Premier League – Round Five : It is a battle at the top between the Manchesters

Goals Scored:: 21

Crystal Palace became the only team without a victory after five league matches when AFC Bournemouth picked up their first victory of the season after defeating newly promoted Brighton Hove & Albion.

Five rounds into the season and the two Manchester teams are at the top of the league standings with identical results.Played 5 matches, Won 4, a draw, and no losses. Both teams have conceded two goals in the 5 league matches, while scoring 16 goals.  Both teams have a player on the top of the goalscoring list.  

Sergio Aguero contributed a hat-trick to help Manchester City trash Watford away to a 6-0 victory, while Romelu Lukaku(Manchester United) scored against his former club Everton.  Both players sit on top of the top goalscorer chart in the league with 5 goals each.

A flying Romelu Luakau of Manchester United

Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) terrorizing Watford

It is three straight competitive matches that Liverpool has failed to take maximum points. Liverpool went consecutive league matches without a victory after managing just a 1-1 draw at home against Burnley.

Chelsea and Arsenal played out a goalless draw, while Tottenham Hotspur is still searching for a home victory in the Premier League after a goalless draw against Swansea City.

Three consecutive league victories for Newcastle has them enjoying a decent view from the top. Fourth place for a newly promoted club is not bad at all.