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Why are Arsenal not playing this weekend? Gunners missing from Premier League schedule ahead of crucial PSG tie
Arsenal have been given the weekend off ahead of their crucial Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners are getting extended time to prepare for that clash, which is their biggest of the campaign so far. Arteta’s men won’t be in action this weekendGetty Mikel Arteta‘s side impressively knocked out 15-time European champions Real Madrid to set up a tie against the French giants. And by having an extra few days to rest and train for it, they will be in tip-top condition for the monster meeting. Why are Arsenal not playing? The Gunners aren’t playing in the Premier League this weekend due to Crystal Palace‘s involvement in the FA Cup. Oliver Glasner’s men have reached the semi-finals of the competition, and they take on Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday. That was the original date for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace in the top-flight, but of course, it had to move due to the fixture clash. So, a late change to the schedule was announced earlier this month, bringing the game forward. A club statement read: “We were due to face the Eagles at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, April 26 but with the Eagles reaching the FA Cup semi-finals on that same weekend, our league fixture has been brought forward to Wednesday, April 23, with an 8pm kick-off.” As the match was moved to the preceding Wednesday, it means no fixture will take place at the weekend for Arsenal. Their clash with Crystal Palace is live on talkSPORT this evening, with commentary coming from Nigel Adderley and Scott Minto. The Gunners don’t have a game due to Palace’s FA Cup semi-finalAFP But it gives them extra time to prepare for a huge Champions League tieGetty To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. The changes, as mentioned, mean Arsenal will have an extended break before their Champions League semi-final. They won’t have played for six days by the time they take to the pitch to face PSG on Tuesday, April 29. It’s something that manager Arteta has discussed this week, saying: “Well, it’s what we have. Let’s take the opportunity. “First of all, earn the right to win the game tomorrow against a really good side that have a really good record away from home as well. “After that, we’ll have time to prepare the game really well. Arsenal’s season hangs on their Champions League campaign as they look to go all the way in Europe. Liverpool are on the brink of the Premier League title, so continental competition is their only chance of getting their hands on silverware. The first leg of their semi-final against PSG comes at the Emirates next week, then the second leg is in Paris the following week. talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will keep you up to date with all the latest news and build-up to those ties.
Arsenal have been given the weekend off ahead of their crucial Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
The Gunners are getting extended time to prepare for that clash, which is their biggest of the campaign so far.
Mikel Arteta‘s side impressively knocked out 15-time European champions Real Madrid to set up a tie against the French giants.
And by having an extra few days to rest and train for it, they will be in tip-top condition for the monster meeting.
Why are Arsenal not playing?
The Gunners aren’t playing in the Premier League this weekend due to Crystal Palace‘s involvement in the FA Cup.
Oliver Glasner’s men have reached the semi-finals of the competition, and they take on Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday.
That was the original date for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace in the top-flight, but of course, it had to move due to the fixture clash.
So, a late change to the schedule was announced earlier this month, bringing the game forward.
A club statement read: “We were due to face the Eagles at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, April 26 but with the Eagles reaching the FA Cup semi-finals on that same weekend, our league fixture has been brought forward to Wednesday, April 23, with an 8pm kick-off.”
As the match was moved to the preceding Wednesday, it means no fixture will take place at the weekend for Arsenal.
Their clash with Crystal Palace is live on talkSPORT this evening, with commentary coming from Nigel Adderley and Scott Minto.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
The changes, as mentioned, mean Arsenal will have an extended break before their Champions League semi-final.
They won’t have played for six days by the time they take to the pitch to face PSG on Tuesday, April 29.
It’s something that manager Arteta has discussed this week, saying: “Well, it’s what we have. Let’s take the opportunity.
“First of all, earn the right to win the game tomorrow against a really good side that have a really good record away from home as well.
“After that, we’ll have time to prepare the game really well.
Arsenal’s season hangs on their Champions League campaign as they look to go all the way in Europe.
Liverpool are on the brink of the Premier League title, so continental competition is their only chance of getting their hands on silverware.
The first leg of their semi-final against PSG comes at the Emirates next week, then the second leg is in Paris the following week.
talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will keep you up to date with all the latest news and build-up to those ties.
