Barclays Premier League Table: 2016 EPL Outlook After Friday’s Week 5 Result

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Liverpool shocked Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Friday, as the Anfield giants flexed their muscle on their travels to the capital.

Dejan Lovren gave the Reds a precious lead in west London, and Jordan Henderson doubled the advantage for manager Jurgen Klopp’s team with a blockbuster strike that found the top corner.

Chelsea fought back in the second half as Diego Costa’s goalscoring streak continued, but the Blues could not find the equaliser they believed they deserved.

Antonio Conte’s side missed the chance to go top of the league after sustaining their first defeat of the campaign.

Here is a list of the remaining fixtures after Friday’s exciting opener and the latest Premier League table:

Latest Standings

Preview

Manchester City lead the way after dismantling Manchester United 2-1 last week with style and panache at Old Trafford.

The Sky Blues welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium in their next challenge, but the Cherries will have to produce an unbelievable display to halt Pep Guardiola’s men.

Sergio Aguero completes his domestic ban after his heroics in the UEFA Champions League, but Guardiola proved he is not completely reliant on the striker’s talents after …

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