After 18 rounds of the Premier League, the top 3 teams are separated by only 3 points; Liverpool has climbed to 4th place with three consecutive wins; among the top 6, the big six clubs are only behind Tottenham.

After 18 rounds in the Premier League, the championship battle is very intense. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa are all progressing strongly, with only a 3-point difference among the top three; Liverpool has surged to fourth place following a three-game winning streak; the big six teams hold five of the top six positions, just missing Tottenham.

Latest Premier League standings after 18 rounds:

1. Arsenal, 42 points, appear steady but have won their last four matches thanks to own goals or penalties, exposing their lack of attacking power and Arteta’s reluctance to rotate players, which could become a potential weakness.
2. Manchester City, 40 points, Guardiola’s experience fuels their title push; the attacking lineup is becoming increasingly polished, thankfully with Sterling back, though the defense still needs more stability.
3. Aston Villa, 39 points, with 12 wins in the last 13 Premier League matches, Emery has transformed the team beautifully, having defeated five big six teams in the opening round, showing formidable strength in tough encounters.
4. Liverpool, 32 points, without Salah, the team is recovering; Potatoes scored his first Premier League goal, and the squad is expected to overcome the slump and grow stronger with each match.
5. Chelsea, 29 points, relying on lucky signings, have little chance in the title race; Mareška’s tactical skills are the biggest weakness, and the team lacks consistency.
6. Manchester United, 29 points, Amolin has abandoned the stubborn 3-4-2-1 formation and successfully adapted a four-defender system, which has proven effective; solid defense is key to earning points.
7. Sunderland, 28 points, the most unlucky promoted team; after their tactics were figured out, maintaining their position is now the priority.
8. Brentford, 26 points, showing improving form.
9. Crystal Palace, 26 points, without Japanese international Kamada Daichi, the team’s recent form has dipped, suffering three consecutive Premier League losses.
10. Fulham, 26 points, currently enjoying a three-game winning streak in the league, showing strong form.
11. Tottenham, 25 points, ended a two-game losing streak, but remains the least noticeable among the Premier League’s big six.
12. Everton, 25 points, winless in the last three rounds, sitting mid-table.
13. Brighton, 24 points, winless in the last five matches, suffering a significant drop in form.
14. Newcastle, 23 points, strong at home but weak away, with a midfield of three defensive players; tough at home but chaotic on the road, the team lacks the capacity to compete on both Champions League and Premier League fronts.
15. Bournemouth, 22 points, the opposite of "Villa," started strong but faded badly, with the consequences of heavy losses now showing.
16. Leeds United, 20 points, fighting to avoid relegation, unbeaten in the last five games with two wins and three draws.
17. Nottingham Forest, 18 points, unable to handle both European and Premier League competitions, focusing on survival.
18. West Ham United, 13 points, deeply trapped in the relegation zone, the gap is widening; fighting hard to stay up.
19. Burnley, 12 points, winless in the last nine league games, facing a tough battle to avoid relegation.
20. Wolves, 2 points, seemingly hopeless, practically securing one relegation spot in advance.