Why are Tottenham playing Monday and Friday this week? Spurs October fixtures quirk explained
Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed a fine start to the Premier League 2023/24 season.
Despite the sale of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, Spurs have been revitalised under new manager Ange Postecoglou and with new signings such as James Maddison, Micky van der Ven and others.
After eight games of the new campaign, and the Postecoglou era, Spurs had six wins and two draws, facing Fulham in a London derby on Monday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Sporting News explains the slightly odd quirk in Tottenham's fixture list this week, with games on Monday and Friday rather than at the more traditional weekend times.
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Tottenham host Fulham in the Premier League's Monday night slot today, with an 8pm kickoff UK time (GMT). It's common that games will take place at this time, to be shown as part of Monday Night Football for broadcaster Sky Sports.
Spurs' next fixture is then away to Crystal Palace in the league, which kicks off at 8pm UK time at Selhurst Park on Friday October 27.
The simple reason is that Spurs are involved in any kind of European football this season, and neither are both of their opponents this week.
If they'd had a game on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, the kickoff times wouldn't be possible as there would not be enough time for players to rest and travel between playing.
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Ange Postecoglou says there are no issues regarding fitness for his Tottenham side before they face Fulham on Monday. ⚪️
