What channel is Arsenal v Manchester United on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Is Arsenal v Manchester United on free-to-air TV?

No. No Premier League match is shown live free to air in the UK. The free option is the BBC's highlights.

Where can I watch Arsenal v Manchester United highlights?

Free-to-air highlights are on the BBC: Match of the Day on Saturday night, Match of the Day 2 on Sunday, and on BBC iPlayer.

Premier League · matchday 16 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 21:39

What channel is Arsenal v Manchester United on?

Arsenal v Manchester United kicks off on Saturday 19 December at 3pm UK time, at Emirates Stadium, in the Premier League, matchday 16. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Arsenal are 2nd with 12 points from 5 matches; Manchester United are 12th with 5 points, winless in 3. In the 15 previous meetings on record: 8 wins for Arsenal, 3 draws, 4 wins for Manchester United.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 19 December · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

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How they come into it

Full head to head →

Arsenal2nd · 12 points from 5

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Manchester United12th · 5 points from 5 · winless in 3

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Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The questions people ask

What time does Arsenal v Manchester United kick off?: Saturday 19 December at 3pm UK time, at Emirates Stadium.
What channel is Arsenal v Manchester United on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Arsenal v Manchester United on free-to-air TV?: No. No Premier League match is shown live free to air in the UK. The free option is the BBC's highlights.
Where can I watch Arsenal v Manchester United highlights?: Free-to-air highlights are on the BBC: Match of the Day on Saturday night, Match of the Day 2 on Sunday, and on BBC iPlayer.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Manchester United?: 15 meetings on record: 8 wins for Arsenal, 3 draws, 4 wins for Manchester United; goals 23-18.

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