New Date and Kick-Off Time Confirmed for Manchester Derby

The Manchester derby is one of the most-watched Football matches in the Premier League.
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The highly anticipated Manchester derby at Old Trafford has been rescheduled following the latest batch of Premier League TV picks.

Originally set for Saturday, April 5, at 3 PM, Manchester United vs. Manchester City will now take place on Sunday, April 6, at 4:30 PM, as part of Sky Sports’ Super Sunday coverage.

Fixture Changes for United & City

Manchester United

United, currently in a battle for a top-four finish, have seen multiple April fixtures adjusted:

  • Nottingham Forest vs. Man United – Now Tuesday, April 1, at 8 PM (TNT Sports)
  • Newcastle vs. Man United – Rescheduled to Sunday, April 13, at 4:30 PM (Sky Sports)
  • Bournemouth vs. Man United – Now Sunday, April 27, at 2 PM (Sky Sports) (subject to FA Cup progression)
  • Wolves vs. Man United – Remains unchanged on Saturday, April 19, at 3 PM

Manchester City

City, also aiming for a top-four spot, will have the following schedule changes:

  • Man City vs. Crystal Palace – Moved to Saturday, April 12, at 12:30 PM (TNT Sports)
  • Man City vs. Aston Villa – Rescheduled for Monday, April 28, at 8 PM (Sky Sports) (subject to FA Cup/Champions League progression)
  • Leicester (H) & Everton (A) remain unchanged

With both Manchester clubs fighting for Champions League qualification, April’s fixture reshuffle adds extra importance to the upcoming clashes.

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