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Chelsea vs Forest rescheduled to Monday due to Europa League

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Chelsea's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest has been rearranged to a 15:00 BST kick-off on Monday at Stamford Bridge. The fixture, originally scheduled for Saturday, 2 May, required rescheduling due to Forest's Europa League semi-final commitments.

Forest face Premier League rivals Aston Villa at the City Ground less than 48 hours before the Chelsea match. This tight turnaround prompted the Premier League to move the game, ensuring adequate rest for both squads competing in European competition.

The bank holiday weekend gave the Premier League more scheduling flexibility than usual. Such rearranged matches typically land at 14:00 on Sunday, but Monday's bank holiday allowed for the unusual afternoon slot. The league capitalized by scheduling two fixtures on the same day.

Everton will host Manchester City in the traditional 20:00 BST slot, completing a rare full day of top-flight action during the long weekend.