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Premier League's first winter break is proving chaotic and controversial

Daily Mail | February 6, 2020

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For the first time, the clubs of the Premier League are set for a winter break this month.

After the hectic Christmas and New Year schedule left many clubs counting the cost of injuries and fatigue, the 13-day breather cannot come soon enough.

But it's already caused controversy, with this week's FA Cup fourth round replays slashing the amount of downtime some players will get.

Jurgen Klopp made a stand over the Premier League's winter break, saying his first team players will have their rest as opposed to playing against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup
Jurgen Klopp made a stand over the Premier League's winter break, saying his first team players will have their rest as opposed to playing against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup
A weakened Liverpool side were coasting through at 2-0 before Shrewsbury surged back
A weakened Liverpool side were coasting through at 2-0 before Shrewsbury surged back
Liverpool did field a young side in the replay but they managed to get through 1-0 at Anfield
Liverpool did field a young side in the replay but they managed to get through 1-0 at Anfield

It's also led to a dilemma for some clubs as to how to spend the time most effectively.

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