The Manchester clubs take the top two spots, but how do the other 18 Premier League teams stack up?
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20. Crystal Palace
Having yet to score after two games, Palace did little against Tottenham to inspire hope in their fans. Closer on the score sheet than they were on the field, the London club created a few nice chances, but only after they had already conceded a goal.
19. Bournemouth
Harry Arter put his team in immediate danger when he drew a red card for dragging Cheikhou Kouyate to the ground in the 77th minute. From there, it was only a matter of time until Bournemouth conceded, leaving them with two losses in two games thus far.
18. Sunderland
David Moyes has had a tough first two weeks on the job at Sunderland, and dropping three points in the home opener will not make things easier. Patrick Van Aanholt’s perseverance on the Black Cats’ lone goal helped his side make the most of an otherwise rare opportunity.
17. Stoke
As the Potters found, when Sergio Aguero is in form, he is as tough as anyone in the world to stop. Bojan Krkic’s penalty was a brief respite, and he will surely be more involved as the season progresses.
16. Watford
It felt so close for Watford. Despite holding minimal possession, the Hornets capitalized on a delicious Adlene Guedioura cross and came within ten minutes of capturing three points at home.
15. Southampton
Playing at Old Trafford was never going to be easy for the Saints, and they performed admirably under the circumstances. Shane Long saw a few openings, and Nathan Redmond’s development has to be a source of encouragement.
14. Burnley
In a display of truly exceptional efficiency, it only took two shots on goal for Burnley to win 2-0. They spent much of the afternoon chasing the ball, but the defense never allowed for a solid look on goal. Andre Gray was in especially inspired form.
13. West Brom
Despite the Gareth McAuley goal to put them in the lead, the Baggies never looked in control. Even on the counterattack, West Brom were unable to create anything substantial, and Everton often left them scrambling for the ball.
12. Swansea
The Swans nearly doubled the amount of shots their opponents had while dominating possession, but they simply could not crack the Hull defense. Swansea continue to have trouble defending set pieces, and conceded after failing to properly clear a corner.
11. Middlesbrough
Charging out to a 2-0 halftime lead thanks to a Cristhian Stuani brace, Middlesbrough did well to hold even after conceding in the second half. Even while not actually scoring, Alvaro Negredo was sublime, assisting on both Stuani goals.
10. Liverpool
In the most nightmarish carnival of human misery this weekend, Liverpool held 81 percent possession and had a total of 26 shots on the way to being shut out. Hero of the week previous, Phillippe Coutinho could not find his shot, sending more toward the clouds than on frame.
9. West Ham
Michail Antonio finished a crucial Gokhan Tore cross, itself the result of a play Antonio himself started, to help his side grab an important three points at home. Perhaps tellingly, the Hammers repeatedly stifled Bournemouth’s counterattack.
8. Leicester
While dropping points at home after a shocking opening loss is not ideal, drawing with the only team that had their number last season is a marked improvement. Like their opponents, Leicester played with caution, but their measured approach was a reminder of their capabilities against some of the best clubs in England.
7. Hull
In the quest to be the next Leicester, an early front runner has emerged. Hull’s victory over Swansea was not particularly leisurely, but goals from substitute Shaun Maloney and Abel Hernandez saw the Tigers steal three valuable points away and, in turn, an early third place in the table.
6. Arsenal
In stark contrast to the opener against Liverpool, Arsenal played with distinct timidity. Putting Alexis Sanchez up front, rather than on the wing, is a necessary evil which took away his greatest strength. The devil is in the details of the injury report for the Gunners.
5. Tottenham
It took an uncomfortable 83 minutes for Spurs to break through, but it seemed inevitable. Harry Kane is yet to score, though his assist on the Victor Wanyama game winner may very well have been a winner on its own.
4. Everton
Having relinquished an early goal from a corner, Everton pushed hard and had several chances before finally seeing through the equalizer and go-ahead goals. Gareth Barry nudged in a choppy effort, though Mason Holgate’s assist from the corner was the real highlight there.
3. Chelsea
It was a bit nerve-wracking for the Blues for much of the game, as they went down early in the second half before Michy Batshuayi equalized. Then, Diego Costa – who else? – finished a marvelous pass from Cesc Fabregas to seal the late win.
2. Manchester City
City showed the multi-faceted scoring capacity of which we all knew they were capable, with Sergio Aguero and Nolito each netting a brace. Willy Caballero has been terrific in goal as the presumptive placeholder to the post-Joe Hart era.
1. Manchester United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic slotted home a goal on either side of halftime, continuing his eternal quest for nomadic dominance. The defense was tight, leaving David de Gea with little to do, and Paul Pogba had a few eye-catching runs at goal as well.