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Aston Villa vs Tottenham‘MOVED’just days before clash after Spurs’request for better Europa League final preparation

THE Premier League have "MOVED" the date for Aston Villa's clash with Tottenham.

The match was initially set to take place at Villa Park a week on Sunday.

Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa dribbling the ball past Tottenham Hotspur players.

The Premier League have moved the date for Aston Villa's c;ash with TottenhamCredit: GETTY

Photo of a soccer player kicking the ball during a game.

The game has been moved to help accommodate Spurs potentially playing in the Europa League finalCredit: AFP

Spurs raised concerns over the scheduling of the game due to their potential participation in the Europa League final a few days later.

The north Londoners officially requested that the Premier League bring the match forward to Thursday, May 15.

Villa, however, vehemently objected to the request.

But Prem chiefs have granted Spurs' wish and moved the match forward to Friday, May 16, the Telegraph have claimed.

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Neither the Premier League, Villa nor Spurs have issued a statement on the reported moving of the match date.

The rearranging of the fixture means that Ange Postecoglou's side will now have five full days to prepare for the final, should they make it, instead of two.

Spurs have a good chance of reaching their second European final in six years as they lead their semi-final tie with Bodo/Glimt 3-1 on aggregate after the first leg.

They'll look to finish the job in the return leg in Norway on Thursday night.

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Tottenham Hotspur players Richarlison and James Maddison during a UEFA Europa League match.

Tottenham currently lead their semi-final tie with Bodo/Glimt 3-1 on aggregateCredit: GETTY

And as it stands, it looks like they'll be playing familiar opposition in the final, which takes place in Bilbao.

Spurs' Prem rivals Manchester United currently lead Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in their respective semi-final tie.

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Should it be an all-English final in San Mames, both teams will have the same amount of time to prepare for the Bilbao bust-up.

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