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27th Aug 2024

Man United vs Liverpool kick-off time changed

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The kick-off time for the Premier League clash been moved.

Manchester United versus Liverpool on Sunday will kick off at 4 pm instead of 4:30 pm.

Arne Slot takes his new Liverpool side to Old Trafford for the Premier League clash on Sunday looking to continue his 100% record in the job so far.

Man United, meanwhile, will be aiming to prevent a second loss of the campaign after falling to a 2-1 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion last Sunday.

Super Sunday Premier League games usually kick off at 2 pm and 4:30 pm. Man United vs Liverpool, however, will kick off at 4 pm. Sky Sports will show the match live in the UK and Ireland.

There has been no official reason given as to this unusual change of time, however, it could have been moved in conjunction with police and local authorities.

This is what happened last season when the FA Cup fixture between the two sides at Old Trafford. kicked off at 3:30 pm.

As a result of this fixture change, the earlier Sunday matches have also been moved.

Chelsea are due to play Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge at 1:30 pm, whilst Newcastle United take on Tottenham Hotspur in the North East simultaneously.

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