March 24th 2024.
Recent Changes:
The latest changes to the fixtures of the Premier League have sparked controversy, with some clubs questioning the fairness and integrity of the title race, as reported by various sources. The Premier League recently announced the rescheduling of six previously postponed matches, as well as the selection of live television broadcast for the final two gameweeks in April.
Interestingly, one of the most notable changes is the 15-day break given to Tottenham before their highly anticipated match against Arsenal on April 28. This break comes amidst a busy schedule for Arsenal, who will have played four games during Spurs' period of rest. This decision, along with others, has caused outrage among clubs, with concerns that it could heavily influence the outcome of the title race.
In a similar situation, Liverpool will face Everton in the Merseyside derby on April 24 and then play West Ham just three days later. However, this fixture could still be subject to change if Arsenal reach the Champions League semi-finals. Arsenal themselves have a tough run of games in the run-in, facing Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Wolves, and Chelsea.
This uncertainty in the schedule has not affected title contenders Manchester City, who have been spared from playing Tottenham in the middle of a challenging run of games. This is due to the postponement of their match against Tottenham, as they will be playing in the FA Cup semi-final. Interestingly, this match could have been rescheduled for the week before the north London derby, but instead, City's postponed fixture against Brighton has been placed in that slot.
It is believed that Tottenham's extended rest and its potential advantage against Arsenal could also have implications in the top-four battle, potentially giving them an edge over Aston Villa and Manchester United, who do not have the luxury of such a long break in the intense run-in.
There are still four outstanding matches yet to be rescheduled, including Tottenham's trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, Chelsea's away match against Brighton, and Manchester United's showdown with Newcastle. The changes in the fixture list have created a sense of uncertainty and have raised concerns about fairness and integrity in the title race.
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