Fast starts for Arsenal and Manchester City
Arsenal and Manchester City have both won their first three matches of the 2026-27 Premier League season to share top spot.
The 2026-27 Premier League season began on 21 August, and Arsenal — who finished last season as champions ahead of Manchester City — beat newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 in their opening match through goals from Havertz, Saka and Ødegaard.
After three matchweeks both Arsenal and Enzo Maresca's Manchester City have won all three to share top spot on nine points, with City appearing to hold the goal-difference edge. This flawless league start for City's new head coach Maresca also lifts the mood before their Champions League trip to Porto.
For the full table as the season progresses, follow our updated Premier League standings; the placings after matchweek 4 are not yet settled across all sources.