ARSENAL’S TO LOSE? The Premier League Table Is Literally Insane After Midweek Mayhem!

The dust has finally settled on a chaotic Matchday 21, and the Premier League table looks like a battlefield. While the "Big Three" all stumbled this week, the race for the top four and the scrap for survival have reached a fever pitch.

If you haven't checked the standings since Monday, you are in for a massive shock. Here is the updated Premier League table as of Friday, January 9, 2026.

The Title Race: A "Barren" Draw at the Top

The biggest news of the week came from the Emirates, where Arsenal and Liverpool played out a gritty 0-0 draw on Thursday night. Despite the rain and a late flurry of chances from Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners couldn't find a breakthrough.

However, because Manchester City and Aston Villa also dropped points on Wednesday, Mikel Arteta’s men actually increased their lead. Arsenal now sits 6 points clear at the summit, with a staggering 87% chance of lifting the trophy according to the latest supercomputer predictions.

The Official Premier League Standings (Matchday 21)

Pos	Team	Pl	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	21	+26	49	D W W W W
2	Man City	21	+26	43	D D D W W
3	Aston Villa	21	+9	43	D V D W W
4	Liverpool	21	+4	35	D D W W W
5	Brentford	21	+7	33	W W W D W
6	Newcastle	21	+5	32	W WW D D
7	Man Utd	21	+4	32	D D D W D
8	Chelsea	21	+10	31	L D D D D
9	Fulham	21	0	31	W W D D W
10	Sunderland	21	-1	30	L D D D D

Winners and Losers: Who is Climbing?

•  Brentford & Newcastle: The Bees and the Magpies are the big movers. Brentford’s 3-0 demolition of Sunderland has them sniffing a Champions League spot, while Newcastle's 4-3 thriller against Leeds moved them into 6th.

• Chelsea & Man Utd: Both giants are stuck in the "Draw Trap." Chelsea's loss to Fulham on Wednesday has seen them slide to 8th, now level on points with their West London rivals.

• The Relegation Zone: It’s looking bleak for Wolves (7 pts) and Burnley (13 pts). Meanwhile, West Ham (14 pts) are in freefall after their loss to Forest, with many calling them the "biggest disappointment" of the season.

Stat of the Week

0.93: The combined Expected Goals (xG) for Arsenal vs. Liverpool last night—the lowest for a "Big Six" clash in over three years. Defensive masterclass or attacking disaster?

With Arsenal holding a 6-point cushion, is the title race already over, or can Pep Guardiola pull off another miracle?