We look at the rules that determine positions in the Premier League table beyond points, goal difference and goals scored

A fourth Premier League defeat in succession for Pep Guardiola’s side means they have slipped out of the top four altogether by virtue of an inferior goal difference to Brighton. As a result, Arsenal and Chelsea are now the nearest challengers to the Merseyside outfit as the London pair sit second and third respectively after winning by three-goal margins at the weekend.

Despite their impressive campaign to date, Liverpool could only draw with the Gunners earlier in the season and have actually failed to beat Arsenal in the league since March 2022

Arsenal host FA Cup holders Manchester United in one of only two all-Premier League ties in the FA Cup third round. All 20 Premier League clubs learned on Monday their opponents for the ties to be played over the weekend of 11 January.

Holders Manchester United will travel to record 14-times winners Arsenal in the FA Cup third round in January.