Chelsea's Premier League fixture against Manchester United on May 16 has been rescheduled to 8:15 PM BST from its original time of 8 PM. This change, announced by Chelsea, accommodates the Aston Villa vs Tottenham match, allowing both teams similar preparation time for a potential Europa League final appearance. Villa initially opposed the change citing a lack of precedent for adjusting fixtures for European competitions. Nonetheless, the Premier League approved the new timing, ensuring that scheduling conflicts are minimized during this intense competitive period.
The Premier League ultimately approved the rescheduling of the Chelsea vs Manchester United match to allow both teams the same preparation time for the Europa League final.
Tottenhamâs request to move their match forward highlighted the challenges for English clubs competing in Europe, but Villaâs objections were based on precedents and logistics.
The game at Stamford Bridge will now kick-off at 8:15 PM BST, 15 minutes later than originally planned, due to fixture scheduling conflicts.
Chelsea's and Manchester Unitedâs previous encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, showcasing the competitive nature between the two teams this season.
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