As the EPL table starts to sort itself out, there are plenty of crucial fixtures this weekend that will give a good indicator of how each team is traveling.
Burnley find themselves anchored to the bottom of the ladder, and are in desperate need of three points against visiting Bournemouth.
Bragging rights will be up for grabs in a hotly-anticipated London derby, when Chelsea attempt to extend their lead at the top by making light work of the Hammers.
The round concludes with Arsenal looking to get the chocolates against a stuttering Toffees side, and continue their upward surge up the ladder.
Burnley v Bournemouth
Five rounds into the EPL, these two clubs would've been expecting to be within close proximity of each other on the table.
As it stands, Bournemouth are flying at 5th, while Burnley are looking laboured on the lowest rung of the EPL ladder.
This would be a rude awakening for fans of the Clarets, who after a seventh-placed finish last season, would've been hoping for something of the same this campaign.
So much of this success was down to the way manager Shaun Dyche implemented defense-based style of play.
Burnley were rock-solid at the back last year, with the English centre back pairing of Ben Mee and James Tarkowski starring in Dyche's set-up.
One of the smallest EPL clubs from a financial standpoint, Dyche and Burnley have consistently over-achieved in the top league since their promotion in the 2016/7 season.
However, it seems that Burley's dwarfed finances are catching up with them this season, with relegation looking more likely after each game.
Their typically impenetrable defence has been very leaky of late.
It will be put through the wringer again, as the visiting Bournemouth side are full of confidence after putting four past Leicester last week.
The Cherries have been scoring goals for fun this season, putting at least two goals in the back of the net in five of their six matches in all competitions.
The strike duo of Callum Wilson and Joshua King are working well in tandem, demonstrating the benefit of playing with two up front.
But it has been the pace of flying Scot Ryan Fraser that has caused the most havoc for Bournmouth's opponents.
Fraser scored twice last week, and will be looking to repeat the dose against a Burnley side desperate for a good showing in front of their home fans.
Key EPL Stat
Burnley have lost 6 of their last 7 EPL matches.
EPL Tip: Bournemouth to win head-to-head @ $2.60
Reasoning: Turf Moor isn't looking like the fortress it was last season. The Cherries look set to continue their winning ways.
West Ham v Chelsea
London derbies are always competitive, and that looks like it will be the case once again as West Ham host ladder-leading Chelsea.
The Hammers had a dreadful start to the season, losing their first four fixtures.
However, a good away win at Everton got their campaign back on the rails last week.
New Irons recruit Andriy Yarmolenko was a standout, scoring two high-quality goals with his sweet left boot.
The ex-Dortmund and Dynamo Kyiv man will pose a danger for Chelsea's left-hand edge.
This is where the Blues are most vulnerable, with left back Marcos Alonso spending much of his time in advanced positions, often playing more like a left-winger.
While Alonso is dangerous in attack, the space behind him can be left open, and that's where Yarmolenko as well as the pace of Marko Arnautovic will look to exploit.
The Blues have had a superb beginning to their season under new manager Sarri.
Eden Hazard looks like a re-invigorated and re-motivated player after a flat 2017/8 season.
The Belgian superstar scored a hat trick last week, as the Blues brushed aside Cardiff City with ease.
All things being equal, Chelsea would be expected to win with ease again and record their sixth straight win.
However, they face a tough away trip to PAOK in Greece on Thursday night for the Europa League.
This amount of travel isn't ideal coming into a typically physical and heated fixture.
Therefore, expect a tight and dour match between two sides playing for local bragging rights as well as the three points.
Key EPL Stat
The last 8 matches between these two sides have been decided by 1 goal or less.
EPL Tip: West Ham with the +1.5 goal handicap @ $1.58
Reasoning: This fixture has been tight of late, which looks set to continue here.
Arsenal v Everton
After starting their campaign with defeats to Man City and Chelsea, Arsenal have responded in style, winning three on the trot.
While none of these wins have been particularly convincing, they represent definite progress under Unai Emery.
Alexandre Lacazette is starting to show glimpses of what he was capable of in his Lyon days, while fellow Frenchman Matteo Guendozi is playing with experience beyond his years in the centre of the park.
At the Emirates, Arsenal will be looking for a commanding win to keep their forward momentum rolling.
They come up against the Toffees, who continue to disappoint despite all the cash they have splashed in recent years.
Their underwhelming start to season hit a low point last week with a 3-1 home defeat to West Ham.
Everton will receive a much-needed boost for this fixture, with big-money signing Richarlison returning from a three-game suspension.
Richarlison managed three EPL goals before his untimely suspension for violent conduct.
He will look to come back in and get his name straight back on the scoresheet.
With number nine Cenk Tosun firing blanks all season, Richarlison will need to pick up where he left off.
However, with a defense that has failed to keep a clean sheet all season, Arsenal look certain to score a goal or two at home.
Not just Lacazette but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be hungry to show what he is really capable of against a team that tends to struggle on the road.
Key EPL Stat
Everton have won only 3 of their last 29 EPL away matches.
EPL Tip: Arsenal to win by a margin of 2+ goals @ $2.15
Reasoning: The Gunners have all the attacking talent and experience to take advantage of a shaky Everton defence.