Liverpool and Arsenal are poised for a showdown to secure the coveted top spot in the Premier League this Christmas weekend. Their clash offers both teams a significant opportunity to surge ahead, leaving absent champions Manchester City trailing behind.
In the event of a draw at Anfield, Aston Villa, currently in third place, could claim the Christmas top spot for the first time since 1999, contingent upon their formidable home performance against bottom-ranked Sheffield United.
The upcoming festive Premier League fixtures also include Manchester United’s visit to West Ham and Everton’s match against fifth-placed Tottenham, both matches promising thrilling encounters.
As things stand, Arsenal leads the table with 39 points from 17 games, holding a narrow one-point advantage over Liverpool and a notable five-point lead over Manchester City, who are currently occupied with the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Manchester City’s recent inconsistent form, with just one win in six games prior to their Club World Cup participation, has injected excitement into the title race, offering a chance for other contenders to challenge.
A victory for Arsenal at Anfield could potentially place Pep Guardiola’s City eight points adrift upon their return to league action on December 27 against Everton. However, history has shown City’s ability to mount comebacks, as demonstrated in their previous title-winning seasons.
Yet, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal seems better poised to sustain their performance throughout this season compared to the past. Meanwhile, Liverpool has the opportunity to extend their lead over City by 10 points due to their two upcoming matches before City’s next league fixture.
Following a lackluster 0-0 draw against Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp is rallying for an electric atmosphere at Anfield to thwart Arsenal’s hopes of securing a victory they haven’t achieved at the venue since 2012.
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