The jury is out on whether this is the worst or potentially the most exciting season in the 22-year history of the Premier League.
With one-third of the season played, few, if anyone, would argue that there is only one truly outstanding team — Chelsea, which is unbeaten in 21 games and rising.
The Blues have played by far the most outstanding football, rarely looking like drawing let alone losing. They are simply the best in every respect.
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