Police bosses have hit back in the fixture row over Arsenal ’s clash with Chelsea being changed at the last minute.
The Premier League insisted that the Metropolitan Police asked for the London derby to be switched from Saturday, April 29, because of the 5.30pm kick-off time for Sky. It was done this week with little over two weeks’ notice and has now been put back to the following Tuesday, May 2, with the game played at 8pm.
Arsenal and Chelsea fans were furious with the decision and insisted it was not enough notice and hundreds of fans will be out of pocket having booked travel and accommodation. But the Police have now sent a further statement to Mirror Football having had widespread criticism from the clubs, fans and Premier League.
