Why Manchester United vs Everton has been given unique kick-off time as Ruben Amorim’s first Premier League home clash moved
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will have to readjust his schedule for his first Premier League home match this afternoon. The new Red Devils boss is hoping to claim all three points in the English top-flight against Everton but at an earlier time than usual. Man United will hope to seek their first Premier League win under AmorimAFP Amorim’s first taste of Premier League football got underway at the standard 4:30pm slot last Sunday as United drew at Ipswich Town. His new team’s Europa League commitments mean he will once again be involved towards the latter stages of the weekend. However, the Portuguese will be facing Sean Dyche’s Everton at a slightly odd time, where he will hope to build on his first win as Man United manager against Bodo/Glimt. Man United vs Everton: Kick-off time This match is scheduled to get underway today at 1:30pm. This is half an hour earlier than the typical early Sunday slot for a Premier League fixture. No official reasoning was given when the game was chosen for television coverage in September. However, it is most likely to move it in line with the Liverpool vs Man City showdown that will follows and kick-off at 4pm. That Premier League top-of-the-table blockbuster has become a high-risk fixture for Merseyside Police over fan safety concerns. Some of the issues between supporters have included damage to team buses, missiles thrown and cases of tragedy chanting. Man United beat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford in MarchGetty To avoid a crossover between games that would split Sky Sports’ viewership, the first Sunday offering will also start earlier. United against Everton is not being televised in the UK, however, it involves both a club from Manchester and Merseyside. Their usual kick-off time of 2pm would heighten the risk of multiple sets of rival fans travelling to and from the same area at staggered times – which increases the strain on police resources. This is likely the same reasoning behind the other non-televised Premier League match that will kick-off at 1:30pm on Sunday. Chelsea against Aston Villa is being screened by Sky, with their west London neighbours Fulham playing capital rivals Tottenham. Historically, United against Everton has also involved clashes with supporters that have necessitated subsequent kick-off time tweaks. The Toffee’s 1-0 win over the Red Devils in a 2005 FA Cup game gave birth to the ‘Battle of Everton Valley’ – still considered one of the worst incidents of football hooliganism in Merseyside history. Man United vs Everton: Line-ups Man United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Amad, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot, Rashford, Fernandes, Zirkzee Subs: Bayindir, Maguire, Malacia, Shaw, Mount, Ugarte, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund Everton: Pickford, Young, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Ndiaye, Gueye, Doucoure, Lindstrom; McNeil, Beto Subs: Virginia, Begovic, Patterson, Mangala, Calvert-Lewin, Harrison, O’Brien. Coleman, Armstrong. talkSPORT BET Offer BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - Bet £10 and get £60 in bonuses CLAIM HERE T&Cs: 18+ New Customers Only. Limited to 1,000 customers. Opt in via mobile and bet £10+ on any sports at odds of 2.00+ by 23:59 on 01/12/2024. Get 3x£10 in Free Bets & £30 in casino bonuses on selected games, 40x wagering, max redeemable £750. Bonuses expire in 14 days. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Check out all the best free bets and offers from talkSPORT and our partners
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will have to readjust his schedule for his first Premier League home match this afternoon.
The new Red Devils boss is hoping to claim all three points in the English top-flight against Everton but at an earlier time than usual.
Amorim’s first taste of Premier League football got underway at the standard 4:30pm slot last Sunday as United drew at Ipswich Town.
His new team’s Europa League commitments mean he will once again be involved towards the latter stages of the weekend.
However, the Portuguese will be facing Sean Dyche’s Everton at a slightly odd time, where he will hope to build on his first win as Man United manager against Bodo/Glimt.
Man United vs Everton: Kick-off time
This match is scheduled to get underway today at 1:30pm.
This is half an hour earlier than the typical early Sunday slot for a Premier League fixture.
No official reasoning was given when the game was chosen for television coverage in September.
However, it is most likely to move it in line with the Liverpool vs Man City showdown that will follows and kick-off at 4pm.
That Premier League top-of-the-table blockbuster has become a high-risk fixture for Merseyside Police over fan safety concerns.
Some of the issues between supporters have included damage to team buses, missiles thrown and cases of tragedy chanting.
To avoid a crossover between games that would split Sky Sports’ viewership, the first Sunday offering will also start earlier.
United against Everton is not being televised in the UK, however, it involves both a club from Manchester and Merseyside.
Their usual kick-off time of 2pm would heighten the risk of multiple sets of rival fans travelling to and from the same area at staggered times – which increases the strain on police resources.
This is likely the same reasoning behind the other non-televised Premier League match that will kick-off at 1:30pm on Sunday.
Chelsea against Aston Villa is being screened by Sky, with their west London neighbours Fulham playing capital rivals Tottenham.
Historically, United against Everton has also involved clashes with supporters that have necessitated subsequent kick-off time tweaks.
The Toffee’s 1-0 win over the Red Devils in a 2005 FA Cup game gave birth to the ‘Battle of Everton Valley’ – still considered one of the worst incidents of football hooliganism in Merseyside history.
Man United vs Everton: Line-ups
Man United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Amad, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot, Rashford, Fernandes, Zirkzee
Subs: Bayindir, Maguire, Malacia, Shaw, Mount, Ugarte, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund
Everton: Pickford, Young, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Ndiaye, Gueye, Doucoure, Lindstrom; McNeil, Beto
Subs: Virginia, Begovic, Patterson, Mangala, Calvert-Lewin, Harrison, O’Brien. Coleman, Armstrong.
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