IF you're top of the table at Christmas, they say you'll still be there in May. Here are the last 11 instances that have proved the theory wrong.
1991-92 Leaders, Manchester United (cham pions, Leeds)
1990-91 Liverpool (Arsenal)
1986-87 Arsenal (Everton)
1985-86 Manchester United (Liverpool)
1984-85 Tottenham (Everton)
1981-82 Swansea City (Liverpool)
1980-81 Liverpool (Aston Villa)
1974-75 Liverpool (Derby County)
1971-72 Manchester United (Derby County)
1970-71 Leeds (Arsenal)
1968-69 Liverpool (Leeds)
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments