Liverpool hold a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League at the end of January.

Here Press Association Sport looks back at how other teams have fared in the title race from this stage of the season in the competition’s history.

History on Liverpool’s side

In the 26 previous Premier League seasons, the side top of the table at the end of January has gone on to win the title on 20 occasions. The exceptions were Manchester United coming from behind to overhaul Norwich (1993), Newcastle (1996) and Arsenal (2003), and the Gunners pipping United three times (1998, 2002, 2004).

Below average lead

Manchester City were 15 points clear at the end of January last year and eventually won the title by a record 19 points
Manchester City were 15 points clear at the end of January last year and eventually won the title by a record 19 points (Martin Rickett/PA)

The Newcastle collapse

Kevin Keegan's exhilarating but flawed Newcastle side surrendered a big lead in 1996
Kevin Keegan’s exhilarating but flawed Newcastle side surrendered a big lead in 1996 (David Jones/PA)

Other comebacks

Sir Alex Ferguson's United overhauled Arsenal in 2003
Sir Alex Ferguson’s United overhauled Arsenal in 2003 (PA)

First timers

Leicester stayed in front in 2016
Leicester stayed in front in 2016 (Tim Goode/PA)

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