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.
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
Liverpool started the 1996/97 season in excellent form
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
Frank Lampard of Chelsea celebrates in 2006
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