16 Apr 2015

Wenger weighs in on TV conflict

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Arsene Wenger (AFP)

London Colney- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday he was surprised that rival TV companies have scheduled his club's FA Cup semi-final with Reading at Wembley on Saturday evening at the same time as Chelsea's Premier League clash with Manchester United.

The BBC and Sky Sports will do battle for ratings between the match at Stamford Bridge, which could yet have an influence on the outcome of the Premier League title, as well as the FA Cup semi-final.

Both matches are being shown live globally in over 150 countries around the world.

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