Premier League Matchday 16 Recap: Results and Standings

The 16th round of Premier League matches has concluded, bringing some surprising results. Liverpool maintained their lead at the top of the table despite dropping points, while Manchester United pulled off an upset win in the Manchester derby. Here’s a summary of the key outcomes:

• Liverpool 2-2 Fulham
• Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
• Arsenal 0-0 Everton
• Chelsea 2-1 Brentford
• Newcastle 4-0 Leicester City
• Tottenham 5-0 Southampton

Liverpool remain at the top of the standings with 36 points, holding a two-point advantage over second-placed Chelsea. Arsenal and Nottingham Forest round out the top four Champions League spots. Manchester City have dropped to fifth place after their derby loss.

At the other end of the table, Southampton sit bottom with just 5 points, while Wolverhampton and Ipswich Town occupy the other relegation places.

The next round of Premier League fixtures is scheduled for December 21-22. With the busy holiday period approaching, the table could see significant changes in the coming weeks.