January 1st to 3rd - The first games of the new year saw Man United move level on points with Liverpool at the top of the table. They saw off a dogged challenge by Aston Villa to win two-one at Old Trafford on Friday night. Bertrand Traore cancelled out Antony Martial's opener before Bruno Fernandes scored the winner from the penalty spot late on. Everton missed a chance to move into the top four when they were beaten one-nil by West Ham. Tomas Soucek scored the only goal of the game in the final five minutes as David Moyes picked up his first victory at Goodison Park since leaving in 2013.

Tottenham started 2021 with a comfortable three-nil win at home to Leeds - the goals came from Kane, Son and Alderweireld as Jose Mourinho's side climed back into the top four. Crystal Palace moved eleven points of the relegation zone as they beat Sheffield United two-nil at Selhurst Park. Both goals came before half-time courtesy of Schlupp and Eze.

The Saturday evening game saw the points and six goals shared between Brighton and Wolves. Brighton were ahead through an Aaron Connolly goal but strikes from Saiss, Nevis and a Burn own goal had the visitors three-one to the good at half-time. However, an early second-half penalty from Neal Maupay and a header from Lewis Dunk completed a good comeback from Graham Potter's side. Arsenal picked up their third win in a row with a four-nil win at West Brom - Tierney, Saka and Lacazette (2) scored the goals for Mikel Arteta's side.

Sunday's games saw tow of the title challengers pick up a decent three points on the road. Leicester were first up winning two-one at Newcastle. James Maddison and Youri Tielemans scored the goals as Brendan Rodgers' side moved to within a point of top spot. Man City followed that up with a comprehensive three-one win at Chelsea. All Man City's goals came in the first half as the pressure was heaped further on under-fire Frank Lampard. Gundogan, Foden and de Bruyne scored for the visitors - Hudson-Odoi's injury time strike was merely a consolation. City are now fifth in the table. If they win their game in hand they'll be a point off the lead.

The first monthly leaderboard of 2021 sees Eoghan Farrelly roar into the lead, helped by two ten-pointers on 57 points. He's ten points clear of Gerry Draper. Five points further back, completing the top five are Darragh Kenny, Gavin Goodwin and some fella called Joe Turner - full details below:

 

Premier League 2020-2021 - January Leaderboard
No.
 Lst Chg
Name
Team Name
Pts
Lst
Chg
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1
    
Eoghan Farrelly
Last Chance Saloon
57
    






2
    
Gerry Draper
Everton10
47
    
3
    
Darragh Kenny
The Sporting Wing
42
    
4
    
Gavin Goodwin
Gorey United
42
    
5
    
Joe Turner
#blocklivesmatter
42
    
6
    
Niall Carroll
19
40
    
7
    
Anastas Popov
Strong Saints
37
    
8
    
Ciaran Nelson
Nelson Utd
37
    
9
    
David Cooney
Frank's Silvalinings
37
    
10
    
Gary Fitzpatrick
Timo Werner Is A Hurensohn
37
    
11
    
Graham Goodwin
2021 Pls
37
    
12
    
Joe Behan
MT-09
37
    
13
    
Joseph Kavanagh
Joey's Invincibles
37
    
14
    
Richard Johnston
The Corporation Lads FC
37
    
15
    
Liam Keohan
Invincibles
35
    
16
    
Roisin Joyce
Roisin Joyce
35
    
17
    
Wayne Donovan
Sixth Senseless
35
    
18
    
Alan White
Al White XI
32
    
19
    
Brian Prendergast
Mista Dobalina
32
    
20
    
Cathal Thornton
Horse's Heroes
32
    
21
    
Ciaran O'Hart
Riverchapel Plate
32
    
22
    
David Lavelle
Gers Abu
32
    
23
    
Davy Doyle
FC Twente Benson
32
    
24
    
Dean White
Armchair 11
32
    
25
    
Derek Brady
Liverpool
32
    
26
    
Eamon Fox
Goals Very Important In Life
32
    
27
    
Gary McGurk
This Is Our Year
32
    
28
    
Javier Suarez
Hendo's Boys
32
    
29
    
Kevin Philpott
Phillys Phylers
32
    
30
    
Phil Doyle
FC Muertos Errantes
32
    
31
    
Victoria Reid
Tristan's Titans
32
    
32
    
Gareth Pierpoint
Alisson Wonderland
30
    
33
    
Gerard McCluskey
Breffni Blues
30
    
34
    
Jonathan Fox
Kilppety Klopp All The Way To The Top
30
    
35
    
Liam Geraghty
Is There Any Hope?
30
    
36
    
Robert Manley
Alisson Wonderland
30
    
37
    
Sean O'Mairtin
Creweless
30
    
38
    
David McGinley
Reservoir Dubs
29
    
39
    
Fiachra O'Brolachain
Tallacticos
29
    
40
    
John O'Driscoll
The Botchments
29
    
41
    
Aidan White
Saved By A Goalline Technology Failure
27
    
42
    
Andy Dunne
Peter Crouch Rangers
27
    
43
    
Brian Haughton
Klopp's Achievers
27
    
44
    
Craig Calvert
Proper FC
27
    
45
    
Gavin Morgan
Bristol Fashion
27
    
46
    
Paul Prendergast
The Untouchables
27
    
47
    
Brendan Maguire
Cantthinkofone
25
    
48
    
Con McSweeney
Dowtcha_Boys
25
    
49
    
Lionel Knott
Red Abbey Reds
25
    
50
    
Niall Cannon
TAA Very Much
25
    
51
    
Ralph Goodwin
Sky Blue Champions
25
    
52
    
Robert Hynes
Charlton
25
    
53
    
Kris Stainton
Da Love Be Beek
24
    
54
    
Bobby Hynes
Born To Run
22
    
55
    
Calvin McGettigan
Average Joe 1.0
22
    
56
    
Frank McSweeney
Poolabu
22
    
57
    
Brian Mullen
Mothers Milk
20
    
58
    
Callum Dunne
The Keita Success
20
    
59
    
George McGettigan
Right Up The Jimmy
20
    
60
    
Kev Dalton
Show Me De Mane
20
    
61
    
Patrick Mifsud
Red & Black Brigade
20
    
62
    
Trevor Byrne
Noddy's 11
20
    
63
    
Aidan Scanlon
Kilflynn Santos
17
    
64
    
Micheal Joyce
Pure Whites
17
    
65
    
Niall Murray
Book Ake
17
    
66
    
Caroline Carroll
Prince
15
    
67
    
Gerry Moore
Mikel's Maestros
15
    
68
    
John Brophy
Carrig United
15
    
69
    
Philip Jordan
Frankie's Army
15
    
70
    
Christina Morgan
Return of the Red Dwarf
7
    
71
    
Paul Moore
Bobby Dazzler
7
    
72
    
Ben Creasey
#1
2
    
73
    
Drew Armstrong
Army's All Stars
2
    
74
    
Gary Donnelly
Audrey's + 1
2
    
75
    
Michael Kenaney
Expected Toulouse
2