adrift

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The Italian's exit from Stamford Bridge comes with the club fifth in the Premier League table -- 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal -- with one win in their last seven top-flight games.

From Barron's

Liverpool sit fourth in the table and have an almighty task in an attempt to defend their crown, 13 points adrift of the Gunners.

From BBC

Burnley have drawn their past two games but they really need a win because they are a little adrift at the bottom, six points from safety.

From BBC

Three consecutive league wins have lifted Slot's men back into the top four but they remain 10 points adrift of leaders Arsenal.

From Barron's

Unai Emery's men are just three points behind Arsenal and one adrift of Manchester City in a tight three-way title tussle.

From Barron's