Is it too early to look at Premier League table?
Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings.
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Arsenal is a professional football club based in Islington, London.
Aston Villa is a professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham.
Chelsea is a professional football club based in Fulham, London, England.
Liverpool is a professional football club based in Liverpool, England.
Manchester City is a Premier League football club based in Manchester, England.
Sunderland is a professional football club based in Sunderland, England.
Tottenham Hotspur is a professional football club based in Tottenham, London.
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Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings.
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