Premier League and beyond: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Luton the latest TV victims as fans lose again 

It is hardly breaking news that the interests of match-going fans are not given a second thought by TV companies but Luton’s 400-mile round trip to Burnley on Friday night is a staggering insult nonetheless. The game was chosen for the televised Monday night slot in October, with the caveat it could be switched to Friday or Sunday depending on whether the clubs had an FA Cup replay or Burnley reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Confirmation of the rearranged date arrived with Luton’s third-round draw against Bolton on Sunday. As Tony Scholes from Up the Clarets said: “To be sat waiting for the result of a game to decide the date of the next game less than a week later is totally unacceptable.” The Football Supporters’ Association added: “We’ve raised this problem with leagues, broadcasters and the authorities repeatedly but little progress has been made. We are going to keep banging this drum. TV selections should not come with multiple caveats – supporters need to have certainty about when games are being played so they can make their arrangements in good time. If a game is at risk of being moved twice or more we don’t think it should be eligible for selection – simple as that.” Andy Hunter

Asian Cup kicks off in Qatar 

Those watching the Asian Cup’s big kick-off this weekend will probably recognise the backdrops from the Qatar 2022 World Cup, though there have been a couple of changes. Stadium 974, made from recycled shipping containers, has been dismantled and two smaller venues, the 15,000-capacity Jassim bin Hamad and the 10,000-capacity Abdullah bin Khalifa, were commissioned instead. The former, in Al Rayyan, will host South Korea’s opening match against Bahrain on