Arsenal and Man City Set Early Pace as Premier League’s Only 100% Teams
Four matches into the 2026–27 Premier League season, defending champions Arsenal and contender Manchester City have set an unrelenting early benchmark. Both heavyweights remain the only sides in the English top flight with maximum points.
Arsenal Maintain Perfect Title Defence
Mikel Arteta’s side secured their fourth straight victory with a hard-fought 2-0 win away to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Key highlights from their early run:
Sturdy Defensive Line: Conceded just 1 goal across four league fixtures (+7 GD).
Key Match Moments: David Raya saved a crucial penalty before Bruno Guimarães scored his first Gunners goal and Bukayo Saka converted a late penalty.
Winning Streak: Extended their Premier League winning run to 9 consecutive games dating back to last season.
10-Man Manchester City Keep Pace
Enzo Maresca’s rebuilt City squad kept pace with the leaders via a gritty 1-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford:
Resilience Under Pressure: Phil Foden was shown a red card after 23 minutes, forcing City to play over an hour with 10 men.
Haaland Delivers: Erling Haaland netted the decisive second-half winner to maintain City’s perfect record (+6 GD).
