The Premier League season has reached a brief pause as International soccer has taken priority in the second week of the October.
The early League season has delivered some surprises and also a fairly predictable picture overall.
Arsenal leads the table after seven matches as Mikel Arteta’s team has dropped full points only once.
Liverpool and Tottenham remain close behind while Bournemouth and Crystal Palace emerge as impressive early success stories.
At the bottom Nottingham Forest have already replaced their manager after managing just one win from seven games.
Wolves sit without a victory and their poor form is some sign of long and difficult season ahead.
A Surprise star leads in the creative spark
A surprise name has emerged among the league’s most productive players.
Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace leads the Premier League in big chances created with five and is sitting ahead of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah who has four and Sunderland's Granhit Xhaka who also has same.
Bournemouth's David Brooks and Everton's Jack Grealish follow closely but neither match Wharton’s influence.
The 21-year-old midfielder has played six of Palace’s seven games and completed 455 minutes and his passing accuracy in the final third and control in possession have defined Palace’s shape.
Palace under Oliver Glasner have conceded only five goals in seven matches and created more big chances than any other team. Their expected goals total of 12.15 is second only to Manchester City which shows their attacking intent.