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Premier League grades: Ray Wilkins gives his verdict

Chelsea players celebrate after N'Golo Kante makes it 4-0
Image: Chelsea players celebrate after N'Golo Kante makes it 4-0 against Manchester United

Did your Premier League team live up to expectations at the weekend?

We've asked former England midfielder and Sky Sports Now guest Ray Wilkins to give each side a grade based on their 90-minute performance over the weekend.

How did your team fare? Did they get an A+ or an F, or somewhere in between?

Premier League Results - Week 9

Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham
Arsenal 0-0 Middlesbrough
Leicester 3-1 Crystal Palace
West Ham 1-0 Sunderland
Hull City 0-2 Stoke City
Swansea City 0-0 Watford
Burnley 2-1 Everton
Liverpool 2-1 West Brom
Man City 1-1 Southampton
Chelsea 4-0 Man Utd

Read on to see how your team has been ranked.

Chelsea - A+

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Highlights - Chelsea 4-0 Manchester United

Chelsea were wonderful on Sunday. They were obviously helped by a 30-second goal but they certainly went from strength to strength after that. They played some outstanding football. The movement and passing of the ball was so quick that United just couldn't live with it.

Middlesbrough - A

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22:  Petr Cech of Arsenal (R) saves Gaston Ramirez of Middlesbrough (L) header  during the Premier League match between Arsenal a
Image: Petr Cech was in top form as Arsenal drew 0-0 with Middlesbrough

It was an exceptional performance from Aitor Karanka's men. The Emirates is a tough place to go, especially with the form Arsenal have been in of late, and Middlesbrough could have nicked it. Boro's home form will be paramount in them staying in the top flight so to get a point at Arsenal is a wonderful bonus.

Leicester City - A

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Highlights - Leicester 3-1 Crystal Palace

Leicester have great home support and they were treated to a brilliant victory over Crystal Palace. They came into the game off the back of a win in the Champions League and it's clear the confidence is growing as the weeks go by. It was a very good performance and one that is fitting of an A.

Liverpool - A

Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game
Image: Sadio Mane was on the score sheet as Liverpool beat West Brom

While Monday wasn't a disaster for Liverpool, they had to get back to winning ways against West Brom. It's a difficult game against Tony Pulis' side because they are an extremely well-organised, a big team and they make life difficult for the opposition. It was a good effort from Jurgen Klopp's side and they deserve an A.

Stoke - A

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Highlights - Hull 0 - 2 Stoke

It was a poor start to the season for Mark Hughes' side but they are slowly starting to turn the corner. They've got enough quality in their squad to keep the momentum going and they'll have plenty to stay well clear of the relegation fight. It is back-to-back wins now and full credit to Hughes and the club for not panicking and just getting on with the job in hand.

Burnley - A

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Scott Arfield of Burnley celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Everto
Image: Scott Arfield celebrates scoring Burnley's winning goal against Everton

I spoke on Sky Sports News HQ about how important home form is. Burnley's a tough place to go because the crowd there is fantastic. They really get behind their team and it's a huge help to Sean Dyche's side. Burnley didn't have a lot of the ball on Saturday but in the end it's the result that counts.

Southampton - A

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Highlights - Manchester City 1-1 Southampton

Claude Puel's side are in fantastic form. They are playing some exceptional football and individual players are putting their hands up with excellent performances as well. After their exertions on Thursday, this was a superb point at City and full credit to them for that.

Manchester City - B

It's worrying times for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. Teams are now going to the Etihad with a new game plan. Teams are going there and pressing City, making it more difficult for them. Southampton didn't allow them just to bring the ball out from the back comfortably. Other teams will also follow suit, so it's going to be a tough time for Guardiola's side.

Bournemouth - B

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Highlights - Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham

Bournemouth are no pushover, especially at home. The Vitality Stadium is not an easy place to go anymore and Eddie Howe's side more than played their part on Saturday in what was a very good game against Tottenham.

Tottenham - B

Everybody thought Tottenham would just rock up at Bournemouth and win, but as I just mentioned, it's a tough place to go. Spurs had their moments in the game - but so did Bournemouth. A B for both sides is a fair reflection of the game.

Arsenal - B

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Highlights - Arsenal 0-0 Middlesbrough

Arsene Wenger will be disappointed his side couldn't continue their winning run but he will take a point in the end. Arsenal needed Petr Cech in top form as he kept Middlesbrough at bay. He was outstanding and was a key reason in the Gunners getting their point.

West Ham - B

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22:  Winston Reid (R) of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ha
Image: Winston Reid grabbed a late winner as West Ham beat Sunderland 1-0

It's very important for West Ham to get that winning feeling at the London Stadium. Whenever you got to a new stadium it's important you get off to a good start but that has not happened for the Hammers. It's been very difficult for them but this result should help. I also think the win at Palace will stand them in good stead going forward. They played some good football at times on Saturday and they deserve a solid B.

Swansea - B

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Highlights - Swansea 0-0 Watford

It's going to a tough season for Swansea and their new boss Bob Bradley. I still think the loss of Ashley Williams to Everton is going to be massive for them. It's really important the dressing room is solid when you are down at the wrong end of the table and Williams brought that to the Liberty Stadium. However, you do have to start somewhere and I think it's a decent point for Bradley and his side against a good Watford team.

Watford - B

Watford have done well so far this season. I think at the start everybody thought they might struggle but Walter Mazzarri has done an excellent job. They've got another point on the board away from home and the Italian will be delighted.

West Brom - B

I can't be too critical of West Brom. Anfield is a hard place to go but Pulis' side put up a great fight. In the end they didn't get the result they wanted but there's no shame in defeat at Liverpool. Klopp's men are very good going forward so to lose by such a slender margin, they did well.

Everton - C

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Highlights - Burnley 2-1 Everton

Everton were very prominent in the game but they just couldn't make their possession count. It's a really poor result for Ronald Koeman and his side.

Crystal Palace - C

Yohan Cabaye of Crystal Palace (L) puts pressure on Leicester's Daniel Drinkwater
Image: Yohan Cabaye of Crystal Palace puts pressure on Leicester's Daniel Drinkwater

It's not really working out for Palace at the moment. They had a poor result at home to West Ham and that's been followed by a lacklustre showing at Leicester. They are really struggling at the moment.

Hull City - C

It's been a horrible few weeks for Hull. The Premier League is such a tough division. Every mistake you make is highlighted and you have brilliant goals scored against you. That's what seems to happen when you are down at the bottom. Things just don't go right and now it's six games without a win in the league.

Sunderland - D

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Highlights - West Ham 1-0 Sunderland

It's a real struggle for Sunderland at the moment. Things are not going the way David Moyes had planned and there is not much improvement from them either. It has to be a D for the Black Cats.

Manchester United - D

Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho looks on from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manch
Image: Jose Mourinho saw Manchester United thrashed 4-0 on his return to Chelsea

This not a very good time for one of my former clubs, unfortunately. They are really struggling at the moment and couldn't live with Chelsea. It will be a really worrying time for Jose Mourinho.

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