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Topics: Sky Sports, Premier League, Manchester United, Leicester City
Jack Kenmare
Topics: Sky Sports, Premier League, Manchester United, Leicester City
Sky have released a statement after fans were unable to watch a number of Carabao Cup fourth round fixtures, including Manchester United's clash against Leicester City.
Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start to life as United's interim manager as goals from Casemiro [2], Bruno Fernandes [2] and Alejandro Garnacho sealed a convincing 5-2 win for the Reds.
It was a goalfest at Old Trafford as United sealed their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final but some viewers were unable to tune in after streaming service Sky Sports Plus stopped working in the early stages.
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As a result, a large number of fans took to social media to complain.
One fan said: "What’s happening with the Sky Sports plus app tonight? Nothing working?" while another wrote: "Anyone else struggling to get the game on through Sky? Just coming up technical issue? @SkyHelpTeam."
A third commented: "Anyone else with Sky Stream having trouble accessing the games via Sky Sports +? 'Technical issue'. Just want to watch more RuudBall, that's all I ask."
A fourth wrote: "Anyone else having problems on Sky+ for the Chelsea game, started fine now it’s saying technical issues?" and a fifth added: "Any chance you can sort out the service!? Unable to watch the match on Sky Sports +.. complete joke."
Sky released a statement at 9:03pm to address the situation.
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They wrote: "Sky Sports + app. We're aware that some customers are unable to access the Sky Sports + app on Sky Q, Sky Glass & Sky Stream. Support teams are working on resolving this ASAP. All Sky Sports+ content is available on the Sky Sports app. Sorry for any inconvenience caused."
Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa were all in action on Wednesday night as Manchester City suffered a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Southampton and Brentford survived tough tests from Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday respectively to seal their place in the last eight.
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In terms of the quarter-final draw, Manchester United will take on Spurs in North London, while Arsenal face Crystal Palace. Newcastle, meanwhile, will play Brentford after they recorded a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the round of 16.
Finally, holders Liverpool will take on Southampton.