The Premier League’s venture into Amazon Prime streaming could change the game for good – if it works

It will be fascinating to see whether it will survive this first round without disaster. Nevertheless, with a star-studded line-up of pundits and presenters, the early signs are good

The streaming service is hosting a number of matches over the Christmas period (Getty)

The Premier League is entering a new dawn this week with the introduction of live-streamed games.

There is certainly trepidation among fans, who will be tasked with signing up to Amazon Prime to watch this week’s mid-week round of games and those spread over Boxing Day and 27 December.

Beyond the extra cost to fans (an additional £7.99 per month on top of an initial £30 for a Fire Stick), there is the possibility that the quality of the viewing experience is in jeopardy too.