Leaders Liverpool are the only team to boast a perfect record after five games and, with 15 points, are currently assured of at least a play-off spot.
They probably already have enough to reach the last 16, too. According to Opta’s pre-tournament simulations, 15 points is good enough for a top-eight place 73 percent of the time.
Two points behind the Reds are Inter Milan, one of the two other unbeaten sides alongside Atalanta. Italian champions Inter are in great shape for the knockouts, as are Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta, who are all in the top eight.
Arsenal are seventh after a fine 5-1 win away to Sporting. With 10 points, the Gunners most likely already have enough for at least a play-off place.
Mikel Arteta’s side are sandwiched between Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco, who complete the top eight.
Aston Villa are ninth on 10 points, only behind Arsenal, Leverkusen and Monaco on goal difference.
Unai Emery’s team started their campaign with three wins but have since lost to Club Brugge and drawn to Juventus.
