How many points Liverpool need to win Premier League title again and what Everton need for European spot - according to Optaplaceholder image
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Liverpool and Everton have both started the season in strong form as they eye a return to action next weekend
Liverpool and Everton have both started the season with a decent points tally as the domestic action takes an early break for the international fixtures.
The Reds have yet to hit full flight but are three wins from three with no other team managing to achieve that record after the opening weeks of the campaign. They have beaten Bournemouth and Newcastle United in dramatic fashion and also left it relatively late to beat Arsenal.
Everton, meanwhile, lost on the opening day at Leeds United but have since won their last two games with victories over Brighton and Hove Albion and Wolves.
The Reds won the Premier League title last season and have spent over £400m in the transfer market as they look to retain their crown. For the Toffees, David Moyes does have one eye on European football - having regularly competed in UEFA competitions with West Ham United.
Liverpool and Everton’s summer transfer business
Both Merseyside clubs were pretty active in the transfer market, but the Reds stole the show. They broke their transfer record twice to sign Florian Wirtz before adding Alexander Isak on deadline day - this time for British record fee too.
Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez also arrived at Anfield but the Reds failed in their attempts to sign Marc Guehi. They did secure defensive depth with the arrival of Giovanni Leoni from Parma.
Everton’s headline signing is arguably Jack Grealish, who has joined on a season-long loan from Manchester City. Permanent deals have been done for Tyler Dibling, Thierno Barry, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Adam Aznou in what could prove to be a hugely-decisive window for the Toffees.
The Blues have been battling relegation in recent seasons but the return of Moyes combined with their summer signings and subsequent start to the campaign suggest they will be battling higher up the division this time around.
Opta predicted Premier League table after summer window
1. Liverpool - 79.15 points
2. Arsenal - 73.13 points
3. Chelsea - 66.87 points
4. Man City - 64.25 points
5. Crystal Palace - 60.5 points
6. Newcastle United -57.4 points
7. Brighton - 54.33 points
8. Bournemouth -54.24 points
9. Aston Villa - 52.89 points
10. Tottenham - 51.97 points
11. Everton - 51.89 points
12. Brentford - 48.64 points
13. Manchester United - 48.63 points
14. Nottingham Forest - 48.52 points
15. Fulham - 45.44 points
16. West Ham - 42.77 points
17. Leeds United - 38.95 points
18. Wolves - 36.88 points
19. Burnley - 36.14 points
20. Sunderland 35.89 points
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