This archive report was first published on 27 December 2019.
On Boxing Day, the Premier League table took a significant turn after week 19 matches. Liverpool, the Club World Cup champions, solidified their position at the top of the table with a 4-0 win over Leicester City, who were second-placed at the time.
Published on December 27, 2019, this match saw Liverpool take a commanding lead in the Premier League race, with their sights set on winning the domestic title for the first time in 30 years.
Meanwhile, Southampton boosted their chances of avoiding relegation with a stunning 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have now lost consecutive home games for the first time since 2011, but remain firmly in the top four.
Tottenham moved closer to the Champions League spot with a 2-1 win over Brighton at home, while Manchester United reignited their Champions League ambitions with a 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta's first game as Arsenal manager ended in a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, while Carlo Ancelotti's first game in charge ended in a win for Everton over Burnley.
