Tommy Martin: Premier League? On second thoughts, let’s not go there. It is a silly place

Lamps, Ole, Jose, Pep, Arteta, Ancelotti, Rodgers — they have all had a kick in the unmentionables at one stage or another this season.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during the loss to Southampton. The defending champions are now without a win in three games.

After the festive frenzy, let’s check in on the Premier League.

Liverpool, without a win in three games, are top of the table. Manchester United, rubbish three weeks ago, are now title contenders. The whereabouts of Jose Mourinho’s mojo are once again uncertain. Previously frazzled Pep Guardiola is back to being a giant-brained tactics god. Also, Frank Lampard? Booo! Mikel Arteta? Yay!