Tottenham Hotspur are five points behind in third place, while Chelsea and Arsenal are a further point adrift of their London rivals. (footytransfer.com)
That viewpoint is supported by the fact that the Merseyside outfit are languishing in eighth in the Premier League table, 15 points adrift of leaders Leicester City. (caughtoffside.com)
The newfound desperation and weakness of a country which we were assured was suddenly going to be in control of its destiny, but is in fact adrift in the sea, urgently in need of assistance from friends and allies. (politics.co.uk)