The Premier LeagueAfter the international break, the weekend is back and better than ever. This weekend, there’s a Manchester derby, a North London derby, and an East Midlands dieby. Meanwhile, the top four teams are playing eachother and the Premier League games are being supervised by the new managers. Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Athletic’s writers give their verdicts on what they’ve seen so far and what we can expect during the hectic run to the World CupBreak in November
Are you currently rethinking which pre-season prediction?
Oliver Kay: We made the error of underestimating LiverpoolLast season, I may have underestimated them. It’s early days and I expect performances and results to pick up now that their injury troubles are easing but it’s been an unconvincing start.
Carl Anka: I’m not 100 per cent on the relegated trio. The simple conclusion is that promoted clubs are relegated. FulhamThings are improving slowly but surely. Aleksandar Mitrovic: I owe you an apology.
Dominic Fifield – I believe Fulham would struggle. But, I will still be hesitant to make a judgment until after the World Cup. Or, perhaps the intrigue that I put on Thomas Tuchel’s tactical adjustments at Chelsea might be a factor? This quickly changed.
