Chelsea’s clash against Brentford and Tottenham’s trip to Southampton in December will kick-off at the unusual time of 7pm.
The Premier League have confirmed the changes to their schedule for December and January, with the busy Christmas period adapted to fit in a number of mouth-watering fixtures.
Chelsea take on west London rivals Brentford on Sunday December 15, with the original date being the day before at 3pm.
This has now been changed to Sunday 15 at the uncommon time of 7pm.
This is due to the Blues’ participation in the Europa Conference League the Thursday prior.
However, Enzo Maresca’s side have little time to breathe after their match against the Bees.
Another European game, this time against Shamrock Rovers, comes on the following Thursday at Stamford Bridge at 8pm.
Southampton and Tottenham’s meeting has also been moved.
Saints will host Spurs at the same time as Chelsea vs Brentford, on Sunday December 15 at 7pm.
This match had again originally been scheduled for Saturday 14 December with a 3pm kick-off time.
The Premier League have detailed the reasoning for this change as it being ‘live on TNT Sports’.
Sundays normally see games played at 2pm and 4:30pm.
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There have been 8pm kick-offs in the past, too.
Unlike last season, there will not be a Christmas Eve game.
Last term, Chelsea travelled to Wolves on the festive date – but this fixture slot has been slashed this time round.
The final fixture before Christmas day is on Sunday 22 – Tottenham’s clash at home to Liverpool, which kicks off at 4:30pm.
Boxing Day, meanwhile, has eight fixtures scheduled in.
