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jal123 said:
Yes and like I said normally the league fixtures get moved, anyway in the words of our esteemed Moderator, 'arsed'
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Manchester United take on St Etienne in the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie this week but the game’s scheduling has raised some eyebrows.

Traditionally, Europa League matches are contested on a Thursday evening and are spread out over two time slots – 6pm and 8:05pm.

However, the Red Devils have been given a boost ahead of their EFL Cup final clash with Southampton on Sunday by UEFA’S decision to bring their tie with St Etienne forward to Wednesday.

The game has to be played on Wednesday because Lyon, who play just 31 miles down the road from St Etienne, also have a home tie this week and therefore the game had to be moved.

As both teams are seeded in the draw, UEFA gave Lyon priority as they had a higher league finish last year and therefore the game had to be moved to Wednesday.

It will be played at 5pm because UEFA doesn’t allow Europa League matches to clash with Champions League ties, which will also be played that night.
 
MorgsGoat said:
Manchester United take on St Etienne in the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie this week but the game’s scheduling has raised some eyebrows.

Traditionally, Europa League matches are contested on a Thursday evening and are spread out over two time slots – 6pm and 8:05pm.

However, the Red Devils have been given a boost ahead of their EFL Cup final clash with Southampton on Sunday by UEFA’S decision to bring their tie with St Etienne forward to Wednesday.

The game has to be played on Wednesday because Lyon, who play just 31 miles down the road from St Etienne, also have a home tie this week and therefore the game had to be moved.

As both teams are seeded in the draw, UEFA gave Lyon priority as they had a higher league finish last year and therefore the game had to be moved to Wednesday.

It will be played at 5pm because UEFA doesn’t allow Europa League matches to clash with Champions League ties, which will also be played that night.
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Arsed.
 
MorgsGoat said:
Manchester United take on St Etienne in the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie this week but the game’s scheduling has raised some eyebrows.

Traditionally, Europa League matches are contested on a Thursday evening and are spread out over two time slots – 6pm and 8:05pm.

However, the Red Devils have been given a boost ahead of their EFL Cup final clash with Southampton on Sunday by UEFA’S decision to bring their tie with St Etienne forward to Wednesday.

The game has to be played on Wednesday because Lyon, who play just 31 miles down the road from St Etienne, also have a home tie this week and therefore the game had to be moved.

As both teams are seeded in the draw, UEFA gave Lyon priority as they had a higher league finish last year and therefore the game had to be moved to Wednesday.

It will be played at 5pm because UEFA doesn’t allow Europa League matches to clash with Champions League ties, which will also be played that night.
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No Friend, it's to do with the cup final
 

AlE said:
Leicester aren't much of an advert for the premier league. It's almost embarrassing watching this...
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