Managers and players have complained about having to play too many games in a short period over winter, so the league has brought in a break
The Premier League has responded to concerns aired by coaches and players alike by agreeing to implement a winter break of sorts to its calendar.
English football's long-standing tradition of festive football, with games taking place all through Christmas and the new year, has set it apart from its continental counterparts.
While footballers plying their trade in England must be prepared for a potentially gruelling schedule during the holiday period, their fellow players in Europe are free to relax.