ESPN moves English club soccer game to flagship station for first time in history . The move comes as the league is trying to expand its reach and appeal beyond traditional sports fans who are more likely to watch games on TV than online. Pubs bolster staffs , as Americans plan to skip school , work for Monday match . ESPN announcer expecting lively crowd , `` might bring a tin helmet , '' he jokes .
ESPN moves English club soccer game to flagship station for first time in history . Manchester derby pits city rivals against each other for national championship . Pubs bolster staffs , as Americans plan to skip school , work for Monday match . ESPN announcer expecting lively crowd , `` might bring a tin helmet , '' he jokes .