Arsenal join Man City at Premier League summit, Spurs shock Chelsea 2-0
Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League table alongside Manchester City following a 2-0 win over Everton. Meanwhile, Tottenham secured a rare victory at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea.
Why it matters
The results significantly impact the early-season Premier League title race as top clubs compete for the summit.
Gunners capitalise on City’s first loss of the season, while Tottenham get second league victory at Stamford Bridge in 36 years.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Arsenal's goalscorers against Everton Gabriel Magalhaes, left, and Ezri Konsa applaud fans after the match [AFP] By Reuters Published On 24 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 Arsenal joined Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after a 2-0 victory over Everton in torrential rain at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, capitalising on City’s first defeat of the season earlier in the day.
City had left the door open when they fell to a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa, where Nicolas Jackson struck twice to end the visitors’ perfect start to the league campaign.
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