Sheffield United's English striker Billy Sharp (C) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Dave Thompson / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DAVE THOMPSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Sheffield United's English striker Billy Sharp (C) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Dave Thompson / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DAVE THOMPSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Sheffield United's English striker Billy Sharp (C) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Dave Thompson / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DAVE THOMPSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sheffield United, Liverpool & Wolves' ranking in the shock alternative Premier League table

The 2020/21 Premier League season is now well past the midway point, and the campaign is shaping up for a thrilling finish, with the title race, chase for European football qualification and the relegation battle still looking competitive as we move closer to the final ten matches of the season.
By Richie Boon
Published 23rd Feb 2021, 11:30 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2021, 11:43 BST

For a bit of fun, we've taken a look (via Transfermrkt) at how the Premier League table would currently look if only goals from English players had counted this season, and the outcome is eyebrow-raising to say the least. Here's a look at how Sheffield United and the rest of England's top tier fare in the shock alternative table:

Position change: +2. W: 15. D: 6. L: 4. Goals for/against: 31:9. Points: 51.

1. 1st - Leicester City

Position change: +2. W: 15. D: 6. L: 4. Goals for/against: 31:9. Points: 51. Photo: CARL RECINE

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Position change: -1. W: 13. D: 11. L: 1. Goals for/against: 18:6. Points: 50.

2. 2nd - Manchester City

Position change: -1. W: 13. D: 11. L: 1. Goals for/against: 18:6. Points: 50. Photo: Julian Finney

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Position change: +4. W: 11. D: 9. L: 4. Goals for/against: 17:9. Points: 42.

3. 3rd - Everton

Position change: +4. W: 11. D: 9. L: 4. Goals for/against: 17:9. Points: 42. Photo: Laurence Griffiths

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Position change: +10. W: 12. D: 6. L: 6. Goals for/against: 20:13. Points: 42.

4. 4th - Southampton

Position change: +10. W: 12. D: 6. L: 6. Goals for/against: 20:13. Points: 42. Photo: Pool

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