Arsenal's Christmas Collapse Exposed: How the Gunners Plummeted Down Premier League's Festive Form Rankings

The festive season has arrived and the Premier League standings are beginning to crystallize.

Significant weight is traditionally placed on a team's position come December 25th. Of the previous 33 Christmas Day table-toppers, 17 have secured the championship, while merely four clubs have managed to escape from the bottom position and avoid relegation. Unfortunately for Wolverhampton Wanderers, the outlook appears bleak.

Arsenal currently occupy the summit, with boss Mikel Arteta harboring hopes of capturing silverware, but examining the recent form guide reveals the challenge ahead if they wish to cross the finish line first.

Premier League Form Table Over Previous Five Matches

Analyzing the most recent five fixtures, two teams share the pinnacle—with Arsenal absent from the top.

Manchester City lead the charge with a perfect record of five victories from five outings. Pep Guardiola's squad, who have been cautioned against excessive Christmas celebrations, edge ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference, the only other flawless team in this timeframe.

Liverpool occupy third position following a crucial streak of five matches without loss. Their haul of 11 points places them one point superior to actual leaders Arsenal, whose title hopes suffered a blow with a dramatic late defeat at Villa Park.

Arsenal held a commanding seven-point advantage at the league's peak, but their recent stumble, worsened by injury concerns, has delivered a genuine championship contest.

Fulham and Leeds United, both battling near the foot of the table, have distanced themselves from relegation danger through impressive recent displays, while Manchester United's sequence of two victories and two stalemates positions them seventh in the form rankings.

North East neighbors Newcastle United and Sunderland have also accumulated eight points, surpassing Enzo Maresca's inconsistent Chelsea by two.

The Blues were considered dark horses in the title conversation mere weeks ago following their stalemate with Arsenal, but disappointing outcomes against Leeds, Bournemouth and Newcastle have demonstrated why doubters question Chelsea's reliability.

The form standings present grim reading for Tottenham Hotspur, who languish in 16th position after collecting merely four points

Notably, the bottom trio reflects the actual league table. West Ham United, Burnley and Wolves remain trapped in the relegation zone and have displayed no indication of recovery over their last five encounters. Rob Edwards's struggling side has failed to secure even a single point—they trail by 16 already, possessing just two points total.