This is how the first Premier League winter break will impact Newcastle United

The FA believe a break in the season will help the England national side to succeed at future World Cups and European Championships.

England's governing body have also agreed to move the FA Cup fifth round to midweek and ditch replays from that stage of the competition.

Here’s everything you need to know:

When will the first break happen?

The concept starts in February 2020 and will be trialled for the three-years covering the new broadcasting rights deal.

In theory, It will allow English players 10 days’ rest before the European Championship this summer.

How long will the Premier League winter break be?

The break is set to be staggered over two weekends – February 8 and 15.

Ten teams will be playing the first weekend and the other 10 teams will be playing the following weekend, which will allow all clubs to have a 14-day break from football.

What does this mean for Newcastle United?

At the moment, the Magpies are due to travel to Arsenal on the weekend of February 8 and won’t play again until their visit to Selhurst Park to play Crystal Palace on February 22.

This could be subject to change, however.

Will clubs be able to go on tour as they do during the summer break?

No, Steve Bruce’s men will not be allowed to use the break to go on money-making tours around the world.

Clubs will, however, be able to attend warm weather training camps.

Will the winter break affect clubs in the EFL?

The move will only affect Premier League clubs with the Football League’s schedule remaining as it is.

EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey, when asked why last year, said: “It is currently impractical even if it was desirable for the EFL to introduce a similar break in our competitions. We will look to showcase the Sky Bet EFL during the two‑week period.

Will there still be a Premier League festive schedule?

The Premier League festive schedule will remain the same as normal with Boxing Day matches still set to take place.

This period in the calendar is believed to be particularly attractive to broadcasters and they are keen on it remaining as it is.