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:
9. (9th) MANCHESTER CITY
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: Laurence Griffiths
10. (10th) LEEDS UNITED
Deficits faced from losing positions: 4 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 1 | Losses from losing positions: 3 | Points gained from losing positions: 1 Photo: Pool
11. (11th) WEST HAM UNITED
Deficits faced from losing positions: 4 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 1 | Losses from losing positions: 3 | Points gained from losing positions: 1 Photo: Pool
12. (12th) BRIGHTON
Deficits faced from losing positions: 5 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 1 | Losses from losing positions: 4 | Points gained from losing positions: 1 Photo: Mike Hewitt