Preview: Intense holiday period to kick off in the Premier League

LONDON, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- While most leagues enjoy a short winter break, the Premier League continues with a round of weekend fixtures to start an intense week with three rounds of matches, which could have a massive effect on the title race.

With the traditional Boxing Day fixtures nearly all moved back to December 27th, the only game played on the 26th is at Old Trafford, where Manchester United is at home t