The manic festive fixture list is what makes the Premier League unique, but to Pep Guardiola it's having a severe detrimental effect on those playing in England.
The Manchester City manager blasted the Premier League for 'killing' its stars as teams juggle four matches in 13 days - with some in a shorter period.
Guardiola has called for changes to be made to the festive schedule are brandishing the treatment of players as 'not normal'.
'How many injuries the players have in the last weeks - we're going to kill them,' he said after Tuesday's 3-1 win over Watford.