Premier League Table Update: Shock Leapfrogs After Weekend Drama – See Where Your Club Stands Now

Arsenal have surged to the summit of the Premier League table after Matchweek 7, collecting 16 points from a possible 21 and boasting the division’s best goal difference (+11). Mikel Arteta’s side edged past Crystal Palace 3-1 at the Emirates on Friday night, a result that—combined with Liverpool’s surprise 2-0 defeat at West Ham—moved the Gunners two points clear of their Merseyside rivals in the latest standings. Liverpool remain second on 15 points, but Jürgen Klopp’s men suddenly find themselves looking over their shoulders. Tottenham and Bournemouth are tied on 14 points after identical 4-2-1 records, with Spurs ahead on goal difference. Ange Postecoglou’s expansive style continues to deliver goals (13 scored, 5 conceded), while Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth have unexpectedly turned early-season optimism into a genuine top-four push. Crystal Palace round out the Champions League positions on 12 points, their best start to a top-flight campaign since 1990. New signing Mohammed Kudus has been central to that rise, registering three assists in his first six appearances. Chelsea (11 pts) and newly promoted Sunderland (11 pts) occupy Europa League and Conference League territory, but both were held to frustrating draws at the weekend. Mauricio Pochettino admitted his side “need to be more clinical” after a 1-1 stalemate with Brentford left the Blues four points off the pace. Manchester City, eighth on 10 points, are experiencing their slowest opening under Pep Guardiola. Back-to-back defeats at Arsenal and Spurs have exposed defensive frailties, although the champions will fancy their chances of climbing when they host bottom-placed Wolves next Saturday. In mid-table, Manchester United (10 pts) and Everton (8 pts) remain inconsistent, while Brighton & Hove Albion (8 pts) are ruing dropped points after conceding late equalisers in successive matches. Fulham, Leeds and Brentford are locked on eight and seven points respectively, each just one win away from the top half. The relegation picture is already taking shape. Nottingham Forest sit 17th on five points, one ahead of Burnley (4 pts) and West Ham (4 pts). David Moyes’ Hammers stunned Liverpool but still occupy 19th, illustrating just how costly their five defeats have been. Wolves prop up the table with a solitary point; Gary O’Neil’s side have scored only five goals and face trips to Arsenal and Chelsea in the next three weeks. Key storylines to watch in Matchweek 8 • Arsenal travel to a revitalised Sunderland in Saturday’s early kick-off—victory would guarantee the Gunners a third straight week at the top. • Liverpool need a response when Bournemouth visit Anfield; the Cherries have lost only once in their last 12 away league games. • Spurs host Crystal Palace in what could be a defining clash for both the Champions League and London bragging rights. • At the bottom, Wolves’ visit to the Etihad may already feel like a free hit, but Burnley’s six-pointer against Forest could reshape the drop-zone narrative. With the table compressing from first to 10th and a frantic run of fixtures on the horizon, expect more twists before the November international break. Bookmark this page for live updates, in-depth analysis and weekly projections of how the Premier League table will evolve as the 2025/26 title race gathers pace.