Liverpool and Everton were denied in a cheeky attempt to bring the Merseyside derby forward by 24 hours.
Inside Sport understands that both clubs saw positives in switching the televised Anfield clash from Wednesday April 2 to Tuesday April 1 thanks in no small part to Arsenal's calendar.
The Gunners, faltering remaining challengers to Arne Slot's Premier League title charge, play on the Tuesday night against Fulham. They then face none other than Everton at Goodison Park in a 12.30pm kick-off on the following Saturday.