Premiership Power Rankings

Finally, it was Chelsea and Carlo Ancelotti's turn to taste defeat. Is the honeymoon over? Is 'Scolari syndrome' likely to kick in? Will they be ousted from the top of the Power Rankings? Stay tuned!

Oh, you're here. Um...well, here you go...

1. Chelsea (played 7, points 18, No Change) - Ok, so they lost, they didn't play well and they made Wigan look good. See Burnley v United a few weeks ago...

2. Man Utd (p 7, pts 18, NC) - As if being top of the actual table matters.

3. Man City (p 6, pts 15, NC) - Swept West Ham to the side on Monday night and with Carlos Tevez scoring, Craig Bellamy performing, Roque Santa Cruz back from injury and Emmanuel Adebayor back from suspension only a defeat to Aston Villa on Monday night can dampen the optimism at Eastlands.

4. Liverpool (p 7, pts 15, NC) - Defeat to Fiorentina means that every remaining Champions League group game bears real pressure. As does their visit to Chelsea this Sunday with another defeat severely denting any real title challenge.

5. Arsenal (p 6, pts 12, NC) - Some of the defensive inconsistencies seem to be ironed out and they can celebrate 13 years under Arsene Wenger's stewardship with victory over Blackburn this week. And by getting someone sent off.

6. Tottenham (p 7, pts 15, Up 1) - Rumours of Harry Redknapp's departure are flummoxing; Spurs are young and exciting with abundant creativity and potency in the final third. Although that Portsmouth job might come up again...

7. Aston Villa (p 6, pts 12, Dn 1) - The league's best defensive record will be tested over the coming weeks by home games against Man City and Chelsea, followed by trips to Wolves and Sunderland. I have simply no idea if this team is average, good or even better right now.

8. Sunderland (p 7, pts 12, NC) - Bent and Jones have 10 league goals between them already; Bent with 5 before half time, Jones with 3 after half time. Quite the partnership.

9. Everton (p 6, pts 9, NC) - The Merseysiders have won 5 straight in all competitions and push well into the top-10 with games against Stoke (h), Wolves (h) and Bolton (a).

10. Stoke (p 7, pts 8, NC) - Slumping a little as of late but have now played 3 of the big-4 and have James Beattie and Ricardo Fuller returning. They need them; the team has scored just 5 league goals and has less shots than any other Premiership side.

11. Burnley (p 7, pts 9, Up 1) - They move up the rankings in spite of a 5-0 thumping at White Hart Lane. No need to worry though, they're at home this week to Birmingham.

12. Blackburn (p 6, pts 7, Up 4) - Blackburn visit Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in their next three away games and are yet to get a point on the road. They host Burnley and Portsmouth in their next couple of home games with 7 points gained at Ewood Park so far. Business as usual then.

13. Wigan (p 7, pts 9, Up 4) - Yes, yes, so they beat Chelsea. Still don't trust them.

14. Fulham (p 6, pts 6, Dn 3) - Lost 4 of 5 but have been competitive and were unfortunate to not get anything out of their game with the Gunners. The Europa League is likely to strain the club's resources over the coming months.

15. West Ham (p 6, pts 4, Dn 2) - They were slow starters after Zola took over in the early stages of the last campaign but could be in trouble if they don't augment their enjoyable football into winning football.

16. Bolton (p 6, pts 7, Up 2) - Unbeaten in 3 league games, including priceless victories at Portsmouth and Birmingham. Problem is, their upcoming schedule; Spurs (h), Man Utd (a), Everton (h), Chelsea (h) and Villa (a). Tamir Cohen isn't bad. Just a thought.

17. Birmingham (p 7, pts 7, Dn 3) - Their only wins come against Hull and Portsmouth, easily the worst 2 teams to this point. And they're dull. And St. Andrews is hardly a fortress. And they've still not scored a goal before the 75th minute of the season which is my favourite stat of the season so far and pretty much the only reason I pay attention to their games.

18. Wolves (p 7, pts 7, Dn 3) - Don't look a whole lot more than a Championship side. Do we really need 20 teams in the Premier League?

19. Hull (p 7, pts 4, NC) - Mauled by Liverpool last weekend and have now conceded 15 goals in their last 4 games, all defeats. Thankfully, a pleasing looking schedule lies ahead; Wigan (h), Fulham (a), Portsmouth (h), Burnley (a), Stoke (h), West Ham (h).

20. Portsmouth (p 7, pts 0, NC) - No change. No arguments. Improving though...