WILL LIVERPOOL BE THIRD TIME LUCKY?

A 2-0 win against Wolves and Manchester City’s shocking 3-2 defeat against Crystal Palace ensured Liverpool would go into Christmas on top of the Premier League table. But Liverpool fans might have to look elsewhere for a good omen. In the last 10 years, there have been only two occasions when a team on top at Christmas has not gone on to win the title. It was Liverpool both times — 2008/09 and 2013/14.