Liverpool and Everton have experienced very different starts to this Premier League season than they did last year, with both sides able to boast superior records.
At this stage last season, Jurgen Klopp's side sat in sixth place in the league having just lost their 19th game of the season to Brentford. They had also posted losses against Leeds United, Arsenal, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in what was a shaky start to the season after their quadruple attempt.
For Everton, they began the season under Frank Lampard following their relegation heroics a few months prior but their struggles continues. After 19 games, they sat 18th in the table having just lost to Brighton 4-1 at Goodison Park. At that point, they had won just three games and Lampard was sacked just two games later.
Now, Liverpool sit top of the table at the halfway point of the season while Everton sit 17th, just one point ahead of Luton in the relegation zone but without their 10-point deduction they would be sat in ninth place ahead of Chelsea as it stands following their eight victories this season.
As a result, we've decided to look at how the two Merseyside teams compare to the rest of the 17 teams from last season in a comparison of each team's points won in the Premier League compared to the same stage last season.
9. Manchester City
-2 Points - Some have called City's efforts this season as a 'crisis' but Pep's side still have Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku to return in the New Year and no one can bet against them putting together a fantastic run in the new year like we've seen across previous seasons. | Getty Images
10. Chelsea
-3 Points - Mauricio Pochettino has endured some tough times already as Chelsea manager with results failing to go his way despite creating one of the league's highest expected goals in total. Injuries have played their part but with Christopher Nkunku back in action, they can hope to build in the new year. | Getty Images
11. Nottingham Forest
-3 Points - Forest recently parted ways with Steve Cooper but enjoyed a debut win under Nuno Espirito Santo and will hope to build on that after a difficult spell. | Getty Images
12. Crystal Palace
-5 Points - Palace have laboured this season under Roy Hodgson and the lack of summer activity plus an injury to a key figure such as Cheick Doucoure has certainly affected them this season. | Getty Images