The Premier League have rejected Liverpool's request of a later kick-off for their upcoming tie against Newcastle United. The Magpies are set to host Jurgen Klopp's side on Saturday, April 30, with the match scheduled to kick off at 12.30pm and be shown live by BT Sport.
Liverpool do, however, face Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League just three days prior, with the Reds still competing on three different fronts.
But the ECHO has now since reported that the club's plea to move their trip to Newcastle from the early Saturday kick-off has been turned down
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When quizzed on the matter most recently, Magpies boss Eddie Howe began by stating: “It’s a very difficult situation. They’ve been very successful this year and ended up playing a lot of games, so I understand it from their viewpoint. I’d probably have the same opinion if I was them.
"For us, we’ve been in their position many times over the years when you look at it and think ‘how’s this game been moved to this time or day’.
"We have very little say in the fixtures and when they come and how they sit. You just have to react and deal with it. I have every sympathy with Liverpool but they’re winning lots of games and in lots of competitions so naturally, it’s going to be that way."
Liverpool are still on course to perhaps complete a quadruple this season, given they are still competing in the UEFA Champions League and into the final of the FA Cup, as well as being just one point behind current league leaders Manchester City.
