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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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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Luka Milivojevic of Crystal Palace reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on August 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Luka Milivojevic of Crystal Palace reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on August 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Last Result: L 0-2 vs. Liverpool

Next Week: SUN at. Watford

The Eagles did something most teams had trouble doing last season, holding Liverpool to less than three goals. Crystal Palace lost on a penalty and a last-minute breakaway. If Benteke starts scoring and Zaha gets into his normal rhythm, this team could string together some wins. Roy Hodgson has had good gameplans in both encounters to start the campaign.

Last Result: L 2-3 at. Chelsea

Next Week: SAT vs. West Ham United

Despite having zero points, there is hope around Arsenal and they were so close to drawing Chelsea on the road. In the first half, the Gunners missed some wide open chances and could have scored between four and six goals. Henrik Mkhitaryan turned it on, Mateo Guendouzi is winning possession excellently, and Alex Iwobi showed off his talent as well. Arsenal should have at least a point after the match against West Ham.

https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1032186200633827328

Last Result: W 2-0 vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Next Week: SAT at. Southampton

Leicester straight up dominated Wolves and confidently got three points in their home opener. James Maddison and Ricardo Pereira look like the best signings of the window right now with their ability on the ball and attacking mindset. This team can finish in the top ten with the players on display. Claude Puel will be missing Jamie Vardy on Saturday when he faces his former club.

https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1032354720621293568

Last Result: W 2-1 at. West Ham United

Next Week: SAT vs. Everton

Callum Wilson and Bournemouth are perfect to start the season. Wilson is scoring and Bournemouth’s defense has come up big in both matches. While Liverpool is the only team in the league yet to concede, Bournemouth is sort of in that category. They have yet to concede in open play. Can they keep that up against a really good Everton side?

https://twitter.com/afcbournemouth/status/1031228761411342336

Last Result: W 2-1 vs. Southampton

Next Week: SAT at. Bournemouth

The Toffees have the hottest player in the Premier League and are the only team with four points. Richarlison is on fire to start the season and the rest of Everton’s attack looks great. They are playing so well and none of the deadline signings (Mina, Zouma, Bernard, Gomes) have made their debuts yet. With this form and those players to come, top-six isn’t an impossible feat for Marco Silva.

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