EPL 2016-17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 5

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool and Jordan Henderson of Liverpool celebrate victory in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Henderson and Klopp celebrate in London
 

4) West Ham United are too dependent on a few players

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17:  Michail Antonio of West Ham United shows dejection after his side concdede a goal during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United at The Hawthorns on September 17, 2016 in West Bromwich, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
A dejected Michail Antonio

Probably one of the biggest shocks of this season so far has been West Ham United’s start to the season. The pundits expected West Ham United to compete with the top dogs of the Premier League and challenge for a spot in Europe. However, West Ham is now in the bottom five. So what has gone wrong?

Firstly, West Ham look to be too dependent on Dimitri Payet. The injuries to new signings Sofiane Feghouli and Andre Ayew seems to have put a dent in their confidence. Is West Ham succumbing to the pressure of living up to other Premier League giants after moving into the London Olympic Stadium? Could be a factor behind their poor start.

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