Premier League Daily Report - 2026-09-06

Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, preserving their 100 per cent Premier League record after three matches. Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead inside two minutes, but Kai Havertz equalised against his former club before half-time. Martin Ødegaard completed the turnaround shortly after the interval, giving the champions a victory in the first league meeting between Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso as managers. Chelsea had also won their opening two fixtures, making the result an early test of both sides’ title credentials and ending Alonso’s unbeaten league start.

Arteta praised Arsenal’s response to the early setback, saying: “It wasn't the right start but we certainly reacted in an amazing way.” The Guardian described a frantic opening half-hour in which Arsenal produced 10 shots and overwhelmed Chelsea with attacking intensity before the contest settled. Arsenal’s ability to recover against a side that had begun the campaign with two wins strengthened their position at the top end of the table. Chelsea’s defeat, meanwhile, provided Alonso with an immediate indication of the work still required against the league’s established contenders.

Everton drew 2-2 with Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday after Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time on his debut. United took the lead through Bryan Mbeumo shortly after half-time, but Tyrique George equalised for the hosts in the 83rd minute. Benjamin Sesko restored the visitors’ advantage two minutes from full time, only for Maitland-Niles to produce a long-range finish that denied United their first away win of the season. Everton remained unbeaten after three matches, while United moved on to four points from their opening fixtures.

Michael Carrick defended United’s performance after the final whistle, saying: “It's not that bad. We've got that close to coming away with three points today.” He also acknowledged that his side needed to concede fewer goals, with Everton’s two equalising strikes both coming after United had taken the lead. For Everton, the result offered evidence of their resilience during a turbulent period and made Maitland-Niles an immediate figure in the club’s campaign. United’s failure to protect two separate advantages instead left a familiar concern for Carrick to address.

Manchester City maintained their perfect Premier League start by beating newly promoted Coventry City 1-0 on Saturday. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, taking his career club tally to 300, while new midfielder Enzo Fernández helped create the opportunity on his debut. The narrow scoreline contrasted with City’s control of long periods of the match, and the victory left them with three wins from three. It also placed Pep Guardiola’s side at the summit during a weekend when Arsenal and Chelsea met in the other prominent early-season contest.

Fernández’s immediate involvement offered an encouraging start after his move from Chelsea for approximately £125 million, a fee reported to match the British transfer record. City did not produce a wide-margin win, but their ability to manage the match after taking the lead reinforced the value of control as well as attacking quality. Haaland’s milestone added a personal landmark to a result that kept the champions’ early momentum intact. Coventry, meanwhile, were competitive enough to keep the contest close despite spending long periods without dictating possession.

Hull City drew 0-0 with Aston Villa on Saturday to remain unbeaten after three Premier League matches. The result gave Hull seven points and, according to the Yorkshire Post, left them yet to concede a goal since their promotion. Their opening run has defied expectations surrounding a side many had regarded as unlikely to survive in the division. The match also continued a striking early pattern: Hull had scored only three goals across their first three fixtures, but their defensive record had allowed them to collect points without relying on high-scoring matches.

The stalemate was not typical of chairman Acun Ilicali’s stated preference for open football, with the report recalling his view that he would rather see Hull lose 4-3 than draw 0-0. Yet the unbeaten start has created genuine optimism around the club, with supporters singing at the MKM Stadium despite the lack of goals. Hull’s limited possession and modest attacking return suggest there is room for improvement, but the clean-sheet sequence provides a firm platform while the newly promoted side adjusts to the Premier League.