Caretaker manager
17 December 1983: Liverpool return to the top of the First Division with a 5-0 home win over Notts County. Aston Villa keep up the pressure on the leading pack with a 4-0 home win over Ipswich Town. Caretaker manager Don Howe begins his spell in charge of Arsenal with a 3-1 home win over Watford. Coventry City miss the chance to close the gap on the leaders with a goalless draw at Norwich. QPR go fourth with a 2-0 home win over Everton.