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Published 16:38 23 Dec 2022 GMT
Updated 16:38 23 Dec 2022 GMT
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Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United celebrates scoring against Fulham. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)[/caption]
The last Premier League game before the World Cup saw Alejandro Garnacho snatch a last gasp victory for Manchester United against Fulham. That was back on Sunday, November 13.
That victory was enough to keep United in touching distance of the top four, but some 11 points back from Arsenal. The Gunners are five clear of Manchester City, the reigning champs, with Newcastle a further two points back.
Nottingham Forest and Southampton are in the relegation zone, with Wolves the surprise team at the foot of the table. Erling Haaland has a rude haul of 18 goals, leading Harry Kane by six, with Kevin De Bruyne (nine) top of the assist charts.
In terms of consecutive victories, Newcastle United will be the side that would have cursed the break more than any other. Arsenal, for all of their pre-season hopes, surely never imagined themselves being five points clear when the World Cup arrived.
The Gunners drew against Southampton, in late October, before rolling Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Wolves with three straight wins.
Mike Arteta's side welcome West Ham to The Emirates on Monday, December 26th with kick-off at 8pm. You can stream Arsenal versus West Ham with a NOW Sports Extra Membership.
Ahead of the World Cup break, Erling Haaland was being used more sparingly than at the start of an already goal-filled season.
The Norwegian picked up a hamstring strain and was on the bench for a few Manchester City games. He also missed Norway's two November friendlies, including a win over Ireland at Aviva Stadium.
Now fully rested and raring to go, Haaland will be trying to add to his 18 Premier League goals when Manchester City visit Elland Road. Leeds have conceded 26 goals in 14 league games, so will not be looking forward to seeing Haaland going full tilt.
Kick-off in that game is 8pm, on Wednesday, December 28th, and you can stream it with a NOW Sports Extra Membership.
We will have two batches of Premier League in the books by the time January 2023 rolls around. By that stage, some teams and their supporters may be eagerly waiting for the winter transfer window to open.
Here are some World Cup players that could well be on the move in January, and the clubs they have already been linked with:
Stream the biggest Premier League matches, from December 26 to 28, with a NOW Sports Extra Membership.
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