Tuesday 20 September 2016 10:21, UK
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne has topped the Sky Sports Power Rankings this week.
The 25-year-old had a hand in all of the goals during City's 4-0 win over Bournemouth, scoring with a cheeky free-kick under the Cherries' wall and assisting Ilkay Gündogan on his debut.
Following the Belgian's blistering start to the season, Citizens boss Pep Guardiola said: "When we talk about Messi, maybe he can sit alone in the table, with no-one else allowed. But in the table beside, Kevin can sit there."
Team-mates Raheem Sterling (No 3, up four places) and Kelechi Iheanacho (No 9, up 34 places) also got on the scoresheet and assisted goals on Saturday. Iheanacho continued his incredible goal ratio after replacing the suspended Sergio Aguero to score his tenth Premier League goal from just 14 shots on target.
Everton's Romelu Lukaku rose one place to No 2 this week, scoring in his second successive league game during their 3-1 win over Middlesbrough at Goodison Park. Toffee's captain Gareth Barry also netted to celebrate his 600th Premier League appearance, rising seven places to No 8.
Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez (No 4, up 37 places) staked his own claim of being equal to Lionel Messi after weaving and striking through a crowded goal-mouth during the Gunners' 4-1 win over Hull.
Last week's chart-topper Diego Costa dropped five places to No 6, netting his fifth league goal this campaign as the Blues lost 2-1 to Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Friday Night Football - despite only taking 37 touches in the entire game.
Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann (No 5, up 19 places) scored during the Eagles' 4-1 demolition of Stoke, and Watford's Etienne Capoue (No 7, up 12 places) notched his fourth goal of the season to help down Manchester United 3-1.
Tottenham's Harry Kane (No 10, up 37 places) continued his ascent up the Power Rankings table, breaking into the top 10 for the first time this campaign after finally breaking Sunderland's resolve with a tap-in on Super Sunday.
West Brom's Nacer Chadli (No 58, up 263 places) and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson (No 15, up 75 places) were among matchday five's top performers, with a brace and wonder goal, respectively. Meanwhile, Leicester's Islam Slimani stormed to No 61 after bagging two on his debut.
The Power Rankings methodology reflects a player's performance by awarding points to players for 32 different matchday stats.
Below, we present this week's Power Rankings and your club's top points scorer. The Sky Sports Power Rankings will be updated every Tuesday during the season, so be sure to keep an eye on the big movers...
