What was once the traditional Top 4 in the English Premier League has now transformed into the Top 6, thanks to the influx of crazy money in the league.
It’s no surprise that the Top 6 clubs, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool dwarf the rest of the league when it comes to revenue, wage bills and status.
To have a successful season and a shot at winning the Premier League, it is not enough for Top 6 teams to beat the lesser ones. Taking points off each other, goes a long way to guarantee success at the end of the season.
Here is a breakdown of meetings between Top 6 teams in the year 2021. No surprises for No 1 and 2.
Manchester City 22 points
Played: 11
Won: 6
Drawn: 1
Lost: 3
Goals for: 22
Goals against: 9
Goal difference: +13
Liverpool 18 points
Played: 11
Won: 5
Drawn: 4
Lost: 2
Goals for: 24
Goals against: 13
Goal difference: +11
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Chelsea 18 points
Played: 11
Won: 5
Drawn: 3
Lost: 3
Goals for: 12
Goals against: 8
Goal difference: +4
Manchester United 16 points
Played: 11
Won: 4
Drawn: 4
Lost: 3
Goals for: 14
Goals against: 15
Goal difference: -1
Arsenal 10 points
Played: 10
Won: 3
Drawn: 1
Lost: 6
Goals for: 8
Goals against: 20
Goal difference: -12
Tottenham Hotspur 4 points
Played: 10
Won: 1
Drawn: 1
Lost: 8
Goals for: 7
Goals against: 22
Goal difference: -15.
