Fixture chaos explained as Chelsea’s European journey shifts Premier League showdown with top-four implications
The highly anticipated clash between Chelsea and Newcastle United at St. James’ Park has been shifted to an unusual 12:00pm BST kick-off this Sunday. Originally scheduled for 12:30pm on Saturday, May 10th, the game was rescheduled due to Chelsea’s participation in the Europa Conference League semi-final against Djurgarden, which takes place on Thursday.
Premier League rules prohibit teams from playing within 48 hours of European matches, prompting the league and broadcasters TNT Sports to move the fixture. With both clubs level on 63 points and Champions League places on the line, the stakes are massive. Newcastle currently sit above Chelsea on goal difference, with just three matches left in the season.
Remaining Fixtures:
Chelsea: Newcastle (A), Man Utd (H), Forest (A)
Newcastle: Chelsea (H), Arsenal (A), Everton (H)
This clash could define who finishes in the top four and joins Liverpool and Manchester City in Europe’s elite
next season.
