Sport reviews the opening five Premier League matches, noting Brighton's shock 3‑0 win over Arsenal, Manchester City's strong start under Enzo Maresca, and struggles for United, Tottenham and Chelsea.
Brighton delivered a 3‑0 victory over Arsenal at the Amex Stadium, marking Arsenal’s heaviest league defeat since May 2023. Manager Mikel Arteta said the loss was a "big lesson" but did not diminish the team’s recent achievements.
Manchester City have won all five of their league games and seven in all competitions under new boss Enzo Maresca, sitting three points clear of Arsenal. Maresca said he expected a tough match and noted the team had learned a lot in the first eight weeks.
Brighton sit third, two points behind Arsenal, after their win, while Brentford remain unbeaten and sit fourth after a 3‑0 home win over Chelsea. Leeds also sit on nine points, with Liverpool and Everton just behind on goal difference.
Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, have secured only one league win and sit on five points, their joint‑lowest start in recent seasons. Tottenham are 19th after a 3‑2 loss to Aston Villa, with manager Roberto de Zerbi urging more effort. Chelsea have scored 22 goals in five games but have also conceded heavily, leaving them in 10th place. The available reporting covers only the opening five matches and does not extend beyond the upcoming international break.