Chelsea Pull Clear in Premier League Christmas
The Christmas period in the Premier League has always carried a special weight. Matches during this stretch can either consolidate the advantage of the league leaders or give trailing clubs the chance to close the gap quickly. Any team entering Christmas with a lead must grit their teeth and battle through a demanding schedule before they can claim to hold a true edge in the title race. Statistics back this up: over the past 12 years, champions averaged 2.3 points per game across the festive …