As we reach the halfway point in the Premier League season, things are starting to take shape at both ends of the table following a hectic festive run of games.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool moved three points clear at the top of the league after a Mohamed Salah brace ensured their 4-2 victory over Newcastle.
Meanwhile, Unai Emery’s Aston Villa did their best to keep pace with the Reds by securing a dramatic 3-2 win over strugglers Burnley.
At the other end of the table, Luton Town’s survival hopes were dealt a significant blow after losing a five-goal spectacle at home to Chelsea.
But who performed best for their club? Who had a week to forget? Here, Mail Sport runs you through the first Power Rankings for 2024, as we find out who takes pole position after matchweek 20.
Mohamed Salah scored a brace to help Liverpool go three points clear at the top of the table
![Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min helped his side claim victory over Bournemouth](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568361-12922089-Tottenham_captain_Son_Heung_Min_helped_his_side_claim_victory_ov-a-6_1704285706773.jpg)
Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min helped his side claim victory over Bournemouth
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10. Richarlison (new entry)
While many had written off the Brazilian, after his struggles in-front of goal last season, Richarlison is continuing to prove his doubters wrong in 2023-24.
The Tottenham striker has got six goals and three assists so far in the campaign, after adding to his tally with a finely-taken strike against Bournemouth.
He drifted into the near post and converted with ease after a delicate cross from Spurs winger Brennan Johnson, to wrap up three points for the hosts.
There had been suggestions that Spurs need a new striker and, perhaps, those arguments are still valid, however, for now, the north London side can rely on Richarlison.
9. Alejandro Garnacho (down six)
After finishing third in our Power Rankings last week, it’s a large fall for the teenager but, ultimately, not down to his own performance.
Despite United falling on the wrong side of the scoreline during their trip to Nottingham Forest, Garnacho still managed to impress.
His tireless work all match didn’t go unnoticed and was eventually rewarded when he intercepted Matt Turner’s sloppy pass before setting up Marcus Rashford to score.
Though his efforts weren’t good enough to salvage even a point at the City Ground, the Red Devils winger can hold his head high after his performance.
![Alejandro Garnacho got an assist as Man United fell to a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568419-12922089-Alejandro_Garnacho_got_an_assist_as_Man_United_fell_to_a_2_1_def-a-7_1704285706775.jpg)
Alejandro Garnacho got an assist as Man United fell to a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest
8. Ollie Watkins (new entry)
Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has continued to prove he is one of the most prolific forwards in the league this year, with his performances infront of goal.
However, during his side’s clash with Burnley, the Villa forward was forced to turn creator on two occasions, which he did with ease.
The England international set up Leon Bailey for the opener before again turning provider for Moussa Diaby at the end of the first half.
It ensured that Emery’s side kept up their stunning title charge after they secured the dramatic 3-2 win over the Clarets.
![Ollie Watkins has continued to prove he's one of the best finished in the Premier League](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568501-12922089-Ollie_Watkins_has_continued_to_prove_he_s_one_of_the_best_finish-a-8_1704285706776.jpg)
Ollie Watkins has continued to prove he’s one of the best finished in the Premier League
7. Michael Olise (new entry)
Yet another sensational performance from the French winger, who continues to go from strength to strength in the 2023-24 campaign.
After scoring a wonderful goal against Chelsea on December 27, the Crystal Palace star picked up where he left off when his side took on Brentford three days later.
The former Reading star scored a brace during their 3-1 win over the Bees and was crucial in Roy Hodgson’s side claiming victory.
The first was a neat finish at the back post before, in the second half, he doubled his tally with a weaving run and a composed strike.
![Michael Olise (left) has been a star for Crystal Palace throughout the 2023-24 season thus far](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568517-12922089-Michael_Olise_has_been_a_star_for_Crystal_Palace_throughout_the_-a-9_1704285706795.jpg)
Michael Olise (left) has been a star for Crystal Palace throughout the 2023-24 season thus far
6. Anthony Elanga (new entry)
Coming up against your former side is never an easy task however, for Anthony Elanga, it certainly didn’t appear that way.
The Swedish international put in a terrific performance to help ensure Nottingham Forest’s historic 2-1 win over Manchester United, who he left back in the summer.
He helped set up Morgan Gibbs-White’s winner and was a menace down the flanks all night, causing major concern for United’s full backs at the City Ground.
In total, the 21-year-old has got 10 goal contributions this season – split with four goals and six assists – as he continues to prove United’s chiefs wrong.
![Anthony Elanga put in a stellar performance against his former side Manchester United](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568549-12922089-Anthony_Elanga_put_in_a_stellar_performance_against_his_former_s-a-10_1704285706796.jpg)
Anthony Elanga put in a stellar performance against his former side Manchester United
5. Hwang Hee-Chan (non-mover)
Since Pep Guardiola labelled him as the ‘Korean Guy’ at Wolves, Hwang Hee-Chan has been in sensational form for the Midlands side.
The 27-year-old has 10 goals and three assists in the league campaign this season, which he added to as he helped his side demolish Everton 3-0.
He picked up an assist for Matheus Cunha’s strike in the second half, as Gary O’Neil’s side moved up to 11th in the Premier League table.
![Hwang Hee-Chan has scored 10 goals and picked up three assists during the season](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568735-12922089-Hwang_Hee_Chan_has_scored_10_goals_and_picked_up_three_assists_d-a-11_1704285706797.jpg)
Hwang Hee-Chan has scored 10 goals and picked up three assists during the season
4. Cole Palmer (new entry)
The former Manchester City winger has been nothing short of a revelation in west London since joining Chelsea in the summer.
The £40million fee that the Blues paid their league rivals is beginning to look like a steal as Palmer continues to light up the pitch for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Palmer, this week, was instrumental in Chelsea’s dramatic 3-2 victory against Luton Town, where he scored two and assisted the other.
Without a doubt, his highlight of the match came in the second half, when he ball-rolled the goalkeeper, faked a shot (to fool a defender) before slotting it into an empty net.
In celebration, the England international ran off rubbing his shoulders as an ode to his nickname; ‘Cold Palmer’.
![Cole Palmer (right) was the star of the show as Chelsea overcame Luton in a five-goal thriller](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568653-12922089-Cole_Palmer_R_was_the_star_of_the_show_as_Chelsea_overcame_Luton-a-12_1704285706798.jpg)
Cole Palmer (right) was the star of the show as Chelsea overcame Luton in a five-goal thriller
3. Son Heung-min (up four)
When Harry Kane left Tottenham in the summer, there were big questions as to whether Son Heung-min would be able to fill the void left by the England captain.
Well, those questions have been answered as, clearly, he can.
With 12 goals in the Premier League campaign – just one of those coming from the penalty spot – the South Korean has not shied away from responsibility this term.
And that continued when his side took on Bournemouth on New Year’s Eve, when he scored their second of the night to help secure the win.
The 31-year-old raced in behind the Cherries defence before applying a firm left-footed finish to double Spurs’ advantage in the match.
![Son Heung-Min has continued his fine goalscoring form throughout the 2023-24 campaign](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568359-12922089-Son_Heung_Min_has_continued_his_fine_goalscoring_form_throughout-a-13_1704285706799.jpg)
Son Heung-Min has continued his fine goalscoring form throughout the 2023-24 campaign
2. Phil Foden
After impressive performances in recent weeks, Manchester City’s Phil Foden is – arguably – the most in-form player in the entire league at the moment.
After a spectacular display against Everton on December 27, the England starlet picked up where he left off when the reigning champions took on Sheffield United.
Foden picked up two assists, during the 2-0 win, to help City ensure victory over the Blades – as they look to reinstate themselves into the Premier League title race.
After a somewhat slow start to the 2023-24 campaign, Foden now has five goals and six assists in the league and only looks to be getting better.
![England international Phil Foden has been in fine form for the Treble winners this season](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568955-12922089-England_international_Phil_Foden_has_been_in_fine_form_for_the_T-a-14_1704285706801.jpg)
England international Phil Foden has been in fine form for the Treble winners this season
1. Mohamed Salah
Was there ever any doubt that Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah would be top of this week’s Power Rankings?
Despite missing a penalty, the Egyptian winger put in a stellar performance – scoring twice – during Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Newcastle.
![Mohamed Salah's 22-goal contributions is the current highest in the Premier League](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/12/79568239-12922089-Mohamed_Salah_s_22_goal_contributions_is_the_current_highest_in_-a-15_1704285706802.jpg)
Mohamed Salah’s 22-goal contributions is the current highest in the Premier League
The result helped lift the Reds to the summit of the table and move them three points ahead of second-placed Aston Villa.
The 31-year-old stands clear at the top of the overall goal contributions in the league, with his 22 (14 goals and eight assists) four better than Erling Haaland.
If the Reds star can continue this form throughout the season, there’s a good chance that he could inspire Jurgen Klopp’s side to a Premier League title.