One-third of the Premier League season is over, and the battle for the top five has turned chaotic, with only 7 points separating 2nd and 14th place.

The Premier League stands out as the most captivating among the big five leagues, with the fight for the championship and Champions League places being the season’s main drama. This year, the competition resembles a battlefield. After this week’s two matches and 13 rounds played—roughly one-third of the campaign—the teams chasing European spots have packed closely together, except for Arsenal, who hold a 5-point lead.

The current Premier League standings show,The gap between second-placed Manchester City and eighth-placed Liverpool is just 4 points; similarly, the difference between second place and 14th-placed Everton is only 7 points.This means that from second to fourteenth place, almost all teams have a strong chance to compete for European qualification, including Champions League spots. Currently struggling and positioned lower, clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Newcastle must keep pace and be ready to overtake others on points as they fight for a top-five finish this season.

In my view, the Premier League’s wealth—with broadcasting revenues starting at around £100 million per season—gives even mid- and lower-table clubs significant purchasing power, enabling them to compete for players with the big clubs in the other top four leagues. As a result, these teams have strong squads and tactical discipline. Therefore, every league victory in the Premier League is hard-earned. Top teams also face the challenge of European fixtures, and during weeks with two matches, upsets against weaker sides become more likely. Perhaps this unpredictability is the Premier League’s greatest appeal, as every game carries suspense.