Premier League: Do the team top at Christmas usually win title?

Premier League: Do the team top at Christmas usually win title?

BBC Sport looks at what leaders Liverpool and bottom side Southampton can learn from previous Christmas Day tables.

Seven clubs have failed to win the Premier League after being top at Christmas

Liverpool will face Leicester City on Boxing Day, live on talkSPORT, after celebrating Christmas at the top of the Premier League table. Rewind five years ago to the last time those two events happened and the Reds won the title later that season so the omens are good. The final Premier League match before Christmas saw NINE goals fly inGetty On being top at Christmas, boss Arne Slot said: “It tells you we are a very good team. “Still three game…

Why doesn't Premier League stop on Christmas like in most European countries

Last Sunday, December 22, was the final matchday of the year for most of the football leagues in Europe. LaLiga, Bundesliga or Ligue 1 don't return until January, in some cases won't return for a month, giving time to other domestic competitions like Cups or Supercups. Italy's Serie A is an exception with matchday 18 taking place from 28 to 30 December, being the second time they have scrapped the winter break. But England takes it even further…

Top of the League at Christmas: What Does It Mean?

It’s Liverpool who top the Premier League table at Christmas this season, but what does that mean for their title aspirations? Here’s the ultimate guide to whether it’s a festive treat to be the top-flight leaders come Christmas Day. Liverpool will spend Christmas Day 2024 top of the Premier League table. Chelsea were unable to temporarily move ahead of them on Sunday after a goalless draw at Everton, and Arne Slot’s men won 6-3 away at Spurs t…

How Premier League clubs fare after finishing top at Christmas? Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City & more

Join us as we take a look at how various different top Premier League clubs fare after finishing top of the league table on Christmas day.

Liverpool top at Christmas but will they win the title?

Liverpool will celebrate Christmas top of the Premier League table after a 6-3 win at Tottenham Hotspur. Arne Slot’s side extended their advantage to four points, with a game in hand on the chasing pack, after a gripping game in North London. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz scored twice, with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai also on target as the Reds ran riot.   It’s often said that being top of the table at Christmas is a good indicat…