A two-horse title race has become three after Tottenham's brilliant 6-2 victory at Everton combined with Manchester City's slip at home to Crystal Palace.
It is Liverpool who lead the standings on Christmas Day but it is testament to the strength of the league and their rivals for the Premier League that despite not losing once yet, they are only four points clear.
Sportsmail assesses the chances of each side.
LIVERPOOL FIXTURES
Dec 26: Newcastle (H)
Dec 29: Arsenal (H)
Jan 3: Manchester City (A)
Jan 12: Brighton (A)
Jan 19: Crystal Palace (H)
Jan 30: Leicester (H)
LIVERPOOL: 1st - 48 points
STRENGTHS: Defence.