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Liverpool On Top As Tottenham Slip Up: Corresponding Fixtures Table Week For Gameweek 16
Another cracking weekend of Premier League action, and its very, very tight at the top of the table. With Manchester City trouncing Arsenal 6-3 at home, the Gunners’ lead at the top of the table has been cut to two points. Meanwhile, Liverpool moved to 2nd position on the back of a brilliant 5-0 win at White Hart Lane against Tottenham, which proved to be the final straw that broke the camel’s back as Tottenham decided to dispense with Andre Villas Boas’ services. This is AVB’s second sacking in English football and it would be better for him to gain some managerial experience in Portugal before he dips his fingers into the managerial waters of Europe’s top leagues.
Also sacked this weekend was West Brom’s head coach, Steve Clark, following a 1-0 defeat at Cardiff. While West Brom’s form has been very poor- they have taken 2 points from their last 6 games, the lowest in the league- the dismissal would still be hard to take for Clark, whose work last season guided WBA to 8th place.
Let us now look at our Corresponding Fixtures Table after Week 16. As has already been mentioned in this series of articles, for the sake of uniformity we are comparing Hull City’s fixtures to Reading; Crystal Palace’s fixtures to QPR; and Cardiff City’s fixtures to Wigan. And this is how our corresponding fixtures table looks like 16 weeks into the Premier League season.
Teams | Games Played | Corresponding Points difference | Premier League Points | Premier League Positon | Goal Difference |
Liverpool | 16 | 9 | 33 | 2 | 21 |
Southampton | 16 | 9 | 24 | 9 | 5 |
Aston Villa | 16 | 9 | 19 | 11 | -5 |
Newcastle United | 16 | 7 | 27 | 6 | -1 |
Manchester City | 16 | 6 | 32 | 4 | 29 |
Hull City | 16 | 5 | 19 | 12 | -6 |
Everton | 16 | 4 | 31 | 5 | 12 |
Stoke City | 16 | 4 | 18 | 13 | -5 |
Cardiff City | 16 | 4 | 17 | 15 | -10 |
Norwich City | 16 | 3 | 18 | 14 | -14 |
Chelsea | 16 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 14 |
Fulham | 16 | 0 | 13 | 19 | -15 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 16 | -1 | 27 | 7 | -6 |
Sunderland | 16 | -3 | 9 | 20 | -18 |
Arsenal | 16 | -4 | 35 | 1 | 16 |
Swansea City | 16 | -4 | 20 | 10 | 1 |
Crystal Palace | 16 | -4 | 13 | 18 | -13 |
West Bromwich Albion | 16 | -8 | 15 | 16 | -5 |
West Ham United | 16 | -10 | 14 | 17 | -6 |
Manchester United | 16 | -16 | 25 | 8 | 6 |
Liverpool on top
Liverpool have moved to the top of the table on the back of their fantastic 5-0 away win at White Hart Lane. Luis Suarez was, once again, the star of the show as he bagged a brace and tortured the Tottenham defence with his off-the-ball movement. In hindsight, Liverpool’s decision to stick to their guns and not sell Suarez looks like the best transfer decision of the season.
In fact, Liverpool’s improvement over the past 12 months- especially as an attacking force- has been tremendous and Rodgers must be credited with instilling an attacking philosophy at the club. The numbers bear testament to this: In the calendar year 2013, Liverpool have scored the most number of goals- 79- followed by the free scoring Manchester City who have scored 75. While some of the signings haven’t paid off, Coutinho and Sturridge have added a lot of incision to the attack and a top four finish- if not a sustained title run- is a definite possibility.
Their home form too has improved tremendously, as we can see in our Corresponding Home Fixtures table.
Position | Team | Corresponding Home Points | Premier League Home Points | Number of games played |
1 | Manchester City | 10 | 24 | 8 |
2 | Chelsea | 7 | 22 | 8 |
3 | Liverpool | 7 | 21 | 8 |
4 | Cardiff City | 6 | 10 | 8 |
5 | Hull City | 5 | 15 | 8 |
6 | Aston Villa | 4 | 7 | 8 |
7 | Southampton | 3 | 15 | 8 |
8 | Stoke City | 2 | 13 | 8 |
9 | Norwich City | 2 | 12 | 8 |
10 | Everton | 1 | 18 | 8 |
11 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 10 | 8 |
12 | Newcastle United | 0 | 15 | 8 |
13 | Sunderland | 0 | 6 | 8 |
14 | Arsenal | -1 | 19 | 8 |
15 | Swansea City | -3 | 10 | 8 |
16 | Fulham | -3 | 7 | 8 |
17 | Tottenham Hotspur | -6 | 11 | 8 |
18 | West Ham United | -7 | 8 | 8 |
19 | West Bromwich Albion | -8 | 8 | 8 |
20 | Manchester United | -10 | 11 | 8 |
AVB and Clarke pay for their home form?
While Rodgers has overseen an improvement in both home and away performances, it is fair to say that both the managers sacked this week-AVB and Steve Clark- paid for their teams’ performances at home.
The table above illustrates the point.
Steve Clark who guided West Brom to their highest ever finish of 8th last season found the going tough this time-especially at The Hawthorns. From the 8 Premier League games played at home, WBA have taken 8 points; from the corresponding games last season they took 16 points.
Tottenham too have been distinctly average at home this season. They have taken 11 points from 8 home games this season; from the same set of fixtures last season they took 17 points. Ironically, Tottenham are the second best away team in the league with 16 points from 8 games. North London rivals Arsenal are above them only on goal difference. In terms of home performances, they languish in 13th place– unacceptable for a team with Top 4 ambitions. In fact, from the last 6 games at home, they have taken only 5 points, scoring 4 goals and conceding 12 in the process. That tally of 5 points and a goal difference of -8 makes them the worst home side in terms of current form.
Corresponding Away Fixtures Table
Position | Team | Corresponding Away Points | Premier League Away Points | Number of games played |
1 | Newcastle United | 7 | 12 | 8 |
2 | Southampton | 6 | 9 | 8 |
3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | 16 | 8 |
4 | Aston Villa | 5 | 12 | 8 |
5 | Everton | 3 | 13 | 8 |
6 | Fulham | 3 | 6 | 8 |
7 | Liverpool | 2 | 12 | 8 |
8 | Stoke City | 2 | 5 | 8 |
9 | Norwich City | 1 | 6 | 8 |
10 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | 7 | 8 |
11 | Hull City | 0 | 4 | 8 |
12 | Swansea City | -1 | 10 | 8 |
13 | Cardiff City | -2 | 7 | 8 |
14 | Arsenal | -3 | 16 | 8 |
15 | West Ham United | -3 | 6 | 8 |
16 | Sunderland | -3 | 3 | 8 |
17 | Manchester City | -4 | 8 | 8 |
18 | Crystal Palace | -5 | 3 | 8 |
19 | Manchester United | -6 | 14 | 8 |
20 | Chelsea | -7 | 11 | 8 |
All the stats are compiled by Chaitanya Gööner with the help from footballwebpages.co.uk
Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in what could prove decisive for the Gunners’ Premier League title ambitions. Arsenal sit top of the table with 61 points from 28 matches, five points clear of Manchester City, who still have a game in hand, while Chelsea occupy 7th with 45 points after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge last weekend.
This represents a huge opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side to put further distance between themselves and the chasing pack before facing Brighton away on Wednesday. Chelsea arrive at the Emirates in patchy form under Liam Rosenior, who has won just two of his eight league matches since replacing Enzo Maresca in January despite an encouraging start to his tenure.
Kick-off: 4:30 GMT, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium
TV: Sky Sports
Kai Havertz Returns to Haunt Former Club
Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Kai Havertz will train on Saturday ahead of the Chelsea clash, giving the German a chance to feature against his former employers. Havertz has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since early February, but scored the winner in Arsenal’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi final victory over Chelsea earlier this month.
The 26 year old has endured a nightmare campaign with injuries limiting him to just 158 Premier League minutes this season, though he has still managed two goals and two assists when available. Viktor Gyokeres has flourished in Havertz’s absence, scoring twice in the 4-1 North London Derby demolition of Tottenham last weekend.
Rosenior Yet to Face Top Six Opposition
Liam Rosenior faces his first test against a top six side in the league since taking charge of Chelsea, having only faced teams sitting 7th or lower during his opening eight matches. His winning run needs proper context, given the quality of opposition, with recent dropped points against Leeds and Burnley at Stamford Bridge exposing serious vulnerabilities.
Arteta has beaten Rosenior twice already this season in the two legged Carabao Cup semi final, and the Spanish manager will fancy his chances of completing a treble over the Chelsea boss. Bukayo Saka should be fit despite limping off late against Spurs, while Ben White remains doubtful with a niggle.
Predicted Lineups: Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Disasi, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
Also read: Kai Havertz Injury Update: Real Timeline and Medical Details Revealed!
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Update Given Following Arsenal Injury Scare as Olivia Smith Discharged From Hospital After Being Stretchered Off During FA Cup Win Over Bristol City
Arsenal star Olivia Smith has been discharged from hospital after being stretchered off the field during their Women’s FA Cup game against Bristol City. The forward, who joined the Gunners in the summer, played just under an hour before being forced off with pictures showing a neck brace around the 21 year old at Meadow Park.
This was a worrying moment for Arsenal supporters watching on Sunday afternoon. The Canadian international went down, receiving lengthy treatment before being taken off on a stretcher as a precaution. Thankfully, the injury appears to be far less serious than initially feared.
Left Hospital Yesterday Evening
According to Arsenal reporter Tim Stillman, Olivia Smith left the hospital yesterday evening after tests were run and will return to be assessed this week ahead of the March international break. This is brilliant news for Arsenal, who cannot afford to lose Smith for any length of time, given her importance to the team.
It is believed that her involvement with Canada is still up in the air, with the Canucks facing a triple header of friendlies against Colombia, Argentina, and the United States over the coming two weeks. Arsenal’s next match sees them face London City Lionesses in mid March.
Big Boost for Champions League Hopes
With no video available for Arsenal’s cup game against Bristol City, there was huge concern surrounding Smith’s condition for those unable to attend the game at Meadow Park. Thankfully, what seemed initially to be a severe injury has turned out to be a fairly minor incident.
While Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo are both more than capable options to lead the line, it has been Smith who has been Renee Slegers’ favoured choice and proven to be a brilliant signing since her arrival from Liverpool. Having Smith likely available for both legs of the Chelsea Champions League quarter final is a massive boost for Arsenal’s hopes of retaining their European crown.
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Arsenal Star Named WSL Player of the Month for January as Midfielder Continues Outstanding Form Following 400th Appearance Milestone
Kim Little has been named January’s Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Month, recognition that follows her 400th appearance for Arsenal. The captain has made an outstanding start to 2026, completing every minute in the WSL and helping secure two clean sheets and four points from fixtures against Manchester United and Chelsea.
Little drove the midfield against United in the 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium and was again pivotal in the disciplined defensive display at Stamford Bridge that delivered that historic 2-0 win over the Blues. This is absolutely deserved recognition for one of Arsenal’s most influential players, who continues to perform at the highest level despite being 35 years old.
400th Appearance Came in Belgium
Little’s landmark 400th appearance came in Belgium as Arsenal won 4-0 at OH Leuven to close in on a Champions League London derby with Chelsea. The Scottish playmaker came on as a second half substitute in the 82nd minute, replacing Olivia Smith, to reach 400 appearances.
This achievement is even more notable given the time she spent playing in the USA and Australia during her career. Little has become one of the defining figures of the modern Arsenal era, establishing herself as an absolute legend at the club.
Chelsea Awaits in Champions League Quarterfinals
Provided nothing dramatic unfolds at Meadow Park next week, Chelsea awaits in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Arsenal hold a commanding 4-0 advantage from the first leg and are overwhelming favorites to progress to a mouth watering London derby in the last eight.
Little will be central to Arsenal’s hopes of defending their Champions League crown, with the midfielder’s experience and leadership qualities proving invaluable during the knockout stages of major competitions. Her consistent performances continue to set the standard for everyone around her.
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