English Premier League: Power Rankings after five matches
By Orri Benatar
Last Results: W 2-1 at. Newcastle & W 4-2 vs. Vorskla
Next Week: SUN vs. Everton & WED vs. Brentford
The Gunners have scored 12 goals during their four-game win streak across all competitions and could get even more against Everton. Unai Emery’s offense has opened up and played well together during these victories. Everton will be the toughest side Arsenal play since their Chelsea encounter in matchday two. Still, the attack at the Emirates is ready to shine once again and keep up this torrid pace of goals.
📈 @UnaiEmery_ pic.twitter.com/5hcqckbvow
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 21, 2018
Last Result: L 1-2 vs. Manchester United
Next Week: SAT at. Fulham & WED at. Tottenham
The Hornets perfect run ended but they still played like a top-five team in the Premier League. Jose Holebas stayed active in the second half and was generating chance after chance for Watford late against Man United. Nothing could get converted and David de Gea stopped Watford from staying unbeaten. A trip to Fulham has the potential to be a three-point road trip for Javi Gracia.
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Last Results: W 3-0 vs. Fulham & L 1-2 vs. Lyon
Next Week: SAT at. Cardiff & TUE at. Oxford United
The champions brought back Leroy Sane and Pep Guardiola did not regret it. The German World Cup snub returned to his club side and scored less than two minutes into his season debut. The 3-0 win over Fulham was a nice return from the international break. The 2-1 loss at the Etihad to Lyon leaves a bitter taste in Man City’s mouth. The squad will be out for blood against Cardiff and a ton of goals.
#PEP: I don’t know if we'll lose more games but if we do, I hope it’s not many - but I know what they can do. So I say smile when we win, cry when we lose, but I need to convince them to be on top and that’s so demanding. #mancity pic.twitter.com/gLLMp2mrLp
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 21, 2018
Last Results: W 4-1 vs. Cardiff & W 1-0 at. PAOK
Next Week: SUN at. West Ham & WED at. Liverpool
Chelsea stays in the second spot because of wins against easier opposition compared to Liverpool. Eden Hazard is the early favorite for the PFA Player of the Year and the Golden Boot after his hat-trick against Cardiff City. Chelsea then went to Greece and beat PAOK in their Europa League opener. The next two matches are much tougher for Sarri and the Blues.
A good win to start the competition! #CFC 🔵🔵 pic.twitter.com/EuzsovIfv5
— César Azpilicueta (@CesarAzpi) September 20, 2018
Last Results: W 2-1 at. Tottenham & W 3-2 vs. PSG
Next Week: SAT vs. Southampton & WED vs. Chelsea
Liverpool is the best team in England. You get to be when you beat Tottenham at Wembley and grab three points against PSG in the Champions League. Even with Mo Salah not scoring in three games, this team seems different from last year’s in that they have depth in every position and their defense is on a different level.
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Joe Gomez has broken out while Wijnaldum and Keita have been impressive in midfield among many other players. The Reds gauntlet continues with Southampton and then two straight against Chelsea. It won’t be easy but Liverpool could still be perfect by the time they play Napoli in the Champions League.
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