Premier League Promises More Notice for Fixture Changes, But Will City Fans See Green?
Manchester City supporters are cautiously optimistic after the Premier League pledged to give fans more warning about fixture changes. This comes after a season filled with frustrating last-minute schedule tweaks.
Here’s the kicker: The league guarantees at least five weeks’ notice for any adjustments to the schedule, starting with the fixtures after the opening five games. This means fans can (hopefully) solidify travel plans and pub bookings with more confidence.
But is this a red card for last-minute changes? Not quite. City’s Champions League and domestic cup runs could still throw a wrench into the works, forcing schedule reshuffles. Remember Pep Guardiola’s fury over the FA Cup semi-final last season? Don’t be surprised if similar situations arise.
Here’s the silver lining: Fans should at least know the kick-off times for most games by the end of February, with the festive period schedule locked in by mid-October. This offers a sigh of relief for those planning Christmas travel around matches.
City fans have another wish: A 3pm kick-off for the Community Shield against Manchester United. This would give supporters more flexibility to travel to Wembley for the curtain-raiser of the season. Will the Premier League heed their call? Only time will tell.
A full list of estimated release dates for the fixtures can be seen below.
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