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Premier League weekend talking points
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The gist
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to stay perfect. Manchester United are five points behind leaders after drawing at Everton.
Background
The Premier League weekend featured several key matches. Arsenal maintained their 100% start with a comeback win over Chelsea, while Manchester United dropped points in a draw at Everton. Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle impressed with a draw against Bournemouth, and other clubs like Fulham and Crystal Palace are still winless.
How it unfolded
- Sep 4, 2026Newcastle drew 2-2 with Bournemouth in a match between two Red Bull-schooled managers.
- Sep 5, 2026Manchester City beat Coventry 1-0, while Fulham lost 2-3 to Crystal Palace.
- Sep 6, 2026Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1, and Manchester United drew 2-2 at Everton after twice leading.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised his team's reaction, saying 'From start to finish, it was a joy to watch our team play and compete.'
- Official
- Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admitted 'It hurts. The guys gave everything, tried everything. But it's game three and this is going to be a long, long ride.'