Published 12:37 IST, September 24th 2020

Liverpool vs Arsenal EPL kickoff time moved by 15 mins, fans react hilariously

After the Liverpool vs Arsenal game timings were changed by 15 minutes due to the new COVID-19 UK guidelines, fans reacted hilariously to the development.

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upcoming blockbuster Liverpool vs Arsenal clash was earlier set to take place on Tuesday, September 29 at 12:45 AM IST. However, due to new COVID-19 UK guidelines, Liverpool vs Arsenal game at Anfield will w be played 15 minutes earlier, with new kick-off time scheduled to be 12:30 AM IST. However, slight change in time has generated some hilarious reactions from fans, with many posting comical comments while referring to change in kick-off timings.

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Liverpool vs Arsenal time changed due to new COVID-19 UK rule

Liverpool vs Arsenal match timing has been changed in order to adjust to new regulations anunced by UK government. latest COVID-19 UK guidelines anunced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson disclosed that bars and restaurants must w shut by 10 pm from Thursday evening onwards in an effort to control spread of virus. With Liverpool vs Arsenal game earlier scheduled to begin at 8:15 PM local time, latest regulations disclosed by UK government would have meant that fans would have had to miss closing sts of encounter. However, with Liverpool vs Arsenal time changed by 15 minutes, fans would w be able to enjoy full match without any disruptions, with change ensuring that new COVID-19 UK guidelines are respected as well.

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Fans react to Premier League COVID guidelines timing change

After change in timing for Liverpool vs Arsenal game was anunced, fans took to social media to share ir rib-tickling reactions to news. Many fans also shared hilarious memes while referring to change in timings. majority of football fans used opportunity to make Video Assistant Referee (VAR) jokes, trolling system by suggesting that match would go into overtime if VAR is used during Liverpool vs Arsenal game. With fans w able to watch entire Liverpool vs Arsenal game at pub and abide by UK government’s decision as well, some Arsenal fans suggested that alcohol would be needed to ease pain of ir side’s loss at hands of Premier League champions.

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Both Liverpool and Arsenal have made a 100% start to ir season, winning both of ir games. While Liverpool have defeated Leeds United and Chelsea, Arsenal have overcome Fulham and West Ham United in Premier League. two sides have already met once this season, with Arsenal beating Liverpool on penalties in FA Community Shield final.

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12:37 IST, September 24th 2020