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Ian Doyle

Liverpool given Champions League boost as two Premier League games moved

Liverpool have been given a Champions League boost after the latest raft of live televised matches was confirmed.

Broadcasters have taken their pick of the Premier League games in March to be broadcast, and two games involving the Reds will be affected.

The first sees their blockbusting Anfield clash against bitter North West rivals Manchester United being switched to Sunday, March 5 with a 4.30pm kick-off. The game will be shown live on Sky Sports.

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And the following week's trip to Bournemouth has been brought forward to 12.30pm on Saturday, March 11, and will be broadcast on BT Sport.

While a major inconvenience to away supporters, Jurgen Klopp is likely to be pleased with the switch as it will allow for greater time for his players to prepare for their Champions League round of 16 second leg tie against Real Madrid in Spain, which takes place on Wednesday, March 15.

Liverpool's third Premier League game of the month, at home to Fulham on Saturday, March 18, remains unchanged with a regular 3pm kick-off. However, the match will be moved to another date should either the Reds or the Londoners progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals, which take place on the same weekend.

Liverpool are yet to confirm dates for the Premier League games at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers and away to Chelsea, which were both postponed in September due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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