"The usual routine is for most of Sunday's games to kick off at 2pm, with a featured game then following at 4:30pm. However, this Sunday's five games are an exception to the rule, with only the usual 4:30pm slot for Chelsea vs Arsenal left standing while all the others kick off at strange times -"
"The answer, in short, is a combination of the Premier League trying to help out with a crowded match schedule - particularly for those sides playing in Europe - and broadcasters trying to maximise eyeballs. The Premier League try to make sure that clubs have at least 60 hours in between games in all competitions. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week."
Premier League kick-off times have been changed for the upcoming weekend, with most Sunday fixtures scheduled at atypical hours and only Chelsea vs Arsenal occupying the traditional 4:30pm slot. Crystal Palace vs Manchester United will start at noon on Sunday. Aston Villa vs Wolves, Nottingham Forest vs Brighton, and West Ham vs Liverpool will kick off at 2:05pm. The changes result from crowded fixture scheduling, clubs' European commitments, and broadcasters' programming choices. The league enforces a minimum 60-hour gap between matches in all competitions, prompting TNT Sports to move its Saturday lunchtime selection to Sunday midday because of Palace's Conference League involvement on Thursday.
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