Arsenal are chasing back-to-back Premier League titles 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.
While it would be no surprise if Manchester City and Arsenal finish as the top two - outside of any points deductions or sanctions directed City's way - will Brentford really qualify for Europe, Hull stay up and Tottenham be involved in yet another relegation battle?
Recent history certainly suggests it is likely. It has to be mentioned there is a huge asterisk hanging over the Premier League table at the moment after Manchester City were found guilty of the majority of the Premier League charges levelled at them.
The Premier League leaders have appealed but, if the guilty verdict remains, potential sanctions could have a significant impact on the table.
Until then, we can only deal with the table as it is now. If we look at the Premier League after five games last season and where teams ultimately ended up, the final table was already starting to take shape as 13 of the 20 sides finished within four places of where they sat even at this early stage (65%).
Eventual champions Arsenal were second, Sunderland were already seventh ahead of finishing there eight months later, and two of the three sides that were relegated were already in the bottom three.