'Far from their best' to 'a joy to watch' - ranking Premier League teams' start to season
Summary
The article reviews how Premier League football teams have performed after the first five matches of the 2026-27 season. It ranks teams based on their starts, noting strong performances by Manchester City and Brighton, and disappointing ones by Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.Key Facts
- Manchester City won all five league games and have the top scorer, Erling Haaland.
- Brighton has scored 16 goals in five games, making their matches exciting to watch.
- Tottenham Hotspur spent over £300 million in transfers but have not scored in their first four league matches.
- Manchester United lost at Hull City and drew against lower-ranked Fulham, with only one win so far.
- Leeds United is unbeaten after five games and ranks fifth in the league.
- Chelsea started well under new manager Xabi Alonso but recently lost two of three games.
- Several teams like Ipswich Town and Bournemouth show fighting spirit despite defensive weaknesses.
- There is a three-week break in the league before matches resume on 10 October.
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