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Connor O'Neill

Why Sheffield United vs Man City kicks off at 7.30pm

Manchester City return to Premier League action against Sheffield United tomorrow night.

Pep Guardiola’s side will be looking to return to winning ways after being held by Crystal Palace at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon.

Despite taking a 2-1 lead in the closing stages thanks to Sergio Aguero’s brace, Palace rescued themselves a point thanks to Fernandinho’s own goal in stoppage time.

The result leaves City 16-points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand on the reigning Premier League champions.

City’s game at Bramall Lane kicks off at the unusual time of 7.30pm tomorrow night.

Normally midweek games commence at either 7.45pm or 8pm, but following on from the midweek round of Amazon fixtures back in December, games will continue to start at 7.30pm and 8.15pm, as confirmed by the Premier League back in October.

A statement on the Premier League's website read: "The 2019/20 season is the first of the Premier League's new three-year broadcast cycle, with kick-off times for midweek evening match rounds now ranging from 19:30 to 20:15.

"Kick-off times for UK non-live fixtures in these midweek evening match rounds will move in line with those selected for UK live coverage.

This is in keeping with the general principle employed for weekend movements."

Although Amazon's package to broadcast live football matches from England's top-flight has now finished, City fans unable to make it to Sheffield will be able to watch their side live on BT Sport.

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