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Chelsea draw with Man City attracts record number of international broadcasters

Yesterday's draw between Chelsea and Manchester City set a Premier League record for international broadcasters.

There were 24 international broadcasters represented at Stamford Bridge for the 1-1 draw.

The previous record was set in April 2012, when 19 different broadcasters and attended the match between City and Manchester United.

The crews on Saturday represented every continent bar Africa, with 15 from across from Europe, as well as others from north and south America, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East.

The Premier League said the game would be available in 650 million homes in 175 countries.

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