The Premier League continues with Arsenal coming back from the lead at home to Fulham 2-1 with just one win in their last five rounds. Tottenham won and chased the first echelon. Liverpool are currently top of the table with a game in hand, with Manchester City two points behind. The Premier League's title race has changed:
Liverpool are top of the table, having been inconsistent this season, but have bounced back and conceded just 16 goals at league level so far this season, the fewest goals conceded and the only team to concede under 20 goals. However, Salah will participate in the Africa Cup of Nations in the later stage, which will definitely have an impact on Liverpool, so whether he can withstand the pressure in the second half is the key to Liverpool's impact on the Premier League championship.
Arsenal have fallen, Arsenal have been pulling their hips in the lead, and this season has come a little early, although they were once firmly at the top of the table, but only one of the last five league games has won them, leaving Arteta's team struggling, and the ranking has plummeted to fourth. The forward line's ability to grasp opportunities is not strong enough, and there is no super killer, which is very disadvantageous for Arsenal. Coupled with the current downturn, the outside world is no longer optimistic about Arsenal winning the championship.
Villa have become the biggest dark horse and spoiler in the Premier League this season, and more than halfway through the schedule, not too many people would expect them to be ranked higher than Arsenal and Manchester City. Villa, who have a super goalkeeper Martin, have risen strongly, with a record of 13 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses after 20 league games, and have the same 42 points as Liverpool.
Although Manchester City is 2 points less than Liverpool at the top of the table, it is generally favored to win the title, because Manchester City has had a 12+ winning streak in the last three seasons, and last season it was a wave of super long consecutive wins against Arsenal after falling behind. Coupled with De Bruyne's comeback, it is very important for Manchester City, the integrity is stronger, and there is also the championship heritage and depth, so Manchester City is favored to come from behind.
This season's Premier League has changed, the giants Manchester United and Chelsea are in a slump, and Newcastle's performance is also average, giving more teams opportunities, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as "the Premier League in troubled times".