Premier League announce 16 fixture changes including Man Utd matches with crunch clash yet to be given kick-off time
THE PREMIER LEAGUE have announced changes to 16 fixtures in the new year.
The clash between Liverpool and Manchester City has been moved to Sunday February 23, with the kick-off time to be decided.
City’s huge trip to Arsenal has also been switched from a Saturday to Sunday 2 at 4:30pm.
Arsenal are involved in two changes with their visit to Leicester now the early kick-off on February 15 – however this could change again if the Gunners are still in the Champions League at that stage.
Many of the changes are only kick-off times, including Manchester United‘s trip to Everton on Saturday 22, which is now a 12:30pm start time.
Two of United’s have been moved to Sunday’s – at home to Crystal Palace on February 2 and a trip to Tottenham on February 16.
The home match has been moved due to United’s participation in the Europa League, and if the Red Devils progress their clash with Everton will also be moved, likely to a Sunday.
The remaining fixtures have been changed for TV, with Sky Sports and TNT Sports sharing the games.
The early kick-offs in February will be Nottingham Forest vs Brighton, Leicester vs Arsenal and Everton vs Man Utd.
And the Saturday evening games, kicking off at 5:30pm, include Wolves vs Aston Villa, Crystal Palace vs Everton and Aston Villa vs Chelsea.
BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS
Prem fixture changes - February
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton – Saturday 1 – 12:30pm
Wolves vs Aston Villa – Saturday 1 – 5:30pm
Brentford vs Tottenham – Sunday 2 – 2:00pm
Man Utd vs Crystal Palace – Sunday 2 – 2:00pm
Arsenal vs Man City – Sunday 2 – 4:30pm
Chelsea vs West Ham – Monday 3 – 8:00pm
Brighton vs Chelsea – Friday 14 – 8:00pm
Leicester vs Arsenal – Saturday 15 – 12:30pm
Crystal Palace vs Everton – Saturday 15 – 5:30pm
Liverpool vs Wolves – Sunday 16 – 2:00pm
Tottenham vs Man Utd – Sunday 16 – 4:30pm
Leicester vs Brentford – Friday 21 – 8:00pm
Everton vs Man Utd – Saturday 22 – 12:30pm
Aston Villa vs Chelsea – Saturday 22 – 5:30pm
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest – Saturday 22 – TBC
Man City vs Liverpool – Sunday 23 – TBC
There will also be a Friday fixture as Brentford travel to Leicester on February 21.
Meanwhile West Ham host Chelsea in the only Monday Night Football clash of the month.
SunSport understands the two matches with kick-off times still to be decided, Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest and Manchester City vs Liverpool, are awaiting confirmation from police.