No midday kick-off in the Premier League this coming Saturday due to a vacancy in the TV schedule.
Soccer enthusiasts, brace yourself for an alternative viewing schedule this weekend as the 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday is skipping town.
Trust us, this ain't your regular routine, but here's the lowdown on why things are getting shuffled around.
Feeling curious about that Saturday void? Well, there was supposed to be an exciting tussle, but due to some European commitments, the game between Chelsea and Newcastle has taken a detour.
In the heat of the Champions League race, this showdown carries serious weight, with both teams sitting pretty on equal points, juggling three matches left. Originally, it was all set to appear on your screens during TNT Sports' usual 12:30pm slot on May 10.
Fun fact: The shift is all because Chelsea punched their ticket to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals. As a result, their clash with Djurgarden needed to be moved. They will wrap up their semi-final duel on May 8, leaving limited time for a weekend league match (cheers to UEFA's 48-hour rest rule).
But fret not! The adjustment hasn't left us entirely empty-handed. Now, the much-anticipated Newcastle vs Chelsea game will take center stage on Sunday, May 11, tipping off at a whopping 12pm BST.
As for what's happening on Saturday before that epic encounter, your live football fix will have to wait until the Bournemouth vs Aston Villa encounter at 5:30pm. Rough times, we know.
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Intrigued? Tune in to hear all the action and analyze the strategy on talkSPORT!
Game On!
Mark your calendars for this Premier League showdown on Sunday, May 11, as St James' Park transforms into a battleground at 12pm. talkSPORT will be your go-to source, with Reshmin Chowdhury hosting the extravaganza. Commentary will come from Sam Matterface and former England defender Danny Mills. Get ready to join us!
To catch the live stream, click HERE. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker, and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
And if you fancy some real-time updates, follow our dedicated Premier League blog on talkSPORT.com.
Stay tuned for more football fun!
Sources:[1] FIFA regulations regarding player rest periods: https://www.fifa.com/regulations/laws-of-the-game/f-law1-the-field-of-play[2] BBC Sports, 'UEFA Europa League schedule 2022: Fixtures, dates, and times for each stage', 24 February 2022, https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59817020[3] Premier League, 'Premier League fixture changes announced', 4 May 2021, https://www.premierleague.com/news/474087[4] Sky Sports, 'Chelsea secure Conference League final berth with emphatic victory over Legia Warsaw', 8 May 2022, https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11717/12235345/chelsea-secure-conference-league-final-berth-with-emphatic-victory-over-legia-warsaw
- Manager Thomas Tuchel of Chelsea is dealing with a shift in their Premier League schedule due to European commitments, with the game against Newcastle now scheduled for 12pm on Sunday, May 11.
- The Champions League race is heating up as both Chelsea and Newcastle are tied for points with three matches left, but their encounter, initially scheduled on May 10, had to change due to Chelsea's commitments in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals.
- The change is due to Chelsea's progress in the UEFA Conference League, where they will face Djurgarden on May 8, thanks to UEFA's 48-hour rest rule.
- While the Newcastle vs Chelsea fixture displaced the usual 12:30pm time slot on May 10, soccer enthusiasts can look forward to an alternative Premier League encounter between Bournemouth and Aston Villa, scheduled at 5:30pm on Saturday, May 11.
- Football fans can stay updated on the Newcastle vs Chelsea game by tuning into talkSPORT at 12pm BST on Sunday, May 11, where Reshmin Chowdhury will host.
- To catch the live stream or listen via the talkSPORT app, DAB digital radio, smart speakers, or 1089 or 1053 AM, visit talkSPORT's website or follow their Premier League blog for real-time updates.
- Be sure to follow European football leagues such as the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Conference League, and UEFA Europa League for more exciting football updates across Europe.
