Arsenal have seen their Premier League fixture against Everton in December rescheduled after their request was granted.
The Gunners have been handed a chaotic build-up to Christmas and they asked for their trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium to be moved.
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Mikel Arteta's side called for the game to be switched a day earlier, from Sunday, December 21 to Saturday, December 20.
And the Premier League has obliged, moving the fixture to an 8pm kick-off on the Saturday.
Why has Everton vs Arsenal been moved?
An issue was raised after plans were confirmed for the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with the busy Christmas schedule getting more complicated for Arsenal.
The Gunners face Crystal Palace at the Emirates on December 23, with that decision causing some controversy.
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That is the case as Palace are unable to play the week prior due to their UEFA Conference League commitments.
But in scheduling the game for that date, it meant that both the Eagles and Arsenal had two games in three days.
Both clubs had Premier League fixtures planned on December 21, with the Carabao Cup quarter-final coming two days later.
The Premier League has now made a change though, and the Gunners confirmed the news in a statement.
"When that fixture [vs Crystal Palace] was officially scheduled, and before tickets went on sale for our away game at Everton, we opened dialogue with the Premier League and Everton Football Club to request a change of date to avoid playing two matches in the space of 48 hours. As a result, the match has moved to Saturday, December 20," Arsenal said.
"Playing two matches within a 48-hour period contravenes FIFA recommendations, which have established a consensus for a minimum of 72 hours' rest between games.
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"This recommendation is in place to protect player health and fitness. Recovery time between matches is especially important during busy periods of the season, such as December.
"It is also worth noting that Christmas Eve was mooted as the date for the Carabao Cup quarter-final but was rejected due to the proximity to Christmas Day, which would impact our supporters and workforce."
Arsenal also confirmed that they will be offering subsidised travel to the game for their supporters due to the change.
The Gunners revealed that their coaches to Liverpool will be priced at £10 for the return journey.
They will also be putting on extra coaches for travelling fans.
Everton and Arsenal are not the only teams having a fixture changed either, following another request to the Premier League.
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Crystal Palace's game against Leeds has now been moved, along with Everton vs ArsenalCredit: Getty
Leeds vs Crystal Palace also rescheduled
As Palace were also handed the chaotic schedule, they asked the Premier League for a change too.
And now their clash against Leeds at Elland Road has been switched to Saturday, December 20 for the same time as Everton vs Arsenal.
The Eagles said in a statement: "Crystal Palace's Premier League fixture away to Leeds United in December has been moved.
"The fixture, which was due to take place on Sunday, 21st December, will now kick off at 20:00 GMT on Saturday, 20th December, our final league game before Christmas.
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"This followed a club request with the Premier League, due to the scheduling of our Carabao Cup tie away to Arsenal on Tuesday, 23rd December."
It now means that Arsenal and Palace players will have the required amount of rest time ahead of their huge quarter-final meeting.