Drinks breaks will be implemented during Premier League fixtures this weekend because of high temperatures across the UK. The Met Office has issued an amber extreme weather warning for southern and central England and parts of Wales. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 37Celsius.
The English Football League will also have drinks breaks in each half as per its current policy when pitch side temperatures are 30Celsius or above. Drinks breaks were first introduced by the Football Association during the Covid-19 pandemic, when then the 2019-20 season resumed in mid-June. Temperatures have already risen over 30Celsius in some parts of the UK this week.
Chidozie Chima | August 16, 2024
