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Why does Manchester United vs Manchester City have an unusual start time?
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Why does Manchester United vs Manchester City have an unusual start time?

Manchester United will face Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

The two sides have yet to meet this season and the first game will be at the Old Trafford.

Th game has an unusual kick-off time which is set at 15:30 GMT.

On the unusual kick-off time, Manchester United's official website wrote: "The derby with Manchester City will be staged towards the end of the month, with the Old Trafford encounter being moved to 29 October, kicking off at 15:30 GMT. The fixture, which we won 2-1 last season with Marcus Rashford netting a memorable winner, is to be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.

"The unusual start time was agreed following consultation between the clubs, the broadcaster and local authorities."

source - ManUtd.com

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