The Premier League weekend delivered drama, milestones, and statement performances. Arsenal rose to the summit, Chelsea pulled off a late show, and United eased pressure with a solid win. Here’s the full lowdown.

Arsenal 2–0 West Ham — Arteta’s 300th Game, Rice & Saka Shine

Mikel Arteta marked his 300th match in charge with a dominant 2–0 win over West Ham at the Emirates. Declan Rice, against his former club, opened the scoring in the 38th minute by firing in a rebound. Bukayo Saka sealed the win from the penalty spot in the 67th minute  his 200th Premier League appearance.

Arsenal controlled the match for large stretches, though the game came with a worry: captain Martin Ødegaard left injured, adding to ongoing concerns over his fitness.

With this result, Arsenal now sit at 16 points from 7 matches, leading the table by a narrow margin.

 

Chelsea 2–1 Liverpool — Late Victory in Injury-Heavy Battle

At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea stunned Liverpool with a dramatic 95th-minute winner by young Brazilian Estevão. Moises Caicedo had given Chelsea the lead early, while Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool in the second half.

The match was marred by injuries and chaos: Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca was sent off for his wild celebrations, and Liverpool lost Alisson, who is now expected to be sidelined until after the international break.

This result marks Liverpool’s third straight loss across competitions and drops them behind Arsenal in the standings.

Manchester United 2–0 Sunderland — Needed, Delivered

In a much-needed respnse, Manchester United beat Sunderland 2–0 at home. Mason Mount opened the scoring, followed by Benjamin Sesko, his first goal at Old Trafford.

Sunderland had a penalty overturned by VAR just before the break. On debut, goalkeeper Senne Lammens impressed with a late save to preserve a clean sheet.

The win lifts United into eighth place with 10 points  still behind rivals but breathing space for the squad and coaching staff.

Big Themes & What to Watch

Leadership Moments: Arteta reaching 300 matches and doing so with authority.

Injury Woes: Ødegaard’s injury, Alisson’s absence both will be key for their teams going forward.

Momentum Swings: Chelsea’s victory will boost morale, while Liverpool’s slide adds pressure.

Pressure Relief: United needed a result  they got it, but consistency will determine how far they go.