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:
17. (17th) ARSENAL
Deficits faced from losing positions: 3 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 3 | Points gained from losing positions: 0 Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
18. (18th) CRYSTAL PALACE
Deficits faced from losing positions: 3 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 3 | Points gained from losing positions: 0 Photo: Michael Regan
19. (19th) FULHAM
Deficits faced from losing positions: 5 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 5 | Points gained from losing positions: 0 Photo: Harry Trump
20. (20th) BURNLEY
Deficits faced from losing positions: 5 | Wins from losing positions: 0 | Draws from losing positions: 0 | Losses from losing positions: 5 | Points gained from losing positions: 0 Photo: Alex Pantling