Premier League: Arsenal stay perfect as Liverpool and Chelsea drop points
In Saturday’s round on 12 September, Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 to keep a flawless record. Liverpool could not break down Fulham, Chelsea let a win over Hull City slip, and Tottenham and Everton played out a goalless draw.
Saturday’s matches on 12 September followed one pattern: the favourites stalled, and Arsenal kept going without a slip.
What were the results?
Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland. Goals from Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka from the spot. The London side keep a perfect start and stay top.
Your ad could be hereAdvertise hereLiverpool 0-0 Fulham. At Anfield the hosts created enough, but Bernd Leno in the visitors’ goal saved everything on target.
Chelsea 2-2 Hull City. Morgan Rogers and João Pedro scored for the hosts; Mohamed Belloumi struck twice for Hull, who sit third after this round — remarkable for a newly promoted side.
Tottenham 0-0 Everton. Spurs had the ball and little else.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa. Liam Delap and Igor Jesus won it for Forest; Alysson pulled one back. Villa are still without a win this season.
Ipswich 3-2 Crystal Palace. The most frantic match of the round: Anan Khalaili, Leif Davis and Zian Flemming in the 90th minute.
Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford. Kevin Schade scored twice for the visitors; Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier replied.
What does it mean for the table?
Arsenal are the only side yet to drop a point. Chelsea are fourth after the draw, Hull City an unlikely third. Aston Villa are the only big club still without a win.
Where to watch in London: Premier League matches are shown in pubs, and on a Sunday that is the cheapest way to see a game — no entry fee, you pay only for what you order. Saturday 3pm kick-offs are not televised in the UK at all: a long-standing blackout protects attendances in the lower leagues.
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