Arsenal v Everton date could move again

Champions League draw leaves Emirates fixture awaiting remaining affirmation as supporters face renewed uncertainty.

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Arsenal have confirmed their Premier League fixture in opposition to Everton might be moved once more, regardless of already being rescheduled as soon as, with the ultimate date depending on Friday’s UEFA Champions League knockout stage draw.

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The Emirates Stadium conflict is at the moment set for Sunday 15 March at 2pm, having beforehand been shifted from Saturday 14 March, however the Premier League has warned the match stays topic to vary till UEFA confirms its Spherical of 16 scheduling.

The league stated: “The under Premier League fixtures are topic to vary, depending on the upcoming draw for the UEFA Champions League knockout levels on Friday 27 February.

“West Ham United v Manchester Metropolis – Saturday 14 March, 12:30*

“Arsenal v Everton – Sunday 15 March, 14:00.”

It added: “Any adjustments to the above fixtures shall be made as quickly as potential following the UEFA draw and UEFA’s subsequent affirmation of its match scheduling.”

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Additional alteration could also be required ought to Arsenal’s Champions League second leg be scheduled for Tuesday 17 March, with fixture planning additionally constrained by long-standing native authority guidelines stopping Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur from staging residence matches on the identical day.

Supporters have been suggested to comply with official updates on Friday 27 February, when affirmation of the Everton fixture is anticipated after the draw, which begins at 11am UK time.