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Premier League mid-season report: Phil McNulty assesses all 20 teams' performances

Liverpool lead the way but the top four are separated by just five points, meaning there are likely to be plenty more twists and turns to come.

Meanwhile, promoted sides Luton Town, Burnley and Sheffield United are in the relegation zone - but those just outside it will be looking over their shoulders.

At the start of the season, BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty predicted where the 20 sides will finish and he now reflects on their progress so far.

Premier League table
Premier League table

First - Liverpool

Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring a goal
Mohamed Salah has been in excellent form for Liverpool but is now away with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations for several weeks

Anfield is always the home of high expectations but after the disappointment of last season and Jurgen Klopp's rebuild - dubbed 'Liverpool 2.