Football heaven? Fans over the moon with SIX days in a row of TV footie

FOOTBALL fans were in dreamland last night as they settled down in front of the box for six successive days of live matches.

By Jerry Lawton /

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FEAST: A feast of football is available on TV this week

Last night’s FA Cup third-round clash between Liverpool and Everton on BBC One began an astonishing run of live games.

The BBC will show two potential giant-killing clashes in 48 hours.

Fleetwood Town’s home game against 2015/16 Premier League champions Leicester City will be screened live at 12.45pm today followed by Shrewbury Town’s tie against West Ham tomorrow.

BT Sport is showing the FA Cup clashes between Norwich City and Chelsea today, Nottingham Forest v Arsenal tomorrow and Brighton’s game against Crystal Palace on Monday. 

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Then Sky Sports will step in to show the first legs of both Carabao Cup semi-finals on successive nights, with Manchester City taking on Bristol City on Tuesday and Chelsea playing Arsenal the following night.

The domestic action is unprecedented and was hailed as ‘football heaven’ in online forums.

One wrote: “Have u seen the footy on TV? I’ve got the beers in.”

Another said: “FA and League Cup game every night – football heaven.”

A TV insider said the run of live matches was a first.

“We’re used to Saturday and Sunday matches but this is unprecedented,” he said. 

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    Where to watch the action

    Saturday: Fleetwood Town v Leicester City (FA Cup Third Round) – BBC One – 12.45pm; Norwich City v Chelsea (FA Cup Third Round) – BT Sport 2 – 5.30pm

    Sunday: Shrewsbury Town v West Ham United (FA Cup Third Round) – BBC One – 2pm; Nottm Forest v Arsenal (FA Cup Third Round) – BT Sport 2 – 4pm

    Monday: Brighton and Hove Albion v Crystal Palace (FA Cup Third Round) – BT Sport 2 – 7.45pm

    Tuesday: Manchester City v Bristol City (Carabao Cup semi-final 1st leg) – Sky Sports – 7.45pm

    Wednesday: Chelsea v Arsenal (Carabao Cup semi-final 1st leg) – Sky Sports – 8pm