Last weekend saw what could be a crucial twist in the Premier League relegation battle. Both Leeds United and Everton had home fixtures against so-call 'big six' sides, meaning that neither was expected to win. However, whilst Leeds fell to a 4-0 defeat to title-chasing Manchester City, Everton pulled off a shock 1-0 win over Chelsea.
That meant that the Toffees closed the gap to Leeds to just two points, with Everton holding a game-in-hand. That makes it more likely that the Whites tumble into 18th place instead of Frank Lampard's side.
Everton's win meant that they have now picked up 12 points from 11 games against the 'big six'. That record of more than a point per game is the most impressive of the sides outside the 'big six'. That is a huge contrast from Leeds as the Whites are one of only two teams to pick up no points from those sides.
