MANCHESTER CITY and Liverpool go to war for the Premier League’s top spot – but there has been a slight altercation on where to watch it.
The Treble winners will be determined to return to winning ways after letting two points slip at Stamford Bridge before the international break.
While red-hot Liverpool are hoping that they can build on a solid 3-0 victory against Brentford that same weekend.
However, fans are confused as the match will be televised in an unusual time slot on Sky Sports.
Why is Man City vs Liverpool on Sky Sports at 12:30pm instead of TNT Sports?
A local safety advisory group – which includes members of the police – were concerned about the prospect of an early evening kick-off when Manchester City face Liverpool.
There have been several issues with fan trouble and behaviour surrounding the fixture in the past, so Premier League chiefs have made the decision to bring the match forward instead.
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In December a 15-year-old girl was left ‘scarred for life’ after being struck by a pot weighted with coins that had been thrown from the away section.
Arsenal were initially scheduled to take on Thomas Frank’s Brentford side at 12:30pm on Saturday, November 25.
However, the fixture has now been moved to 5:30pm.
When is Man City vs Liverpool?
- Manchester City’s thrilling Premier League encounter against Liverpool will take place on Saturday, November 25.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm GMT
- Etihad Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge top-of-the-table clash and it can host approximately 53,400 fans.
- Pep Guardiola’s men thumped Liverpool when the sides last met in April.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
