CHELSEA’S incredible record against teams outside the ‘Big Six’ is behind their dominant position in the table.
The Blues have won 15 of 16 matches against the so-called smaller clubs this season to help them take an eight-point lead.
Antonio Conte’s side only slipped up against Swansea – in a 2-2 draw back in September.
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And that consistency in 16 games has seen them take 46 points, with Arsenal the next best after taking 42 points from one extra match.
Spurs are the only other top-six side to go undefeated against clubs further down the table.
Liverpool, Manchester United and rivals City share similar records which explains why they fall outside the top three.
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In games against their title rivals, Jurgen Klopp’s Reds hold top spot with three wins and three draws.
Chelsea have suffered three defeats in six matches, however, which is the only thing keeping the others in the hunt.
United’s poor return of six points from six matches against the biggest clubs in the country is only matched by Arsenal.
Chelsea will look to half Liverpool's run against their rivals on January 21 while Arsenal will host Watford and Spurs travel to Sunderland.
The following day City face West Ham in London while United host struggling Hull.
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