Arsenal
Good start to the season under Unai Emery. Currently lie fifth in the table, just a place and point adrift of the top four. Looks as though they’ll be in the mix for a Champions League place and they've been tough to beat, with just two defeats from thirteen matches.
Bournemouth
Impressive first thirteen matches from the Cherries which has seen six victories, two draws and just five defeats, three of which would have been expected against Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal. Callum Wilson's six goals so far earned him an England call-up earlier in November, and a first international goal.
Brighton
No more than a decent start from Chris Hughton's side. At the time of writing The Seagulls lie twelfth in the table with fifteen points from a possible thirty-nine. Outstanding moment of the campaign so far has to be the 3-2 victory over Manchester United at the Amex in August.
Burnley
Lots more was expected of Burnley after last season's seventh-placed finish but they've managed just two wins from thirteen and sit in seventeenth position in the table, just one point above the bottom three. A usually solid defence has conceded twenty-seven goals so far, which is second-highest in the league.
Cardiff
Have struggled as many suspected they would. They have just eight points so far, the joint-fewest in the division. Both wins have come at home but Neil Warnock will know the away form needs to improve, with just a solitary point at Huddersfield in August to show for their travels.
Chelsea
Disciplined start to the season under new manager Maurizio Sarri. The Blues have lost just one league game, 3-1 last time out at top-four rivals Tottenham. Eden Hazard has been the talisman, with seven goals and four assists from twelve outings. Probably not consistent enough to challenge for the title.
Crystal Palace
Surprisingly slow start to the season from Roy Hodgson's team. Appears that The Eagles are far too reliant on Wilfried Zaha. Have just two victories so far, the last of which came in September. However, a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford in their last match should give the players belief.
Everton
Marco Silva has got The Toffees playing again. Richarlison has been a hit at Goodison Park, scoring six goals so far, a total matched by Gylfi Sigurdsson. Got a solid 0-0 draw in their last away game at Chelsea which is promising ahead of their trip to Anfield on Sunday.
Fulham
Bottom of the pile after their first thirteen games. Slavisa Jokanovic became the first managerial casualty of the 2018-19 Premier League season, and was replaced by Claudio Ranieri.The Tinkerman won his first game in charge last weekend, 3-2 at home to Southampton. Aleksandar Mitrovic is crucial to any survival hopes.
Huddersfield
Have turned a corner after a relatively slow start to the season, claiming both of their league wins of the season in November at home to Fulham and away at Wolves respectively. A further four draws and seven defeats so far sees David Wagner's men sitting fifteenth in the table.
Leicester
I've been so impressed with the club and its staff since the tragic helicopter crash that killed club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others in October. They've managed to remain unbeaten since then, which is a huge credit to manager Claude Puel and his players. Currently sit in tenth position.
Liverpool
The main threat to Manchester City this season. Are the only unbeaten side other than City, and have conceded the joint-fewest goals alongside the league leaders (five). Have already faced Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal away and Manchester City at home. Still a long way to go, but a great start.
Manchester City
Have continued where they left off in their record-breaking title win last campaign. Top of the pile and unbeaten, but only two points ahead of Liverpool. Could have been five, but Riyad Mahrez missed an 85th-minute penalty in October's 0-0 draw at Anfield. Will take some stopping again this campaign.
Manchester United
Poor start to the season. Sit seventh and have already lost four games, meaning they're already fourteen points adrift of their Manchester rivals who lead the pack. Mourinho was rumoured to be facing the sack in October, but a 3-2 victory over Newcastle (from 2-0 down) may have saved him.
Newcastle
Rafa Benitez continues to impress as Magpies manager. Has guided Newcastle to thirteenth thus far with three wins, three draws and seven defeats. With the lack of investment made in the summer it's been a fairly decent start. Currently on a three-game winning streak after Monday's 2-1 triumph at Burnley.
Southampton
Among the favourites for relegation after just one win from their first thirteen games, which came back on 1st September at Crystal Palace. Unlucky not to beat Watford in early November after Charlie Austin's strike was wrongly disallowed at 1-0 (finished 1-1), prompting his outburst over the need for VAR.
Tottenham
Continue to do a good job as they wait for their new stadium to be ready. Had a great 3-1 victory over Chelsea at makeshift home Wembley last time out which could really kick-start their season. Now sit third, just three points off Liverpool and five adrift of Manchester City.
Watford
The Hornets have gone under the radar a little, but have actually enjoyed a really good start to the season. They are currently ninth and have won six of their first thirteen, drawing two and losing the other five. Javi Gracia has got his team playing some really entertaining stuff.
West Ham
Quite an average start for The Hammers. A new manager (Manuel Pellegrini) and a host of new faces haven't made much difference thus far. However, The London Stadium is starting to look more like home, showing in a 0-0 draw with Chelsea and 3-1 victory over Manchester United in September.
Wolves
Impressive start in what is their first season back in the Premier League since 2011-12. Have won four of their first thirteen games and are the only side other than Liverpool to take a point from Manchester City so far in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Molinuex back in August.
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