Former midfielder of several Russian clubs, **Pavel Mamaev**, shared his thoughts on the performance and results of Moscow’s **Spartak** in the current season of the Russian Premier Liga. Mamaev urged people not to rush to conclusions about any team’s performance at this point in the season.

**— What do you think about the situation in the championship?**
— It’s too early to make any statements; only a few rounds have been played.

**— Spartak isn’t showcasing the best results.**
— After a round or two, they could be just two points away from first place. You count your chickens in the fall. Some teams start poorly, while others may finish weakly. Last year, everyone was raving about Spartak in the fall, but what happened in spring? It’s better if everyone remains impressed throughout the entire championship, — Mamaev’s words are quoted by *Izvestia*.

As of today, **Krasnodar** leads the Russian championship with 19 points after eight matches. **Baltika** is in second place with 16 points, followed by **Lokomotiv**, also with 16 points. **Spartak** currently sits in eighth place with 12 points. The relegation zone includes **Sochi** with 1 point and **Akron** with 6 points.