Why is Liverpool vs Man City kicking off at 3:45pm? Premier League make bizarre change to huge fixture

LIVERPOOL and Manchester City lock horns once again in a thrilling ‘race for the title’ Premier League match – but they’ll be playing at an unusual time.

Jurgen Klopp is hoping to bow out from English football with an unprecedented quadruple to his name.

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Liverpool and Manchester City go head to head once again[/caption]

While Pep Guardiola is hoping his side can do the Treble once more which includes adding a FIFTH league title to the cabinet in just six years.

And the winner of this match could have huge implications on where the trophy ends up in May.

But the players will need to wrap their heads around the unusual kick-off time of 3:45pm first.

Why is Liverpool vs Man City kicking off at 3:45pm?

It is understood that the Merseyside Police force requested for the game to start at 3:45pm over fears of fan safety.

Sunday afternoon fixtures are usually scheduled for a 2pm or 4:30pm kick-off time but it has been moved to 3:45pm to help keep spectators safe.

The reverse fixture at the Eithad on November 25 started at 12:30pm due to similar concerns.

Trent Alexander-Arnold rescued a point for the Reds after Erling Haaland had initially put Man City a goal to the good.

When is Liverpool vs Man City?

• Liverpool’s thrilling match against Manchester City will take place on Sunday, March 10.
• Anfield is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 61,276 passionate fans.
• It ended all square when the sides last met in November earlier this season.
• Fans can follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage.

What other matches have had unusual kick-off times this season?

Manchester City hosted Manchester United from 3:30pm just last Sunday, March 3.

While Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final win against Chelsea started the weekend before started at an unusual time of 3pm instead of 4:30pm.