Three rounds down in the Premier League and Man City are already looking down on other teams from the first spot. Can any of the follower teams catch them? This and much more in Matchday 3 of the Premier League!
Results
| 25.8.2023 |  | Chelsea | 3 |  | Luton | 0 |
| 26.8.2023 |  | Bournemouth | 0 |  | Tottenham | 2 |
| 26.8.2023 |  | Arsenal | 2 |  | Fulham | 2 |
| 26.8.2023 |  | Brentford | 1 |  | Crystal Palace | 1 |
| 26.8.2023 |  | Everton | 0 |  | Wolves | 1 |
| 26.8.2023 |  | Manchester United | 3 |  | Nottingham Forest | 2 |
| 26.8.2023 |  | Brighton | 1 |  | West Ham | 3 |
| 27.8.2023 |  | Burnley | 1 |  | Aston Villa | 3 |
| 27.8.2023 |  | Sheffield Utd | 1 |  | Manchester City | 2 |
| 27.8.2023 |  | Newcastle | 1 |  | Liverpool | 2 |
Kicking off the round, we had a clash between Chelsea and Luton. The scoreboard eventually read 3-0 in favor of Chelsea, a decisive win that bagged them three points. This game signaled the first triumph under the Pochettino era. In another showdown, Bournemouth went head-to-head with their fellow London rivals, Tottenham. The final result tilted in favor of Tottenham, with a 0-2 scoreline, granting them the coveted three points. The arrival of Ange Postecoglou seemed to have an instant positive effect on the team, setting an encouraging tone for his tenure, even with the departure of Harry Kane to Bayern.
The football continued as Arsenal battled Fulham, resulting in a thrilling 2-2 draw after 90 minutes. This surprising outcome marked Arteta’s squad dropping points for the first time this season. Manchester United’s clash with Nottingham Forest was nothing short of gripping, ending with a 3-2 victory for Manchester United. Nottingham Forest put up a valiant fight but fell short in the end. In another headline fixture, Sheffield United faced off against Manchester City, culminating in a 2-1 win for City and leaving Sheffield United empty-handed.
At the end of the round, all eyes turned to the showdown between Newcastle and Liverpool. An early lead for Newcastle, combined with a slip by Trent and a red card for Van Dijk, made it seem like Howe and the boy have this in the big, however, Liverpool managed to turn the tide, emerging victorious with a 1-2 scoreline.
Standings
| # | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Lose | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 : 1 | 9 |
| 2 | | West Ham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 : 3 | 7 |
| 3 | | Tottenham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 : 2 | 7 |
| 4 | | Liverpool | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 : 3 | 7 |
| 5 | | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 : 3 | 7 |
| 6 | | Brighton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 : 5 | 6 |
| 7 | | Aston Villa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 : 6 | 6 |
| 8 | | Manchester United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 : 4 | 6 |
| 9 | | Brentford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 : 3 | 5 |
| 10 | | Chelsea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 : 4 | 4 |
| 11 | | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 : 2 | 4 |
| 12 | | Fulham | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 : 5 | 4 |
| 13 | | Newcastle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 : 4 | 3 |
| 14 | | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 : 6 | 3 |
| 15 | | Wolves | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 : 5 | 3 |
| 16 | | Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 : 6 | 1 |
| 17 | | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 : 5 | 0 |
| 18 | | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 : 6 | 0 |
| 19 | | Luton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 : 7 | 0 |
| 20 | | Everton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 : 6 | 0 |
Manchester City are first, maximum points. They are followed by 4 teams with 7 points, namely West Ham, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal. A couple of teams on 6 as well.
Everton are still last and not looking good, with 0 points. Also 0 next to Luton and Burnley’s name, but they have a match in hand. Sheffield United also on big 0.