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Manchester City Negotiates Fixture Schedule Changes with Premier League

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Manchester City is in talks with the Premier League to reschedule two key fixtures ahead of the title race. The Bournemouth away game, originally set for 17 May, may shift due to the FA Cup final against Chelsea on 16 May. Meanwhile, the Crystal Palace home match remains undated.

Proposed dates include 13 May for Palace at City and 19 May for Bournemouth, but City prefers alternatives to avoid a 12 May clash with the FA Cup final. This would allow an extra recovery day before the season finale against Aston Villa on 24 May. The Premier League has not finalized dates, though an announcement is imminent. Arsenal, chasing their first title since 2004, is closely monitoring the outcome.