When Liverpool lost 7-2 to Aston Villa on 4 October, their ability to defend the Premier League title they won in such style in 2019-20 was questioned.
But by scoring seven goals of their own against Crystal Palace on Saturday, they underlined their status as favourites.
Their performance at Selhurst Park was an ominous one for those rivals who would like to think they can capitalise on the season’s unusual circumstances to mount a challenge – and who would like to prevent the Reds from winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984.
Liverpool are now the first side to spend three consecutive Christmases on top of the English league since they achieved the feat from 1978 to 1980.
And the stats make good reading for the Reds – 11 out of the past 15 sides leading the way on 25 December have gone on to win the title.
Credit: bbc.com
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