MID SEASON REPORT CARD. (BARCLAY'S PREMIER LEAGUE)

The English Premiership. The greatest league with some of the best teams, exceptional players, great goals, crunching tackles, wonderful saves, colorful managers, passionate fans, filthy rich owners, epic moments and the inability to predict seemingly predictable matches. Yes, that's what the Premiership is about and we've been through half of it. At the halfway point, clubs are getting ready to assess themselves in order to make plans for the penultimate part of the season and I'm here with my Report Card of each club (Plan on assessing 4 clubs daily). 

ARSENAL

Coach: Arsene Wenger

Current League Position: 1st (42 pts)

Position at This stage last season: 5th (33 pts)

Best Player So Far: Aaron Ramsey

Worst Player So Far: Yaya Sanogo

The Gunners so far this season have certainly overachieved by their standards and find themselves at the top of the pile at the halfway point of the season. A horrendous start to the season with a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa threatened to be like other seasons if not worse, but the deadline day signing of Mesut Ozil, the early season form of Olivier Giroud, defensive stability and the current form of Aaron Ramsey have led to their current standing in the league. Ability to grind out results and resort to the not so nice side of football to get the results also count for that. In order to maintain this position and grab the ultimate in May, they've got to keep their players fresh and free of all injuries and the signing of a clinical striker to help in their charge for the title.

TEAM RATING: 7.07/10

GRADE: B-

MANCHESTER CITY

Coach: Manuel Pelligrini

Current League Position: 2nd  (41 pts)

Position at this stage last season: 2nd (42 pts)

Best Player So Far: David Silva

Worst Player So Far: Stefan Jovetic

Manchester City have been having a sort of season no one can as yet describe. A perfect record at home and a very horrible away record by their standards (3 wins 2 draws 4 losses). The ability to maintain the  form of forward Sergio Aguero and keep him fit is essential in their charge for the title. Also, an improvement in away form and the ability to keep key players happy and fit will guarantee consistent performances. Manuel Pellegrini should help Joe Hart regain his form and confidence and City may be crowned Champions come May 2014.

TEAM RATING: 7.11/10

GRADE: B+

CHELSEA

Coach: Jose Mourinho

Current League Position: 3rd (40 pts)

Position at this stage last season: 3rd (38 pts)

Best Player So Far: Eden Hazard

Worst Player So Far: Demba Ba

The return of the Special One to Stamford Bridge was supposed to work wonders for Chelsea but so far they look and ordinary side based on performances and results. Toothless performances from Forward line makes their hardworking midfield look redundant. Also Jose Mourinho's refusal to play Juan Mata on a regular basis is a bane to Chelsea's progress this season. Eden Hazard and the entire Defense of Chelsea has been the bright spots in an otherwise underwhelming campaign. To improve performances , Juan Mata MUST play and Jose must get the best out of his forwards.

TEAM RATING: 6.96/10

GRADE: C+

EVERTON

Coach: Roberto Martinez

Current League Position: 4th (37 pts)

Position at this stage last season: 6th (33 pts)

Best Player So Far: Seamus Coleman

Worst Player So Far: Nikica Jelavic

The Toffees so far this season have performed beyond expectations going as far as venturing into uncharted territories of the top four. The form of Romelu Lukaku and Seamus Coleman have been a factor in their rise coupled with Roberto Martinez's tactical ability. Their defense is one of the meanest this season (joint first with Arsenal) conceding 18 goals in 19 matches . The performance of Gareth Barry in front of the back line ensures this statistic. Their ability to keep fit and maintain these performances will go a long way in the push for a return to Europe .

TEAM RATING: 7.03/10

GRADE: B-