Why Manchester United vs Liverpool has been given a unique kick-off time as the Premier League changes calendar
The blockbuster showdown between Manchester United and Liverpool will begin at a unique time this weekend.
United are recovering from their 1-1 draw with Brentford but can still deal a blow to their rivals' Premier League title chances.
Mason Mount scored what appeared to be the winning goal. against the Bees in the sixth minute of added time, but Kristoffer Ajer equalized moments later.
The Red Devils were criticized for his performance but will look to return to form in their second home game against Liverpool in a month.
However, fans will have to tune in to the clash on Sunday, April 7 at 3:30 pm in a change in the match schedule.
United's third meeting with Liverpool this season initially had a reserved slot during the 3pm blackout on Saturday, April 6.
Having been chosen for Sky Sports television coverage, fans would have expected the game to start during the 4.30pm slot on Super Sunday.
That was the moment the reverse fixture took place at Anfield, with the Red Devils struggling to secure a goalless draw on enemy turf.
Although it is not confirmed, when the matches are moved forward an hour it is likely to have been to respond to a request from the police.
Liverpool took 34 shots. when the two teams met in December but failed to score, and it remains one of only two games of the entire season that the club has couldn't win at Anfield.
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They then met again last month, with Amad Diallo scored an extra goal in the last breath to overcome a dramatic 4-3 draw in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Jurgen Klopp's men have since recovered from that blow to reach the top of the Premier League following Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Man City.
But a trip to Old Trafford is likely to prove decisive, with Klopp's two away games against United under Ten Hag ending in defeats.
United, meanwhile, will need all the points they can get as they chase Aston Villa in the race to secure a Champions League place.
The Red Devils languish in sixth position after drawing against Brentford, already 11 points behind Unai Emery's team, although with a game less.
Their clash with Liverpool comes after a monumental week in their campaign, with a visit to Chelsea on Wednesday.
Liverpool play the following day at home against the bottom club in the Premier League, Sheffield United, and may choose to rest some key players.
