How the Premier League Table Looks After the North London Derby, Man United Win, Chelsea Defeat

How the Premier League Table Looks After the North London Derby, Man United Win, Chelsea Defeat

Fred Kennedy
updated at September 25, 2023 at 9:08 AM
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  • Manchester City, Newcastle, and Man United all won their respective fixtures of match week six
  • City remains the only team yet to drop points, with the reigning champions winning all six fixtures
  • Arsenal and Tottenham have both picked up 14 points, with their Sunday meeting ending in a draw

There were significant changes in the Premier League table after match week six, with 18 teams involved across different match centres.

Manchester City, United, and Newcastle United were among the biggest gainers, with the latter securing a historic 8-0 win over Sheffield United.

City remains the only team yet to drop points so far this season, with Pep Guardiola's charges maintaining a perfect start to the campaign.

Heung-Min Son celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Ryan Pierse.
Heung-Min Son celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Ryan Pierse.
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The reigning champions have won all their six opening matches, with their latest win coming against Nottingham Forest.

Goal reports that City stunned Nottingham Forest 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium to equal their best-ever start to a Premier League season.

The victory opened their lead at the top to 18 points, two ahead of second-placed Liverpool, who hammered West Ham United 3-1 in their own fixture played at Anfield.

Brighton are occupying third place on the log with 15 points, thanks to their 3-1 comfortable win against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur complete the top four podium with 14 points, on level with rivals Arsenal, who they settled for a 2-2 thrilling draw during the North London derby played at the Emirates Stadium.

Bukayo Saka and Son Heung-Min were the men of the moment during the cracker, with the latter scoring a brace to earn his side a vital point.

United back to winning ways, Chelsea struggle

Elsewhere, Man United ended their poor run of form on Saturday with a 1-0 crucial win over struggling Burnley.

United had lost three matches on the bounce across all competitions ahead of their trip to Turf Moor and had Bruno Fernandes to thank for his stunner, which earned them a crucial three points.

The win saw the Red Devils climb to ninth in the Premier League standings with nine points, level with Newcastle, who sit eighth after hammering The Blades 8-0.

Chelsea, meanwhile, continued with their disastrous form, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge against Aston Villa.

Sky Sports reports that Ollie Watkins was Villa's hero, with his solitary goal earning the visitors the win, which has them sitting sixth in the standings behind Arsenal.

Luton Town, Burnley, and Sheffield United are all in the relegation zone, with a point each.

Maddison responds to Saka

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has given a perfect answer to Bukayo Saka for copying his celebration during the North London derby.

Fans were quick to note Saka's celebration after his opener, with the England ace taunting Maddison by copying his celebration, which involves a darts-throwing gesture.

However, Maddison has given a perfect response to Saka's antics.

Speaking after the match, the former Leicester City star was asked to share his thoughts about Saka mimicking him.

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