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English Premier League: Power Rankings after matchday seven

By Orri Benatar

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Felipe Anderson of West Ham United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Felipe Anderson of West Ham United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Newcastle owner Mike Ashley (c) flanked by Keith Bishop (l) and Lee Charnley look on from the stand during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on September 29, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Newcastle owner Mike Ashley (c) flanked by Keith Bishop (l) and Lee Charnley look on from the stand during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on September 29, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

The international break is approaching but before that, here are the big changes to the Premier League power rankings.

Last Match: L 0-2 vs. Tottenham

Next Match: SAT at. Burnley

Terriers remain in last place after another loss, this time to Tottenham at the John Smith’s Stadium. This team hasn’t found any form and is struggling all over the pitch. A match against a hot Burnley squad is another game where getting a result will be a struggle.

Last Match: L 0-2 vs. Leicester City

Next Match: SAT at. Manchester United

Everyone thinks the situation at Manchester United is bad. Newcastle’s situation is worse. No semblance of attack, no organization, angry fans, and so much more. Rafa Benitez is in deep, deep trouble with relegation becoming a more realistic possibility. The match against Man United is so important for both clubs.

Last Match: L 1-2 vs. Burnley

Next Match: SAT at. Tottenham

Cardiff goes up a spot because they dominated Burnley and have scored in three of their last four matches. They outshot the Clarets 19-5 and had multiple opportunities to get their first win of the season. They are still stuck in the relegation zone and probably will stay there after playing Tottenham at Wembley.

Last Match: L 0-3 at. Everton

Next Match: SUN vs. Arsenal

Fulham plummets into the bottom five after a disastrous performance against Everton. Fulham’s performances have either been good or really, really bad. They have somewhat of an advantage against Arsenal because they are at home. That is about the only advantage they have because the Gunners can’t stop winning. On the positive side, Marco Bettinelli got an England call-up.

Last Match: L 1-2 at. Bournemouth

Next Match: SAT vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Palace gave away a draw after a foolish foul by Mamadou Sakho in the 87th minute, gifting Bournemouth a penalty and the win. Palace’s performances are exactly what you would see from a mid-table team (LWDWL). Going back home to play Wolves is a tough test for Palace, who need goals from their forwards rather than their fullbacks.

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