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Top and bottom at Christmas - what does it mean?

Top and bottom at Christmas - what does it mean?

Summary

Arsenal is leading the Premier League at Christmas, while Wolves are at the bottom. Historically, teams at the top at Christmas often win the title, but Arsenal has not succeeded before despite being in a similar position. Arsenal leads by two points, a relatively small margin compared to average leads in past seasons.

Key Facts

  • Arsenal is at the top of the Premier League as of Christmas Day.
  • Wolves, Burnley, and West Ham are at the bottom of the standings.
  • Historically, teams leading at Christmas have won the title in 17 out of 33 seasons.
  • Arsenal has been top at Christmas before but has never won the title from that position.
  • Arsenal currently leads by two points, while the average lead is four points.
  • Five out of seven teams with a two-point lead at Christmas have won the title.
  • Manchester City has won the Premier League multiple times after not leading at Christmas.
  • Arsenal was successful in past seasons when they were not top during Christmas.

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