If the Premier League season ended today, Bournemouth and Sunderland would be playing Champions League soccer next year.
Of course, it's still early entering Matchweek 10, but it's been nothing short of impressive how the Cherries and the Black Cats have started.
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Traditional "Big 6" clubs have work to do, beginning with a clash between Tottenham and Chelsea in north London on Saturday. Tottenham is third on the table despite some shaky play, while the Blues are ninth -- despite being three points behind the Hotspurs. Chelsea is battling with injuries but cannot afford a loss.
Also on Saturday, reigning champion Liverpool is hosting Aston Villa as it hopes to end a brutal four-game skid, losing at Brentfor

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