Why is there no Premier League on 29th January?
Noah Mitchell
Published Jan 08, 2026
Premier League clubs will enjoy a rare weekend off this week with no matches scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30. This is part of the pre-arranged winter break to allow clubs a chance to have some time off before embarking on the rest of the campaign.
Why is there no Premier League this week?
There is no Premier League football this weekend due to the start of the winter break, which was first introduced in the 2019-20 season.
Why is football not on the end of January 2022?
Why is there an international break in January? The January 2022 international window was created by FIFA in August of 2020 to allow for nations to make up games missed due to previous COVID-19 postponements. The window was specifically created for all confederations except UEFA, which did not need the extra matches.
Why Premier League games are postponed?
A number of Premier League matches have been postponed recently due to COVID-19 outbreaks at clubs. The League appreciates that calling off fixtures is very disappointing and inconvenient for supporters, and it is always with regret that these decisions are made.
What did aubameyang do?
What we know about Aubameyang's crimes against Arteta is that one of them came last March when he reported late for the derby against Tottenham and was dropped to the bench. The month before, the forward had been reminded of his responsibilities by the club after apparently breaching Covid rules to get a tattoo.
15 related questions foundIs there any football on today?
There are no NFL games today.
Why are there no fixtures on Jan 29?
Managers and players had complained of burnout which was why it was brought it to allow a short period of rest. In the 2020/21 season it was not implemented due to the season having to be compressed to allow games that had been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic to be played.
Why is there a 2 week break in Premier League?
The Premier League has no plans to use the winter break as a time for clubs to catch up with postponed matches. A total of 22 top-flight games have been called off so far, largely because of a lack of available players due to the spike in Covid cases.
Why are there no Premiership games next weekend?
Why is there no Premier League games next weekend? Clubs will begin their mid-season winter break between January 24 and February 5. This break is nothing new and has a precedent – the rest period was first introduced in the 2019-20 season after managers voiced concerns about player burnout and safety.
Who owns the Premier League?
The Premier League is a private company wholly owned by its 20 Member Clubs who make up the League at any one time. Each individual club is independent, working within the rules of football, as defined by the Premier League, The FA, UEFA and FIFA, as well as being subject to English and European law.
How will 2022 World Cup affect Premier League?
In November of last year, the Premier League announced that the 2022-23 season will be adjusted to accommodate the World Cup. The season will start on August 6, 2022, and the league will pause on November 13 which will be nearing the midway point in the season.
Why are Chelsea wearing black armbands?
' All at Chelsea send our deepest condolences to Richard's family at this most difficult time. The players will wear black armbands as a tribute during the game against Tottenham on Sunday.
Is Premier League football in a break?
First of all: No, there is no Winter Break in the 2021-22 Premier League Season. And there is a big break in November and December for the World Cup in the 2022-23 Premier League season. Last season got shortened by the pandemic, so the winter break was lost.
Why is Chelsea v Arsenal postponed?
Why has Chelsea v Arsenal been postponed? Chelsea's match against Arsenal has been postponed after Thomas Tuchel's side beat Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Which football matches are on TV today UK?
Premier League
- Leeds v Chelsea (7:30pm) Sky Sports Premier League / Main Event.
- Wolves v Man City (8:15pm) Sky Sports Premier League / Main Event.
- Dundee United v Celtic (7:30pm) Sky Sports Football.
- Tottenham v Arsenal (7:45pm) Sky Sports Premier League / Main Event.
How many matches are played in the Premier League?
Competition. There are 20 clubs in the Premier League. During the course of a season (from August to May) each club plays the others twice (a double round-robin system), once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents, for 38 games. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw.
Which teams are playing today in Premier League?
- Arsenal 08:00 Everton. Quick View.
- Brentford 08:00 Leeds. Quick View.
- Brighton 08:00 West Ham. Quick View.
- Burnley 08:00 Newcastle. Quick View.
- Chelsea 08:00 Watford. Quick View.
- Crystal Palace 08:00 Man Utd. Quick View.
- Leicester 08:00 Southampton. Quick View.
- Liverpool 08:00 Wolves. Quick View.
Where can I watch EPL?
How To Watch Every Premier League Match: Every EPL match will air on NBC, USA Network, CNBC, or Peacock (the NBC streaming service.) A free trial to fuboTV will provide access to NBC and USA. To Watch matches on Peacock, you need to sign up for Peacock Premium, starting at $4.99 per month.
Has anyone won the Premier 3 times in a row?
Manchester United was the first ever club in history to win the Premier League 3 times in a row twice (1999 - 2001 & 2007 - 2009) & 4 times in a row once (2011 - 2014).
Who won the first football league?
1960 – The Football League Cup is introduced with Aston Villa as the inaugural winner, beating Rotherham United in a two-legged final.
What years have Man City won the Premier League?
2012 City win the League Championship for the first time in 44 years following a thrilling Premier League campaign. A last-gasp Sergio Aguero goal against QPR secures the title in the most dramatic of fashions at a jubilant Etihad Stadium.