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:
13. (13th) WEST BROM
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: ANDY RAIN
14. (14th) SHEFFIELD UNITED
Deficits faced from losing positions: 7 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 1 | Losses from losing positions: 6 | Points gained from losing positions: 1 Photo: Catherine Ivill
15. (15th) WOLVES
Deficits faced from losing positions: 2 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 2 | Points gained from losing positions: 0 Photo: ANDREW BOYERS
16. (16th) ASTON VILLA
Deficits faced from losing positions: 2 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 2 | Points gained from losing positions: 0 Photo: Gareth Copley