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Chelsea will face a late night trip to the south coast to face Bournemouth
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The Premier League is back this weekend but with a noticeable change to the usual schedule. AFC Bournemouth host Chelsea on Saturday in a televised clash that will be broadcast to UK audiences via Sky Sports. The game was originally set for 3pm before it was selected for live transmission. But rather than the usual slot of 5. 30pm, the Blues trip to the Vitality Stadium will kick-off at 8pm on Saturday night. VIDEO: Why Joao Felix To Chelsea SHOULDN'T Work. .. But Does Once Sky Sports selected the game for live coverage, the original kick-off needed rescheduling. This is due to UK 3pm blackout rule, which means no football matches can be televised from 14: 25 to 17: 25 on a regular Saturday during the season. Sky Sports do, this season, normally have the 5. 30pm slot to broadcast games, with TNT Sports taking the Saturday lunchtime window. However, they are already showing Aston Villa’s clash with Everton at that time. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. As a result, Bournemouth against Chelsea will take place directly after the game at Villa Park finishes, set for an 8pm kick-off – allowing Sky Sports to broadcast both games. Sky are also showing games in the Friday Night Football slot throughout the season. But that was not an option on this occasion, coming directly off the back of an international window. Premier League injury update Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag's successor named, as pundit slams board Angel Gomes has given nod to Manchester United return - with contract up next summer Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited access Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Jack has worked as a sports reporter full-time since 2021. He previously worked as the Chief Women’s Football Writer at the Mirror, covering the England Women’s national team and the Women’s Super League. Jack has covered a number of major sporting events in recent years including the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on the ground in Australia. Is Ollie Watkins injured this weekend? Premier League injury update Is Martin Odegaard injured this weekend? Premier League injury update Friday Football Quiz, episode 30: Can you get 20 correct answers? Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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