Pass or fail? Grading each Premier League team's summer business

Now that the Premier League's brass have had a few hours sleep after Thursday's frantic transfer deadline, theScore grades each of the club's summer business.

Arsenal - C-

Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil, and Hector Bellerin are still with the club - it's up to you whether that risks spreading apathy in the ranks or is simply a retention some of Arsenal's best players. Alexandre Lacazette was a strong buy, yet the team still appears weak in the middle of the park and susceptible defensively.

Bournemouth - B

Eddie Howe has previously conducted some odd transfers, but through the arrivals of Asmir Begovic, Nathan Ake, and Jermain Defoe sees his squad substantially improved.

Brighton & Hove Albion - F

Completely left in the shade by the transfer dealings in Huddersfield, one of Brighton's marquee summer signings was Mathew Ryan, former sub-keeper at perennial underachiever Valencia. Chairman Tony Bloom issued an apology Friday for not securing an additional striker for the Seagulls on deadline day.

Burnley - C+

By shaping an attack with the flat-footed vastness of a rugby union scrum's front row - Chris Wood and Jonathan Walters were added - it's clear Burnley is going to try to bully and bundle goals this season.

Chelsea - B-

Will Tiemoue Bakayoko or Danny Drinkwater suitably partner N'Golo Kante, or will Nemanja Matic's absence be felt all season? Can Alvaro Morata's technical traits compensate for the unique talents of Diego Costa? There was an element of risk to Antonio Conte's transfer business.

Crystal Palace - D+

Like in the latter half of last season, Mamadou Sakho could prove instrumental in retaining Crystal Palace's top-flight status. For Frank de Boer to instill a possession-based approach, however, it doesn't appear he has brought in the necessary personnel, making for a rather confused-looking bunch in the opening three league outings.

Everton - C+

Everton is responsible for an outlay befitting a Champions League challenger, but it doesn't look enough to trouble the top four. Nevertheless, the Toffees are well equipped between the sticks for the next decade or so with Jordan Pickford, a goalkeeper possessing superb distribution and cat-like reflexes.

Huddersfield Town - A

Many of the Terriers' moves happened in a flurry long before pre-season preparations began. Steve Mounie, Aaron Mooy, Christopher Schindler, and Jonas Lossl already look like seasoned Premier League footballers.

Leicester City - B+

The return to fitness of Matty James, signing of Vicente Iborra, and continuing improvement of Wilfred Ndidi makes Danny Drinkwater's £35-million departure not too painful. The purchase of Harry Maguire, who has the bulk of Wes Morgan but the legs of a thoroughbred stallion, was inspired.

Liverpool - A-

If you score three, we'll score four. Taking Kevin Keegan's philosophy to a whole new level is Jurgen Klopp, who added Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Andrew Robertson, and Dominic Solanke to his ferocious up-field surge. The addition of Naby Keita next summer could herald the arrival of Liverpool as a title challenger.

Manchester City - A-

After five years of not spending a penny on full-backs, Manchester City splurged nearly £130 million on those positions. Even without Alexis Sanchez aboard, there should be enough for Pep Guardiola to satisfy City's tag as a pre-season title favourite. The Bernardo Silva capture was early and has been forgotten by some, but he could prove pivotal.

Manchester United - A+

Ten unanswered goals to begin the Premier League campaign have made everybody sit up and take notice of Jose Mourinho's Manchester United. Romelu Lukaku was a ready-made prolific scorer in England, and Nemanja Matic forms a trampoline at the base of the midfield, allowing Paul Pogba to bounce around with abandon.

Newcastle United - D-

Rafa Benitez apparently wants to leave over his frustration with Newcastle's transfer dealings. Jacob Murphy is an exciting nab and a boyhood fan of the club, but there will be limited joy coming from the displays of Joselu and Javier Manquillo.

Southampton - C-

Virgil van Dijk is still a Southampton player. That, like Sanchez's continued employment at Arsenal, could be construed as a positive or negative, but it's been an otherwise sedate summer on the south coast.

Stoke City - B-

Losing a reliable stalwart in Jonathan Walters could prove an error if a relegation battle ensues, although completing the permanent signing of Bruno Martins Indi and procurement of Kevin Wimmer should adequately fortify Stoke City's defence when it's under the cosh.

Swansea City - B+

Renato Sanches is a Swansea City player. One of the most highly rated teenagers on the planet will spend the season on loan in Wales after hitting a snag in his development at Bayern Munich, and will forge an entertaining midfield with Tom Carroll, Leroy Fer, Roque Mesa, and Sam Clucas all vying for minutes.

Tottenham Hotspur - B-

Davinson Sanchez, Serge Aurier, and Juan Foyth equip the club for a future where Tottenham Hotspur will be hamstrung by payments covering the part-demolition and rebuild of White Hart Lane. And in Fernando Llorente, Spurs now have a viable plan B behind Harry Kane.

Watford - A

Marco Silva is quite the wheeler and dealer. The cheap signings of Nathaniel Chalobah and Will Hughes allowed Watford to table bigger offers to land Andre Gray and Richarlison, and the early evidence shows the Portuguese manager is finally implementing a distinct playing philosophy at Vicarage Road.

West Bromwich Albion - C+

In a late flurry in the final week of the window, Oliver Burke, Kieran Gibbs, and Grzegorz Krychowiak were all unveiled at West Bromwich Albion. Tony Pulis will likely get the requisite 40 points, but signing the undeniably gifted Burke is a gamble. Hopefully Pulis' repetitive training methods will see a response from the Scot, who can be a little slow to understand instructions.

West Ham United - D-

Javier Hernandez will do fine, but the other signings don't exactly address issues. The ghost of Mark Noble is still haunting the midfield, and the centre-back contingent is looking creaky. The less said about £25 million for Marko Arnautovic the better.

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