Manchester Derby Confirmed For 5.30pm Saturday Kick Off

In news that will not be particularly well received by members of the Greater Manchester Police force, the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United on 7th April has been moved to a 5.30pm kick off time.

The announcement has come in the last few minutes, with many fans expecting the game to either be played on Saturday lunchtime or on Sunday afternoon, as has been customary down the years.

The news has, unsurprisingly, not been well received, with many fans taking to social media in the wake of the announcement to voice their disapproval at the kick off time, which has been altered as part of Sky Sports' next set of televised fixtures, for the month of April.

However, there is still a chance the game could be moved from the slot, depending on the involvement of both Manchester clubs in the Champions League, with a set of quarter-finals scheduled for that week, on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th of April.

Topics: Manchester City, Football News, Football, Manchester United, Premier League

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