Leicester City Fans Face Extended Wait for Premier League Return
Leicester City supporters may have noticed that their wait for the team’s return to action has been extended.
It has been nearly two weeks since the Foxes suffered a heavy defeat against Manchester United, and with Premier League survival still mathematically possible, fans are eager to see if Ruud van Nistelrooy can achieve the improbable.
With the international break now over, many would expect the return of top-flight football. However, instead of the Premier League resuming, the focus shifts to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
New Rule Separates Premier League and FA Cup Fixtures
Typically, during the FA Cup Fourth and Fifth Rounds, Premier League matches are postponed due to the number of top-flight clubs still in the competition. By the quarter-final stage, league games usually run alongside cup ties.
However, according to TalkSPORT, a new rule introduced by the FA ensures that FA Cup quarter-finals now have exclusive matchdays, preventing any Premier League clashes.
Leicester, who exited the competition following a controversial late winner from Harry Maguire, are impacted by this change and will now have additional time to prepare for their next fixture.
Leicester’s Next Opponent
Unfortunately for the Foxes, their return to action will not be an easy one, as they face a challenging away trip to Manchester City.
Although Pep Guardiola’s team has endured some struggles this season, they remain a formidable side and will be strong favorites heading into the clash. With City also competing for a Champions League spot, they will be just as motivated to secure three points.
Leicester will visit the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, April 2, with kickoff scheduled for 7:45 PM.
