Portal „EuroFootball.com“ - „Premier“ league club ranking after the first round of the championship. It is compiled taking into account the team's player capability, form, injuries, and the team's recent results. Although it is difficult to draw big conclusions after just one match, some clubs have already changed their assessment towards one direction or another. Results of the first round: „Manchester United“ 1 - 0 „Tottenham Hotspur“ „Leicester City“ 4 - 2 „Sunderland“ „Norwich City 1 - 3 „Crystal Palace“ „AFC Bournemouth 0 - 1 „Aston Villa“ „Everton“ 2 - 2 „Watford“ „Chelsea“ 2 - 2 „Swansea City“ „Arsenal“ 0 - 2 „West Ham United“ „Newcastle United“ 2 - 2 „Southampton“ „Stoke City“ 0 - 1 „Liverpool“ „West Bromwich Albion“ 0 - 3 „Manchester City“ „Premier“ league club ranking 20(18). „AFC Bournemouth“. Last year's „Championship“ winners started the championship not only by losing to „Aston Villa“ but also failing to score. The „Bournemouth“ footballers who stood out 98 times last year hoped that their attack would be one of the main assets this year. 19(19). „Norwich City“. Although the club had more ball possession (63% vs 37%) and more shots (17 vs 11) against „Crystal Palace“, they ended up losing 1-3. Defeat at home definitely did not set a positive tone for the team, so „Norwich City“ will need to try to improve in the upcoming matches against „Sunderland“. 18(17). „Sunderland“. The first match only fueled more discussions about the team's defensive issues. The debut of the new defensive duo was unsuccessful - Kaboul and Coates not only failed to stop the „Leicester City“ attack (opponents scored 4 goals) but also both received yellow cards. The only consolation for the „Sunderland“ club is that both team strikers scored goals. 17(20). „Watford“. The only thing that should worry the fans of this team is that they conceded two goals at the end of the match and did not hold on to the lead. A draw 2-2 at home against „Everton“ is not a bad result, but when leading for two-thirds of the match, failing to secure a victory is truly regretful. 16(14). „West Bromwich Albion“. The 0-3 loss to „Manchester City“ team evoked mixed feelings. Firstly, probably few expected that the „West Brom“ team would take points from one of the strongest „Premier“ league teams, but losing by such a result it is hard to find something positive. 15(16). „Aston Villa“. Although the club started the season with an away victory, it is difficult to evaluate matches against newcomers. Winning without conceding is always satisfying, but the true level of the team and its defense will be revealed on Friday when they face a much tougher test - the „Manchester United“ team. 14(15). „Leicester City“. Although before the season most specialists underestimated the chances of „Leicester City“, the club started the season with a great 4-2 victory. It is worth noting that the defense of the „Sunderland“ team did not shine in this match, and the Leicester players themselves conceded two goals. 13(13). „Newcastle United“. A 2-2 draw against the „Southampton“ team at the start of the season is not a bad result for the „Newcastle United“ team. However, conceding two goals is not the result that the team's manager and fans would like - the club had one of the worst defenses in the previous season of the „Premier“ league. 12(10). „Stoke City“. Although the club played no worse than the „Liverpool“ team for 85 minutes, a missed goal left them without points. Missing a great opportunity to take points from potentially stronger opponents, „Stoke City“ will have the same opportunity in the next round, where they will face the „Tottenham“ team. In this match, the team's attacking potential will increase even more with the addition of Shaqiri. 11(8). „Everton“. Not winning at home against the „Watford“ team, the „Everton“ players were definitely not satisfied. Although they twice fell behind in the match and equalized the result only in the 86th minute, in order to get into the top ten, they must win home matches against such opponents. 10(11). „Crystal Palace“. In the match against the league newcomers „Norwich City“, out of the three goals scored, two were by the goalkeepers, and one was by the defender, so the attacking position remains the most burning issue for the „Crystal Palace“ club. It won't be easy for them to stand out in the next round when they host the „Arsenal“ team. 9(12). „West Ham United“. Despite very poor results in the Europa League, the „Premier“ league team started surprisingly well. Breaking „Arsenal“ with a 2-0 win away, they scored three points, which almost no one expected. Perfectly utilizing opportunities, „West Ham United“ also stood out with extremely sacrificial defensive play, being able to block even 9 opponents' shots on goal. 8(7). „Southampton“. The team that showed excellent defense last season conceded two goals in the first matches of the season. In order to celebrate a victory against the „Everton“ team next week, „Southampton“ will have to improve its game in defense. If this component of the game does not reach the level demonstrated by the team last year, it will be difficult to expect another top ten season. 7(9). „Swansea City“. The „Swans“ proved in the first round that they are not to be joked with. Taking points from „Chelsea“ in the away match, they once again reminded that the 8th place in the „Premier“ league last year was not a fluke. Drawing against the champions will only increase „Swansea“ club's ambitions and confidence in their abilities. 6(6). „Tottenham Hotspur“. Playing a draw away against „Manchester United“, the „Tottenham“ players may remain disappointed with the result. The only goal scored into their own net left the London club without points. The best remedy for forgetting this defeat would be three points in the next match against the „Stoke City“ team. 5(5). „Liverpool“. Although the „Liverpool“ club started the season with a victory, their game was not as expected by the fans. If not for a great Coutinho goal at the end of the match, the team could have stumbled in the first game. Despite earning three points, the club will need to improve its game to aim for at least Champions League qualification. 4(3). „Arsenal“. 22 shots on goal and a 0-2 loss. The first „Premier“ league season match on the ground brought down from clouds Petr Cech and all „gunners“ supporters. Although the team's game was not bad, losing at home to weaker opponents is simply unacceptable when dreaming of the title of champions. 3(4). „Manchester United“. The performance of the „Red Devils“ in the first round received ambiguous reactions. It was emphasized that the footballers earned three points against the strong „Tottenham Hotspur“ team, but the fans expected a much better attacking performance. 2(1). „Chelsea“. If not for the late goal scoring the second goal, the country champions could have started the season with a home defeat. After drawing with „Swansea City“, a lot of criticism was directed at the team's coach Jose Mourinho. „Chelsea“ will need to improve already in the next match against „Manchester City“, as falling five points behind their main competitors after two rounds could be too devastating when aiming to defend the „Premier“ league trophies. 1(2). „Manchester City“. Calmly and confidently. The „Manchester City“ team managed to do what their competitors failed - win an easy victory. Great performances by Yaya Toure and David Silva after the first match received the most praise. The fact that the team did not allow the last season's top scorer of the „Premier“ league, Sergio Aguero, to start in the starting eleven only further highlights the strength of „Manchester City“.
