The Premier League have announced a host of fixture changes throughout late January and early February.
Broadcasters have had their pick of 19 fixtures between January 17 and February 2, with participation in European competition at the centre of the schedule amendments.
The Manchester derby is the biggest match to have been affected by the changes, being moved to a 12.30pm kick-off slot on Saturday January 17. It will be shown live on Sky Sports.
The rearranged schedule also sees league leaders Arsenal face a later trip to Nottingham Forest on the same day, with a 5.30pm kick-off live on TNT Sports, as the two broadcast giants swap their usual television slots for the day.
Forest’s participation in the Europa League has seen two more of their fixtures moved to 2pm kick-off times on consecutive Sundays in January and February, with the competition also having the same impact on Aston Villa.
Meanwhile, the Gunners’ mammoth clash with United at the Emirates on Sunday January 25 has been moved to a 4.30pm start time.
The Manchester derby has been moved due to Premier League’s revised fixture schedule
Alexander Isak’s reunion with Newcastle will now be played under the Anfield lights in late January
Sky Sports will be showing 16 of the 19 televised games, including three Monday Night Football matches.
Brighton v Bournemouth will take place at 8pm on Monday, January 19, Everton will face Leeds in the same slot a week later, and Sunderland v Burnley rounds off the revised schedule on Monday February 2.
Sky will also televise four games each on both Sunday January 25 and February 1, with Tottenham and Manchester City headlining the latter of those days at 4.30pm as they clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
A day prior, there will be a reunion between Alexander Isak and Newcastle United as Liverpool host the Magpies at Anfield in the late night 8pm kick-off position.
