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Liverpool and Everton's new derby date marked – but Premier League need UEFA's approval
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool is set to be played on Tuesday 11 February - but the Premier League are waiting for UEFA approval
The final Merseyside derby to be held at Goodison Park has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 11 February.
The home match between Everton and Liverpool was called off last Saturday due to Storm Darragh. Both clubs are now liaising with the Premier League, police, and broadcasters to reschedule the clash.
According to Premier League regulations, postponed matches should be rearranged for the next available midweek slot. However, options are limited due to Liverpool's cup competition success.
Arne Slot's team is set to face Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals next week, and if they progress to the semi-finals, they won't have a free midweek until February.
Liverpool's flawless start to the Champions League puts them on the verge of automatic qualification for the last 16, freeing up space in the fixture list for a Premier League match when the play-offs kick off in early February.
While the Premier League needs UEFA's approval to schedule a top-tier match on a Champions League date, this isn't expected to pose any issues, reports the Mirror. TNT Sports, who hold the UK TV rights for both the Merseyside derby and the Champions League play-offs, have given the green light.
Amazon Prime, which gets first dibs on Champions League Tuesday fixtures, with TNT broadcasting the rest, would also be affected by any overlap with the Merseyside derby.
The Premier League will announce the rescheduled date following next week's Carabao Cup quarter-finals and once Liverpool have officially secured their spot in the Champions League Last 16.
Slot's team are up against Lille and PSV Eindhoven in their final two Champions League group matches next month, needing just a draw to punch their ticket to the knockout phase.
A surprise loss to Southampton next week could result in the Merseyside derby being slated for one of the two Carabao semi-final weeks in January.
Daily Star Sunday
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool is set to be played on Tuesday 11 February - but the Premier League are waiting for UEFA approval
The final Merseyside derby to be held at Goodison Park has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 11 February.
The home match between Everton and Liverpool was called off last Saturday due to Storm Darragh. Both clubs are now liaising with the Premier League, police, and broadcasters to reschedule the clash.
According to Premier League regulations, postponed matches should be rearranged for the next available midweek slot. However, options are limited due to Liverpool's cup competition success.
Arne Slot's team is set to face Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals next week, and if they progress to the semi-finals, they won't have a free midweek until February.
Liverpool's flawless start to the Champions League puts them on the verge of automatic qualification for the last 16, freeing up space in the fixture list for a Premier League match when the play-offs kick off in early February.
While the Premier League needs UEFA's approval to schedule a top-tier match on a Champions League date, this isn't expected to pose any issues, reports the Mirror. TNT Sports, who hold the UK TV rights for both the Merseyside derby and the Champions League play-offs, have given the green light.
Amazon Prime, which gets first dibs on Champions League Tuesday fixtures, with TNT broadcasting the rest, would also be affected by any overlap with the Merseyside derby.
The Premier League will announce the rescheduled date following next week's Carabao Cup quarter-finals and once Liverpool have officially secured their spot in the Champions League Last 16.
Slot's team are up against Lille and PSV Eindhoven in their final two Champions League group matches next month, needing just a draw to punch their ticket to the knockout phase.
A surprise loss to Southampton next week could result in the Merseyside derby being slated for one of the two Carabao semi-final weeks in January.
Daily Star Sunday