The meeting between Wolves and Chelsea is set to become the first Premier League fixture to take place on Christmas Eve since 1995 in a move a that has been heavily criticised by the Football Supporters’ Association as “an unwanted present”.
The match at Molineux had been due to take place on 23 December as part of the Christmas programme that will also include a full fixture list on Boxing Day and 30 December. But the Guardian understands the decision to move the fixture back 24 hours has already been taken in an attempt to fulfil broadcasting requirements.
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