West Ham manager David Moyes is fuming that his side are playing Manchester United on Monday, just four days before their big night in Europe against AZ Alkmaar.
The Hammers kick off at the unusual time of 7pm against Erik ten Hag's high-fliers in the Premier League.
And Moyes moaned: 'The kick-off time isn't exactly going to help us when it comes to our preparations for our game on a Thursday.'
Despite West Ham sitting four points above the relegation zone, Moyes insists the mood around the club is positive, largely thanks to their run to the last four of the Europa Conference League.
Victory over two legs against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar will put the Hammers into their first European final in 58 years and make up for last season's near-miss in the Europa League where they lost in the semis.
'Yes the mood has been good,' Moyes said. 'I think European football has kept everybody buoyant, it has kept our heads above the water.
'I think it's always going to distract us, as we are in another European semi-final and still have league games to win.'
This evening's opponents have enjoyed a successful first season under Ten Hag and Moyes, a former United manager, has been impressed by his Dutch counterpart.
'I think Erik ten Hag is doing a really good job,' he added.
'I think it's a club that can nearly run itself. They are used to winning, they have great traditions and are a club full of great honour.
'I don't think it's just one man, I think it's always been in the club. Someone was eventually going to take them back to the top or near the top.'
hiokmopry
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We are playing every 3 or 4 days now..
paschal_65
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I thoyits Sunday but if really it's Monday then Moyes have the right to complain majorly because man are not in any competition apart from the EPL then his agitation is justified.
when man utd was playing in all competitions, playing every 3days where were you then abi you never boro data to write rubbish. Ewu
Wuzlnpy
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I thoyits Sunday but if really it's Monday then Moyes have the right to complain majorly because man are not in any competition apart from the EPL then his agitation is justified.
bcs someone who is not United coach has complained n the person simply has a point..bias people everywhere..
Wuzlnpy
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He knws what he's saying not necessarily Monday what he meant is trying to let the FIFA know that the time fixed 4 the match 7pm on Sunday is as good as been Monday..
jojo88
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May be it was this man that's drunk or AF I can't say, in this article I saw us playing on Monday night, why taking Sunday for Monday again, like I don't get.
Niwacelorz
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I thoyits Sunday but if really it's Monday then Moyes have the right to complain majorly because man are not in any competition apart from the EPL then his agitation is justified.
Crazy bt they're playing today
geniussharif
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Garbage article. Game is Monday, but Moise is probably still complaining. Lol
game is Sunday
Muzcikmpuz
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United has been playing after every 3days, what is he crying for?
Sunji1
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Are u on drugs or what the game is tomorrow Sunday not Monday
Vezonic22
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Rest some players Moyes, that's all. Either you win this one or ManUtd get a crawling Win outta hammering you.... done!!
juwbelmosz
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Garbage article. Game is Monday, but Moise is probably still complaining. Lol
decblmtz
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I thoyits Sunday but if really it's Monday then Moyes have the right to complain majorly because man are not in any competition apart from the EPL then his agitation is justified.
When you say Manchester united are not in any competition apart from EPL I said you are a big liar. They are in FA cup finals it's a competition please. All you need to say they are not involved in any competition this week.
e-syde
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I thoyits Sunday but if really it's Monday then Moyes have the right to complain majorly because man are not in any competition apart from the EPL then his agitation is justified.
it's a sunday kick off
Miodioptz
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What do you Monday!! The article is wrong. The game is played on Sunday
mishaelmaik
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I thoyits Sunday but if really it's Monday then Moyes have the right to complain majorly because man are not in any competition apart from the EPL then his agitation is justified.
starlord1384
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if u don't wanna play. then foreit
dougiefresh
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It’s on Sunday not Monday
ok then
Chocboi78
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It’s on Sunday not Monday