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Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of club football. The Premier League, in particular, has already produced tons of entertaining moments this season.
The usual suspects have done well so far. Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are all among the favourites for the Premier League title. However, there have been some surprises as well, with West Ham United, in particular, doing really well.
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#5 Brighton & Hove Albion (82.6%)
Brighton & Hove Albion have enjoyed an excellent season in the Premier League so far, sitting seventh in the league table.
It would not be surprising to see The Seagulls finish in the top half of the Premier League this season, given their performances under Graham Potter. Brighton have played an extremely attractive brand of football since Potter's appointment in 2019. They and have caught the attention with their promising displays.
Their recruitment has been good, too. Brighton scout for young talent outside the traditional football leagues. This strategy has seen them sign the likes of Moises Caicedo, Kaoru Mitoma and Jakub Moder from countries like Ecuador, Japan and Poland.
Potter is unlikely to remain with Brighton for long, having previously been linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job during the summer.
#4 Manchester United (83.6%)
Manchester United have been abysmal in recent weeks, and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is walking on very thin ice right now.
They signed Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho this summer. But The Red Devils find themselves sixth in the Premier League table, equal on points with Brighton & Hove Albion. There is no clear identity about the team's play, and after nearly three years at the helm, Solskjaer's tactical plan is still not evident.
Manchester United rely heavily on individual performances to bail them out, a strategy that is not inherently poor. But considering the amount of talent in the squad, one has to wonder the impact a tactical blueprint would have on the side.
Manchester United should be fighting for trophies, given the strength of their squad. But given their current form, it would be a success if they qualify for the Champions League next season.
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#3 Liverpool (84.3%)
Liverpool, 2019-20 Premier League winners, have been one of the best teams in the league this season. On current form, their winger Mohamed Salah is the best player in world football right now.
After enduring a disappointing 2020-21 campaign, Liverpool have bounced back strongly. Liverpool made just one big acquisition this summer, signing French centre-back Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig. Despite the limited investment, Klopp's men have managed to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea.
The return of Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip from serious injuries has certainly helped, while Salah has looked unplayable this season. Liverpool are currently fourth in the league, four points behind league leaders Chelsea.
#2 Chelsea (85.6%)
Chelsea boast one of the best squads in Europe, and in Thomas Tuchel, they have one of the best managers in the world.
Frank Lampard did a commendable job at the helm, but Tuchel has elevated Chelsea to another level. Under him, The Blues have already won the Champions League, and are among the favourites to win the Premier League this season.
Chelsea have displayed time and again that they are not afraid of spending big on the right players. While there have been some strong performances this season, there is a feeling Chelsea are capable of much more. They are atop the Premier League table right now.
#1 Manchester City (87.3%)
It would have surprised few to notice that a Pep Guardiola side tops this list. His insistence on keeping the ball is well documented.
Manchester City have the players to implement Guardiola's style of play. Even their starting goalkeeper, Ederson Moraes, is renowned for his comfort on the ball. City have world-class technical players capable of causing havoc with their ability on the ball.
Manchester City are currently second in the league, three points behind league leaders Chelsea. They are among the favourites to lift the Premier League and the Champions League. Guardiola will be especially keen to win the latter competition, having reached the final of the tournament last season.
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