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English Premier League: Power Rankings after matchday four

By Orri Benatar

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United in discussion during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester United at Turf Moor on September 2, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United in discussion during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester United at Turf Moor on September 2, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Patrick Van Aanholt of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Southampton FC at Selhurst Park on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Patrick Van Aanholt of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Southampton FC at Selhurst Park on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) /

Last Result: L 0-2 vs. Southampton

Next Match: SAT at. Huddersfield Town

The Eagles seem to struggle when Wilfried Zaha isn’t playing well. Extending him was a brilliant move before the season because Zaha is currently the lifeblood of Crystal Palace. Three straight losses leave Palace two points above the drop zone early on in the season. A win at Huddersfield is required as much as a good performance by Zaha.

https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1040224172230828034

Last Result: W 2-0 at. Crystal Palace

Next Match: MON vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

The Saints jump up to 14th after an impressive win against Crystal Palace two weeks ago. Alex McCarthy was saving everything and the Danny Ings-Charlie Austin partnership is working quicker than most of us thought. The Saints have a quiet four points and could get louder if they beat Brighton on EPL Monday night football.

Last Result: D 2-2 vs. Fulham

Next Match: MON at. Southampton

Brighton’s late comeback against Fulham yielded the best result of matchday four. Fulham was well on their way to winning until Glenn Murray turned it on. For the Seagulls to have wins on their results book, Murray will need Pascal Gross to start contributing on offense more and the defense to hold their own. The match at Southampton is crucial.

Last Result: W 2-0 at. Burnley

Next Matches: SAT at. Watford & WED at. BSC Young Boys

Beating Burnley doesn’t put United in the top ten but at least they aren’t 16th. Romelu Lukaku’s brace against the Clarets was followed up by two more braces in international play for Belgium. The Belgian striker could get his fourth consecutive brace against red-hot Watford in one of the games of the weekend. After that, United begin European play in Switzerland in a match they should win. But who knows with the Red Devils anymore.

Last Result: D 2-2 at. Brighton & Hove Albion

Next Match: SAT at. Manchester City

Fulham has found their groove offensively and Aleksander Mitrovic is scoring goals for fun in London and in his Serbian kit. The issue with the Cottagers currently is Ryan Sessegnon’s lack of production. The wonderkid must channel his 17-18 form to take Fulham to the next level. Luckily, they have depth with Kamara, Schurrle, and Seri being able to play in the front three if needed too.

https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1040158518442176513

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