It will be 2020 the next time a ball in kicked in Premier League action, making the tales at both ends of the table feel more serious. We’ll save the relegation talk for another day. For one thing, wild point swings and droughts in the bottom half of the table are a lot more common than the top. [ MORE: Premier League schedule ] The table enters January in a weird place. Everton and Arsenal face double-digit distances from the Top Four and aren’t even making this post. That’s not to say the Gunners nor Toffees aren’t capable, but we can revisit their statuses if they get to a new level. First off, look at Liverpool: That 13-point lead with a match of hand is striking. Good night. Congrats. Barring a red wedding more grisly than Game of Thrones, we’ve got new Premier League overlords. [ MORE: Premier League midseason grades ] Team GP W D L GF GA GD Home Away PTS Liverpool 19 18 1 0 47 14 33 10-0-0 8-1-0 55 Leicester City 20 13 3 4 43 19 24 7-2-1 6-1-3 42 Manchester City 20 13 2 5 54 23 31 7-1-2 6-1-3 41 Chelsea 20 11 2…