Man City and Arsenal — the race at the top
After six matchdays the title race looks like a two-horse contest — Manchester City (18 pts) and Arsenal (15 pts). Three points separate them, with Arsenal also having lost one game. Brighton are an unexpected third on 13 points. Brentford, Everton and Chelsea complete the top six, each on 10 points.
Brighton — the revelation of the season
The Seagulls have scored 18 goals in 6 matches — an absolute league record. Only two conceded. Brighton play attractive, attacking football and are the most prolific team in the Premier League. If this form holds, Brighton could challenge for a Champions League spot — something nobody predicted before the season.
Promoted sides — Hull and Leeds making waves
Hull City and Leeds United both have 9 points and sit inside the top ten — an impressive feat for sides returning to the Premier League. Leeds even beat Arsenal last matchday. Coventry, on the other hand, sit bottom with no points and a goal difference of 0:10 — the nightmare of the promoted sides continues.
Man United — crisis at Old Trafford
Manchester United have just 6 points and sit 13th — entirely unacceptable for a club of this stature. One draw against City in the derby and a string of poor results show the team is still searching for its identity under the new manager. The match against Leeds in matchday 7 (18 October) is already a must-not-lose game for United.