Now, where were we before the World Cup?
Arsenal resume the Premier League season on Boxing Day against West Ham with Mikel Arteta's side standing five points clear at the top ahead of reigning champions Manchester City. Newcastle United - with only one loss to their name - and Tottenham currently round off the top four, while in the bottom three, Nottingham Forest, Southampton and Wolves are in the relegation zone.
But I think the table will look very different next May. Taking into account the total number of minutes played by their players at the World Cup, here's my view of where each club will finish. You don't have to agree with my opinion – but Merry Christmas, whoever you support.
