The 2025/26 Premier League is currently delivering epic matches one after another. To date, some early narratives are taking shape. Last season’s champions, Liverpool, are out in front with a 100% record, but a small pack including Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Everton, Sunderland, and Bournemouth is not far behind. After just three matchweeks, every point and every goal will be fueling long-term ambitions.
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Quick Match Results Through Matchday 3
Here’s a brief snapshot of how each Premier League team has fared through the first three matchdays, with verified results from the league reports or trusted sources.
Liverpool – Perfect start: The Reds have opened well with a thumping win against Bournemouth, another one in match day 2, and a late Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick defeat of Arsenal 1-0.
Chelsea – Remains unbeaten, ended matchday 3 strongly with a 2-0 win over Fulham to move to number 2 in the table.
Arsenal – Lack of consistency, good start with 2 wins, but lost narrowly to Liverpool in a top-of-the-table fixture.
Tottenham Hotspur – Have 2 wins, a defeat against Bournemouth in Matchday 3, resulting in a 0-1 loss.
Everton – Have 2 wins in three games, worked hard against beating Burnley 3-2.
Sunderland – Newly promoted, impressive, defeating Brentford 2-1 on their second win of their campaign.
AFC Bournemouth – Pulled off the shock of Matchday 3 against Spurs with a 1-0 win, demonstrating resilience early in the match.
Crystal Palace – Consistent points collected, unbeaten from one win and two draws.
Manchester United – An incredible finish against Burnley, winning 3-2 with a stoppage-time penalty from Bruno Fernandes, the first win of the season.
Nottingham Forest – Mixed results, starting with one win, one draw and a loss from three matches
Brighton & Hove Albion – Pulled off a shocking win over Manchester City 2-1 and balanced their earlier results to give them a solid start.
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Leeds United – Back in the top-flight, they had a win and a draw from their opening fixtures.
Manchester City – Started well with a win, and lost not just games, but also lost to Brighton with two losses.
Burnley – What a game against Manchester United, taking them down to the wire, losing 2-3.
Brentford – Took one early win but were beaten by Sunderland, still in the lower mid-table position.
West Ham United – Inconsistent with their results from the opening three fixtures, with one win and two losses
Newcastle United – Seemed to struggle to find their rhythm, only taking one point from the first three games.
Fulham – Have battled through draws, but ultimately lost to Chelsea. Still looking for that first win.
Aston Villa – Struggled defensively, recording just one point from three games.
Wolverhampton Wanderers – Endured a difficult start, losing all three opening games and rooted at the bottom.
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Updated Premier League 2025 points table (After Matchday 3)
| Position | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Liverpool | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 5 | Everton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| 9 | Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 10 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 4 |
| 13 | Manchester City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 | Burnley | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 15 | Brentford | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 16 | West Ham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 17 | Newcastle United | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 18 | Fulham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Liverpool’s perfect run, combined with superior goal difference, has placed them two points clear of Chelsea, while a tight chase unfolds among several clubs vying for European qualification.
Premier League 2025/26 Format Explained
Liverpool’s perfect start and better goal difference put them ahead of Chelsea by two points, while there is a tight race between several clubs for Europe.
How the Premier League is structured 2025/26
The Premier League is played using a double round-robin format with all 20 teams playing 38 matches each. Each team will play every other team once at home and once away. Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. The league positions are determined based on total points, goal difference and goals scored.
At the end of the season:
The team that placed first is the Premier League Champion.
The top four teams qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
The fifth team qualifies for the Europa League, with any additional European places determined by the domestic cup winners.
The bottom three teams (18th, 19th, and 20th) are relegated to the EFL Championship.
Conclusion
The pace setters in the Premier League are Liverpool, and so far, they are unbeaten and looking strong. Chelsea and Arsenal are not far behind, but Tottenham, Everton, Sunderland and Bournemouth may all look to stake their claims. It’s early days, but every result counts, and the tightness of the table really denotes the competitiveness that this season is bound to have.
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