Spurs vs Chelsea? Eight-goal thriller or Arsenal madness? Definitive list of the best Premier League games so far puts narrow 1-0 win above them all

Anyone who doubted the Premier League's quality has been reminded this season of why the English top-flight is the best league on the planet.

As we approach the midway point of the campaign, fans have been treated to an abundance of high-scoring thrillers and last-gasp winners.

Many expected Manchester City to run away with the title for a fourth consecutive year after scooping a historic treble last term.

But they find themselves down in fourth spot, with Liverpool and Arsenal serious threats to ending their dominance in England.

And Aston Villa are also in the mix at the top end of the table, with the Villans beating Chelsea, Tottenham, City and Arsenal this season.

In stark contract, Chelsea — who have spent more than £1billion in just 12 months of their new ownership — sit in the bottom half, which shows just how high the level of competition is.

It's hard to pick and choose the standout matches so far this campaign, but that is exactly what talkSPORT host and ex-Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has done.

Speaking to talkSPORT, the 37-year-old ranks his top five matches as we head into 2024...

«I remember watching this game and Brighton started well early on, and then Villa were clinical, they were getting through Brighton with ease.

»I felt Brighton were one of the first teams to be a bit shocked — 'Oh this Villa team does throw players forward, anyone can get forward, defensive midfielders and both full-backs'.

«And Aston Villa put them to the sword, everyone was getting on the score sheet, it could have been 8 or 9-1.»

«Watching this game, even friends of mine on Fantasy Football had three Arsenal defenders in because they were confident that Luton wouldn't score against Arsenal.

»And they conceded three, Luton were a threat —