​We are five games into the Premier League season and now is a good time to dish out grades based on what we’ve seen so far. Warning: it’s all over the place. Just the way we like it. With an extremely long three week international break coming up, all 20 Premier League teams will be taking stock of how they performed in the opening month of the 2026-27 season. It has been ugly for plenty, but there are also clubs overachieving. Premier League grades based on the season so farBrighton: A+Fabian Hurzeler’s side smashed Arsenal 3-0, and it could have been more, to underline their progress. Full of energy, creativity and hunger, Brighton have taken a big step forward this season. Especially in attack. Their squad is also pretty large and that is needed with their Conference League campaign. They can push for the top six against the odds, once again. Hull City: A+What a start to life back in the big time for the Tigers. They have recorded some big wins, they go for it in attack and are very comfortable defending deep. They look set for a comfortable midtable finish, which is beyond their wildest expectations. They will fear nobody and hang in games. Manchester City: AAfter so many changes this summer, City winning five from five is impressive. They have looked a little ropey defensively but going forward Enzo Maresca is getting the best out of the supporting cast underneath Erling Haaland. If they can become more solid at the back they will overtake Arsenal as title favorites. Brentford: AOnce again everyone thought the Bees would struggle, and once again everyone was wrong. Keith Andrews is proving last season wasn’t a fluke as Brentford are battering teams with their high-pressing, set-piece wizardry and incredible ability to pounce at key moments to inflict the maximum damage on opponents. Arsenal: A-This grade would be higher but the surprise heavy defeat at Brighton was a wake-up call. Mikel Arteta’s side ground out a few wins at the start of the season and perhaps the Brighton defeat was a one-off? Four wins from five is still very good and they are still title favorites. But there is now a little concern about how they can manage a few more injuries if they build up. Ipswich Town: B+Gary O’Neil is a perfect fit for this job and the Tractor Boys are in every game and have picked up a couple of big wins already. They have more than a fighting chance to stay up and look much better in attack this time around. Leeds United: B+Daniel Farke has kicked Leeds on and they’ve bought well in the transfer market. Leeds look more solid and they could push for Europe if everything clicks in attack and Calvert-Lewin stays fit. Everton: B+See above. David Moyes’ side had a poor end to the transfer window which left them short up top but Thierno Barry is stepping up and so are plenty of attacking midfielders. The Toffees are good at the back and can push for the top six. Liverpool: BAndoni Iraola’s Reds have found a way to improve their balance, which was a hug