It has been a quite incredible start to life under Arne Slot at Liverpool, with the Reds having lost just once so far in all competitions. While champions Manchester City flounder and with Arsenal yet to kick into top gear, Liverpool has established a comfy four point lead at the top of the Premier League on Christmas Day.

It appears that Chelsea is surprisingly best equipped to challenge this season although the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park on Sunday denied Enzo Maresca's men the opportunity to go top. And Liverpool took full advantage, scoring six in the victory over Tottenham.

The postponed Merseyside derby means Slot's side also have a game in hand and while the Dutchman isn't getting carried away, there is no doubt Liverpool is clear favorites to go on and win the title this season.

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That said, there have been teams leading the way over the festive period who have not always ended the season as champions, and that will be the message being sent in the Anfield dressing room right now.

Here is a look back at those who have held the No.1 spot on Christmas day in the Premier League era, including the six times Liverpool led the way.

1992/93 - Norwich City - Finished: 3rd

1993/94 - Manchester United - Finished: 1st

1994/95 - Blackburn Rovers - Finished: 1st

1995/96 - Newcastle - Finished: 2nd

1996/97 - Liverpool - Finished: 4th

1997/98 - Manchester United - Finished: 2nd

1998/99 - Aston Villa - Finished: 6th

1999/2000 - Leeds - Finished: 3rd

2000/01 - Manchester United - Finished: 1st

2001/02 - Newcastle - Finished: 4th

2002/03 - Arsenal - Finished: 2nd

2003/04 - Manchester United - Finished: 3rd

2004/05 - Chelsea - Finished: 1st

2005/06 - Chelsea - Finished: 1st

2006/07 - Manchester United - Finished: 1st

2007/08 - Arsenal - Finished: 3rd

2008/09 - Liverpool - Finished: 2nd

2009/10 - Chelsea - Finished: 1st

2010/11 - Manchester United - Finished: 1st

2011/12 - Manchester City - Finished: 1st

2012/13 - Manchester United - Finished: 1st

2013/14 - Liverpool - Finished: 2nd

2014/15 - Chelsea - Finished: 1st

2015/16 - Leicester - Finished: 1st

2016/17 - Chelsea - Finished: 1st

2017/18 - Manchester City - Finished: 1st

2018/19 - Liverpool - Finished: 2nd

2019/20 - Liverpool - Finished: 1st

2020/21 - Liverpool - Finished: 3rd

2021/22 - Manchester City - Finished: 1st

2022/23 - Arsenal - Finished: 2nd

2023/25 - Arsenal - Finished: 2nd