Why are only half of Premier League fixtures being played this weekend?
THE Premier League campaign is now past the halfway mark, with battles at both ends of the table starting to heat up.
As we enter the second half of the season, fans are wondering why only half of the top flight are playing this weekend – SunSport has the reason why.
Only half of Premier League games are being played this weekendPA
Why are only half of the Premier League playing this weekend?
There will only be five fixtures – or ten Premier League teams – in action this weekend.
This is because the other ten sides will be on their winter break following a gruelling Christmas period.
Gameweek 21 has been split across two weeks, so each Premier League team will have a weekend off, but limited live football will still be on for fans to enjoy.
Five games will take place between the January 12 and 14, while the other five will take place between January 20 and 22.
The Premier League will then return back to normal with a full round of fixtures between January 30 and February 1.
What are the Premier League fixtures over the winter break?
Gameweek 21 Premier League fixtures:
Friday, 12 January
Burnley vs Luton Town – 7.45pm
Saturday, 13 January
Newcastle vs Man City – 5.30pm
Sunday, 14 January
Everton vs Aston Villa – 2pm
Manchester United vs Tottenham – 4.30pm
Saturday, 20 January
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace – 12.30pm
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest – 5.30pm
Sunday, 21 January
Sheffield United vs West Ham – 2pm
Bournemouth vs Liverpool – 4.30pm
Monday, 22 January
Brighton vs Wolves – 7.45pm
