Arsenal’s Premier League showdown with Hull City has been subject to a late schedule change with the match pushed back a day to Sunday 20 April.

The clash at the KC Stadium had been penciled in for 5.30pm on Saturday 19 April, but due to a television scheduling conflict (brought about by Chelsea’s progress in the Champions League) it will now be played on Easter Sunday at 2.05pm.

A statement on Arsenal’s official website explains the late change:

“This change has been decided by TV broadcasters and the Premier League, following the Champions League semi-final draw, in which Chelsea were drawn to play away at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, April 22.

“Consequently, Chelsea’s Premier League match at home against Sunderland, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 20, has been switched to Saturday, April 19, kick-off 5.30pm.”

Not only is it another early weekend kick-off, it’s also a real pain in the arse for travelling fans who’ve no doubt already booked travel arrangements.

Basically, a big fuck you from Sky to Arsenal fans. Now presumably someone will be making an offer to refund those now out of pocket? It’s unlikely to come from Arsenal who say the decision was completely out of their control.