Sunset+Vine, a leading independent sports production company, is set to produce two pre-season friendlies involving Chelsea FC. The matches will be aired free-to-air on Channel 5, offering football fans an exciting opportunity to watch their favourite team in action ahead of the new season.
The first match will see Chelsea take on Bayer Leverkusen on August 8th. This will be followed by another thrilling encounter of Chelsea vs AC Milan on August 10th. Both games are part of the club's preparation for the upcoming season and promise high-quality football as each team fine-tunes its strategies and line-ups.
Expert analysis and commentary
Alex Aljoe has been confirmed as the presenter for both broadcasts. He will be joined by guest pundits Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Carlton Cole, and Steffen Freund who will provide insights and analysis throughout the matches.
In addition to this expert panel, commentary during the games will be provided by Connor McNamara and Pat Nevin. Faye Carruthers has been assigned as a reporter covering all aspects of these exciting encounters.
Peter Angell, Sunset+Vine CEO, said:
“We’re thrilled to partner with 5 to bring the excitement of these high-profile friendly matches to a 5 audience. Our team is the best in the business of football broadcast, and we look forward to delivering the engaging viewing experience that Sunset+Vine is renowned for in football.”
Production details
Sunset+Vine is pulling out all stops for these broadcasts with plans to use 14 cameras for match coverage and presentation. This extensive setup aims at providing viewers with comprehensive coverage from multiple angles ensuring they don't miss any moment of these crucial pre-season friendlies.
The production process is being led by executive producer Stephen Booth along with Sunset+Vine match director Jamie Oakford who bring vast experience in sports broadcasting to ensure top-notch quality in every aspect of production.
These upcoming friendlies offer not just an opportunity for teams like Chelsea FC to prepare themselves but also provide sports fans - especially those interested in sports betting - a chance to assess teams' performances before placing their bets for the season. With Sunset+Vine's high-quality production and expert analysis, viewers can look forward to an engaging and informative experience.
