Liverpool 's win over Manchester City on Sunday lifted them to within two points of the Champions League places and Brendan Rodgers ' side are one of the hottest teams in Europe right now . Since the turn of the year , Liverpool - led by the form of Philippe Coutinho - have picked up 20 points from eight games at a remarkable two and a half points per game . Arsenal , with 18 points from eight games , and Chelsea , who have 14 from seven , have been the next best in the Premier League this calendar year , but Liverpool 's quest for Champions League football has outstripped all their rivals . Liverpool , with the help of some stunning goals from Philippe Coutinho , are one of Europe 's form sides . Brendan Rodgers ' team have climbed to fifth in the Premier League table , just two points behind Man United . Arsenal have also begun 2015 well in the league , with 18 points from eight games since New Year 's Day . In the top five leagues in Europe only Wolfsburg , who have won five and drawn one of their six games this year , have picked up points at a better rate . The German side have narrowed the gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich since the beginning of January , but still trail the champions by eight points . With striker Bas Dost in remarkable form - with 13 goals in his eight games since January 1 - and former Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne pulling the strings behind him , Wolfsburg now look nailed on for a Champions League spot . In fact , qualification for Europe 's biggest competition links all of the top form teams , with few of 2015 's best performers actually challenging for the title in the top leagues around the continent . Brendan Rodgers celebrates Liverpool 's win against Manchester City which continued their great form . In Spain , Valencia 's excellent run of just one defeat and one draw in nine games this year has lifted them to within a point of Atletico Madrid in third place , though they are still eight points short of Real Madrid at the top of the table . The most remarkable upsurge in form comes from Caen , who have picked up 19 points from eight games , having only earned 15 from their 19 matches in the first half of the season . The run has seen them earn a 2-2 draw against PSG and beat Marseille 3-2 having trailed 2-0 in both games . Wolfsburg striker Bas Dost is Europe 's sharpest marksman in 2015 , with 13 goals in his last eight games . The Dutch striker has been a revelation in 2015 , having only scored once before the turn of the year . Emiliano Sala scored against Marseille as Caen came back from two goals down . Remy Vercoutre , the Caen keeper , salutes the fans after his side 's remarkable run continued in Marseille . On-loan Argentine foward Emiliano Sala , signed from Bordeaux at the end of January , has scored four times in the last three games as Caen have climbed from bottom of the league on New Year 's Day to a comfortable mid-table spot , five points above the drop zone . Only in Italy have the team top of the league started 2015 with the best form . Juventus have earned 19 points from nine games - the same number as city-rivals Torino - to stretch their lead over Roma at the top of Serie A to nine points . The top two sides in Italy met on Monday night when they played out a 1-1 draw that keeps Juve on course for a fourth straight Scudetto . Seydou Keita equalised for 10-man Roma against table-topping Juventus . Carlos Tevez 's free-kick had put Juventus ahead as they continue to dominate in Serie A .
Brendan Rodgers ' side have picked up 20 points in eight games 2015 . Arsenal ( 18 from eight ) , Chelsea ( 14 from seven ) are next best in England . Wolfsburg have racked up an incredible 16 points from six games in this year . Form sides in England , Spain and Germany chasing Champions League .