By Martyn Herman, Reuters.
Photo Credit: Premier League.
Manchester City bounced back from their midweek setback in Europe to maintain their perfect Premier League start with Erling Haaland’s double propelling them to a 3-2 home win over Ipswich Town on Saturday.
Paris St Germain inflicted a first meaningful defeat on Enzo Maresca’s side in the Champions League on Wednesday but City shrugged off a gallant Ipswich side to make it seven wins from seven to cement their place at the top of the table.
Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 in Saturday’s early action thanks to Pedro Neto’s brace although the London club’s win was overshadowed by an injury to goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
Liverpool came from a goal down to beat Brentford 2-1 away although they were helped by the previously unbeaten hosts being reduced to 10 men shortly before halftime when Yehor Yarmolyuk was shown a straight red card for a head butt.
Victory lifted Liverpool above Brentford into fifth place with 12 points behind Chelsea in fourth on 13.
Fulham moved off the foot of the table with their first league win of the season – 1-0 at home to Hull City while Aston Villa won by the same scoreline at Newcastle United.
City have 21 points, six ahead of second-placed champions Arsenal, who visit Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Liverpool’s win lifted them above Brentford into fifth place with 12 points behind Chelsea in fourth on 13.
Third-placed Brighton & Hove Albion, who also have 13 points, host Crystal Palace on Sunday, 18 October 2026.