Chelsea fans were left puzzled and bemused after learning that their FA Cup match against Aston Villa has been rescheduled to Friday, January 26. The game, which was not selected for TV coverage, will now take place on the same evening as Manchester City's visit to Tottenham. ITV is set to air the Manchester City-Tottenham clash, which has left Blues fans questioning the reasoning behind the rescheduling of their match.

FA Cup Rights Shared by ITV and BBC

This season, the FA Cup rights are shared by ITV and BBC. Both broadcasters will be showing a selection of matches over the weekend of January 27-28. Fans were initially upset when a potential Black Country Derby between West Brom and either Wolves or Brentford was scheduled for Sunday at 11:45 am. However, Chelsea supporters have also expressed their frustration at the seemingly arbitrary rescheduling of their match.

Fans Express Disbelief at Rescheduling

Chelsea fans took to social media to voice their confusion and disappointment. One fan called the situation a "farce," while another questioned why their match was moved with "absolutely no excuse." A third fan deemed the decision "ridiculous" and criticized the tight scheduling of the match, which comes just three days after a Carabao Cup tie. Another fan expressed embarrassment at the TV scheduling, as the match was not even selected for TV coverage.

Other Games Chosen for TV

In addition to the Chelsea-Aston Villa match, four other FA Cup games have been selected for TV coverage. Newcastle's trip to face Fulham and Ipswich's clash with non-league outfit Maidstone will be shown on Saturday, January 27. Liverpool's bid to reach the fifth round will also be televised as they take on either Norwich City or Bristol Rovers. Manchester United's visit to either Newport County or National League side Eastleigh will also be aired on TV.