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Sky vs BT Sport: As a new season nears, Sportsmail details the plus points of each broadcaster's coverage

When the Premier League returns on Friday, a very modern rivalry will be renewed between Sky Sports and BT Sport.

Sky's hold on football rights has been loosened in recent years with the emergence of BT.

So which broadcaster offers what for football fans over the land in the coming season? Sportsmail breaks it down.

WHAT PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHES HAVE THEY GOT?

SKY: They've reshaped their channels and now have one dedicated to Premier League action. They will broadcast 126 league games over the course of the season.

BT: On top of the Sky matches, BT will broadcast 42 games exclusively live.