Premier League confirms kick-off changes including Liverpool vs Man United, Man City vs Newcastle

The match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the top of the standings has been changed to a midday kickoff the day before Liverpool's match against Manchester United on Sunday, March 5.

It happened at the same time as the Premier League revealed the changes to its March schedule, with Sky Sports and BT Sport choosing their customary live television options.

Man City and Newcastle's matchup on Saturday, March 4, has been moved to a 12.30 p.m. kickoff time so that BT Sport can broadcast it. These two teams are currently second and third behind league leaders Arsenal.

Man City and Newcastle's matchup on Saturday, March 4, has been moved to a 12.30 p.m. kickoff time so that BT Sport can broadcast it. These two teams are currently second and third behind league leaders Arsenal.

Now scheduled for a 5.30 p.m. kickoff that same day is Leicester City's trip to Southampton.

Nottingham Forest vs. Everton, a game that might be critical for the team at the bottom of the standings, has been pushed back 24 hours to Sunday, March 5, at 2pm.

After that, Sky will broadcast the key encounter between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.

The Brentford-Fulham matchup in the West London derby has been postponed to Monday, March 6, at 8 p.m.

The 12.30pm kickoff will be for Liverpool's trip to Bournemouth the following weekend on Saturday, March 11.

The 5.30 p.m. Sky game on that same day is between Crystal Palace and Man City at Selhurst Park.

Due to Sky Sports coverage of two games, Fulham vs. Arsenal and West Ham vs. Aston Villa, both of which were originally scheduled to begin at noon on Sunday, March 12, have been changed to 2pm.

Newcastle vs. Wolves will kick off that Sunday at 4.30 p.m. at St. James' Park.

The rescheduled game between Newcastle and Nottingham Forest will now take place on Friday, March 17, and be broadcast on Sky Sports.

The 5.30 p.m. matchup between Chelsea and Everton will take place at home on March 18.

On March 19, Brighton will play host to Manchester United at 2 p.m. on Sky, with Arsenal hosting Crystal Palace at the same time because the Gunners play in the Europa League the previous Thursday.

The 4.30 p.m. game on Sunday between Man City and West Ham will be broadcast live on Sky before the Premier League takes a break for international competition.

If any of the teams go to the FA Cup sixth round, the last weekend of games may be changed further.