Liverpool began 2019 with a seven‑point lead at the top ‑ no team has ever failed to win the title after heading into the new year so far ahead.
Liverpool will face Manchester City in an English Premier League match at 9am today.
This is only the ninth time a team has remained unbeaten after 20 fixtures of a top‑flight season, with Liverpool now achieving the feat twice.
Manchester City have won their opening Premier League match of the calendar year in 11 of the past 12 seasons.
Liverpool leads the points table with 54 points, followed by Tottenham at 48 points, Manchester City is third with 47 points and Chelsea is fourth with 44 points.
