The Premier League has reportedly been given an unprecedented exemption from the 3pm blackout.

This would have seen all matches on two days during the upcoming festive period broadcast live for supporters to watch - but reports claim league bosses said no.

The Premier League games in question fall on Saturday December 27 and Saturday January 3, scheduled to host the 18th and 20th gameweek of the season.

This would have seen the traditional blackout rule temporarily overturned and fixtures scheduled for 3pm on those Saturdays to be available for live broadcast.

However, The Athletic report top flight chiefs are not planning to exercise this unprecedented ability to provide live 3pm coverage.

The Premier League recently pledged its commitment observing the blackout, with CEO Richard

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