New Arsenal vs Chelsea date announced as fixture changes revealed
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Premier League Announces Rescheduled Fixtures for April
The Premier League has made significant changes to the April fixtures, providing clarity for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City in their intense battle for the title.
Changes Due to Cup Commitments
Several games have been rescheduled in the latter part of the season due to domestic cup and European commitments. Additionally, television selections for the latter half of April have been revealed.
Arsenal’s Upcoming Matches
Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea, originally set for last weekend but postponed due to Chelsea’s FA Cup involvement, will now take place on Tuesday, April 23, at 8pm. The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports. This game precedes Arsenal’s short journey to Tottenham for the north London derby on April 28, which has been rescheduled to accommodate broadcasting.
Note on North London Derby Timing
The north London derby, initially scheduled for 2pm on Sunday, April 28, will be moved to a 12:30pm slot on Saturday, April 27 if Arsenal advances to the Champions League semi-finals.
Liverpool’s Altered Schedule
Liverpool faces three challenging away matches in the final days of April. The Merseyside derby against Everton, rescheduled due to FA Cup progress, will now be played on Wednesday, April 24, at 8pm on Sky Sports.
Manchester City’s Fixture Changes
Manchester City’s game against Brighton is now set for an 8pm kick-off on Thursday, April 25, on Sky Sports. However, if City progresses to the Champions League semi-finals, the game will be moved forward a day.
Tough April for City
City faces a demanding end to April, including an FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on April 20.
Revised Schedule Highlights
The revised Premier League schedule for late April includes various kick-off times and television broadcasts, subject to further changes based on cup competitions and European progress.
With these adjustments, the Premier League aims to accommodate the competing interests of clubs and provide an exciting conclusion to the season.
