We know the new year is just hours old, but that's not going to stop us from using the holiday to predict every club game, tournament draw, and goal for the rest of the year.

So, as the Premier League reaches its half-way point, grab the last of the Boxing Day leftovers as we look at how the Premier League table might shape up in five months time. Somewhat unsurprisingly, Arne Slot’s side sit top of the prediction pile, with a 91.3% likelihood of lifting the Premier League trophy.

The first half of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign is already behind us, so it’s the perfect time to look at which players are leading all of the main stats. All statistics in this article are

Lurking in the shadows while others steal the attention of fans, pundits and journalists alike, these players are critical to the success of their clubs.