Sky spark new Chelsea row as they switch clash with Toon

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It comes two weeks after Chelsea reacted furiously to Sky moving their match against Everton forward 48 hours to Thursday, April 17, which is just three days after they face Wigan.

Manchester United will get two days' more rest before their final game of the campaign at Wigan as they play West Ham at lunchtime on the Saturday, with Chelsea playing two days later on the Bank Holiday Monday, with kick-off at 4pm.

Angry: Avram Grant had expressed his displeasure at the rescheduling of the Everton game

A Chelsea statement said: "The decision has been taken by the Premier League and Sky Television.

"Chelsea would like to make it clear that we opposed this particular switch as it makes it difficult for our supporters to make reasonable travel arrangements, more so as this is a Bank Holiday."

A Premier League spokesman said: "There are numerous factors taken into account.

"We try to ensure as much notice is given to the fans as possible."

However, Toby Brown, the editor of the cfcnet website, said: "I know supporters are planning to make their feelings heard at the games with chants aimed against Sky's interference on the fixture list."