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'Far from their best' to 'a joy to watch' - Ranking Premier League teams' start to the season:
After five matches, there is a long way left in the campaign. Here's how BBC Sport reporters rate each team:
Team Rankings
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Manchester City (9) - Five victories in five games, including a win at Manchester United despite playing with 10 men. Erling Haaland leads the scoring charts.
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Brighton (9) - Impressive unbeaten start with wins over Spurs and Chelsea, entertaining fans with 16 goals in five games.
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Leeds United (7) - Unbeaten, fifth in the league, and boasting the joint-best defensive record. A superb 4-1 win against Newcastle highlights their potential.
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Hull City (8) - Eight points from a tough opening five fixtures, including wins over Manchester United and Chelsea.
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Brentford (8) - Beat Spurs and Chelsea without fuss during an unbeaten start. Can they challenge for Europe?
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Aston Villa (6), Bournemouth (6), Coventry City (6), Everton (6), Fulham (5), Ipswich Town (5), Liverpool (6), Manchester United (6), Newcastle (5), Sunderland (6) - Mixed starts across the board, with some teams showing promise and others struggling.
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