{"id":1445936,"date":"2026-04-30T16:33:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1445936"},"modified":"2026-04-30T16:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:37:51","slug":"manchester-united-liverpool-kick-off-time-sunday-3-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/manchester-united-liverpool-kick-off-time-sunday-3-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Manchester United vs Liverpool kicking-off at 3.30pm on Sunday?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Old foes Manchester United and Liverpool lock horns in the Premier League<\/a><\/strong> at 3.30pm on Sunday afternoon in a big clash in the race for a top-5 finish.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man United are currently in 3rd place on 61 points, three points ahead of Liverpool in 4th. Aston Villa also have 58 points on the board, while there is then an eight point gap down to Brighton in 6th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

United and Liverpool both find themselves in a favourable position with just four gameweeks to go, however, they will both be determined to claim a statement win here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ: <\/strong>Premier League stats and records you might see in Gameweek 35<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Manchester United vs Liverpool kicking-off at 3.30pm on Sunday?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The match has been scheduled for 3:30pm on Sunday 3rd May, an hour earlier than the usual 4:30pm Super Sunday slot. It\u2019s not the first time this particular fixture has been brought forward, having also kicked off at 3:30pm twice during the 2023\/24 season in both the FA Cup and Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there\u2019s been no official explanation, the change is widely understood to be for safety reasons. According to thisisanfield.com<\/a>, local authorities classify the game as high-risk and therefore require additional policing, making an earlier kick-off more manageable, even if it is only by an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ: <\/strong>Florian Wirtz analysis: Old Trafford showdown perfect chance for Liverpool man to challenge Bruno Fernandes for creative crown<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What TV Channel is the game on?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The match will still be broadcast on Sky Sports, but remember to tune in earlier than usual for the 3.30pm kick-off on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to keep an eye on in Sunday\u2019s match?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been building for a while, and after his assist against Brentford, Bruno Fernandes now sits just one shy of matching the Premier League\u2019s single-season assist record of 20, held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A home clash with Liverpool would be quite the stage to equal this record, while two assists would see the Portuguese midfielder set a new outright record in front of his own fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ: <\/strong>Why Bruno Fernandes will break the Premier League assist record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the odds saying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bet365 have installed Man United as the 13\/10 favourites to complete their first league double over Liverpool since 2015-16 as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen his claims of getting the full-time job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool head into the game on the back of three straight wins and are priced at 7\/4 to claim their fourth win in their last six league visits to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, a draw can be backed at 14\/5.<\/p>\n\n\n

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