BBC favourite set for Sky Sports Premier League debut as decision 'confirmed'

Mark Chapman will be making his debut as a presenter on Sky Sports Premier League for the London derby between Chelsea and West Ham on Friday evening. The 51-year-old, who usually works on the BBC, has already appeared on Sky on recent seasons in the broadcasters coverage of the Carabao Cup.

Dave Jones and Kelly Cates often share the responsibilities on Sky Sports but Chapman has been given the nod to host their coverage of the clash at London Stadium, as per the Internet Commentator Database. Rob Green and Jamie Redknapp will be the studio pundits while Seb Hutchinson will be lead commentator.

For the Premier League opener between Liverpool and Bournemouth last Friday, Cates was joined by Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville before then hosting Wolves vs Manchester City which was the 5:30pm Saturday kick-off.

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However, Jones will be in the studio leading Saturday evening's coverage of Leeds United's trip to Arsenal. As such, Cates could be presenting BBC's Match of the Day on Saturday evening having been confirmed as one of the three presenters replacing Gary Lineker.

Chapman took charge of last weekend's show but looks set for a few weeks off with Gabby Logan named as another anchor coming in for Lineker.

Cates could be on for a busy weekend as she has also been confirmed as the host for Super Sunday with Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest, Everton vs Brighton and Fulham vs Manchester United on the agenda.

Jones meanwhile, is set to be joined by Neville and Thierry Henry for Newcastle United vs Liverpool on Monday Night football.

This change to Sky's broadcast team comes following a big alteration to the opening credits for the new season. Since 2020, Celeste's 'Stop This Flame' has been the Sky Sports anthem for Premier League broadcasts but it has been replaced by a revamped version of G.O.A.T by Kasabian ft. Cristale.

Speaking in a recent press release lead singer Serge Pizzorno said: “G.O.A.T is all about self-belief and chasing your dreams with everything you’ve got, We’re proud of what this song stands for.

"This one’s for everyone out there reaching for more, on and off the pitch.”

Sky Sports' director of football Gary Hughes added: “We have a long-standing relationship with the band and ‘ Club Foot ‘ is one of the most recognisable tracks we’ve used, so to be working with Kasabian again is fantastic.”