All Football Power Rankings of the Week: Liverpool slip to 4th as Man Utd return

Hello again! We organize clubs of Europe's top 5 leagues into an order that reflects the up-to-the-minute hierarchy every Tuesday. 

The rankings are a season-long measurement of clubs, tracking teams throughout 2018-19 and taking into account results from all competitions. Our rankings consider advanced stats, full-season play and recent performance with some gut feeling mixed in. 

Sides that have lost the fewest games naturally rank higher—though the strength of opposition met in a loss is considered—and both UEFA Champions/Europa League form and presence are used as tiebreakers for those with similar records. Teams that gather big wins against strong opponents get a boost.

Here is the top 10 of the week

Real Madrid, who ranked 10th in the last edition, have been dumped out after shock defeat to Real Sociedad.

10. Man Utd

Finally, the Red Devils returned to the top 10 of our Rankings after five consecutive wins.

Lukaku and Rashford both scored as Man Utd sealed a 2-0 win over Newcastle boosting their top 4 hopes.

In FA Cup, Lukaku scored again from Sanchez assist as Solskjaer's side headed into the fourth round after 2-0 win over Reading.

9. Arsenal

Gunners returned to winning ways in the new year after being thrashed by Liverpool.

Aubameyang, Lacazette, Xhaka & Ramsey were on the scoring sheet as Arsenal beat Fulham 4-1.

In FA Cup, starlet Willock scored twice to send Emery's side into next round with 3-0 win over Blackpool.

8. Paris Saint-Germain

Neymar-inspired PSG secured easy progression in Coupe de France.

Neymar had a three-goal involvement against Pontivy GSI to fire PSG into Coup de France next round with a 4-0 hammering.

The Brazilian superstar marked his 50th appearance for the Ligue 1 giants in style.

7. Dortmund

BVB sealed a friendly win at winter break before restarting their Bundesliga campaign.

6. Chelsea

Blues headed into FA Cup fourth round but dropped points in Premier League.

Blues were held to a 0-0 draw by Southampton at Stamford Bridge during which Morata has one goal disallowed.

In FA Cup, revitalized Morata scored twice as Blues booked a place in the fourth round with ease.

5. Tottenham

High-scoring Spurs continue good form with two wins as well as two clean sheets last week. 

Tottenham sealed a 3-0 win over Cardiff City and earned FA Cup progression after 7-0 thrashing at Tranmere.

All Football Player of the Week Son Heung-min scored twice and delivered three assists in the two victories last week.

4. Liverpool

Last week has been a nightmare for Reds as they were eliminated from FA Cup after Man City defeat.

Liverpool's 20-game unbeaten run came to an end after losing 2-1 to Manchester City with their lead cut down to 4 points.

In FA Cup, Klopp's side suffer a shock early exit in the third round after 2-1 defeat to a better Wolves.

3. Juventus

Bianconeri stars are still enjoying their holidays at winter break and they will soon begin Coppa Italia quest this week.

2. Man City 

Man City reignited Premier League title race by ending Liverpool's perfect start.

Aguero opened the scoring, Sane hit the winner as Man City handed Liverpool first league defeat of the season cutting the gap down to 4 points.

In FA Cup, Sterling, Jesus, Mahrez & Co powered ruthless Citizens into a 7-0 thrashing over Rotherham reaching fourth round.

1. Barcelona 

Barcelona crowned La Liga winter champions after a 2-1 win at Getafe. 

Messi and Suarez both found the net to help Barcelona seal a 2-1 away win over Getafe.

The Catalans moved 5 points clear at the top of La Liga table and have thus been crowned winter champions. 

Here are the Power Rankings of the Week (Jan 8)

Points for each team are based on All Football Power Rankings System. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section!

See you next week!