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:
1. (1st) LIVERPOOL
Deficits faced from losing positions: 4 | Wins from losing positions: 4 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 1 | Points gained from losing positions: 9 Photo: Emilio Andreoli
2. (2nd) LEICESTER CITY
Deficits faced from losing positions: 4 | Wins from losing positions: 2 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 2 | Points gained from losing positions: 6 Photo: Michael Regan
3. (3rd) TOTTENHAM
Deficits faced from losing positions: 3 | Wins from losing positions: 2 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 1 | Points gained from losing positions: 6 Photo: Julian Finney
4. (4th) MANCHESTER UNITED
Deficits faced from losing positions: 5 | Wins from losing positions: 2 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 3 | Points gained from losing positions: 6 Photo: Shaun Botterill