Why Sheffield United vs Chelsea has been given a strange start time this weekend as the Premier League changes calendars

Chelsea's trip to take on Sheffield United has left fans baffled after multiple changes to the match's kick-off time this weekend.

The Blues face a crucial week to cling to their dwindling European hopes with two games against teams at opposite ends of the table.

Chelsea had to settle for a 2-2 draw against a Clarets team threatened by relegation that played with a man less for much of the game.

The boos sounded at Stamford Bridge at the end of a result that leaves Chelsea in 11th place in the Premier League and fighting to reach Europe.

The west Londoners cannot afford to drop any more points while hosting. manchester united three days before Sunday's visit to Sheffield.

Chelsea fans have a right to be furious However, with the start time set for the latter, the clash will now take place at 17:30 p.m..

The Blues head to Bramall Lane on Sunday 7 April in a match that was initially scheduled to kick off at 1.30pm.

Having initially been scheduled to be the precursor to Man United vs. Liverpoola request from the Blades caused him to move next.

A statement on the Premier League website read: “The Premier League match between Sheffield United and Chelsea moved from 1:30pm to 5:30pm BST on Sunday 7 April.

“This is due to a request from the local Club. “This start time has been selected to allow for a suitable return journey for away fans.”

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The Chelsea Supporters Trust later revealed that the request for Chris WilderThe team was due for a possible clash with the Sheffield Half Marathon, which takes place on the same day.

Mauricio PochettinoThe team is on a five-game unbeaten streak after their Burnley tie, the club's longest in almost 18 months.

Chelsea are just four points behind seventh-placed West Ham in the race for Europe with two games in hand.