Manchester United backlash has seemingly paid off, with the Premier League pressured into making a major change which is expected to be announced on Thursday
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Manchester United have won their dispute with the Premier League regarding Christmas fixtures, with officials set to confirm their schedule for the period on Thursday. The Reds were among a number of clubs who requested that the English top flight and respective broadcasters brought their announcement forward, in a bid to allow fans ample time to plan for matches.
And now, it seems as though their calls have been listened to. The Premier League are set to announce their scheduling for late December on Thursday, more over a month sooner than last year's confirmation.
While all matches are originally slated to take place at 3pm on a Saturday, the Premier League and broadcasters reserve the right to amend them after deciding which games should be available to watch on television. As per the Mail, officials from the Reds met with senior executives from the League, pleading for earlier decisions to allow fans to book travel and accommodation well in advance.
The Football Supporters Association is also reported to have been present at talks. Sources have also told the publication that an announcement regarding fixtures is expected to land on Thursday.
It comes as there was major backlash from Newcastle United fans in particular last year, when it was announced that they would be the only travelling team for an 8pm clash on Boxing Day, while the majority of the Premier League saw fixtures across December 27 and December 28.
For context, that landed as a 292-mile round trip for Magpies fans, who were fuming at the decision from officials - the longest away trip of the Gameweek.
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