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Premier League dates 2017-18: Season set to finish on May 13 as players prepare for World Cup in Russia

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The Premier League has announced the 2017-18 season will run from August 12 to May 13.

The campaign will therefore conclude 32 days before the World Cup gets underway in Russia on June 14.

The end date means the league will finish a week earlier than this term. The current season is scheduled to finish on May 21.

In the 2017-18 season, the Premier League trophy will be lifted a week earlier on May 13
In the 2017-18 season, the Premier League trophy will be lifted a week earlier on May 13

While players are set to get an earlier finish, there have been concerns raised about the festive period which could see some clubs play six times in 17 days.