Chelsea, Liverpool Stumble, Arsenal Stay Perfect as Manchester City, Man United Headline Super Sunday
Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season on Saturday, while Chelsea and Liverpool were held to disappointing home draws as attention now turns to a blockbuster Manchester derby on Super Sunday.
The Gunners emerged as the biggest winners among the leading contenders after securing a 2-0 victory away to Sunderland, extending their winning run to four matches and preserving their 100 per cent record.
Chelsea, meanwhile, were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against newly promoted Hull City at Stamford Bridge, while Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by Fulham at Anfield.
The contrasting results have given Arsenal an early advantage at the top of the table, with Sunday’s fixtures providing Manchester United and Manchester City an opportunity to make their own statement.
Arsenal Maintain Perfect Record
Arsenal produced another composed performance to overcome Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.
The hosts offered a stern challenge, but Arsenal eventually found the breakthrough through Bruno Guimarães, whose long-range effort gave the visitors the lead.
Bukayo Saka then converted a late penalty to secure the points and underline Arsenal’s impressive start to the campaign.
The victory leaves Arsenal with four wins from four league matches and establishes them as the early pace-setters in the title race.
Chelsea Drop Points Against Hull
Chelsea were unable to build on their recent momentum after Hull City fought back twice to claim a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues took an early lead through Morgan Rogers, but Hull responded before half-time to turn the game around.
João Pedro eventually restored parity for Chelsea in the second half, but the hosts were unable to find a decisive third goal.
For Hull, the result represents another impressive performance following their promotion to the Premier League and keeps their unbeaten start intact.
Chelsea, however, will regard the outcome as two points dropped on home soil.
Liverpool Frustrated by Fulham
Liverpool endured another frustrating afternoon as Fulham held the defending champions to a 0-0 draw at Anfield.
The Reds dominated possession for long periods but struggled to break down a disciplined Fulham defence.
The visitors remained organised throughout the contest and earned a valuable point, while Liverpool were left to reflect on a missed opportunity to keep pace with Arsenal.
Liverpool remain unbeaten in the league, but the draw represents another setback in their pursuit of an early title advantage.
Forest, Ipswich Claim Notable Wins
Nottingham Forest produced one of Saturday’s standout results by coming from behind to defeat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park.
Ipswich Town also secured a dramatic 3-2 away victory over Crystal Palace, with Zian Flemming providing the decisive moment late in the game.
Elsewhere, Bournemouth and Brentford shared four goals in a 2-2 draw, while Tottenham Hotspur and Everton played out a goalless stalemate.
Manchester Derby Takes Centre Stage
The focus now shifts to Old Trafford, where Manchester United host Manchester City in the weekend’s headline fixture.
The Manchester derby presents City with an opportunity to keep pressure on Arsenal and maintain their strong start to the campaign.
United, however, will be determined to use home advantage to produce a statement victory against their local rivals.
The rivalry adds another layer of intrigue to an already significant fixture, with both clubs seeking consistency and momentum at the beginning of the new Premier League campaign.
City’s challenge will be to maintain their early-season form, while United must find a way to contain their neighbours and turn Old Trafford into a decisive advantage.
Super Sunday Fixtures
Coventry City vs Brighton & Hove Albion — 2:00pm BST
Coventry welcome Brighton in the opening fixture of Sunday’s Premier League programme, with both sides looking to strengthen their early-season positions.
Manchester United vs Manchester City — 4:30pm BST
The spotlight then turns to Old Trafford for the Manchester derby, with City aiming to keep their perfect league start intact and United chasing a statement victory in front of their home supporters.
With Arsenal perfect after four matches, Chelsea and Liverpool already have ground to recover in the early title race.
But with the Manchester derby still to come, Super Sunday could provide another significant twist in the developing Premier League picture.
Results at a Glance
Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Chelsea 2-2 Hull City
Liverpool 0-0 Fulham
Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest
Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich Town
Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford
Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Everton
