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Man United and Liverpool await Uefa decision on kick off time

Trafford Council have requested second leg is moved back from 6pm on St Patrick’s Day

Trafford Council have requested the kick off time for Manchester United’s Europa League second leg fixture against Liverpool at Old Trafford be moved back from 6pm. Photograph: Getty
Trafford Council have requested the kick off time for Manchester United’s Europa League second leg fixture against Liverpool at Old Trafford be moved back from 6pm. Photograph: Getty
Wed Mar 02 2016 - 14:25

Uefa is evaluating Trafford Council's request to move the Europa League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool back from its scheduled 6pm kick-off time.

Last week’s last-16 draw threw up a mouth-watering clash between the long-term north-west adversaries — the first time they will face one another in continental competition.

The first leg takes place at Anfield on March 10th at 8.05pm, but the return fixture on March 17th is slated for a 6pm start at Old Trafford.

It is understood the scheduled timing of the St Patrick’s Day fixture has led Trafford Council’s safety advisory board to contact European football’s governing body requesting it is put back.

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Uefa confirmed that it has received the council’s letter on the matter and is currently evaluating its merits.

United are also reportedly in favour of moving the tie from the current 6pm start and Trafford Council is expected to make a statement on Wednesday afternoon.