The futures of key players hang in uncertainty

Although Premier League outcomes have improved over the last month, several prominent first-team players' futures are in a state of flux. Raphael Varane, who was first choice when healthy last season, has seen his playing time decrease as a result of Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans's performances as well as his unfavourable injury history.

The World Cup champion is reportedly dissatisfied with his fall in the rankings, and Bayern Munich and Chelsea are reportedly interested in hiring him. And there's the case of Jadon Sancho, who was cut from the first team following a public altercation with the manager over a social media remark in which he called out the coach without offering an apology. Saudi Arabian teams are interested in signing the player, however, he would much rather stay in Europe. An exit is most likely to occur in January.