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Premier League clubs set for talks with the FA over historic changes to football schedule
THE Premier League and Football Association are set for talks about making major changes in a bid to help teams in Europe and the national team.
Premier League could be set for major changes
The report says that while talks have not been set, there is a "consensus" that the number of games needs to be reduced.
It is claimed that the FA are coming round to the idea that the schedule for players is having an effect when they reach major tournaments.
The Premier League's high injury rate is also cited as an issue being raised in talks.
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Calls for an international break have been a subject which has caused much disagreement for several years.
All the major leagues in Europe have at least a week's break compared to English sides who play through the festive season.
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