Why Manchester United vs Everton had a unique kick-off time this weekend as Ruben Amorim's first Premier League home clash moved
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will have to readjust his schedule for his first Premier League home game this weekend.
The new Red Devils coach hopes to get three points in the English top flight against Everton, but sooner than usual.
Amorim's first experience with Premier League football began at 4.30pm last Sunday when United drew at Ipswich Town.
your new team commitments in the Europa League This means he will be involved again in the closing stages of the weekend.
However, the Portuguese will face Sean Dyche's Everton at a slightly strange time.
Man United vs Everton: start time
This match is scheduled to begin on Sunday, December 1 at 1:30 p.m.
This is half an hour earlier than the typical Sunday schedule for a Premier League match.
No official reasoning was given when the game was chosen for television coverage in September.
However, you will most likely adjust it to the Liverpool vs. Man City confrontation that will follow and start at 4 pm
That Premier League blockbuster has become a high-risk item for Merseyside Police over concerns about fan safety.
Some of the problems among followers have included damage to team busesmissiles launched and cases of tragedy chanting.
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To avoid a crossover between games that would split the Sky Sports audience, the first Sunday offering will also start earlier.
United against Everton will not be televised in the UK, but will involve both a Manchester club and a Merseyside club.
Its usual 2pm start time would increase the risk of multiple groups of rival fans traveling to and from the same area at staggered times, increasing pressure on police resources.
This is probably the same reasoning behind the other non-televised Premier League match which kicks off at 1.30pm on Sunday.
Sky will screen Chelsea against Aston Villa, and their west London neighbors Fulham will play capital rivals Tottenham.
Historically, United against Everton has also involved clashes with fans which have required subsequent adjustments to the kick-off time.
The Toffees' 1-0 victory over the Red Devils in a 2005 FA Cup match gave rise to the 'Battle of Everton Valley', still considered one of the worst incidents of football hooliganism in the history of Merseyside.
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