports will cover 52 games annually. This deal will last until the end of the 2028/29 season.
Why Amazon Prime Didn’t Bid for the Rights
Reports suggest that Amazon Prime decided not to bid for the Premier League broadcast rights. The decision was mainly influenced by the structure of the rights packages and the difficulty in integrating a high-volume, premium model into their Prime subscription service.