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The Premier League can always be counted on to deliver. England's top-flight football meets its reputation of being the most intense league time and time again, and this year's been no different.
After five games being played, we have three teams — Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United — tied at the top, separated only by goal difference. Brighton hold fourth spot in the league table and below them, surprisingly, is Manchester City.
However, considering the nature of the league, we know it only takes one weekend for things to go from good to bad and vice versa.
Coming to the current scenario, as mentioned before, not much separates the top six as of now. With the in-form teams out of the way, here's a look at five of most in-form players in the Premier League right now:
5) Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
By now, Premier League fans must have surely gotten used to having Trent Alexander-Arnold's name frequently up there.
The 22-year-old Merseysider has successfully established himself as one of the best modern-day full-backs. Ever since he was promoted to the senior side, Alexander-Arnold has been a vital cog in Jurgen Klopp's plans.
A crucial factor behind Liverpool's back-to-back trophy wins, he continues to do his bit for the team in impressive fashion. The England international has two assists out of four Premier League games so far.
Also, in the four games that Alexander-Arnold played in, Liverpool has conceded just one goal.
#4 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
Even though Jack Grealish's record deal broke the internet, one simply cannot deny that Cristiano Ronaldo was the actual topliner during this year's transfer window.
The Portuguese captain left Juventus to rejoin the club that first announced him to the world. With their star player back, Manchester United and its fans can dream of silverware once again.
However, Ronaldo's arrival has not only impacted the club's psychology but the scoresheet as well. Despite a break of 12 years, the former Real Madrid winger took no time to settle in.
After securing a brace on his return to the Red Devils, Ronaldo scored another goal, against West Ham, just last week. That takes his tally to three goals from two matches. And there's surely much more to come yet.
#3 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Mohamed Salah and Liverpool's story is unique. The Egyptian, who was shuffling across various teams to find his rhythm, ended up at Liverpool, who needed someone just like him.
What followed thereafter was the greatness that the club's fans were yearning for. Together, Salah and Liverpool achieved a lot.
The Reds grabbed the Champions League and Premier League trophies in back-to-back seasons. Meanwhile, Salah went on to break numerous records and establish himself as one of LFC's best players.
After a sub-par (by his standards) season last term, Salah is back at it again this year. The Liverpool number 11 has been directly involved in six goals (four goals and two assists) from five games. He is the joint top-scorer in the Premier League as of now.
Salah has also grabbed an incredible four Man of the Match awards from five Premier League games played!
#2 Paul Pogba (Manchester United)
Manchester United are cruising on a newfound confidence and the same mindset is being reflected on the pitch as well. While the team registered their best-ever league start in a while, Paul Pogba has taken it a notch higher.
The 28-year-old has turned himself into a lethal playmaker ever since the 2021-22 campaign took off. The French international has a whopping seven assists from five games to his name already.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær boasts brilliant squad depth, especially in the attacking department. However, one of his biggest assets remains Pogba. The former Juventus star has linked up with Bruno Fernandes to form a lethal pair.
#1 Michail Antonio (West Ham United)
No one but Michail Antonio deserves the top spot. The Jamaican international has made a flying start to his Premier League season this term. Despite putting up impressive performances, David Moyes' men occupy eighth position in the league table.
However, unlike his team, Antonio is on top in terms of personal stats. The 31-year-old needed just four games to register four goals and three assists, taking his goal involvement to seven.
In the four games played, he has also bagged three Man of the Match awards. If Antonio keeps firing on a regular basis, West Ham can surely be expected to climb up the Premier League points table.
