Why Liverpool vs Man City kick-off time is 3:45pm today

Liverpool's huge clash against Manchester City is set to kick off at an unusual time of 3.45pm on Sunday afternoon for what is billed as a key game in the Premier League title race.

The defending champions, City, are heading to Anfield for what could be their toughest challenge this season. Arsenal's recent 2-1 victory over Brentford on Saturday afternoon has put them ahead of both teams, emphasising the importance of the match.

Liverpool currently have one point more than City. However, a win for either team will put them at the top of the league with only 10 games left to play. To add to the excitement, Pep Guardiola's side against Arsenal in their next Premier League match on March 31.

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Fans all over the world will be watching the game. Some have even paid as much as £6,500 for black market tickets, reports the Mirror. But those watching on TV might be surprised by the 3.45pm kick-off time.

Sky Sports will be broadcasting the match live in the UK. Their second Super Sunday match usually starts at 4.30pm.

Sometimes, games are moved because of broadcast needs or if there's another big event happening at the same time. But on this occasion, it has been brought forward slightly because of a request from Merseyside Police, who are concerned about the potential for crowd trouble.

The rivalry between the two clubs has grown over the past few years, with both teams battling away at the top of the Premier League, and there is previous for problems around this fixture. City's bus was hit with bottles and flares thrown by rowdy Liverpool fans in