Premier League Table: 2016 Standings, Week 5 Fixtures After Week 4 Results

With Week 4 coming to a close on Monday in the Premier League, it’s time to take a look ahead at the slate of games on tap in Week 5.

Below, we’ll break down the fixtures and updated table and analyze the games to come.

Analysis

Coming into Monday’s game, Everton striker Romelu Lukaku hadn’t scored in 11 games. In the second half alone against Sunderland, he scored three times. Talk about ending a goal drought in style.

His manager, Ronald Koeman, was pleased:

RK: “[The goals] were great for Romelu. He showed again tonight that he’s one of the best strikers you can have.” #EFCmatchday

— Everton (@Everton) September 12, 2016

The 3-0 win for Everton continued the Toffees’ excellent start to the season, as they now sit in third place with 10 points after four games and trail only Manchester City in points. Up next for the Toffees will be a winnable contest against Middlesbrough, which have opened their Premier League campaign with an impressive five points in four contests.

But can they shut down the now irrepressible Lukaku? That remains to be seen.

The premier matchup on the slate is Friday’s showdown between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. While Chelsea have looked rejuvenated under new manager Antonio Conte, Jurgen Klopp has Liverpool playing some of the most exciting, dynamic attacking football in the Premier League.

Both teams have scored …

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