The games in the Premier League are about to come thick and fast as we once again enter the manic Christmas period. But it wouldn't be wrong to sit back and admire the brilliance of the Premier League this season. Who would have thought we'd be looking at a top three of Liverpool, Arsenal and City on Christmas day, with Chelsea and Everton level in 4th spot.
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| Suarez has been the driving force in Liverpool's title pursuit. |
We knew Fergie retiring would shake things up a bit, especially with The Special One returning, but to have only eight points separating the top eight teams is incredible. In the Spanish, German and Italian leagues there is at least a twenty point gap between those places. We've had some crazy sackings too. No one could have predicted AVB would be gone before he'd even touched his Christmas dinner, and they're only six points behind leaders Liverpool. Steve Clarke and Martin Jol have also lost their jobs, and Malky Mackay was on the verge of going too, but for a huge u-turn from owner Vincent Tan.
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| AVB's sacking shocked most of the Premier League. |
City have been ruthless at home, smashing six in against both North London sides, yet their away form has been abysmal. As for the other side of Manchester, United lost home games to West Brom, Newcastle and Everton. Recent form has pulled them back into the mix however. United have cut a twelve point deficit to eight points. Everton have been a revelation under Roberto Martinez, giving a great argument to finish in the top four and who imagined Arsenal would be joint top after their shocking 3-1 home defeat to Villa on the opening day.
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| Everton have been in fine form under Roberto Martinez. |
The relegation battle is just as close, with eights points dividing Fulham down in 19th to Stoke City in the top half of the table. Defending standards have arguably gone down as the top four have already notched in 158 goals between them this season. It is surely City's to lose, if they can get their away form sorted out, they could become unstoppable. You get the feeling the footballing God's are still giving Liverpool and Arsenal fans hope, how long can they keep this up for? For now, lets just admire this season on how phenomenal it has been, and long may that continue.
