Chelsea have had three Premier League games in October moved for TV broadcasting, it has been confirmed.
Thomas Tuchel has learned when his side will play in August and September as their opener against Everton at Goodison Park awaits next Saturday.
But their Premier League fixture calendar for October has now been confirmed following Sky Sports and BT Sport's selection picks, with three of Chelsea's fixtures being moved and three staying put.
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The three games that have stayed as Saturday 3pms are against Crystal Palace (away) and Wolves (home) at the beginning of the month, before a 3pm trip to the south coast to face Brighton at the end of October.
The first of Chelsea's televised fixtures in October comes against Aston Villa at Villa Park. They will play Steven Gerrard's side on Sunday 16th October at 2pm on Sky Sports.
Four dates later, they will make the short trip across the capital to face their west London counterparts Brentford on Thursday 20th October - kick-off at 7.30pm, live on Amazon Prime.
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As a result, Chelsea's home clash versus Manchester United has been moved to the Sunday at Stamford Bridge (23 October) - live on Sky Sports at 4.30pm.
Chelsea's games against Brentford and Manchester United are subject to the club's scheduling of fixtures in the Champions League, which will be learned at the end of August when the draw is made on 25 August.
Dates in full:
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Saturday 3 October - 3pm
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Chelsea vs Wolves: Saturday 10 October - 3pm
Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Sunday 16 October - 2pm (UK) / Sky Sports
Brentford vs Chelsea: Thursday 20 October - 7.30pm (UK) / Amazon Prime*
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Sunday 23 October - 4.30pm (UK) / Sky Sports*
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Brighton and Hove Albion vs Chelsea: Saturday 29 October - 3pm
*Subject to Champions League involvement
Chelsea will be embarking on their first season under new ownership following the takeover by the consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
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They are eyeing silverware as they look to maintain the club's huge success that's been achieved since the turn of 21st century.
Reece James said: ‘He (Todd Boehly) has spoken to everyone individually. The camp feels stable, and everyone is looking forward to next season under the new ownership.
"He said that not much is changing. He's here to win trophies and nothing changes from the club’s perspective."
Topics: Chelsea, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Brentford, Premier League, Football
Matthew Debono