FOOTBALL fans have enjoyed almost a month of thrilling World Cup action on their screens – but now it’s time to prepare for the return of the Premier League.
Argentina are set to take on reigning champions France in the penultimate match of the Qatar competition.
Arsenal are currently top of the Premier League
And Lionel Messi can seal an incredible international career should the Argentinian magician bow out with a winning medal.
However, with a whole host of Premier League players already exiled from the competition.
Fans are itching to see them get back with their clubs in England’s top division.
When does the Premier League start after the World Cup?
The Premier League will return on BOXING DAY – Monday, December 26.
This gives clubs eight days from the World Cup final to prepare for their festive fixture before normal scheduling returns in England.
England were knocked out in the quarter-final by France
When did the 2022/23 Premier League season start?
Due to the scheduling of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Premier League season in 2022/23 began a week earlier than usual.
Arsenal took on Crystal Palace in the first match of the season, played on August 5.
When does the Premier League 2023/24 season start?
The dates for the 2023/24 Premier League season have been released and it returns at the normal time, rather than a week earlier.
It will kick off on August 12, 2023 and finish on May 19, 2024.
