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  • Why there is no 12:30pm kick-off this Saturday in Premier League schedule change

    Why there is no 12:30pm kick-off this Saturday in Premier League schedule change

    Premier League fans will be forced to wait a few hours longer to get their football fix this afternoon.

    Typically on a Saturday afternoon, top-flight action starts at 12:30pm, with games following at 3pm, 5:30pm and sometimes 8pm.

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    Martin Odegaard represents all fans when they find out there is no early kick-offCredit: Getty

    However, that’s not the case this weekend as there has been some changes to the broadcasting schedule.

    And here, talkSPORT.com takes a look at why…

    Why is there no 12:30pm kick-off?

    There will be no early kick-off this Saturday due to there not being a game selected for broadcast.

    TNT Sports usually show the 12:30pm games in the Premier League as part of their exclusive package.

    Their deal grants them access to air 52 games a season, which are divided by Saturday lunchtime and two rounds of midweek fixtures.

    However, also as part of that package, they also have to pick four blank weekends throughout the season.

    This was the case last campaign too, with a few 12:30pm slots left empty throughout the year.

    Sometimes, early kick-offs are rescheduled to a later date and time, but that isn’t the case here.

    It seems this weekend has been chosen to be blank, and that is likely down to the fact that their are less fixtures, with Liverpool, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace having their games rearranged.

    They have now league game due to Liverpool facing Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon, live on talkSPORT.

    This change is one of many in a strange weekend schedule

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    This change is one of many in a strange weekend scheduleCredit: Getty

    Premier League fixtures this weekend

    Saturday, March 15

    • Everton vs West Ham – 3pm
    • Southampton vs Wolves – 3pm
    • Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest – 3pm
    • Man City vs Brighton – 3pm – live on talkSPORT 2
    • Bournemouth vs Brentford – 5:30pm

    Sunday, March 16

    • Arsenal vs Chelsea – 1:30pm
    • Fulham vs Spurs – 1:30pm
    • Leicester vs Man United – 7pm

    No game this week: Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Newcastle

    The absence of an early start this weekend comes amid some other strange changes to the schedule too.

    There are four 3pm kick-offs on Saturday and a 5:30pm.

    However, on Sunday, we have two games starting at the earlier time of 1:30pm and then another at the unique slot of 7pm.

    Arsenal face Chelsea and Fulham host Spurs at 1:30pm and it’s Leicester taking on Manchester United at 7pm.

    Again, these changes have been made to accommodate the Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle.

    The two Premier League sides meet at Wembley on Sunday at 4:30pm in what should be a thriller.

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    The Carabao Cup showpiece will be live on talkSPORT while coverage of Saturday’s fixtures will also be available.

    Adrian Durham will host GameDay Live with Troy Deeney, Micky Gray and Alvin Martin as all the goals go in around the grounds.

    We will also have exclusive coverage of Man City vs Brighton on talkSPORT 2 at the same time.

    To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

    Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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    Regular updates will be available in talkSPORT.com’s live blog too.

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  • Premier League midweek fixtures: talkSPORT brings you football bonzana

    Premier League midweek fixtures: talkSPORT brings you football bonzana

    The Premier League action shows no sign of slowing down, and this week, you can follow EVERY game across the talkSPORT network.

    We are straight into gameweek 27 with more midweek matches, and there’s plenty up for grabs as the top-flight approaches the run-in.

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    The Premier League is serving us a great season

    All 10 midweek fixtures will be on our network, bringing you every goal and all of the action as it happens.

    And there are some very juicy ties indeed.

    On Wednesday, Tottenham Hotspur welcome Manchester City as Spurs look to do the double over the Premier League champions.

    Ange Postecoglou‘s men thrashed Pep Guardiola‘s side 4-0 at the Etihad in late 2024 before enduring a terrible run of form.

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    However, with a few players back from injury, Spurs have won their last three league fixtures.

    Meanwhile, City have slightly improved in recent weeks, but a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday showed just how far away they are from being back to their best.

    Still, they are well in the race for Champions League football, and three points here would be huge.

    Elsewhere, Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest, knowing that the Tricky Trees can move just three points behind them with a win.

    The Gunners’ title challenge for this season is all but over after a 1-0 defeat to West Ham at the weekend.

    Liverpool then beat City to take an 11-point lead over Mikel Arteta‘s men.

    It has been a season to forget for Guardiola

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    It has been a season to forget for Guardiola

    Of course, Arsenal players will insist the title race isn’t over, but it would require an almighty slip-up from Liverpool for this to even be a possibility now.

    Instead, the Gunners just have to ensure they claim Champions League football and second place.

    Meanwhile, Forest have lost their last two in the Premier League to Fulham and Newcastle, respectively.

    But Nuno Espirito Santo will be encouraged by his team’s comeback at St James’ Park at the weekend, where they came from 4-1 down to narrowly lose 4-3.

    Certainly, this won’t be an easy game for Arsenal.

    Wednesday night also sees Newcastle United visit Anfield in a dress rehearsal of the Carabao Cup final at Wembley next month.

    Arsenal's hopes of winning the Premier League are basically gone

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    Arsenal’s hopes of winning the Premier League are basically goneCredit: AFP

    The Reds have one hand on the Premier League trophy now, but Arne Slot will want his side to keep being relentless.

    The chance of a treble is there, but the Toon gave Liverpool a very hard game when they met earlier this season.

    At St James’ Park, these two served up a thrilling 3-3 draw, and Eddie Howe‘s men will be looking to make a statement ahead of the Carabao Cup final meeting between the two later this month.

    On Tuesday, we have Chelsea taking on Southampton, with the Blues looking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

    There is a south coast derby between Brighton and Bournemouth, which promises to be full of goals.

    Wolves are edging away from the relegation places, and they welcome Fulham.

    Meanwhile, resurgent Crystal Palace host Aston Villa, with Unai Emery‘s side looking to close the gap on those above them chasing European football.

    Wednesday night also sees Manchester United in action against Ipswich Town.

    Slot is closing in the Premier League title

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    Slot is closing in the Premier League titleCredit: Getty
    Despite the title race looking to be over, there is plenty still to play for

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    Despite the title race looking to be over, there is plenty still to play for
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    The Red Devils just about salvaged a 2-2 draw against Everton at the weekend, but the performance from Ruben Amorim‘s men was far from convincing.

    Certainly, the Tractor Boys will go there feeling they can get something.

    And the final game sees Brentford host Everton.

    The Bees couldn’t stop winning at home in the first part of the season but are winless in five league matches at the Gtech, while Everton are finding some form under David Moyes.

    And on Thursday, Graham Potter will hope to see West Ham build on their brilliant win over Arsenal, while Leicester must bounce back from being thrashed by Brentford.

    So, there are plenty of excellent fixtures, and here is how you can follow them all across the talkSPORT network.

    Premier League gameweek 27 fixtures

    Tuesday, February 24

    • 7:30pm: Brighton vs Bournemouth – talkSPORT App exclusive
    • 7:30pm: Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa – talkSPORT 2 exclusive
    • 7:30pm: Wolves vs Fulham – talk exclusive
    • 8:15pm: Chelsea vs Southampton – talkSPORT exclusive

    Wednesday, February 25

    • 7:30pm: Brentford vs Everton – talkSPORT App exclusive
    • 7:30pm: Manchester United vs Ipswich – talkSPORT App exclusive
    • 7:30pm: Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – talkSPORT exclusive
    • 7:30pm: Tottenham vs Manchester City – talkSPORT 2 exclusive
    • 8:15pm: Liverpool vs Newcastle – talk exclusive (second half on talkSPORT)

    Thursday, February 27

    • 8:00pm: West Ham vs Leicester – talkSPORT exclusive

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  • Why there is no Premier League this weekend as top-flight is forced into break

    Why there is no Premier League this weekend as top-flight is forced into break

    We have already reached the first break of the campaign only three games into the new Premier League season. 

    There will be no top-flight games over the next couple of weeks following on from Liverpool‘s 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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    Liverpool beat Man United in the final game before the breakCredit: Getty

    Here, talkSPORT.com takes a look at why we’re missing fixtures and when the action is set to return…

    Why is there no Premier League this weekend?

    The Premier League has been forced into an early break this weekend due to the upcoming international football. 

    The Nations League is set to get started and that means a hiatus for the top-flight. 

    Just like last season, the first internationals were scheduled for early September and there are now two weeks off. 

    Players will be jetting off to join their national teams and begin the new Nations League campaign. 

    A large chunk of Premier League stars will be featuring for England as they take on the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

    Both of the Three Lions’ games will be live on talkSPORT and presented by Adrian Durham. 

    Commentary of the fixtures will come from Jim Proudfoot and former England captain Stuart Pearce. 

    To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

    Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

    Lee Carsley will take charge of his first games as England boss

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    Lee Carsley will take charge of his first games as England boss

    When does the Premier League return? 

    Fortunately, Premier League football will be back soon. 

    The top-flight will return on Saturday, September 14. 

    And talkSPORT will have EXCLUSIVE live coverage of the first game back. 

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    Southampton host Man United at 12:30pm on that Saturday and commentary will come from Sam Matterface and Stuart Pearce. 

    talkSPORT 2 will also have coverage of a 3pm kick-off that is yet to be confirmed. 

    Adrian Durham will also be hosting GameDay Live, providing updates on all the action from around the grounds. 

    Later on, coverage of Bournemouth vs Chelsea will be on talkSPORT and presented by Faye Carruthers. 

    Premier League Gameweek 4 fixtures

    Saturday, September 14

    • Southampton vs Man United – 12:30pm – live on talkSPORT
    • Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest – 3pm
    • Man City vs Brentford – 3pm
    • Fulham vs West Ham – 3pm
    • Crystal Palace vs Leicester – 3pm
    • Brighton vs Ipswich – 3pm
    • Aston Villa vs Everton – 5:30pm
    • Bournemouth vs Chelsea – 8pm – live on talkSPORT

    Sunday, September 15

    • Tottenham vs Arsenal – 2pm
    • Wolves vs Newcastle – 4:30pm

    Commentary from the Vitality Stadium will come from Joe Shennan and former Blues defender Scott Minto. 

    On Sunday, September 15, the North London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal highlights the Premier League’s return to action. 

    Sam Matterface will have all the goals as they go in on the Sunday Session on talkSPORT.

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