But how would the top-flight table shape up if only points gained from losing positions in matches counted? Here, via data from football stats website Transfermarkt, we take a look.
Simply scroll down and click through the pages to view our alternative Premier League table – based on points gained having fallen behind in matched – which produces some surprising results:
5. (5th) EVERTON
Deficits faced from losing positions: 4 | Wins from losing positions: 1 | Draws from losing positions: 1 | Losses from losing positions: 2 | Points gained from losing positions: 4 Photo: Alex Pantling
6. (6th) NEWCASTLE UNITED
Deficits faced from losing positions: 4 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 2 | Losses from losing positions: 2 | Points gained from losing positions: 2 Photo: Alex Pantling
7. (7th) SOUTHAMPTON
Deficits faced from losing positions: 3 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 1 | Losses from losing positions: 2 | Points gained from losing positions: 1 Photo: GARETH COPLEY
8. (8th) CHELSEA
Deficits faced from losing positions: 2 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 1 | Losses from losing positions: 1 | Points gained from losing positions: 1 Photo: Alex Livesey