Liverpool go seven points clear at the top of Premier League reaction

Merry Christmas from the BBC Sport football team.

There was certainly plenty of festive cheer at Anfield last night as Arne Slot's side, inspired by an in-form Mohamed Salah, came from behind to beat Leicester City 3-1 and open a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand of second-placed Chelsea.

Fulham's first win at Stamford Bridge in 45 years saw Enzo Maresca's Blues slip back, while Nottingham Forest's stunning season continued with a 1-0 victory at home to stuttering Spurs, which saw Nuno Espirito Santo's side move back above Arsenal into third.

Newcastle's 3-0 win at home to Aston Villa propelled Eddie Howe's men up to fifth, moving above Bournemouth, who were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace.

At the bottom, basement club Southampton slipped to a 14th defeat of the season at home to West Ham in Ivan Juric's first game in charge, while Wolves moved out of the bottom three with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United as new manager Vitor Pereira inspired them to back-to-back victories.

And improving Everton moved three points clear of the relegation zone with a point at faltering Manchester City, adding to recent draws against Arsenal and Chelsea.