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  "textContent": "\n\n\nThe Premier League has confirmed its television schedule for April, with the highly anticipated clash between table-toppers Arsenal and their closest challengers Manchester City set for Sunday, April 19 at 4.30pm.\n\nThe encounter at the Etihad Stadium could prove decisive in determining who lifts the trophy come May.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nArsenal currently hold a five-point advantage over Pep Guardiola's side, though City have a match in hand.\n\nThe gap between the two clubs narrowed significantly last month when the Gunners' lead was cut from nine points following dropped points at Brentford and Wolves.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSky Sports will broadcast the fixture live.\n\nThe Merseyside derby will kick off earlier that afternoon, with Liverpool making the short trip to face Everton at 2pm.\n\nBoth clubs harbour ambitions of European qualification as the season enters its final stretch.\n\nChelsea will welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge a week earlier on Sunday April 12, with that fixture also scheduled for a 4.30pm start.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Blues and Red Devils are battling for Champions League places, adding extra significance to City's visit to west London.\n\nTottenham's April fixtures include a trip to Sunderland on April 12 at 2pm, followed by Brighton at home on April 18 at 5.30pm.\n\nManchester United's pursuit of a top-four finish will be showcased twice on Sky Sports during April.\n\nMichael Carrick's squad will host Leeds United on Monday April 13 with an 8pm kick-off.\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Harry Maguire has court conviction upheld after six-year battle to clear his name\n  * Football's most-controversial tactics as Arsenal come under fire for corner strategy\n  * Premier League club hides replies on X after fans called for manager to be sacked\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Red Devils then face Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday 27 April, again at 8pm.\n\nBetween those fixtures, United travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea on Saturday 18 April at 8pm, broadcast on TNT Sports.\n\nThat weekend promises a feast of Premier League action, with the Merseyside derby and title showdown following the next day.\n\nThe race for Champions League qualification adds considerable weight to United's remaining matches.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe relegation battle will be in focus when West Ham host Wolves on Friday April 10 at 8pm, with the Hammers also travelling to Crystal Palace on Monday April 20.\n\nArsenal entertain Newcastle at the Emirates on Saturday, April 25, at 5.30pm as the title race reaches its climax.\n\nThe final Super Sunday of the month features Burnley against Manchester City at 2pm, followed by Brighton hosting Chelsea at 4.30pm on April 26.\n\nSeveral fixtures remain subject to alteration depending on clubs' involvement in the Champions League quarter-finals, scheduled for April 7-8 and April 14-15, as well as FA Cup commitments.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Premier League confirms 18 new kick-off dates as Man City vs Arsenal title decider announced"
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