PREMIER LEAGUE fixtures have been updated after Aston Villa booked their ticket to the Europa League final.
Villa’s crunch clash with Liverpool has been moved forward following their blockbuster European win.
Premier League games have changed dates to accommodate Villa’s Europa League final Credit: Getty
Both Liverpool and Manchester United have had dates reconfirmed Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
‘s side beat 4-0 at Villa Park on Thursday night to seal a 4-1 aggregate victory and reach the final.
England international scored from close range to bring them even before Emi Buendia converted a penalty to put Emery’s men ahead on aggregate.
came into his own in the last 15 minutes, bagging a brace in three minutes.
The result means Villa’s Prem home game against Liverpool will now be played on May 15.
The match was originally due to take place on May 17.
Kick-off will be 8pm and the game will be shown live on Sky Sports.
But it has been brought forward because of Villa’s final against Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20.
The fixture could have major implications in the race, with both clubs battling for a place among Europe’s elite.
Aston Villa will face Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20 Credit: Getty
Manchester United have also had one of their fixtures confirmed following Villa’s win.
The Red Devils’ home game against Nottingham Forest will go ahead on May 17, as originally scheduled.
Kick-off will be 12.30pm on .
Meanwhile, Villa will have five days between the Liverpool clash and their European showpiece in Turkey.
The winners are handed a spot in next season’s Champions League if they have not already qualified through their domestic league.
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