Will you support an Arsenal league game being played outside England?

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·30 août 2025

Will you support an Arsenal league game being played outside England?

For some time, the notion of staging domestic league fixtures in the United States has circulated within European football. While the proposal has consistently faced opposition, it continues to be discussed, and there remains a realistic possibility that it could eventually materialise.

La Liga has already taken steps in this direction, with a match scheduled to be played in the United States. That fixture, however, faces potential disruption due to legal challenges. The idea remains highly controversial, particularly as many believe domestic football should primarily serve its local supporters, who invest both financially and emotionally to follow their teams each week.

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Financial Motives Behind Overseas Matches

In most footballing nations, clubs make considerable efforts to ensure that their top division remains accessible to fans at home. Supporters regularly commit their resources to season tickets and travel, ensuring they can experience matches at their local stadiums. Yet with the increasing involvement of foreign ownership, particularly investors from outside Europe, there is growing concern that the pursuit of additional revenue streams could drive domestic fixtures beyond national borders.

Overseas ownership has already altered the commercial strategies of several leading clubs, placing a sharper emphasis on expanding global audiences. While this brings financial benefits, it risks alienating the core fanbase that provides the cultural backbone of the sport. The debate therefore reflects a broader tension between tradition and globalisation within football.

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The Premier League Perspective

Analyst Dan Plumley has addressed the possibility of a Premier League fixture being staged in the United States, suggesting that ownership structures could be influential in shaping the outcome. As quoted by Football Insider, he explained, “Any one of those teams in the top six with American owners. And wider than that, you know, mostly all of them would be [interested in playing Premier League games overseas].”

He added, “It’s the same scenario you’ve seen play out with the Super League debacle; you’re seeing that now, it’s no coincidence that Barcelona were involved in that first game.”

The notion of taking competitive matches outside England is certain to spark fierce opposition from supporters. Any such decision would need to be carefully considered, as alienating the domestic fanbase risks undermining the very foundations on which the Premier League has built its success. For now, the debate continues, balancing financial ambition with the traditions of the game.

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