Manchester City remains the sole team in the Premier League with a flawless record. However, over the weekend, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham secured impressive victories, leaving them just two points adrift from the top of the table.
Erling Haaland's stunning hat-trick led Manchester City to a commanding 5-1 triumph over Fulham. Meanwhile, Son Heung-min also notched a treble in Tottenham's remarkable 5-2 win against Burnley, signifying the continued success of Ange Postecoglou's managerial reign.
Liverpool showcased their supremacy with a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa at Anfield. Furthermore, dramatic stoppage-time goals courtesy of Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus ensured Arsenal emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Manchester United.
Rice's remarkable performance was a highlight for Arsenal, as the midfielder secured his first goal for the club with perfect timing, propelling Arsenal to a 2-1 lead in the 96th minute, just before Jesus sealed the victory. Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, praised Rice's "tremendous performance" and acknowledged his pivotal role in securing the win.
Despite not reaching their peak performance this season, Arsenal has managed to secure three wins out of four games, providing them with a positive outlook as they enter the international break.
Meanwhile, Chelsea's significant expenditure in the final week of the transfer window has catapulted their total spending on new players to over £1 billion in a little over a year. However, their costly investments have yet to produce the desired results, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest. Chelsea is still struggling to find a natural goalscorer, and their British record signing, Moises Caicedo, was partially responsible for Forest's winning goal. Liverpool, under Jurgen Klopp's leadership, has impressively rebuilt their midfield during the transfer window. Against Aston Villa, they delivered a performance reminiscent of their dominant days, with new additions like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister contributing significantly. Liverpool's steadfast decision to retain Mohamed Salah despite a substantial Saudi bid also paid off, as Salah found the back of the net once again.
Liverpool, previously Manchester City's primary title challengers for four consecutive years, seems poised to mount a strong challenge this season. Their impressive start to the campaign, including 10 points from a possible 12, has rekindled hopes among their fans that they can contend for the Premier League title once more.
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