The Premier League is to end 8.15pm kick-offs in order to allow fans to comply with new pub-curfew laws introduced in the UK. The Premier League has confirmed that the two matches set to be played next Monday evening have been moved forward, with Fulham hosting Aston Villa from 5.45pm, rather than 6pm, and Liverpool playing Arsenal at 8pm. There are also no 8.15pm kick-offs in the matches due to be played on October 3rd and 4th, with the expectation that a permanent move away from the later time will be agreed by Premier League clubs during the international break. RestrictionsThe league has also confirmed that every game during the first matchday in October will be shown on TV. The 10 fixtures will be shared between Sky Sports and BT Sport, with the broadcasters showing six and four matches respectively.

Source: The Irish Times September 23, 2020 18:45 UTC