article_snippet: But Premier League is not expected to kick off yet again when the dates become official this week.
article_snippet: The PL is resigned to that decision being a formality since the opinions of PL chief executive Richard Scudamore and other European leagues chiefs were virtually ignored at the task force summit in Qatar which recommended a November-December competition.
article_snippet: Instead, the PL and their European counterparts will be concentrating on winning concessions for such a disruption to their calendar.
article_snippet: The biggest confrontation is likely to be with their own UEFA confederation over tightening the Premier League programme.
article_snippet: This not only spreads This over a ridiculous four weeks for their last-16 round but also forbids domestic fixtures taking place on those nights.
article_snippet: PL will also be wanting talks about cutting international friendlies, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar replays and two-legged Football League Cup semi-finals in that season.
article_snippet: But more conflict looks inevitable as the FA and Football League will not want the FA and Football League broadcasting deals affected by losing fixtures.
article_snippet: However, a December 18 finish would see Football League Football League restart on Boxing Day.