Premier League: Manchester City's perfect start puts them three points clear of Arsenal
Six wins from six leave City top, with Brighton third and a four-way tie behind them.
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Manchester City have won all six of their Premier League games this season and lead the table on 18 points, three ahead of Arsenal, with Brighton third on 13 (table as of 12 October).
Key takeaways
- Manchester City: six wins from six, 18 points.
- Arsenal are second on 15 points and Brighton third on 13.
- Brentford, Everton and Chelsea are all on 10 points.
- Gambling sponsors are banned from the front of matchday shirts from this season.
Manchester City have made a perfect start to the 2026-27 Premier League season. Six games have brought six wins and 18 points, and they lead the table by three points from Arsenal.
Top eight after six rounds
1. Manchester City: 18 points
2. Arsenal: 15
3. Brighton & Hove Albion: 13
4. Brentford: 10
5. Everton: 10
6. Chelsea: 10
7. Leeds United: 9
8. Hull City: 9
The standings are as of matches played on 12 October, with every club having played six games.
Surprise packages
Brighton's 13 points have them in the Champions League places, and Brentford and Everton are level with Chelsea on 10. Promoted Hull City have nine points, the same as Leeds United.
New season, new shirt rules
This is the first season in which clubs cannot carry gambling sponsors on the front of their matchday shirts, a rule the clubs agreed in 2023.
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