All Information You Need To Know About Premier League Return

When exactly can supporters expect the action to resume during the first-ever mid-season World Cup break in the Premier League?

When FIFA announced that the 2022 World Cup will be held in the winter, the domestic football schedule in Europe underwent a significant change. The novelty of a fun world cup has delighted many aficionados of the beautiful game.

Still, there will be a niggling desire for the Premier League to return, if not a craving, at the back of supporters’ thoughts. The data you want is provided below by THEEAGLE.

When Does The Premier League Return?

On Monday, December 26, 2022—Boxing Day—the Premier League will restart.

Just eight days after the World Cup ends, Brentford takes on Spurs at the Community Stadium at 12:30 PM GMT (7:30 AM ET).

Later that day, Crystal Palace and Fulham, two rival London clubs, square off. At 8:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. ET), Aston Villa will play Liverpool, followed by rivals Arsenal and West Ham.

Of course, a number of Premier League teams will be playing in the Carabao Cup before that, with Wolves playing Gillingham on December 20 and Leicester taking on MK Dons. On December 21, Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Newcastle, Southampton, and Manchester United compete in that competition. On December 22, Man City and Liverpool finish the round.

Premier League Return fixtures

Matchweek 17 of the Premier League will be underway when it resumes.

With 37 points, Arsenal now sits atop the standings. Spurs are third on the table with 30 points, five points behind Man City who are on 32. With 13 points, Notts Forest is in 18th place; the bottom three are Southampton (12) and Wolves (10).