• Upton Park match was due to be played on 18 August• Europa League play-off will be on 19 or 20 AugustAston Villa have been forced to postpone their first away match of the next Premier League season because of European commitments.Martin O'Neill's side had been scheduled to visit West Ham United on Tuesday, 18 August, but they will be involved in a Europa League play-off first-leg match that week, on either 19 or 20 August.Villa, who finished sixth in the Premier League last season, begin the 2009-10 campaign with a home game against Wigan Athletic on 15 August. They will now play their first away league match at Liverpool on Saturday, 22 August.However, that match could be put back 24 hours if Villa have to play in Europe on 20 August.Aston VillaWest Ham UnitedFootball fixtures 2009/10Premier Leagueguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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