Premier League Title Race: Chelsea, Manchester City, and the Chasers
Chelsea are unbeaten in the League since New Year's Day and five points clear at the top of the table, with Key player Diego Costa key to their title hopes. Manchester City, meanwhile, have won just four games in all competitions since the turn of the year, but have a seven-point cushion between themselves and fifth-placed Liverpool, making a top-four finish a near certainty.
Key Takeaways:
- Chelsea's unbeaten run in the League since New Year's Day has seen them establish a five-point lead at the top of the table.
- Manchester City's patchy form since the turn of the year has seen them win just four games in all competitions, but they still have a seven-point cushion in the top four.
- Liverpool's recent form has seen them close the gap on the top four, but they still have work to do to catch Arsenal and Manchester United.
- Arsenal's consistency and experience in the final phase of the season make them strong contenders for a top-four finish.
- Manchester United's grind-out results have seen them maintain their Old Trafford form, but their away form is a concern.
- Tottenham's disappointing week has seen them fall behind in the top-four race, while Southampton's patchy form has seen them fall to sixth.
Statistics:
- Chelsea are unbeaten in the League since New Year's Day.
- Manchester City have won just four games in all competitions since the turn of the year.
- Liverpool have been the Premier League's form team since Christmas.
- Arsenal have won 16 out of their last 21 matches.
- Manchester United have won seven times in 2015, with just two defeats.
- Southampton have scored just four goals in their last five Premier League games.
Sources:
- Telegraph Sport Chelsea Form
- Telegraph Sport Manchester City Form
- Telegraph Sport Liverpool Form
- Telegraph Sport Arsenal Form
- Telegraph Sport Manchester United Form
- Telegraph Sport Tottenham Hotspur Form
- Telegraph Sport Southampton Form