Why Sheffield United vs Chelsea has been given bizarre kick-off time this weekend as Premier League change fixture

Chelsea’s trip to face Sheffield United has left supporters in disarray after multiple changes to the match’s kick-off time this weekend.

The Blues are clinging to their fading European hopes after securing a last-gasp 4-3 win over Manchester United on Thursday.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side looked set to lose in the 98th minute at Stamford Bridge, but Cole Palmer scored two in the dying seconds to turn things around.

It was a result that only took them up to 10th in the Premier League, but it could be crucial in motivating them for the rest of the season.

The west Londoners will want to build on this result and Sunday’s visit to Sheffield is the perfect opportunity.

Although ahead of this match Chelsea were left fuming about the kick-off time, with the clash now set to take place at 5:30 p.m..

The Blues travel to Bramall Lane on Sunday April 7 for a match which was originally scheduled to kick off at 1:30 p.m.

Originally planned to be Man United’s precursor against Liverpool, a request from the Blades saw it moved afterwards.

A statement on the Premier League website read: “The Premier League match between Sheffield United and Chelsea has been moved from 1.30pm to 5.30pm BST on Sunday 7 April.

“This is due to a request from the local club. This kick-off time was chosen to allow adequate return travel for visiting supporters.

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The Chelsea Supporters Trust later revealed that the request from Chris Wilder’s side was due to a potential clash with the Sheffield Half Marathon – which takes place earlier the same day.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side are on a six-match unbeaten run following their draw at Burnley, the club’s longest in almost 18 months.

Chelsea are just two points behind seventh-placed West Ham in the race for Europe with two games in hand.