ARSENAL host Manchester City in a super Sunday classic at the Emirates – and fans will be treated to a new camera angle.
The Gunners will be determined to end a horrific run of not beating City in the Premier League since 2015.
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But Pep Guardiola’s men are desperate to reclaim top spot after seeing Tottenham leapfrog them with a 1-0 gruelling away win against Luton.
And for the first time ever, football lovers will get to see the action unfold on the new Game Mode camera angle.
What is Game Mode camera on Sky Sports?
The new Game Mode angle will track the match from line-to-line, similar to the view you would get while playing video games such as EA FC 24.
It’s unusual name is reportedly as a result of the camera tracking action from side to side in a similar fashion to what fans would experience if they were paying a football video game.
It’ll be the first time the new angle has been used by Sky after it was trialed on a WSL match between Arsenal and Liverpool last weekend.
Fans won’t have to worry about their experience being ruined if they don’t like the new shots as footage from the usual spot will be broadcast on a separate channel.
What has been said?
Sky Sports‘ director of production, Phil Marshall has said: “We’re very excited to see what ‘Game Mode’ can bring to the overall viewing experience for fans and believe it has great potential when it comes to in-game innovation.”
And Premier League head of media operations and innovation, Rachael Nightingale mentioned that: “The Premier League is always looking for ways to enhance the broadcast experience for fans around the world.
“During this period of testing with Sky Sports and Arsenal, we hope ‘Game Mode’ will provide a new and exciting way to enjoy the action at home.”