The Premier League has confirmed a host of fixture changes throughout October that affects huge matches involving Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Broadcasters that pay billions per annum to air Premier League matches often cause previously dated fixtures to changed, while participation in European competitions can also cause rescheduling.
Manchester United will get the new 2024-25 Premier League season up and running when they host Fulham at Old Trafford on August 16 as Erik ten Hag enters his third season in charge.
The Premier League has confirmed a host of fixture changes throughout October that affects huge matches involving Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Broadcasters that pay billions per annum to air Premier League matches often cause previously dated fixtures to changed, while participation in European competitions can also cause rescheduling.
Manchester United will get the new 2024-25 Premier League season up and running when they host Fulham at Old Trafford on August 16 as Erik ten Hag enters his third season in charge.
Liverpool’s trip to Selhurst Park at the start of the month has now been changed from a 3pm kick-off to 12.30pm – a time that former boss Jurgen Klopp famously hated.
However, the game against Crystal Palace could be changed for a third time to an 8pm kick-off time if Liverpool are drawn away in the Champions League on the Wednesday of that week.
Aston Villa’s league encounter against Man United was set to take place on October 5 but has been moved to take place a day later to accommodate for Sky’s weekend broadcasting.
Tottenham have also had changes made to their game against Brighton that has been rescheduled for October 6, while their game against West Ham six days later has now been moved to a 12.30pm start time.
Chelsea’s trip to Anfield on October 19 has been pushed back to a late kick-off as one of the biggest games on the season calendar, but could be moved to the following day depending on Liverpool’s participation in the Champions League.
The Blues have also had their top-flight clash against Newcastle pushed back to October 27 with a new 2pm start time as part of Sky’s weekend coverage.
Arsenal’s hosting of Liverpool has also been subjected to amendments, with the match originally set to take place on Saturday October 26 but now delayed until the following day and pushed back to 4.30pm.
The Premier League are expected to make further changes to their calendar throughout the remainder of the season to accommodate for teams playing across European competition.
