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Why there will be less early kick-offs, with Premier League action regularly being moved to 8pm on Saturdays

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Premier League fans can expect several games taking place at an unusual time of 8pm on a Saturday going forward.

There have already been a few league matches this season that got underway at 8pm.

Manchester City's first home game of the season against Newcastle was the first league fixture to take place on Saturday evening this season. A second half strike form Julian Alvarez was enough to give Pep Guardiola's side all three points.

Manchester United have also been in action at 8pm. Erik ten Hag's side defeated Burnley 1-0 - with Bruno Fernandes scoring the only goal of the game.