Premier League 2018/19: How the mid-table battle is shaping up

9th - West Ham (27 points)

West Ham United could be dark horses for the best of the rest spot

Top Scorer: Felipe Anderson (8 goals)

Best Performer: Felipe Anderson (8 goals and 2 assists in 19 matches)

A dismal start to Manuel Pellegrini's tenure-ship saw West Ham United stick to the bottom of the Premier League table in the first four matches of the season, but the Hammers are now soaring up the ladder.

Their good recent form (5 wins in their previous 6 games) has been, in part, down to new signing Felipe Anderson, who is the Hammers' top scorer despite playing on the wing. Indeed, Anderson highlighted his importance in Thursday's game against Southampton, sparking a West Ham comeback, turning the match on its head in 6 minutes with a pair of goals.

Pellegrini's side are still suffering from a lack of home form at the London Stadium, though, registering as many wins (4) at home as away, which will have to improve if they're to continue their impressive run and usurp Leicester and Everton.