Premier League stock exchange: Liverpool close the gap on Man City after value jump

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  • Gameweek 5 is over and only two teams remain perfect with leaders Chelsea and Liverpool securing 15 points from a possible 15.

    Jurgen Klopp‘s men are arguably the biggest winners from the round of fixtures following their 2-1 win away to rivals Tottenham, however, their Merseyside neighbours Everton received a huge hit after a dire defeat to West Ham.

    Keeping tabs on all 20 Premier League teams is the Sport360 Stock Exchange (360SE), our season-long measurement for top flight sides as we track each club throughout the campaign and take into account their results to assign positions.

    We initially used reputation and squad worth to determine the starting price but from Gameweek 2 onward, we’ve examine their output to create a new value.

    The total points gained for the season are used as a tiebreaker but sides which have produced big wins against strong opposition get a big boost and vice versa.

    Without further ado, here’s the rankings after GW5.

    1. Manchester City: 523 / 528 / +5

    Total for 2018/19: +28

    City were fantastic and Bernardo Silva was majestic as the defending champions swatted aside Fulham with ease. Still, it’s hard to please boss Pep Guardiola as he said post-match: “I am upset with my players and they know that.” The Catalan cited sloppiness as reason for his disdain, but when you were practically perfect last season, nothing but excellence will satisfy.

    2. Liverpool: 500 / 515 / +15

    Total for 2018/19: +40

    There’s a trend emerging with Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s side are picking up maximum points without having to exert maximal force. They really should have been four clear of Tottenham and were guilty of profligacy in front of goal. But given the embarrassment they suffered in this fixture last term, this was an outstanding result to hit 15 points from 15.

    3. Chelsea: 456 / 461 / +5

    Total for 2018/19: +31

    Kevin De Bruyne’s injury has opened up a gap in the Premier League and Eden Hazard is exposing it with the same ruthless streak he showed against Cardiff. The Belgian is bouncing and his hat-trick against the newcomers reinforced his claim as English football’s finest player right now. He is, though, papering over defensive deficiencies and while Maurizio Sarri has guided Chelsea to a perfect start, problems remain.

    Eden Hazard

    Eden Hazard

    4. Manchester United: 440 / 445 / +5

    Total for 2018/19: -15

    Not exactly pretty in pink but Jose Mourinho is showing signs of a turnaround following a crucial win at high-flying Watford. The first-half was a fine performance but then they returned to type after the interval and sat back which made for a nervous conclusion. David de Gea’s last-minute save equated to the goals from Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling. Yet, two straight away wins is nothing to sniff at.

    5. Arsenal: 428 / 433 / +5

    Total for 2018/19: +3

    Two moments of genuine quality emerged from a scrappy affair as Granit Xhaka’s thunderbolt and Mesut Ozil’s landmark goal from patient build-up sealed a 2-1 win over Newcastle. The hosts were the better side in the first half until Unai Emery introduced summer-signing Lucas Torreira. The Uruguayan bossed the midfield and his forward-thinking mentality kept Arsenal’s play moving in the attacking third, helping to earn the three points.

    6. Tottenham Hotspur: 438 / 430 / -8

    Total for 2018/19: +10

    Architects of their own downfall against Liverpool, the 2-1 scoreline flattered them because for large periods of the clash the hosts were second best after a performance riddled with poor errors. It felt like a crossroads clash given the summer business of the two clubs and Spurs are standing still at the moment.

    7. Everton: 373 / 358 / -15

    Total for 2018/19: -12

    Apathy is an emotion which can quickly swell at Goodison Park and the 3-1 loss to a West Ham side which has begun the season in terrible form, will only balloon that feeling. It may have been Everton’s first defeat under Marco Silva but the manner of it for a team with such lofty ambitions is a huge bump in the road. It’s been a mediocre start for the Blues and Silva must organise his backline to bring about improvement.

    Marco Silva

    Marco Silva

    8. Leicester City: 358 / 343 / -15

    Total for 2018/19: -7

    Claude Puel’s side were 4-0 down with two minutes of normal time remaining, 3-0 down before Wes Morgan’s dismissal, so when you look at the whole picture, it’s an ugly one. Two late goals do little to paint away the stains of their entire performance. The Foxes are incredibly vulnerable at the back and this won’t be the last time they struggle on the road. Perhaps their initial stock value was a little high?

    9. West Ham: 323 / 330 / +7

    Total for 2018/19: -30

    Andriy Yarmolenko and Marko Arnautovic sprinkled a dose of quality on an error-strewn Everton to help Manuel Pellegrini secure his first league win as Hammers boss. They punished the home side and their catalogue of mistakes to show squad morale is still intact despite four straight defeats.

    10. Wolves: 313 / 320 / +7

    Total for 2018/19: +20

    From the trio of new clubs in the Premier League, Wolves have shown they are the most capable of not just adapting to the English top flight, but thriving as well. Striker Raul Jimenez has been impressive among a team brimming with quality additions thanks to the phonebook of super agent Jorge Mendes. The Mexican’s sole goal was enough, but considering Wolves managed 30 shots to Burnley’s seven, boss Nuno Espirito Santo would rightly be frustrated it wasn’t more.

    11. Bournemouth: 290 / 310 / +20

    Total for 2018/19: +40

    A dreadful dive aside, Ryan Fraser is proving to be one of the standout stars of the season so far. Instrumental in dismantling Leicester, he scored twice – it’s three league goals this term, already two behind his total for 2017/18 – and assisted another. The sparkling winger hallmarked Bournemouth’s decisive counter-attacking display and the away side’s two late goals were mere consolations, a product of their own hubris.

    Ryan Fraser

    Ryan Fraser

    12. Watford: 290 / 292 / +2

    Total for 2018/19: +42

    Were it not for the goalkeeping wizardry of De Gea, the Hornets would still be unbeaten. Javi Gracia was undone by a very Mourinho performance of scrap and fight but the defeat does not take away from a magnificent start to the season. Watford do need to begin games with the same intensity they finish them, however, there’s no way they’re missing out on an increase after pushing United so close.

    13. Crystal Palace: 290 / 292 / +2

    Total for 2018/19: +2

    In a meeting of two teams sunk by crippling losing streaks, Palace ran off with the points and positive momentum against Huddersfield thanks to an outstanding piece of quality from Wilfried Zaha. The silky 25-year-old winger snapped his side’s run of three straight losses by slicing through the hosts and lashing home from an acute angle just before half time. Palace were outplayed, Zaha was the difference.

    14. Fulham: 295 / 292 / -3

    Total for 2018/19: +2

    We were duped by Fulham’s summer dealings into believing their initial stock value was far higher than the reality. How much you can really expect of the newboys away at the omnipotent defending champions is up for debate. Regardless, they offered absolutely nothing in a 3-0 thumping. It genuinely should have been a bigger scoreline, so despite the predictable result, Fulham lose points for their lack of fight and endeavour.

    15. Newcastle United: 285 / 285 / 0

    Total for 2018/19: -5

    The table is looking decidedly grim for Rafa Benitez’s men, even at this early stage. They edged the first half against Arsenal, came on strong in the latter period but the time in between saw them undone by the type of quality Newcastle fans dream of. Can’t fault the attitude but that alone won’t be enough to see the Magpies survive this season.

    16. Southampton: 270 / 272 / +2

    Total for 2018/19: +2

    The Saints were two goals to good with just a third of the game left but immediately after Danny Ings converted from the spot, Shane Duffy sent nerves racing before Glenn Murray coolly converted from a penalty of his own to snatch a point. According to the Guardian, Southampton have now dropped 26 points from winning positions in the league since the start of last season. Game management will serve them well to turn that fortune around.

    17. Brighton: 265 / 268 / +3

    Total for 2018/19: +18

    Away from home and staring defeat in the face, Brighton launched a stirring comeback even before Ings’ penalty. They threw men forward with renewed urgency and sensed a wilt in Southampton late on to grab a point.

    18. Burnley: 273 / 268 / -5

    Total for 2018/19: -22

    A miserable run which stretches back to last season continued as Burnley’s record in their last 26 Premier League games shows just five wins. They were utterly outclassed by Wolves and they really should have been been beaten by far more than the 1-0 scoreline. Goalkeeper Joe Hart is about the only player who came out of the defeat with any credit after his instinctive saves kept the score down.

    Joe Hart

    Joe Hart

    19. Huddersfield Town: 218 / 216 / -2

    Total for 2018/19: -4

    Huddersfield are without a win in their last five league matches and this was a big opportunity spurned. They dominated possession, created double the chances compared to their season average and yet still ended up on the losing side with their acute lack of ruthlessness in front of goal sinking their value further.

    20. Cardiff City: 201 / 202 / +1

    Total for 2018/19: +2

    Taken within the context of their opponent and the performance in parts, Cardiff nab themselves a point despite the 4-1 scoreline at Chelsea. Ultimately, they ran into a Hazard storm but the visitors started brightly and deserved their opener through Sol Bamba. Encouraging signs but they remain rock bottom for a reason.

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