Premier League Power Rankings: Erling Haaland top but Brighton star rises to second

Our Premier League Power Rankings return for 2026/27.

It was a battle for first place between Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes last season, and we fancy those two to be near the top again this term.

Inspired by the NBA and its Power Rankings, in which all 30 teams are judged on current performance, overall strength and a hint of potential, F365 are doing something similar, but with Premier League players rather than clubs.

We are hoping to blend a player’s overall ability with their present form in what could ultimately be dumbed down to a ranking of the frontrunners for the PFA Player of the Year award.

At this early stage of the season, there will inevitably be a slight big-name bias. Alexander Isak would have ranked highly after matchday four last season, for example, before plummeting due to his awful performances in an underachieving Liverpool side. We also want to avoid injured players, so there is no Alexander Isak right now, for example.

Updated after matchday six, here we go. And please remember, it’s all just a little bit of fun at the end of the day, so don’t get your knickers in too much of a twist.

Premier League Power Rankings: Top 30 players this season

30) Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace)

29) Vitaly Janelt (Brentford)

28) Matheus Nunes (Manchester City)

27) Konstantinos Tzolakis (Hull City)

26) Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)

25) Bruno Guimaraes (Arsenal)

24) Luka Vuskovic (Brighton)

23) Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

22) Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)

21) Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)

20) James Trafford (Leeds)

What a superb signing.

19) Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City)

Donnarumma was brilliant at Anfield.

18) Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton)

De Cuyper will probably keep on rising and rising…

17) Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Still a ridiculous footballer. At 35, we are wondering if he will ever experience a steep decline.

16) Enzo Fernandez (Manchester City)

Looks right at home in the City midfield. You’d bloody hope so for £125m.

15) Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)

Scored a double against Sunderland before the international break and looked dangerous against Liverpool.

14) Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Started the season with three goals in three games. Still doesn’t look quite right in that Arsenal attack.

13) Marc Guehi (Manchester City)

Awesome in City’s derby win at Old Trafford and comfortably one of the best central defenders in England.

12) Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)

A true breath of fresh air. What a talent. What an exciting player to watch.

11) Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

A hat-trick against newly-promoted Ipswich is papering over the cracks of an underwhelming start to the season for Manchester United‘s captain.

10) Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

The lowest-ranked of Chelsea’s firing front three, but still probably the best of them all when at his absolute best.

9) Morgan Rogers (Chelsea)

Started very well at Stamford Bridge after becoming the most expensive British player of all time.

8) Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal)

A crucial cog in Arsenal’s ridiculous defence, Gabriel looks just fine without his pal William Saliba next to him. Saying that, Ezri Konsa is very good.

7) Joao Pedro (Chelsea)

On the brink of being regarded as a world-class striker. Some say he’s the Premier League’s most complete.

6) David Raya (Arsenal)

Raya’s penalty save against Enzo Le Fee was a thing of beauty. The best goalkeeper in the top flight?

5) Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Quietly going about his business and will be buoyed by the summer addition of Bruno Guimaraes, who isn’t just a better midfield partner than Rice had before, but the main reason he shouldn’t be run into the ground this season.

4) Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)

We are currently seeing the best version of Odegaard, who has carried his superb World Cup form with Norway into the new season. He looks fully fit and healthy for once and Arsenal are reaping the rewards.

3) Elliot Anderson (Manchester City)

Was fantastic for 10-man City against United, essentially playing in midfield on his own, a responsibility Anderson seemed to revel in. Even better at Anfield. A £116m bargain?

2) Pascal Gross (Brighton)

How is he better now than before he went to Borussia Dortmund? What a season he’s having for Fabian Hurzeler’s super Seagulls.

1) Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Haaland’s production has not slowed down since Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola. He has started the campaign on fire with six goals in as many games. Just look at these stats.