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Tottenham's Premier League game at Aston Villa, live on Sky Sports, has been moved from Sunday, May 18, to Friday, May 16, ahead of Spurs' potential involvement in the Europa League final on Wednesday, May 21.
The Premier League has approved Tottenham's request to reschedule the fixture at Villa Park to allow them to have the same preparation time as Manchester United for the Europa League final in Bilbao, should both teams make it.
Man Utd are playing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Friday, May 16, live on Sky Sports, after the fixture was moved to ensure there would be no clash with the Women's FA Cup final between the two teams at Wembley on Sunday, May 18.
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The newly-moved fixture between Aston Villa and Tottenham will kick off at 7.30pm, while the game between Chelsea and Manchester United has a new 8.15pm kick-off time, which is 15 minutes later than originally scheduled.
Villa objected to Spurs' request
Tottenham announced on April 27 that they had been in discussions with the Premier League over a change of date.
But Sky Sports News reported later that evening that Aston Villa had written to the Premier League to object to Spurs' request.
It was understood that Villa felt it was an important period in their season and that it would represent double standards.
Ange Postecoglou's side, however, have now had their request granted, ensuring Man Utd would not have an extra two days' rest in the event of an all-English Europa League final.
Manchester United and Spurs are on course to meet in Bilbao on May 21, with both sides holding aggregate advantages heading into their semi-final second legs.
Tottenham take a two-goal lead to Norway on Thursday after a first-leg 3-1 home win over Bodo/Glimt, while Man Utd have a three-goal lead over Athletic Club ahead of their second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Despite Man Utd and Spurs' lowly Premier League positions of 15th and 16th, respectively, the winner of the Europa League will qualify for next season's Champions League.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Aston Villa are battling to reach European football's top-tier competition through the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca's side occupy the fifth and final Champions League qualification spot, while seventh-placed Aston Villa are just three points behind the Blues with three games remaining.
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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has confirmed midfielder Lucas Bergvall has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury.
Bergvall was absent from the matchday squad for the 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday after picking up an ankle injury in the build-up to the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
Speaking ahead of the meeting with West Ham on Sunday, Postecoglou said: "Lucas, looks like the injury is significant to keep him out for the rest of the season. He tweaked the ligaments in his ankle."
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When asked about how the injury occurred during training, Postecoglou added: "It wasn't a tackle, he went to turn and his ankle gave way. They are things that happen.
"He is hugely disappointed and there isn't much you can say. Every experience in life and football makes you stronger. He has an unbelievable career ahead of him.
"It has denied him the opportunity to play in a big game last night. He will come back stronger. Every player has to go through setbacks."
The Spurs boss also offered updates on Dominic Solanke and James Maddison, who were forced off with knocks during the win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as well as captain Heung-Min Son who has missed the last five games.
"Dom [Solanke], we don't think is anything too serious. He is a doubt for the weekend," Postecoglou continued.
"[James] Madders is a bit more of a concern as it is the knee. We have sent him for a scan and are waiting for the outcome.
"Son is out on the grass and feels better every day. We will see about Thursday."
Changes to be made vs West Ham
The Tottenham boss is aware his side have little to play for in the Premier League, given they are languishing in 16th, and admitted he will "likely" make wholesale changes to the starting line-up for the trip to the London Stadium on Sunday.
The second leg of the semi-final is scheduled for May 8, four days after facing Graham Potter's side in east London, and Postecoglou will use the fixture as an opportunity to rest key players while also getting others up to speed, should they be needed in Bodo.
When asked about whether or not he would make major changes, he said: "Likely. It is important for us because it is a quick turnaround.
"We have had issues and we continue to have them because it is the way our season is going.
"We will make changes to put in a strong performance but also to give some players a rest. We also need to get some up to speed."
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