Arsenal host Everton in UK 3 p.m. blackout slot

Arsenal are scheduled to host Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 24, with the Premier League match set for 3 p.m. BST and no live television or streaming coverage available to viewers in the United Kingdom because of the Saturday afternoon blackout. The fixture is part of Matchweek 8 of the 2026-27 season. The UK broadcast restriction applies to matches kicking off at 3 p.m. on Saturdays. BBC Radio 5 Live is scheduled to provide audio coverage, and highlights are due to be available after the match, including on Match of the Day. Arsenal go into the game after a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League and a league victory over Nottingham Forest. The draw followed a run of wins over Leeds, Lille and Nottingham Forest, according to match reports. Arsenal are seeking to maintain pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City. Bukayo Saka was forced off after 10 minutes of the Bayern match with a reported quad injury. Reports said he was unlikely to play against Everton, though Arsenal had not confirmed his availability in the material accompanying the fixture details. The short turnaround after the European match could also prompt changes to the...