The eagerly awaited clash between Arsenal and Liverpool in the FA Cup third round has been scheduled for Sunday, January 7, with a kick-off time of 4:30 pm. The Gunners, seeking their first FA Cup triumph since 2020, face a tough challenge against their Premier League rivals. The fixture was initially slated for the weekend of January 6/7 but has been rescheduled for Sunday, providing both teams an extra day of preparation during the busy Christmas period.
The draw was unkind to Mikel Arteta’s side, who found themselves paired against Liverpool, while other top clubs like Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Manchester United secured seemingly gentler ties. The decision to move the game to Sunday offers a welcome relief for both squads, with the festive fixture list placing significant demands on player schedules.
Jurgen Klopp, known for his vocal opposition to fixture congestion, has been granted an extra day for his team to prepare, following their New Year’s Day match against Newcastle. The rescheduling aims to ease the strain on players during the festive season, a sentiment Klopp has consistently emphasized in his criticism of English football’s hectic calendar.
