Premier League review: Who's had the best start & who has the most work to do?

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Premier League review: A three-week international break is upon us - who has had the best start to the season so far?
Which teams have struggled and have plenty of work to do when the domestic action resumes in October? Have your say in our poll
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What have we learned from the Premier League so far?

Written by Charlotte Coates, Alastair Telfer, Jemma Rice & Ailsa Cowen

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How many times has a player scored a hat-trick in a Premier League loss?published at 11:55 BST
Manchester City 5-3 Sunderland
Brian Brobbey etched his name into Premier League history on Sunday after scoring a hat-trick despite Sunderland falling to a 5-3 defeat against Manchester City.
The Netherlands striker became just the fifth different player to score three goals in a Premier League match and still finish on the losing side.
It is a rare feat, with the last player to achieve it coming almost two decades ago in 2007. Brobbey now joins a small group of players to have experienced the unusual distinction since the Premier League began in 1992.
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Rating Manchester City's start to the seasonpublished at 11:50 BST
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BBC Sport repoters say:
Five league games, five victories. Managed to win at Manchester United despite going down to 10 men midway through the first half. With Erling Haaland already top scorer, City fans will expect a real push to win the league. 9

Fun statpublished at 11:45 BST
Manchester City
Erling Haaland has now scored against all 25 Premier League teams he has faced.
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Get Involvedpublished at 11:42 BST
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Results-wise, it's a great start for Enzo, but it's only a start. There will surely be some bumpy times ahead. The new signings have settled in so well, and the patterns of play already look well established. Ndiaye is a massive upgrade on Savio, and Enzo F is already making a real impact.
Paul, Northwich

'I think he's a genius' - Hart hails Cherkipublished at 11:37 BST
Rayan Cherki has been a big part of Manchester City's success.
The 23-year-old has scored three Premier League goals and registered two assists.
His goal against Sunderland was special.
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'I think he's a genius' - Hart hails Cherki strike
Man City top of the tablepublished at 11:32 BST
The opposite to a post-Pep Guardiola slump has been the case at Manchester City.
Things did not start too well under Enzo Maresca, with the Community Shield defeat by Arsenal.
But they have won all five of their Premier League games, including one at Old Trafford against Man United while down to 10 men.
Will it be similar to when Arne Slot won the title in his first season after replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool?

Rating Chelsea's start to the seasonpublished at 11:23 BST
BBC Sport reporters say:
After a strong start under Xabi Alonso, the Blues have lost two of their past three - and were picked apart by Brentford. Are they really moving in the right direction? 6
Issues at the back for Chelseapublished at 11:17 BST
Chelsea
After a 10th-place finish last season, vast improvement from Chelsea under Xabi Alonso this term was expected and it started on the right foot.
But defensive frailties were obvious and they've gone on to concede 12 goals in five games - more than any other side.

A tough start for Alonsopublished at 11:10 BST
Did everyone go a bit early on Chelsea? I think I did.
Just one point picked up by the Blues in the previous three games and Friday's thrashing at Brentford was a bit of a wake-up call.
Rating Fulham's start to the seasonpublished at 11:03 BST
BBC Sport reporters say:
Decent draws against Liverpool and Manchester United but need a win. Ipswich (away) followed by Hull (home), Coventry (away) and Crystal Palace (home) offer hope when they return from the international break. 5
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Wins coming for Fulham?published at 10:58 BST
Fulham
But are things starting to look up for Fulham?
In their last two games, they've taken points off Liverpool and Manchester United.
With Ipswich, Hull and Coventry coming up in their next three games, Alvaro Arbeloa will be expecting to take points.
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Get Involvedpublished at 10:51 BST
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As a Fulham supporter, I don't get it. The summer signings are good and we are showing more in attack. Defence and midfield are ok. What are we missing here? We can draw against strong sides but cannot defeat weak ones.
Iran, Fulham

Fulham's poor startpublished at 10:46 BST
Fulham
This is just the fourth time that Fulham have failed to win any of their opening five games in a top-flight campaign (with 1951-52, 2011-12 and 2020-21), while they have been relegated in two of the previous three (51-52 and 20-21).
Arbeloa feeling the Fulham heatpublished at 10:41 BST
Fulham are just one of three Premier League teams that haven't been able to secure a win yet.
But they came oh so close yesterday in the draw with Manchester United.
Alvaro Arbeloa's time at Craven Cottage isn't going to plan just yet.

Postpublished at 10:38 BST
What about the side one place above Spurs?
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Get Involvedpublished at 10:35 BST
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Spurs have made the best start. Who else could spend over £300m and after five games be bottom of the Premiership?
David, London

Rating Tottenham's start to the seasonpublished at 10:29 BST
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BBC Sport reporters say:
After spending more than £300m in the summer, Spurs have been poor, failing to score in their opening four league matches. Supporters will be demanding an instant improvement after the international break. 2
Postpublished at 10:25 BST