Why Chelsea vs Aston Villa has been given unusual kick-off time as Stamford Bridge clash starts early

Chelsea and Aston Villa must be prepared for an earlier kick-off than common this afternoon once they meet at Stamford Bridge. 

The Blues are unbeaten in 4 heading into this sport and so they have the prospect to capitalise on Manchester Metropolis’s current woes. 

Enzo Maresca’s aspect sit solely a degree behind the reigning champions whereas additionally they gained’t need the hole to Premier League leaders Liverpool to increase additional. 

Villa will show to be a troublesome opponent, however Unai Emery’s males are having a nasty spell and so they haven’t gained within the league since October 19. 

It’s set to be an thrilling assembly, however followers will want to ensure to verify the schedule as there’s going to be a novel kick-off time…

Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Kick-off time 

This Premier League conflict is scheduled to kick-off at 1:30pm at this time.

Normally, a typical begin time on a Sunday is half an hour later at 2pm.

However this sport has been switched to a novel slot, together with Manchester United vs Everton and Tottenham vs Fulham.

There was no official motive confirmed for this variation, nonetheless, it’s seemingly as a result of the truth that Liverpool vs Manchester Metropolis will happen at 4pm. 

That blockbuster has additionally been moved earlier as a result of it has grow to be a high-risk fixture for Merseyside Police over fan security considerations.

This sport and the assembly at Anfield are on Sky Sports activities this weekend, so to ensure protection doesn’t overlap, they moved Chelsea vs Aston Villa accordingly. 

Asserting the time change in September, a Chelsea assertion revealed that the sport can be broadcast on tv and that it could be happening on a Sunday. 

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It learn: “Sky Sports activities will even broadcast the house video games in opposition to Arsenal and Aston Villa in November, which have been each already set to be moved to a Sunday fixture as a result of our UEFA Convention League matches the previous Thursday.”

As talked about within the assertion, this sport was all the time going to be on a Sunday as a result of Chelsea and Aston Villa’s European exploits. 

The Blues confronted German aspect Heidenheim on Thursday evening, successful 2-0 whereas Villa drew with Juventus on Wednesday. 

talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will preserve you updated with all of the motion this weekend. 

Rating updates from Stamford Bridge will likely be on the Sunday Session with Sam Matterface. 

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