Premier League chief executive defends pay-per-view decision

Britian's Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden told MPs earlier on Wednesday he was “not massively impressed” by the pay-per-view arrangement

Premier League games not selected for regular television coverage will only be available to watch on pay-per-view. Picture: Molly Darlington/NMC Pool/PA

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says it is “defensible” to charge £14.95 for a match on a pay-per-view basis – but said that broadcasters were ultimately responsible for setting the price.

The league announced last week that matches in October not selected for regular television coverage would be available on a PPV basis while football remained behind closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.