Manchester Citys Premier League clash with rivals Liverpool has been banned from kicking off at 5.30pm amid concerns over fan trouble, Daily Mail reports.

The two sides were due to face each other at the Etihad Stadium on November 25 in the late Saturday slot on Sky Sports.

However, the local safety advisory group “ which includes the police “ are not expected to give permission for the fixture to take place in the early evening following a number of issues at previous matches between the pair.

As a result, the game has been brought forward to 12.30pm with the decision having a knock-on effect on Arsenals trip to Brentford. That fixture had been pencilled in to kick off at 12.30pm on TNT Sports.

But the City switch means that the two fixtures will effectively swap times, with the broadcasters keeping their original matches and following suit. (The PUNCH)