Explained: Why Aston Villa vs Liverpool has been rescheduled twice

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Aston Villa vs Liverpool has now been rescheduled twice this season as the Premier League campaign draws to a close. Image Credits: Imago ImagesAston Villa vs Liverpool has become one of the most moved fixtures on the calendar – and the Premier League now has two separate reasons for shifting it.

The clash at Villa Park has been rescheduled twice, with cup commitments and European success forcing the latest change.The game was originally scheduled for Sunday May 17 at 3pm BST as part of the Premier League’s final‑run‑in programme. It was then moved for broadcast purposes, with the league confirming a new 12.30pm kick‑off on the same date.However, due to Villa’s progress in the Europa League, the game has now been rescheduled again.

Unai Emery’s Villa has enjoyed a deep run in Europe and has now booked their place in the Europa League final – managing to beat Nottingham Forest 4-1 on aggregate in the semi-final.The final in Istanbul falls just three days after the game was due to be played, prompting the Premier League to act again to avoid squeezing Villa’s preparations and to protect the integrity of the competition.Liverpool have now confirmed that the match will be brought forward and played on Friday May 15 at Villa Park, with an 8pm BST kick‑off live on Sky Sports in the UK. Aston Villa premier league