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Man City discuss fixture scheduling with Premier League

BBC Sport · Apr 27, 2026, 9:19 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side have reached the FA Cup final, which is to be held on Saturday, 16 May
  • Senior football correspondent Published12 minutes ago Manchester City are in discussions with the Premier League over the scheduling of two fixtures that could prove crucial in the title race.
  • The three clubs involved have been in dialogue with the Premier League over the dates for the games.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side have reached the FA Cup final, which is to be held on Saturday, 16 May

Senior football correspondent Published12 minutes ago Manchester City are in discussions with the Premier League over the scheduling of two fixtures that could prove crucial in the title race.

Pep Guardiola side's away fixture versus Bournemouth, originally scheduled on 17 May, will be moved because City have reached the FA Cup final 24 hours beforehand, while their home game versus Crystal Palace, initially due to be played in March, is still to have a date confirmed by the league.

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