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Hello readers! Welcome to the latest European Club rankings. This is an update to the previous one. Now all the top leagues in Europe have joined the party as Bundesliga also kick-started the season with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund dominating as usual. The Premier League had some twists as favourites Manchester City dropped points for the first time this season whereas Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham continued their winning runs.
In Italy, Juventus continued their winning run even though Cristiano Ronaldo failed to open his account on both occasions, while Napoli stole the show with a brilliant second-half comeback against AC Milan, Inter Milan and Roma settled for draws that made Inter Milan lose some points and also a spot in the top 10. In Spain, there were no surprises as all the big teams won their matches.
So let us see the rankings of the top teams in Europe based on their overall performances in the past couple of weeks, these rankings will be updated after the next round of matches.
#10 Tottenham Hotspur
With three wins in a row, Spurs are one of the four teams who are yet to lose a point. With brilliant performance against Fulham, Spurs went to Old Trafford for the third round match, although Manchester United were dejected after their defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion, Old Trafford was not an easy place to go and win.
Spurs defied odds by beating Manchester United and that too with a clinical and professional performance stunning Manchester United in front of their fans by a 3-0 victory.
This victory is a statement of intent and Tottenham Hotspur is the team that can undoubtedly lay down a marker for the title race. With this performances, Tottenham stormed into the top 10 rankings while Manchester United missed out of the top list with their abysmal performances.
#9 Chelsea
In the last ratings, Chelsea were not inside the top 10 but with three consecutive wins and with one against their city rivals, Arsenal. Chelsea started their new campaign under Maurizio Sarri in a perfect way. These results set the tone for the 2016-17 Premier League champions to bring back the glory.
Although they had plenty of possession in the game against Newcastle United, they found it extremely difficult to break the deadlock until the later parts of the game against the Magpies. It remains that there is still a work in progress under the new manager for Chelsea, but these victories will boost their morale and lift their confidence after a disappointing season last term.
#8 Liverpool
Liverpool not only had a decent transfer window, but the team also showed their strength on the pitch as well as they are the only team in the Premier League yet to concede a goal and are on top of the table after third-round matches.
Liverpool has bolstered its squad in areas where they were lacking in the last season and that is paying dividends as they not only have fierce attacking power but are also very strong in the back thanks to the signing of the wonderful goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who looks like a strong contender for the Premier League Golden Glove already.
If Liverpool could maintain this level for a prolonged period they are the team who can compete with Manchester City neck and neck, this time the battle will be more interesting.
#7 Bayern Munich
Bundesliga's new season started with regular favourites Bayern Munich winning their opening match against Hoffenheim, Bayern Munich at one stage found it difficult as Bayern's lead from Thomas Muller was cancelled out by Adam Szalai and then Lewandowski kept Bayern ahead with a penalty in the last ten minutes of the play and Arjen Robben sealed the game at the dying moments thanks to wonderful linkup play.
The Bavarian Giants are the usual favourites to land the Bundesliga unless Borussia Dortmund poses some serious threat as they also win their match comfortably.
#6 Paris Saint-Germain
PSG maintained their winning momentum as they won all their three matches and they are undisputed favourites for the Ligue 1 title.
PSG's Champions League hopes to be hugely dependent upon the front three. PSG have not strengthened their squad significantly, although the star player Gianluigi Buffon is a good signing, it remains to be seen how far they will go this season.
#5 Real Madrid
Champions League winners have taken a toll after selling Cristiano Ronaldo. They tasted defeat against their city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup.
The European champions did not have any such trouble in La Liga with comfortable wins against Getafe and Girona.
In the absence of Ronaldo Benzema and Bale stole the limelight. The young player Asensio should step up and it will be the season to watch out for the Spanish youngster.
#4 Atletico Madrid
They began their season in stunning fashion with a sensational win against Real Madrid claiming the UEFA Super Cup. With that victory, Atletico Madrid sent a clear statement of intent to the European Giants and they are serious contenders for the Champions League this season.
Their league season didn't go well as they dropped a couple of points in their opening fixture against Valencia and sailed through a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in a typical Diego Simeone style.
Simeone knows how to play in big games, and he is a master in grinding out the results at tough times; his style of play will not bring many goals but slim margins are enough for his team as he has also proved that in the past, so with the more added firepower they probably look like they can have a better season than not.
#3 Juventus
With all the ingredients hitting the top gear in the European elite competition, Juventus team is one to watch out for this season.
Their season began in rusty fashion as they saw off Chievo with Federico Bernardeschi's dying minutes winner. They defeated the talented Lazio side with a comfortable 2-0 win in the second round. A notable point in those two games was that Ronaldo has not contributed to the Juventus scoresheet yet which in perspective is a positive for the Bianconeris. Although Ronaldo did not score, it was a matter of time before he could find his golden touch.
#2 Manchester City
The Premier League champions started the season where they left with a comfortable win over Arsenal and a huge victory over Huddersfield with Sergio Aguero's hat-trick before hitting a speed breaker in the form of Wolverhampton.
Although they were unlucky to lose against the Wolves, this is the Premier League where any unexpected thing can happen at any time.
Manchester City dropped points for the first time this season, which may happen once in a blue moon. It is highly possible they can regain their touch in the coming matches.
#1 Barcelona
Barcelona started their season in brilliant fashion against the Alaves with a thumping 3-0 win. They had 79% possession in that game and didn't gave any chance to the opponent, and Messi opened his account with a brace and Coutinho also had his name on the scoresheet.
Their second match was a difficult one against Real Valladolid not because of the opponent but because of the condition of the pitch, the match should not be allowed on such a pitch but luckily no player got any injuries.
Ousmane Dembele provided the winner, which ensured Barcelona's 100% record in the league and also kept their top spot on our list.
