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With the Premier League on pause this weekend, it’s as good a time as any to check the standings.
Chelsea continue to shine at the top, and it looks like their lead will increase before it diminishes. The Blues have dropped only three points since October, and currently hold an eight-point lead over Arsenal at the top.
Chelsea’s next match is against Liverpool, who have been the most surprising team of 2017. After starting the New Year second in the table, Liverpool have won just one match in 2017 across all competitions. They’ve struggled on multiple occasions, including a League Cup semifinal loss to Southampton.
At the bottom, Leicester City continue to drift towards the relegation race. The defending league champions have taken one point from three matches in 2017, and are now just five points above the bottom three.
Let’s take a look at all 20 clubs, with their recent form through Wednesday:
1. Chelsea
Points: 55
Record: 18-1-3
Last Five: WWLWW
Next Fixture: Liverpool
2. Arsenal
Points: 47
Record: 14-5-3
Last Five: WWDWW
Next Fixture: Southampton
3. Tottenham Hotspur
Points: 46
Record: 13-7-2
Last Five: WWWWD
Next Fixture: Sunderland
4. Liverpool
Points: 45
Record: 13-6-3
Last Five: WWDDL
Next Fixture: Chelsea
5. Manchester City
Points: 43
Record: 13-4-5
Last Five: WLWLD
Next Fixture: Manchester United
6. Manchester United
Points: 41
Record: 11-8-3
Last Five: WWWDD
Next Fixture: Manchester City
7. Everton
Points: 36
Record: 10-6-6
Last Five: WDWWW
Next Fixture: Stoke City
8. West Bromwich Albion
Points: 32
Record: 9-5-8
Last Five: LWWLW
Next Fixture: Middlesbrough
9. Stoke City
Points: 28
Record: 7-7-8
Last Five: LLWWD
Next Fixture: Everton
10. West Ham United
Points: 28
Record: 8-4-10
Last Five: WLLWW
Next Fixture: Manchester City
11. Southampton
Points: 27
Record: 7-6-9
Last Five: LLLLW
Next Fixture: Arsenal
12. Bournemouth
Points: 26
Record: 7-5-10
Last Five: LWDLD
Next Fixture: Crystal Palace
13. Burnley
Points: 26
Record: 8-2-12
Last Five: WWLWL
Next Fixture: Leicester City
14. Watford
Points: 24
Record: 6-6-10
Last Five: DLLDD
Next Fixture: Stoke City
15. Leicester City
Points: 21
Record: 5-6-11
Last Five: LWDLL
Next Fixture: Burnley
16. Middlesbrough
Points: 20
Record: 4-8-10
Last Five: LLDDL
Next Fixture: West Brom
17. Swansea City
Points: 18
Record: 5-3-14
Last Five: LLWLW
Next Fixture: Southampton
18. Crystal Palace
Points: 16
Record: 4-4-14
Last Five: DLLLL
Next Fixture: Middlesbrough
19. Hull City
Points: 16
Record: 4-4-14
Last Five: LDLWL
Next Fixture: Manchester United
20. Sunderland
Points: 15
Record: 4-3-15
Last Five: LLDLL
Next Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur