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THIS Saturday there is no 12.30pm kick-off in the Premier League.

Instead, Tottenham play Everton at 5.30pm and Arsenal travel to Sunderland at an even later time of 8pm.

Action at 12.30pm comes from the EFL as Derby face Birmingham and West Brom welcome QPR in the pick of the games.

SunSport can explain why there is no early Premier League fixture.

Why is there no 12.30pm game in the Premier League this weekend?

Sunderland against Arsenal was the game selected by TNT Sports this weekend, who usually have the 12.30pm slot on a Saturday afternoon.

But due to the Gunners playing Napoli away in the Champions League on Wednesday, the fixture was moved to the evening.

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Clubs that have a European game on Wednesday and are then chosen to play at 12.30pm do have the option to request an 8pm kick-off instead.

Arsenal were not given this choice as the match was set before the Champions League draw.

This was to avoid a late rearrangement and to avoid a scheduling headache for Uefa and the Premier League to navigate.

What Premier League games are on TV this weekend?

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  • Liverpool vs Fulham – 3pm (not televised)
  • Crystal Palace vs Ipswich – 3pm (not televised)
  • Bournemouth vs Brentford – 3pm (not televised)
  • Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest – 3pm (not televised)
  • Chelsea vs Hull – 3pm (not televised)
  • Tottenham vs Everton – 5.30pm (Sky Sports Main Event)
  • Sunderland vs Arsenal – 8pm (TNT Sports 1)

Sunday, September 13:

  • Coventry vs Brighton – 2pm (Sky Sports Main Event)
  • Man Utd vs Man City – 4.30pm (Sky Sports Main Event)

Monday, September 14:

  • Leeds vs Newcastle – 8pm (Sky Sports Main Event)


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