Which Premier League players have been surprise packages?
The Premier League returns this weekend, with each club having played seven matches. BBC Sport has looked at eight players that have performed better than fans may have expected this season. Liverpool were close to signing a defensive midfielder in the summer, only for Martin Zubimendi to reject a move from Real Sociedad - but now it looks like they did not need him anyway. Ryan Gravenberch only started 12 games in Jurgen Klopp's last season at Anfield, but the all-action Netherlands midfielder has looked a different player this season and thrived under Dutch boss Arne Slot.
Ryan Gravenberch's brother explains what has changed for Liverpool star - and it's not Arne Slot
Ryan Gravenberch has been a revelation for Liverpool this season, having taken over the number six role in Arne Slot's side, and his brother has been speaking about what has changed for the midfielder