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.
13. Brentford
-7 Points - Having to contend without Ivan Toney this season has certainly been an issue for Thomas Frank's side. The forward was integral to their successes last year and they simply haven't replaced his goals. He will return in the New Year, however. | Getty Images
14. Manchester United
-8 Points - This season has been underwhelming for Erik Ten Hag who has been under huge pressure. Injuries across the board haven't helped, neither has the loss of form from last year's star figure Marcus Rashford, but they still sit six points off top four in seventh place. | Manchester United
15. Newcastle United
-9 Points - Eddie Howe's side have been decimated with injuries but they have also struggled with the demands of European football as well. They are out of the Champions League and the New Year will give them a chance to get key players back and build towards a European charge despite an underwhelming period of form. | AFP via Getty Images
16. Arsenal
-10 Points - Last season they were table toppers from an early stage and this year has seen them struggle with the demands of multiple competitions. However, they are just two points off the top and they will feel there is still plenty more to come from this talented side. Photo: Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images