The Premier League table is finally beginning to take shape, but it doesn't tell the whole story about how teams have started, writes BBC Sport statistician Chris Collinson.
With eight games played, the Premier League table is finally beginning to take shape, but it doesn't tell the whole story about how teams have started.
It's not surprising that Manchester City have been the best team in the Premier League so far, but what might raise a few eyebrows is that Newcastle and Arsenal are right up there with them. Despite having just seven points on the board, managers Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche are justified in saying that Brentford and Everton have been better than results suggest, with a relieved Dyche mentioning on the most recent Match Of The Day that "at last the xG paid us back" in the Toffees' win against Bournemouth.
The graphic below takes a more detailed look at teams' expected goals numbers by showing whether it's in attack or defence where teams have been impressing or struggling this season. Tottenham and Liverpool have not been as solid at the back as other top-four contenders, while Aston Villa and Brighton's amazing attacking play is currently being undermined by defensive frailties.
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