The FA, Premier League and EFL are close to agreement over the introduction of a winter break, Sky Sports News understands. The FA council were being briefed on Wednesday on the progress of talks which were prompted by FA chief executive Martin Glenn almost two years ago. Sky Sports News understands the majority of planned changes are agreed in principle - with the first break pencilled in for January and February in 2020. If agreed, one round of Premier League matches would be played over two weeks, giving clubs a break from league action. In return, the FA Cup fifth round will be played in midweek, with extra-time and penalties replacing replays.
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