Premier League Denies Man City's Fixture Rescheduling Request

The Premier League has declined Manchester City's request to rearrange two outstanding fixtures against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth. City sought to shift these matches to favor their schedule ahead of the FA Cup final on Saturday, May 16.

As a result, Manchester City will play Crystal Palace at home on Wednesday, May 13, as originally scheduled. Their away game against Bournemouth is set for Tuesday, May 19.

Currently, Arsenal holds a three-point lead at the top of the league table and has played one more game than City. The decision not to accommodate City's request means they will not gain any scheduling advantage in their pursuit of the league title.