Why is there no Premier League match at 12:30 pm this Saturday? Arsenal's big clash with Newcastle is rearranged
Premier League football continues to be intense and fast-paced, so it may surprise fans to note that there will be no early kick-off this weekend.
The usual opening time for top-flight action over the weekend is 12:30pm, but there are no matches scheduled for that time.
He Carabao Cup The final will be played on Sunday between Chelsea and Liverpool meaning their respective Premier League matches have been rescheduled.
The Blues' clash with Tottenham has been postponed, while the Reds' game with Luton has been brought forward to Wednesday.
However, there is a different reason why the typical television coverage was modified for gameweek 26.
There will be two late starts on Saturday night, with Bournemouth accommodation city of manchester at 5:30 p.m. and Arsenal face Newcastle at 8pm, live on talkSPORT.
Why is there no game at 12:30 pm this Saturday?
The reason there is no early start for Week 26 is because Arsenal playing away from home in the Champions League in midweek.
TNT Sports made the decision last summer that any team involved in European away games would not have to participate in Saturday morning clashes to aid player welfare.
The Gunners face a trip to Port for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday night, live on talkSPORT 2.
Arsenal's match against Newcastle had already been chosen to be broadcast live on TNT, which meant looking for a new space.
To avoid competition with Sky Sports, which is showing Manchester City in Bournemouth after the 3pm blackout, the time was set at 8pm.
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Mikel ArtetaThe team is currently on a five-game winning streak in the Premier League and is just two points behind Liverpool in first place.
Newcastle languish in eighth place after an indifferent campaign but will be buoyed by a 1-0 win over Arsenal in November.
talkSPORT will also have exclusive live coverage from north London, presented by Faye Carruthers.
Then there will be comments from Sam Matterface and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto.
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