So, LA and a rich world? If I read you right, 125% gold and prod? 125% research? Is there even a setting for 125% research? And is your intention that research be faster or slower?
Anyway, if LA I'd like Utgard, assuming no else dibbed them yet
6PM GMT is 11AM for me, totally not an issue for the next 2 weekends. After that, if the goal is to continue with Sunday sessions it's unlikely I can make that time.
Though by that point in the game, live sessions may not be optimal anyway.