Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, while Chelsea and Liverpool surrendered points in a busy Saturday programme.
Arsenal keep winning
Bruno Guimaraes scored a stunning first Arsenal goal at the Stadium of Light before Bukayo Saka converted a late penalty. The result gave Mikel Arteta’s side four wins from four matches and a three-point advantage over Manchester City, who still have a chance to close the gap in the derby.
Arsenal also needed goalkeeper David Raya to save a penalty from Enzo Le Fee as Sunderland pressed for a way back into the contest.
Chelsea held at home
Chelsea were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull at Stamford Bridge. The visitors twice took advantage of defensive lapses before the hosts recovered through their attacking quality, but Xabi Alonso’s side could not find a winning goal.
Alonso admitted that the team’s entertainment value must eventually be matched by greater defensive control as Chelsea fell further behind the early pace-setters.
Liverpool held by Fulham
Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by Fulham at Anfield. Despite an expensive forward line, the home side struggled to create the decisive opening and now sit six points behind Arsenal.
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Conclusion
Arsenal’s clean record gives the champions an early advantage, but the dropped points for Chelsea and Liverpool show how quickly the table can shift. The next fixtures will test whether the leaders can maintain their momentum.
