A Premier League winter break would be introduced for the 2019-20 seasonPlans for a two-week Premier League winter break could be announced before the end of this season. The break, which would only be for Premier League clubs, would not affect Christmas or New Year fixtures. A final decision is yet to be reached, but talks are at an advanced stage after an agreement was reached between the FA, the Premier League and the EFL. The FA has long argued in favour of a winter break based on the belief that the Premier League's physical intensity leaves players over-tired for international tournaments. The FA, Premier League and EFL have now found common ground.

Source: BBC April 18, 2018 15:16 UTC