The Premier League festive period is delivering drama as expected, with Arsenal sitting atop the table as we head into the crucial Boxing Day fixtures. The title race remains incredibly tight, with Manchester City closing the gap to just two points and Aston Villa lurking three points behind the Gunners.
Current Standings Overview – December 2025
As matches conclude on December 26th, 2025, the Premier League table shows Arsenal maintaining their position at the summit. Manager Mikel Arteta’s side has shown remarkable consistency throughout the first half of the season, with fans dreaming of finally landing silverware at the Emirates.
Manchester City’s resurgence has been the story of recent weeks. Their 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day, with goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, saw them claim top spot momentarily before Arsenal’s fixtures concluded.
Boxing Day Results Roundup
Manchester United delivered a much-needed win, defeating Newcastle United 1-0 at Old Trafford. Patrick Dorgu’s rasping volley proved to be the difference, lifting the Red Devils to 29 points (8 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses) and seventh in the table. Newcastle drop to 23 points with a 6-5-7 record.
Key Results:
- Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United
- Manchester City 2-1 Nottingham Forest
- Multiple fixtures across the festive period adding to the drama
Form Table Analysis
The Christmas form table reveals fascinating trends. Fulham and Leeds United, both initially struggling towards the bottom, have pulled away from the drop zone thanks to strong recent performances.
Manchester United’s run of two wins and two draws has propelled them to seventh in the form table. Meanwhile, Tyne-Wear rivals Newcastle United and Sunderland have each collected eight points in recent form.
Concerns for Chelsea and Tottenham
Chelsea, considered outside title hopefuls at the start of the season, have endured miserable results against Leeds, Bournemouth, and Newcastle, raising serious questions about their consistency. The Blues need to find their rhythm quickly if they want to stay in the conversation.
The form table makes for ugly reading for Tottenham Hotspur, who sit all the way down in 16th after picking up just four points from their recent matches. Ange Postecoglou’s side must address their inconsistency to avoid being pulled into mid-table obscurity.
Relegation Battle
At the bottom, Wolverhampton Wanderers find themselves in dire straits. The West Midlands club has not won a single game this season, and their survival chances are looking increasingly bleak. Without a dramatic turnaround in form, the drop to the Championship appears inevitable.
Season Context
This is the 34th season of the Premier League, with Liverpool entering as defending champions after winning their second Premier League title (and 20th English top-flight crown overall) last season.
The promotion of Sunderland, Burnley, and Leeds United has added excitement to the league, with all three sides showing they belong at this level. They replaced Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town, who were relegated last term.
What’s Next
The festive fixture congestion continues with more crucial matches before the New Year. Every point matters in what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive Premier League seasons in recent memory. With Arsenal leading but City breathing down their necks, and several other clubs still harboring ambitions, the second half of the season promises to be unmissable.