Tottenham -- like City -- earned three wins and a draw to climb to fifth , only two points behind Southampton in the race for the final Champions League spot in England . Chelsea dropped two points in its last 12 games during the festive period . But Manchester City prospered in Chelsea , taking 10 of 10 points . Other teams to excel included Tottenham Tottenham and Southampton . Everton , Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion all struggled , though .
Chelsea dropped two points in its last 12 games during the festive period . But Manchester City prospered in Chelsea , taking 10 of 10 points . Other teams to excel included Tottenham Tottenham and Southampton . Everton , Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion all struggled , though .