Premier League Table: Liverpool Go Top as Chelsea Drop Further Down

Premier League Table: Liverpool Go Top as Chelsea Drop Further Down

Fred Kennedy
updated at December 11, 2023 at 1:14 PM
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  • Arsenal lost their place at the top of the Premier League standings to Liverpool
  • The Gunners dropped to second after their 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday
  • The Reds have a one-point advantage over Arsenal ahead of their Man United clash

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United were among the biggest losers in match week 16 of the Premier League.

The three English giants all lost in their respective fixtures, with the Gunners' 1-0 loss against Aston Villa denying them a chance to regain their spot at the top.

The North Londoners momentarily dropped to second after Liverpool staged a 2-1 comeback win against Crystal Palace to go top of the table.

Jack Grealish scores the winning goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Manchester City at Kenilworth Road. Photo by Marc Atkins.
Jack Grealish scores the winning goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Manchester City at Kenilworth Road. Photo by Marc Atkins.
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According to BBC, the Selhurst Park cracker saw Mohamed Salah score his 200th goal for the Reds, with youngster Harvey Elliott scoring the winner at stoppage time.

Liverpool's win saw them pip Arsenal to the top spot with 37 points, with Mikel Arteta's charges now sitting second with 36 points.

Aston Villa remain third in the standings with 35 points after their epic win over the Gunners.

Man City make up the top four podium with 33 points after their 2-1 hard-fought win over Luton Town on Sunday.

Man United and Chelsea's struggles continue

Meanwhile, Manchester United's struggles continued over the weekend after they were hammered 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Goals from Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing, and Marcos Senesi condemned the Red Devils to a comprehensive defeat.

Despite the defeat, United remain sixth in the standings with 27 points, three points behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who demolished Newcastle United 4-1 at home on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Chelsea's 2-0 shock defeat at Everton saw them drop to 12th with 19 points and are now closer to relegation than they are to the top four.

The Evening Standard reports that two second-half goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure and Lewis Dobbin earned the Toffees the much-needed victory.

Luton Town, Burnley, and Sheffield United are the three teams in the relegation zone.

Guardiola confronts referee

Sports Brief reported that Guardiola confronted referee Chris Kavanaugh after Manchester City's elimination from the Carabao Cup by Newcastle United.

He registered his displeasure with the official over his game management after his opponent got away with many kicks and fouls in the second half, which only resulted in two yellow cards.

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