Festive fixtures in the Premier League won't be scrapped despite the recent chaos around the competition calendar.
Six matches were postponed over the weekend, as a number of clubs suffered with Covid-19 outbreaks.
The suspensions led to inevitable questions over the viability of a congested period of matches in the coming days, although it's been confirmed that at a meeting featuring representatives of the 20 clubs on Monday, a call was made to press on with top-flight matches between Christmas and New Year.
A statement from the governing body reads: "It was confirmed at a Premier League club meeting today that while recognising a number of clubs are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and challenges, it is the League’s collective intention to continue the current fixture schedule where safely possible.
"The health and wellbeing of all concerned remains our priority and the League will continue to monitor and reflect public health guidance, always proceeding with caution.
"A range of issues were discussed at this afternoon’s meeting, including the adaption of the Premier League COVID-19 postponement process in response to the impact of the Omicron variant."
The Premier League also provided an update on the vaccination status among players and coaching staff, confirming that 84 percent of players have had at least their first dose.
They added: "The League also confirmed to its clubs today that 92 per cent of players and club staff have received one, two or three COVID-19 vaccination doses, with 84 per cent of players on the vaccination journey.
"Players who have had one or two doses are required to wait for the appropriate time period before receiving either their second or booster vaccinations.
"The League continues to work with clubs to encourage vaccination among players and club staff, as well as promoting the Government’s public-health vaccination messaging to clubs and the wider public.
"No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League, and player vaccination rates will now be publicly communicated at the end of each month, beginning in January."
Liverpool are scheduled to host Leeds United on Boxing Day then travel to Leicester City on December 28, while Everton are away at Burnley on December 26 before they're scheduled to host Newcastle United on December 30.
The Reds also have a League Cup quarter-final to negotiate on December 22 against the Foxes at Anfield.
While Liverpool have yet to have a fixture postponed amid the recent disruption, Everton's match with Leicester scheduled for Sunday was called off.
According to Adam Crafton of The Athletic, Liverpool were one of the strongest advocates for Week 20, which will see games played between December 28 and 30, being postponed and rearranged for later in the campaign.
