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Away kits at home on Boxing Day for homeless charity: Premier League blocks idea

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The Premier League has blocked its clubs wearing their away kits at home on Boxing Day to raise awareness around homelessness has been blocked.

Homeless charity Shelter hoped to get the support of clubs for the #NoHomeKit initiative.

However, while the clubs were supportive of the idea, the Premier League says it would break its rules around kits.

The rules demand home teams wear home kits as their first priority.

The Premier League has noted clubs are allowed to change their sponsor for one game a season and replace it with a charitable message.

"The Premier League receives a large number of requests from charities every season however we aren't able to support all centrally," the league said.