I just noted how condensed the standings are in Premier League after 10 games of the season. Okay, some teams have only played 9, but aren't challenging for the top. There are a mere 8 points separating Tottenham and Liverpool in first, from Palace and Arsenal in 14th. The EPL is starting to resemble the Championship.
Of course, things will spread out in time, but it's shaping up to be a dogfight for the top spot, let alone the European places.
It's a long way from the days of top 4 being almost set in stone, and a welcome change in my mind. Sure, you still favor Liverpool, Man City and two or three of Chelsea, Spurs or Man U finishing up there, but there don't seem to be many "sure" games out there.
What say you, EPL afficionados?
Is it different this year, or just too early to say?
Of course, things will spread out in time, but it's shaping up to be a dogfight for the top spot, let alone the European places.
It's a long way from the days of top 4 being almost set in stone, and a welcome change in my mind. Sure, you still favor Liverpool, Man City and two or three of Chelsea, Spurs or Man U finishing up there, but there don't seem to be many "sure" games out there.
What say you, EPL afficionados?
Is it different this year, or just too early to say?