According to official Premier League records compiled following Matchday 3, Manchester City and Arsenal lead the competition with flawless nine-point tallies. The league returns this weekend for Matchday 4, headlined by the iconic Manchester Derby at Old Trafford and a high-stakes clash at the Stadium of Light.
Premier League Table Heading Into Matchday 4
Official Standings (After 3 Matches)
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | Newcastle United | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 7 | Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | West Ham United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Brentford | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 11 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | Fulham | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Everton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | Bournemouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 17 | Leicester City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | Ipswich Town | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 19 | Southampton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | Leeds United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
UEFA Champions League
UEFA Europa League
Relegation Zone
Matchday 4 Key Fixtures
Matchday 4 brings several pivotal fixtures across England as clubs return from international duty eager to establish momentum.
Marquee Match
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Old Trafford, Manchester
Sunderland vs Arsenal
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Liverpool vs Fulham
Anfield, Liverpool
Chelsea vs Hull City
Stamford Bridge, London
Tactical Analysis
Derby Stakes at Old Trafford
According to reports from BBC Sport and Sky Sports, Manchester United's tactical setup under Michael Carrick will be put to the ultimate test when Pep Guardiola's high-flying Manchester City visit Old Trafford this Sunday. City have conceded just once in three games, while United aim to rebound into the top half of the table.
According to Opta match analytics, Arsenal's trip to the Stadium of Light presents a classic banana skin fixture. Mikel Arteta's side seeks to retain their joint-lead at the top of the table before mid-week European action begins.