Liverpool's Christmas Schedule Rears Its Head: Clash with Spurs, Leeds, and Sunderland to Face TV Broadcast

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As the Premier League unveiled its revised fixture list in the build-up to Christmas, Liverpool found itself with a heavier television schedule than expected. The Reds' games against Sunderland, Leeds United, and Tottenham Hotspur have all been chosen for broadcast, resulting in some changes to the original schedule. With the team set to host Sunderland on December 3 and travel to Leeds on December 6, the clash with Spurs on December 20 has also been picked up by Sky Sports, adding to the team's already-packed festive period.

Key Takeaways:

  • Liverpool's game against Sunderland has been rescheduled to December 3, with a 8.15pm kickoff on Sky Sports, as the Reds will host the Black Cats at Anfield.
  • The team's trip to Leeds on December 6 has been chosen for TV broadcast, with a 5.30pm kickoff on Sky Sports, as the Reds face off against the Whites at Elland Road.
  • The clash with Tottenham Hotspur on December 20 has also been selected for TV broadcast, with a 5.30pm kickoff on Sky Sports, as the Reds travel to the capital for their final pre-Christmas game.
  • Mohamed Salah will be absent for Liverpool's games against Tottenham, Wolves, and Leeds United due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on December 21 and runs until January 18.
  • Salah's participation in the tournament means he will miss at least six Premier League games, including the matches against Fulham, Arsenal, and Burnley, with his availability for the trip to Arsenal and Burnley in particular uncertain.

Statistics:

  • Liverpool has had three games rearranged due to TV broadcast selections in the build-up to Christmas.
  • The team will host Sunderland on December 3 at 8.15 pm on Sky Sports.
  • The trip to Leeds United on December 6 will kick off at 5.30 pm on Sky Sports.
  • The clash with Tottenham Hotspur on December 20 will kick off at 5.30 pm on Sky Sports.
  • Mohamed Salah will miss at least six Premier League games for Liverpool due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sources:

  • Theo Squires, "Liverpool's Christmas Schedule Rears Its Head: Clash with Spurs, Leeds, and Sunderland to Face TV Broadcast" (no source, but article is based on information from official Liverpool FC and Premier League sources).