Leeds fans risk £50,000 fine as police target illegal Fire Sticks before Arsenal match | OneFootball

Leeds United supporters risk fines of up to £50,000 and possible prison if they illegally stream Saturday's meeting with Arsenal, with authorities stepping up action.

The Daily Mail reports that Sky is implementing a clampdown with British authorities to identify and tackle illegal viewers using modified Amazon Fire Sticks. Police activity has been stepped up in parts of North Yorkshire and London.

The Elland Road fixture is a Saturday three pm kick-off, and Britain's broadcast blackout means it will not be televised or streamed in the UK.

Offenders could be prosecuted under Section 11 of the 2006 Fraud Act, which carries a potential fine of up to £50,000, and prison sentences are also possible.

Arsenal remain top, though their lead over Manchester City and Aston Villa is down to four points after last weekend's home defeat to Manchester United.

Leeds are 16th, just outside the relegation zone, and host the leaders after losing 5-0 at the Emirates in August. Daniel Farke will be hoping to avoid a repeat and to dent Mikel Arteta's title challenge.

Source: Leeds Live