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English Premier League: Power Rankings after two games

By Orri Benatar

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Callum Wilson and Dan Gosling of AFC Bournemouth applauds fans after the Premier League match between West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth at London Stadium on August 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Callum Wilson and Dan Gosling of AFC Bournemouth applauds fans after the Premier League match between West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth at London Stadium on August 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /
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CARDIFF, WALES – AUGUST 18: Kenedy of Newcastle United reacts following a missed penalty chance during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Newcastle United at Cardiff City Stadium on August 18, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
CARDIFF, WALES – AUGUST 18: Kenedy of Newcastle United reacts following a missed penalty chance during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Newcastle United at Cardiff City Stadium on August 18, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

Last Result: T 0-0 at. Cardiff City

Next Week: SUN vs. Chelsea

The Magpies are in deep trouble. Why? They basically don’t have any right-backs. DeAndre Yedlin got injured against Spurs, Javier Manquillo went down against Cardiff City, and his replacement Isaac Hayden was sent off and is suspended for the match against Chelsea. Rafa will have to dig deep in his squad reports to find a fullback. Sunday could be long for Newcastle.

https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1031103476376514560

Last Result: L 1-3 at. Tottenham Hotspur

Next Week: SUN vs. Burnley

Fulham was clicking more in the second half when Ryan Sessegnon and Aleksandar Mitrovic were connecting for chances. The Cottagers had an opportunity to earn a point until Kieran Trippier happened. More training sessions and more games will make this team better. Playing a tired Burnley team is exactly what Jokanovic needs to get the lads believing.

Last Result: L 0-2 at. Leicester City

Next Week: SAT vs. Manchester City

Wolves tumble into a mid-ranking position after losing 2-0 to Leicester City. The defense could not cope with James Maddison and the rest of the Foxes at the King Power Stadium. Much like Fulham, Wolves need more time to get comfortable and get used to playing with each other. They might feel better about themselves in two weeks after they play Manchester City.

https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1030872548165279746

Last Result: L 2-3 at. Brighton & Hove Albion

Next Week: MON vs. Tottenham Hotspur

The obvious big tumblers of the weekend. Losing to Brighton & Hove Albion is not acceptable for Jose Mourinho and Manchester United. In fact, it puts Mourinho on the hot seat. Man United have no good gameplan and this could be another third-season disaster for a Mourinho-led team. They will try to bounce back with extra rest and a match against Tottenham.

Last Result: W 3-2 vs. Manchester United

Next Week: SAT at. Liverpool

It only makes sense to move Brighton ahead of the Red Devils. A great achievement for the club occurred by beating Man United, for the second straight time. Now, it’s about taking that performance and doing that against opposition Brighton should be competing with. Stealing points will help this team stay up.

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