Premier League will not face punishment from UEFA over Champions League fixture clash according to : Mirror Online

According to an agreement between UEFA and the Premier League no top flight domestic games are to be played at the same time as Champions League fixtures. (Photo: AFP/Getty)And MirrorFootball understands there won't be any sanction for the Premier League for tomorrow's fixture clash. The agreement between UEFA and the Premier League states that domestic games must finish at least 30 minutes before European matches begin. Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailThe Premier League won't be punished by UEFA over the scheduling of Wednesday night's clash between Manchester City and Stoke. (Photo: Reuters)However the Premier League's options were limited when it came to squeezing in the City v Stoke clash.




The Premier League has defended its position over the clash of Manchester City's rearranged Premier League match against Stoke and Wednesday night's Champions League games. "The Premier League has to avoid, when it can, Champions League dates in midweeks and it has to avoid certain other commitments. Pep Guardiola and Man City play a Premier League match against Stoke on the same night as two Champions League matches. Pep Guardiola says it's a shame Chelsea's table lead is so comfortable considering how well Man City are currently playing. "We were in consultation with the Premier League and Manchester City for some weeks over the dates for this fixture.

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