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Arsenal and Manchester City Lead Early Premier League Race

Arsenal and Manchester City remain perfect after four games to top the 2026-27 Premier League standings.

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15 Sept 2026 · 20:12 UTC · 1 min read

Premier League players line up ahead of a match in the 2026-27 season — Editorial illustration.

After four matches of the 2026-27 Premier League season, Arsenal and Manchester City have established themselves as early front-runners, with both sides holding perfect records and identical points tallies.

Flawless Starts for Arsenal and Manchester City

Both Arsenal and Manchester City have won their opening four games, with Arsenal holding a slightly higher goal difference (+7) compared to City (+6). This sees both clubs level on 12 points at the top of the table.

Chasing Pack Forms Early

Leeds United and Hull City sit just behind the leading pair, each unbeaten with two wins and two draws, earning them 8 points.

Surprises and Early Struggles

Chelsea, Brentford, and Liverpool round out the group of teams on six or more points, while traditionally strong sides like Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have found early difficulties, lying in mid-table and below.