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Dan Kilpatrick

Chelsea and Tottenham avoid fixture disruption after special UEFA ruling

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has avoided awkward rescheduling - (REUTERS)

Chelsea and Tottenham are set to be allowed to play the home legs of their European knockout ties on the same night next month after being given the green light from local authorities and UEFA.

The Blues and Spurs are both scheduled for home advantage in London in the second legs of their respective last-16 ties on Thursday, March 13.

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