English Premier League: Power Rankings after eight games

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on October 6, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

Last Match: W 3-2 vs. Newcastle

Next Matches: SAT at. Chelsea & TUE vs. Juventus

The comeback of the ages from Jose Mourinho’s team saved his job and also made Alexis Sanchez the hero of the hour for the Red Devils, something he has never experienced. The Red Devils are finally back in the top ten of the power rankings but could go back down immediatly after their next two games. Facing Eden Hazard and Cristiano Ronaldo in four days is the toughest task this defense will face all season.

Last Match: L 1-2 vs. Everton

Next Match: MON at. Arsenal

The Foxes suffered a tough loss to Everton on matchday eight with Gylfi Sigurdsson’s wonder goal causing the loss for Leicester City. The winning streak for Claude Puel might be broken but Leicester has a chance to get an upset against Arsenal. In their last two games against the Gunners, they have scored six goals.

Last Match: W 2-1 at. Leicester

Next Match: SUN vs. Crystal Palace

Gylfi Sigurdsson is currently the player with the hot boot for Everton and he will look to continue that against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Toffees are on a two-game winning streak and have been able to start scoring goals again despite Richarlison and Theo Walcott cooling off from their hot beginning of the season. Wins are important for this team to be taken really seriously.

Last Match: W 4-0 at. Watford

Next Match: SAT vs. Southampton

The Cherries have one of the most potent offenses in the Premier League and will need to try and keep hold of Joshua King and Callum Wilson when we hit the January transfer window. Bournemouth is in sixth place in the standings and has scored more goals than Tottenham and Liverpool so far this season. It could be a very high-scoring game at the Vitality against Southampton.

Last Match: W 1-0 vs. Cardiff City

Next Matches: SAT at. West Ham & WED at. PSV

Spurs shouldn’t be too happy with their season so far. The offense has struggled for most of the campaign and they haven’t face the stiffest competition yet. The team looks completely different to the one that beat United 3-0 back in August. Harry Kane and company could get lots of goals in their next two games against beatable opponents. After that, Tottenham should be happier with where they are.

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