English Premier League standings

LONDON, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Following are the English Premier League standings after Thursday's matches (tabulated under matches played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

Liverpool 17 13 3 1 40 17 42

Chelsea 18 10 5 3 38 21 35

Nottm Forest 18 10 4 4 24 19 34

Arsenal 17 9 6 2 34 16 33

Newcastle 18 8 5 5 30 21 29

Bournemouth 18 8 5 5 27 21 29

Man City 18