5 things we learned from the first half of the Premier League season

#4 Big money summer signings are delivering for their teams

Richarlison has been majestic for Everton

£1.26b worth of talent was brought in by Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window. Like every other season, the signings have been a mixture of the good, the bad and the struggling so far.

Quite a number of clubs broke their own transfer records to bring in new talent. Surprisingly, a large number of these expensive signings have done very well in the first half of the season.

Richarlison became Everton's record signing when he joined the Toffees from Watford for £40m. The 21-year-old Brazilian who is now a full-fledged international has shone brightly with 9 goals and 1 assist for Marco Silva's men.

Liverpool broke the transfer record for a goalkeeper when they landed Alisson Becker from AS Roma for £67m. A Brazilian international (like Richarlison), he has been brilliant for the Reds and is a big factor in the team's current unbeaten run.

Kepa Arrizabalaga became the most expensive goalie just a week after Alisson. Chelsea paid Athletic Club de Bilbao his full release-clause of £71.6m. The 23-year-old has gotten better for the Blues as the season has gone on.

The same can be said for Riyadh Mahrez after his club-record £60m move to Manchester City from Leicester City. The Algerian winger has added an extra edge to the Cityzens.

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