
Liverpool lead the way in the Premier League under new coach Arne Slot while Chelsea’s young but expensive side are close behind, and the classic 'top at Christmas' chat is starting to rear its head.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are lacking creativity but sit in third place while Manchester City cannot be completely ruled out despite their staggeringly poor form. Yet history shows that being top of the Premier League at Christmas Day is not a guarantee of success come the end of the season.