Premier League transfer window: Club-by-club ratings

Ranking and rating all 20 Premier League clubs' performance in the summer transfer market. How did your club fare?

Premier League transfer window: Club-by-club ratings
Pastures new: Radamel Falcao, Cesc Fabregas, Danny Welbeck and Hatem Ben Arfa are likely to be key for their respective clubs this season Credit: Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Arsenal

Arsenal have significantly improved their attacking options by adding Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck while Calum Chambers, even at £16 million, has so far looked excellent value. The big doubt is defensive. With Thomas Vermaelen gone, the only senior centre-backs are Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny. It’s a huge gamble but one that reflects Arsene Wenger’s faith in Chambers.
Verdict: 7/10

Aston Villa

There was late disappointment in their bid to sign Tom Cleverley but Villa's transfer business this summer was arguably the most impressive since Paul Lambert's appointment. Experienced players such as Aly Cissokho, Phillipe Senderos and Kieran Richardson have already impressed and £4.5m signing Carlos Sanchez appears a shrewd recruit.
Verdict: 7/10

Burnley

Sean Dyche has played safe with a series of acquisitions with a point to prove in the Premier League. Youngsters Michael Keane and Nathaniel Chalobah, loaned from Manchester United and Chelsea respectively, have the chance to make their name, while George Boyd can add goals following his arrival from Hull.
Verdict: 7/10

Chelsea

Jose Mourinho avoided a deadline day panic by wrapping up his big business early in the transfer window and immediately replacing Fernando Torres with Loic Remy. Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas already look like wonderful signings, as Chelsea addressed all their issues up front, in midfield and at left-back.
Verdict: 9/10

Crystal Palace

A typically frenetic day for Neil Warnock, who had only been appointed as manager last week, and had been keen to sign four players on the final day. He smashed the transfer record to sign James McArthur from Wigan while Zeki Fryers solved the problematic left-back position.
Verdict: 6/10

Everton

Roberto Martinez made Romelu Lukaku and Gareth Barry priorities and they were delivered swiftly. Ingenuity was required from then on, particularly in the loan market. Failure to land Tom Cleverley on deadline day proves he is a little concerned about the depth in his squad, but he’ll be broadly satisfied.
Verdict: 7/10

Hull City

The mark would have been even higher, but through no fault of their own, one of their key signings Robert Snodgrass has picked up a serious injury. Manager Steve Bruce has added proven Premier League quality as well as some exciting young talent, from both home and abroad, which should ensure the Tigers are able to consolidate their top flight status.
Verdict: 8/10

Leicester City

Nigel Pearson, a known opponent of late business in the transfer window, completed the bulk of his signings earlier in the summer. The club's transfer record was broken with the £8 million capture of Leonardo Ulloa from Brighton and the signing of Esteban Cambiasso was a real coup for the East Midlanders.
Verdict: 7/10

Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers will be delighted with the number of players Liverpool signed. Losing Luis Suarez was depressing, but the multiple recruits could not have been funded without his sale. The shame for Liverpool was the likes of Fabio Borini and Lucas could not be shifted. And they still need a goalkeeper.
Verdict: 7/10

Manchester City

Long-term planning saw City do their business early with deals for Fernando, Bacary Sagna and Eliaquim Mangala. Goalkeeper Willy Caballero and Frank Lampard have added quality and experience, but the departure of Alvaro Negredo to Valencia could leave City short up-front.
Verdict:
8/10

Manchester United

Ten out of ten for style and ambition, no more than six for substance. By splashing out on Radamel Falcao and Angel di Maria, United have pretty much bought a new plasma screen television, but forgotten to replace the broken lock on the door. Still no world-class centre-half or defensive midfielder, but there will be no shortage of entertainment.
Verdict: 7/10

Newcastle United

Newcastle have somehow managed to sign nine new players and still not address the major weaknesses from last season. The failure to sign a specialist striker could be a major blunder given how blunt their attack has looked in their early games, while the decision to allow a centre-back, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, to leave and not replace him means they short of options in the middle of their defence.
Verdict: 6/10

Queens Park Rangers

It is hard to look at Queens Park Rangers’ transfer business and not see some similarities with their previous ill-fated season in the Premier League. More proven experience has been recruited and the question will be whether the likes of Sandro, Rio Ferdinand, Steven Caulker and Niko Kranjcar are physically and mentally ready for the challenge that awaits. QPR would also have liked to add a striker but should still have enough quality to survive this season.
Verdict: 5/10

Southampton

A window of two halves. Calum Chambers, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Rickie Lambert and Luke Shaw were all sold – albeit for high fees – but the refusal to allow Morgan Schneiderlin to join Tottenham was still a turning point. Some shrewd reinvestment has followed and the squad still now look well capable of pushing towards a top 10 finish.
Verdict: 6/10

Stoke City

Mark Hughes may not have spent much money at the Britannia Stadium but has signed proven Premier League players. Phil Bardsley, Steve Sidwell and Victor Moses know the Premier League while they moved quickly to sign Oussama Assaidi after a serious injury to Peter Odemwingie.
Verdict: 7/10

Sunderland

The club have been one of the lowest spenders in the division but the squad has still improved which is a definite plus point. The arrival of Jack Rodwell in the centre of midfield looks like a key addition although the lack of goals from their specialist strikers has not been solved when it should have been.
Verdict: 6/10

Swansea

Holding on to key man Wilfried Bony was vital with Garry Monk strengthening in key positions during the summer. The returning Gylfi Sigurdsson has settled quickly while experience has also been added in the arrival of Lukasz Fabianski. Argentina international Federico Fernandez is also a quality acquisition to bolster central defence.
Verdict: 8/10

Tottenham

Spurs did not want another summer of major change in the playing staff and instead decided to tweak their existing squad. ‎But the club look short of forwards and failed to offload a number of their unwanted players including Roberto Soldado, Aaron Lennon and Vlad Chiriches. Defensive midfielder Benjamin Stambouli replaced Sandro on deadline day.
Verdict: 6/10

West Ham

Alex Song is West Ham's stand-out summer signing. The midfielder arrived on a season-long loan from Barcelona and will add steel and class to manager Sam Allardyce's team. ‎Aaron Cresswell is a promising left-back, while Cheikhou Kouyate looks a shrewd acquisition. Much will be expected of forward Enner Valencia, particularly with Andy Carroll out injured.
Verdict: 7/10

West Bromwich Albion

Alan Irvine signed 11 players in the transfer window, which is certainly impressive, but he will be under pressure to integrate them quickly. Nearly £10million was spent on striker Brown Ideye from Dynamo Kiev while the majority of the other signings have arrived on the advice of Albion's European scouting network.
Verdict: 6/10