A huge Manchester derby awaits this weekend but it has been scheduled for an unusual kick-off time.

Man United will host bitter rivals Man City on Sunday with the game set to get underway at 3:30pm.

So how come the derby has been moved to this new time? talkSPORT.com takes a look...

After the fixture was moved to the new date and time of Sunday, October 29 at 3:30pm, United released a statement on their club website.

So no specific reason was given for the new kick-off time apart from the fact that the relative parties agreed to a change.

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There is no official reason as to why the game has been moved It will be a huge afternoon for both Manchester sides with City needing a result to keep up with fellow title challengers Tottenham and Arsenal.

United have struggled from the off this season and sit in eighth but they will be hoping for a crucial derby day win to help boost their rise up the table.

Along with United vs City being moved, West Ham vs Everton has also been scheduled for an hour earlier.

Fans should also bare in mind that UK clocks will go back by an hour at 2am on Sunday morning.

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