article_snippet.sent: The relationship between the FA and Premier League — never great at the best of times
article_snippet.sent: — has deteriorated further with the ridiculous clash of fixtures on Saturday.
article_snippet.sent: Both organisations blame each other for Both organisations respective rights holders, Sky and BBCBBC, scheduling the marquee Chelsea vs Manchester United league match against the FA Cup semi-final between Reading and Arsenal.
article_snippet.sent: Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final victory over Reading on Saturday clashed with a top Premier League fixture .
article_snippet.sent: FA FA say that the dates of the semi-final were known at the start of the season, while Premier League Premier League point to the Sky fixtures for the weekend having been set last February —
article_snippet.sent: a month before the BBC announced the BBC semi-final schedule.
article_snippet.sent: the big loser — Premier League Premier League purposely chose to broadcast fixtures involving top-four clubs on semi-final days.
article_snippet.sent: the BBC do this because the FA Cup takes precedence and the league postponement means Sky often then have the bonus of a blockbuster live televised midweek game close to the end of the season that could have a bearing on the title race.
article_snippet.sent: But Chelsea and Manchester United both being knocked out of the FA Cup prevented that happening this season.
highlights_snippet.sent: Football Association and Premier League fall out over clash .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: BBC and Sky viewing figures both suffered with games on at same time .
  