Who is the new leader in this week's festive POWER RANKINGS?
Arsenal sit top of the Premier League tree at Christmas after drawing in an enthralling battle against Liverpool at Anfield as the race for the title prepares to enter the second half of the season.
Manchester United again failed to build any momentum as they followed up their goalless draw against Liverpool with a lacklustre defeat against West Ham that in the end was far too comfortable for the Hammers.
Elsewhere, Dominic Solanke led Bournemouth to victory against Nottingham Forest with a stunning hat-trick at the City Ground and Luton continued their quest for survival by beating Newcastle.
But who sits top of Mail Sport's Power Rankings heading into the end of the year as Boxing Day waits to welcome top-flight football back?
10. Ross Barkley (New entry)
It was an emotional day at Kenilworth Road as Luton played their first match back since captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest in their previous game against Bournemouth that was abandoned as a result.
Lockyer is fortunately back home recovering after being discharged from hospital and it was fitting that Luton claimed a valuable win over a faltering Newcastle team. Ross Barkley was at the heart of their attack and is now showing signs of his once great form at Everton.
The attacking midfielder was given permission to roam in between Newcastle's defence and midfield, linking play up in key areas and shooting efforts on target, with one rattling the crossbar that deserved a goal.
Luton remain within the relegation zone at Christmas but their latest win means they are just two-points from safety.
9. William Saliba (New entry)
Jamie Carragher correctly praised all four centre-backs in Liverpool's goalless draw against Arsenal, but it was Arsenal's Frenchman who takes the
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