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for the first time in Premier LeagueThere will be only one match in this era boxing DayAs Manchester United Host Newcastle United.
With European club competitions expanding to four teams each ahead of the 2024/2025 season and broadcasting deals limiting the number of midweek games the Premier League can schedule, the league say they were left with little flexibility.
Players and managers have previously criticized the lack of rest time over the festive period. The league has “committed to ensuring that no club plays within 60 hours of another match.”
Acknowledging “the impact on an important tradition in English football”, the Premier League “assured that there will be more matches on Boxing Day next season.”