Manchester derby — City win with ten men
The headline event of Matchday 4 was the Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Manchester City won 1:0 against United despite finishing the match with ten men — Haaland's goal proved enough as City held on after a late red card. It was their fourth consecutive league win, and they sit level on 12 points with Arsenal at the top of the table.
Arsenal win 2:0 at Sunderland
Arsenal extended their perfect record by beating Sunderland 2:0 on Saturday evening. The Gunners were assured and clinical — four from four, 8:1 goals, zero defeats. Arteta has every reason to be satisfied with this flawless start to the campaign.
Brighton 5:0 Coventry — promoted side demolished
Brighton continued their sensational run and hammered Coventry City 5:0 on Sunday. The promoted club from Coventry now have four defeats in four matches and a 0:10 goal difference — the worst start of the 2026/27 season. Brighton have seven points and are scoring freely — 13 goals in four matches.
Leeds United 4:1 Newcastle — superb result for the promoted side
Leeds United dismantled Newcastle United 4:1 in Monday's fixture and moved up to third place on eight points. It is a remarkable start for the Yorkshire club — Leeds returned to the Premier League and are immediately competing for European qualification.
Draws for Chelsea and Liverpool
Chelsea drew again — this time 2:2 with Hull City, who continue to show they are one of the most interesting promoted sides in years. Liverpool drew 0:0 with Fulham — The Reds remain unbeaten but without a win in two games. Ipswich beat Crystal Palace 3:2, Forest beat Aston Villa 2:1. Tottenham and Everton shared a goalless draw.
Table after four rounds
Arsenal and Manchester City lead on 12 points (four from four). Leeds and Hull City are third and fourth on eight. Brighton have seven. Liverpool and Brentford on six. Tottenham and Aston Villa are yet to win. Coventry are bottom with zero points and a 0:10 goal difference.