The Premier League is facing a storm of criticism over the latest changes to the fixture schedule, which have left clubs questioning the fairness of the competition.
Arsenal are set to be particularly upset as they face a pile-up of matches, while their North London rivals Tottenham will enjoy an astonishing 15 days' rest before their derby clash on Sunday, April 28. Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp is also unhappy, as his team faces a tough Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday, April 24, followed by a match at West Ham on Saturday, April 27 with a 12.30pm kick-off.
Tottenham's match with Manchester City on April 20 has been postponed due to City's FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea that weekend. However, instead of rescheduling the Tottenham vs City match for the following midweek, City will play Brighton on Thursday, April 25.
This means Tottenham will have a complete break from their game at Newcastle on April 13 until they play Arsenal at White Hart Lane. During this 15-day period, Arsenal will have to tackle four crucial games against Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Wolves and Chelsea, while Spurs can relax.
The fixture list could have a big impact on the Premier League title race and the fight for the top four. Tottenham's schedule gives them an advantage over Villa, who are still in the Europa Conference League, reports the Mirror. This has led to questions about the «integrity» of the fixture list and how rescheduling might affect the title race and top four.
City now have a potentially easier match against Brighton instead of another trip to Tottenham, which had been a difficult ground for them until their FA Cup win in January. The fixture schedule is in chaos due to games being postponed for the
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