This archive report was first published on 23 December 2019.
Published on December 23, 2019, the Premier League table showed little change after matchday 18 fixtures, with Liverpool, Leicester City, and Manchester City holding the top three spots.
Liverpool's 10-point lead over Leicester City remained unchanged, despite the Reds' clash with West Ham United being postponed due to their FIFA Club World Cup engagement in Qatar.
Manchester City, with 38 points, secured third place after defeating Leicester City 3-1, narrowing the gap between them and Liverpool.
Chelsea's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the London derby helped the Blues secure a top-four finish, with 32 points from 18 matches.
Sheffield United, the newly-promoted side, made significant gains, sitting fifth with 28 points, thanks to their 1-0 win over Brighton.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa, Norwich City, and Watford struggled, occupying the 18th, 19th, and 20th spots respectively, and risked relegation if they failed to improve their performances in the second half of the season.
