Ferguson wants winter break Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has called for the introduction of a mid-season break. While the other major leagues in Europe all take time off during the middle of winter, it is a busy time in the Premiership. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/3347181.stm
Could have a break in January, would mean the end of the season would have to be pushed back though. Bad for International football when there's a championship on, but I suppose that's why he's suggesting it! I suppose on the other hand they could just start the season a week or so earlier to fit this break into the calendar. The Premiership does start a bit later than some other leagues, I think the Bundesliga in particular starts earlier.
Some leagues only have a one-two week break. As it is there are only two games during the Christmas period this year in the EPL. In some years, teams played three BEFORE the FA Cup ties the weekend following New Year's Day.