LIVERPOOL are rock-bottom of the Premier League table… for results gained in 2023.
And quite incredibly, it’s former strugglers Nottingham Forest who lead the way after a stunning turnaround under Steve Cooper.
Liverpool have picked up just one point in four games this year.
Despite signing Cody Gakpo, the Reds have been unable to strike up a winning formula on the field.
And following their 3-0 hammering at Wolves, Jurgen Klopp’s men boast an awful goal difference of minus eight.
But up the other end of the table, Forest are flying high thanks to their brilliant January.
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Last year’s play-off winners started the season poorly and were tipped by many for an immediate relegation.
However, no side has picked up more points in 2023 than Forest, who also boast several clean sheets in the process.
Next up are Brighton and Brentford, who have each gained an impressive 10 points after flying starts to the new year.
Man Utd and Aston Villa have also reached that strong tally, albeit by playing an extra game.
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Man City and Spurs then fellow closely just one point behind.
But Tottenham’s total of nine seems less impressive considering they have played six times since the turn of the year – the joint-most of any side.
Interestingly, league leaders Arsenal are next with just seven points after dropping points to Newcastle and Everton.
They have the same amount as Wolves and Fulham, who are both picking up pace after some good results.
The bottom half of the 2023 Premier League table starts with Newcastle in 11th, with the Magpies picking up a number of draws.
Chelsea are level on six points, a below-par effort for six games played.
West Ham and Leicester are next on five and four points respectively.
Southampton and Everton each have three points so far in 2023.
And finally, Crystal Palace have just two points, while Bournemouth and Liverpool each have one
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There is still plenty to play for as the league continues to heat up post-World Cup.
But those sides struggling after a bad start to the year will know they can’t afford many more slip-ups between now and the end of the season.
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