Not sure where else to put this, but a (slightly) more statistically driven look at the top 6: https://www.theringer.com/soccer/2018/10/19/17995886/the-premier-league-standings-are-lying-to-you
My favorite bit is this paragraph:
"In a normal season, the top of the table right now would have a great team in Liverpool, a very good team in Chelsea, a team with an outside chance of hanging in there in Spurs, and an interloper in Arsenal. But this isn’t a normal year. This isn’t even last year. The 2017-18 version of Manchester City were a fantastic side that won a Premier League–record 100 points while winning the title by 19 points. This year, they’re playing better on both sides of the ball. Last year Manchester City beat everybody; this year they’re breaking them. The table might seem tight at the moment, but the reality is that Manchester City are in a league all by themselves."
I'm a bit confused though. Where are United? Why aren't they mentioned as a contender? Surely there must be mistake...
My favorite bit is this paragraph:
"In a normal season, the top of the table right now would have a great team in Liverpool, a very good team in Chelsea, a team with an outside chance of hanging in there in Spurs, and an interloper in Arsenal. But this isn’t a normal year. This isn’t even last year. The 2017-18 version of Manchester City were a fantastic side that won a Premier League–record 100 points while winning the title by 19 points. This year, they’re playing better on both sides of the ball. Last year Manchester City beat everybody; this year they’re breaking them. The table might seem tight at the moment, but the reality is that Manchester City are in a league all by themselves."
I'm a bit confused though. Where are United? Why aren't they mentioned as a contender? Surely there must be mistake...