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English Premier League: Power Rankings after matchday one

By Orri Benatar

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on August 12, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on August 12, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /
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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 11: Ryan Fraser of AFC Bournemouth celebrates with teammate Charlie Daniels after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Cardiff City at Vitality Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 11: Ryan Fraser of AFC Bournemouth celebrates with teammate Charlie Daniels after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Cardiff City at Vitality Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

Last Result: W 2-0 vs. Cardiff City

Next Week: SAT at. West Ham United

The Cherries had an easy win at the Vitality Stadium and are in a position to do quite well to start the season. A win is very possible against last-place West Ham at the London Stadium and then they go back home against Everton in matchday three. If they could get between 5 and 7 points in their first three, that would be a great start for Eddie Howe. Bournemouth starts the season in the top ten.

Last Result: D 2-2 at. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Next Week: SAT vs. Southampton

Everton got a point with 10-men on an away ground. That alone is enough to put you in the top ten in the power rankings. Richarlison shined on his debut as he has scored his last seven EPL goals under manager Marco Silva. Even without any of their deadline day signings on the pitch, the Toffees looked like they can be a top-seven side. Let’s see if Richarlison can keep it up.

Last Result: D 2-2 vs. Everton

Next Week: SAT at. Leicester City

Wolves were the only newly-promoted team to start the season with a point. They are above Everton on this list because none of their players received a red. I also think that Ruben Neves’ performance was slightly better than Richarlison’s since Neves was the architect of both Wolves goals. Richarlison’s first was a tap-in off a free-kick. Wolves mean business and are gonna be a fun team to watch all season.

Last Result: W 2-0 vs. Brighton and Hove Albion

Next Week: SUN at. Burnley

Roberto Pereyra’s brace was enough to earn Watford three points against Brighton. Their midfield was incredible and all received ratings above 7 (according to FotMob). The opposition wasn’t much of a fight for the Hornets and they will play a better defense next week against Burnley. Can Watford succeed while Richarlison is away scoring in blue?

https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1028344044219510784

Last Result: W 2-0 at. Fulham

Next Week: MON vs. Liverpool

Palace gets a dream start to the season with an away win against London rivals Fulham. Their superstar Wilfried Zaha scored, their fullback Jeffrey Schlupp scored his first Palace goal, and they now go home to play Liverpool. The Reds will be a very tough test for Hodgson’s men, but Palace has shocked Liverpool before. Can they do it again?

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