How the Premier League Table Looks After Thrilling Wins for Man City, United, and Chelsea

How the Premier League Table Looks After Thrilling Wins for Man City, United, and Chelsea

Fred Kennedy
updated at August 28, 2023 at 8:07 AM
In this article:
English Premier League logo
ENG Premier League
England
  • haveManchester City are the only team yet to drop points so far in the new Premier League season
  • City have won all their three opening matches, with their latest victory coming against Sheffield United
  • So far, four teams, including Burnley and Everton, have yet to pick a single point

Match week three of the Premier League produced some interesting results, with Man City, Man United, Chelsea, and Liverpool all securing thrilling wins.

As it stands, City are the only side yet to drop points after three outings, with the reigning champions maintaining a perfect start to the new season.

Their latest win came against Sheffield United, who they stunned 2-1 on Sunday, August 27.

Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his side's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester City at Bramall Lane. Photo by Andrew Kearns.
Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his side's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester City at Bramall Lane. Photo by Andrew Kearns.
Source: Getty Images

The Guardian reports that Erling Haaland handed City the lead in the 63rd minute before Jayden Bogle cancelled out the Norwegian's opener in the 85th minute.

However, Rodri struck the winner with two minutes left on the clock to earn the Citizens maximum points away from home.

EPL standings after match week 3

City's impressive run of form has them topping the standings with nine points.

West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Arsenal all have seven points each.

The Gunners had a chance to go top on Saturday but fluffed that opportunity following their 2-2 draw.

Meanwhile, all the other three teams secured wins in their respective fixtures played this weekend, with Liverpool silencing Newcastle in dramatic fashion at St James Park.

Elsewhere, Man United are placed ninth nn the standings with six points from three fixtures.

The Red Devils, who lost 2-0 in their last outing at Tottenham, returned to winning ways on Saturday against Nottingham Forest.

BBC Sport reports that Erik ten Hag's side came from two goals down to sink Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford during the epic Premier League clash.

The hosts had Bruno Fernandes to thank for the victory, with the Portuguese stepping up to score the winner from the penalty spot.

Meanwhile, Vincent Kompany's Burnley, Luton Town, and Everton are all occupying the three relegation spots.

All three teams are yet to pick points so far this season.

Haaland celebrates with pitch invader

Sports Brief also reported on the hilarious moment Man City ace Erling Haaland celebrated his goal with a pitch invader.

Haaland found the opener against Sheffield United after missing a penalty in the first half as the Citizens ran out 2-1 winners.

In the midst of the celebrations, a pitch invader appeared out of nowhere, and another Man City player briefly embraced him in celebration.

Authors
Fred Kennedy photo
Fred Kennedy
Editor - Europe Team
Tags
Pep GuardiolaErik Ten HaagMikel ArtetaJürgen Klopp