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English Premier League: Power Rankings after five matches

By Orri Benatar

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Joe Hart of Burnley reacts after Burnley concede during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC at Molineux on September 16, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Joe Hart of Burnley reacts after Burnley concede during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC at Molineux on September 16, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Marcus Bettinelli of Fulham warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham FC at Etihad Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Marcus Bettinelli of Fulham warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham FC at Etihad Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Last Result: L 0-3 at. Manchester City

Next Week: SAT vs. Watford & TUE at. Millwall

The Cottagers seem like the team that will get most of their points at home rather than on the road. Three of Fulham’s four points have come at home this season and their last couple of matches have been disappointing and put Jokanovic’s side down in the table. A confidence boost is needed for Fulham.

Last Result: W 1-0 at. Huddersfield Town

Next Week: SAT vs. Newcastle & TUE at. West Brom

Wilfried Zaha is Palace and Palace is Wilfried Zaha. The Ivorian’s super goal got them three points against Huddersfield and it looks like Zaha is the ultimate key between staying in the Premier League for the Eagles. Zaha, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Wayne Hennessey have put in the best seasons thus far for Crystal Palace. They will need more contributions from everyone else to get results.

Last Result: D 2-2 at. Southampton

Next Week: SAT vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Another comeback by the Seagulls and Brighton have five points in five matches. Glenn Murray is one of the most underrated strikers in the Premier League and Hove Albion is flying under the radar. Top ten is still unlikely but Brighton fans can hope after seeing their team get two points from comebacks.

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

Next Week: SAT at. Liverpool

The Saints were the better side in the 2-2 draw against Brighton. They had the lead and overall have played pretty well this season. Danny Ings can’t stop scoring and Alex McCarthy has quietly been a great keeper for Southampton. If Ings keeps it up, who knows where Southampton will be in October.

Last Result: L 2-4 at. Bournemouth

Next Week: SAT vs. Huddersfield & TUE at. Wolves

The Foxes were poor in their last encounter and fall out of the top ten in the rankings. Defender Wes Morgan was sent off and Jamie Vardy has not been scoring goals. It will take a big turn around for Leicester to bounce back after two straight defeats. A home win against Huddersfield is exactly what Claude Puel needs to get back on the right track.

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