Liverpool were able to claim the No.1 position after Arsenal could only draw with Chelsea in Monday Night Football, but it is all about finishing first at the end of the season and the title race is currently closer than ever.
It is so tight at the moment that Brendan Rodgers' Reds could drop to fifth if they lose to Manchester City, with Arsenal travelling to West Ham United, Chelsea hosting Swansea City and Everton at home to Sunderland.
Newcastle United are also very much in the running for a European spot ahead of their clash with Stoke City, while Tim Sherwood will be looking to celebrate the permanent contract he signed as Tottenham Hotspur manager with a win against West Bromwich Albion.
It is also a crucial period at the bottom of the table as Fulham prepare to visit Norwich City and Crystal Palace journey to Aston Villa, while Cardiff City will hope to put a turbulent time behind them against Southampton.
Premier League preview Man City meet Liverpool; Man Utd travel to Hull; West Ham face Arsenal
