Upto the International Break
1 – Chelsea
A defeat to bogey team Manchester City aside, Roman Abramovich’s plaything is an unbeatable steamroller atop the Premiership and perfect in the Champions’ League.
2 – Valencia
A strong start to the season, sees the club sit atop La Liga. Despite losing 2 key players, the team is vibrant and affective.
3 – Zenit St Petersburg
Very much Europe’s dark horse, Zenit are imperious in the Russian League and clinical in the Europa League.
4 – Mainz
Notched record equalling seven straight wins to lead Bundesliga, while beating several heavyweights in their own backyards.
5 – Real Madrid
Despite being a little slow out of the blocks, Real are still unbeaten and boast a heady goal difference.
6 – Manchester City
Slowly getting their act together, they now look much harder to beat while being more positive going forward.
7 – Barcelona
Not the imperious all conquering side of previous seasons, but menacing all the same, without hitting top gear.
8 – Borussia Dortmund
Excellent in the Bundesliga, reasonable in Europe, expect a long season from the ’97 Champions’ League Winners.
9 – Porto
Quietly going about business, already out of sight in Portugal and coasting in the Europa League.
10 – Arsenal
A promising start has been followed by some weak performances as old failings re-emerge and injuries take their toll.
11 – Villarreal
Quietly efficient but away form is a slight worry. Santi Cazorla is a man reborn, after World Cup snub.
12 - Manchester United
Unbeaten but far from convincing, United look fragile away from home.
13 – Inter
Stuttering more than stumbling, getting results without being dominant, the Nerazzurri are well placed in both Europe and Serie A.
14 – PSV
Not as fluid as past editions, the Dutch giants are still unbeaten, leading the Eredivisie and comfortably placed in Europe.
15 - Stade Rennes
Atop Ligue 1 with an excellent away record, the team are yet to lose this season.
16 – Tottenham
Pacy, gung-ho and enjoying every bit of their elevation to the Champions’ League, although injuries are starting to hurt.
17 – Lazio
Steady in Serie A, leading the league after 6 rounds.
18 – Milan
Tentative and lacking consistency. A subdued start has been improved on but Milan are still not firing on all cylinders.
19 – St. Etienne
Were early leaders in France before dropping to second and are riding high on Dimitri Payet’s goals.
20 – Napoli
Strong in Serie A once again, their foray into Europe has been reasonable but unspectacular.
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