Crystal Palace is set to face Manchester United in an important Premier League match at Selhurst Park. The match will kick off at 12pm (GMT) on Sunday due to adjustments made for television scheduling.
Reasons for the Early Kickoff
The game was initially slated for a 12:30pm kickoff on Saturday. However, changes were necessary because Crystal Palace is scheduled to play against Strasbourg in France on Thursday. To accommodate this, the match was rescheduled to the earlier time on Sunday.
Impact on Other Matches
- Premier League games originally slated for 2pm on Sunday will now start at 2:05pm.
- This adjustment aims to minimize overlap between the end of the Palace vs. United match and the beginning of other fixtures.
Fixture Scheduling Challenges
The Premier League faces challenges in scheduling, especially with midweek matches upcoming. Each team is required to have at least 60 hours between fixtures.
Upcoming Matches
- Crystal Palace will play Burnley on Wednesday after facing Strasbourg.
- Manchester United’s next match is a home game against West Ham on Thursday.
This scheduling complexity highlights the intricate planning involved in the Premier League, especially during busy periods when multiple matches are scheduled in quick succession.
The early kickoff between Crystal Palace and Manchester United promises an exciting encounter, and fans will be keen to catch every moment of the action at Selhurst Park.
