{"id":9584,"date":"2026-05-17T08:16:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T08:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=9584"},"modified":"2026-05-17T08:16:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T08:16:03","slug":"unusual-newcastle-united-vs-west-ham-premier-league-kick-off-time-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=9584","title":{"rendered":"Unusual Newcastle United vs West Ham Premier League kick-off time explained"},"content":{"rendered":"


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West Ham United head to Newcastle on Sunday to round off what is a busy day of Premier League action. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Three points for West Ham United would be enough to take them out of the Premier League\u2019s relegation zone until Tuesday night at least, when rivals Tottenham play Chelsea. <\/p>\n

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It is a huge game for Nuno Espirito Santo\u2019s side, who desperately need to improve their recent away form if they are to stand any realistic hope of staying up this season. <\/p>\n

The game is scheduled for the slightly unusual kick-off time of 5.30pm BST on a Sunday afternoon. Here\u2019s why. <\/p>\n

Premier League schedule moved because of FA Cup final <\/h2>\n

Sunday games in the Premier League usually take place at 2pm or 4.30pm. <\/p>\n

However, the Football Association (FA) struck a deal with the Premier League last summer to ensure that no other top-flight fixtures were played in England on the same day as the FA Cup final. <\/p>\n

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That was played at Wembley between Chelsea and Manchester City on Saturday, with Pep Guardiola\u2019s side emerging victorious. <\/p>\n

As such, almost the entire Premier League schedule was moved to Sunday, aside from a few notable exceptions. <\/p>\n

Aston Villa played and beat Liverpool on Friday night, while Arsenal host Burnley on Monday. Beaten FA Cup finalists Chelsea host Spurs on Tuesday night at 8.15pm BST, while City travel to Bournemouth half an hour before then. <\/p>\n

Newcastle versus West Ham was also selected for television coverage, which partly explains why it is being played\u00a0at a\u00a0relatively\u00a0unique time. <\/p>\n

This is a huge game for the\u00a0Hammers,\u00a0and all eyes will be on how Nuno approaches it after last weekend\u2019s disappointment at Arsenal. <\/p>\n

You can join the debate about the game by signing up to\u00a0TalkingPoints! Join thousands of\u00a0other\u00a0supporters by signing up for free here and getting involved. <\/p>\n

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