Pressure and opportunity in New Year's Day Premier League games

LONDON, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Tuesday's nights Premier League results have put the pressure on Manchester City, but offer an opportunity to Liverpool when they play their respective games on New Year's Day.

Arsenal's emphatic 4-1 win over Aston Villa lifted Mikel Arteta's side five points clear at the top of the table, putting the onus on Manchester City to take all three points on what is likely to be a tough and