Two-Week Winter Break Agreed In The Premier League

The Premier League will have a winter break starting in the 2019/2020 season.

It's believed that the FA, Premier League and Football League have struck an agreement for a annual winter break.

Early February will see a two-week break in the 2019/20 campaign, per The Times.

The winter break won't disturb the hectic Christmas fixtures, which includes games on Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Though the whole FA Cup fifth round will be played in midweek without replays.

Aguero in the snow during a February Premier League fixture in 2012. Image: PA

However, the Championship, League One and League Two will not enjoy a winter break, clubs in those divisions will continue their season as normal.

Top flight teams are expected to be out of action for at least 13 days, which is also a scheme to improve England's chances in the 2020 European Championships, as well as future World Cups.

A Premier League fixture in the snow. Image: PA

The idea of a winter break has been subject to fierce debate over the years, with signs now pointing towards a Premier League hiatus in February.

Europe's major leagues from Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and Germany's Bundesliga, among others, all break during the winter before resuming action.

What's your take on this move? Let us know what you think of a winter break in the comment section below.

Topics: Football News, Football, Premier League, England, FA Cup

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