Top of the Table at Christmas
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- Written by Darren Douglas
For most football fans in Europe, Christmas and the New Year offers a chance half-way through the season to reflect upon the progress, or decline, of their team. The Premier League however is very unusual in that it has no mid-season break, instead the fixture list becomes more punishing. So, for the other major leagues within UEFA, let's have a look at who is enjoying their festive break and who is fretting over their performances thus far.
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