The Premier League has today announced its festive schedule with only one game set to take place on Boxing Day in a significant break from decades of tradition View 3 Images Boxing Day will see just one Premier League match take place (Image: Getty Images)

The Premier League has confirmed its Christmas fixture list with only one match being scheduled for Boxing Day in a huge break from tradition . ‌

A staple in the football calendar for decades, Boxing day falls on a Friday this year so Premier League chiefs have taken the decision to treat the days after Christmas as a regular match weekend. ‌

Only one game - Manchester United vs Newcastle United at Old Trafford - will take place on the 26th with the other matches set for the Saturday, Sunday and Monday. ‌

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