The 2026/27 Premier League season continued with high drama on Saturday, October 17, as five fixtures reshaped the standings. Manchester City maintained their perfect start, Chelsea climbed into the top six, and Fulham finally secured their first win of the campaign.

Manchester City remain top of the table with 21 points from seven matches after edging Ipswich Town 3–2 at the Etihad. Erling Haaland’s brace ensured Pep Guardiola’s side kept their flawless record intact.

Arsenal, who play on Sunday against Nottingham Forest, sit second with **15 points, needing a win to keep pace with City. Brighton & Hove Albion remain third on 13 points, awaiting their Sunday clash with Crystal Palace.

Chelsea’s 2–0 win over Everton lifted them to 13 points, pushing them into the top six. Liverpool’s 2–1 victory at Brentford moved them up to 12 points, keeping them firmly in the race for Champions League qualification.

Brentford, despite defeat, remain in the top half with 10 points, while Everton slipped to mid‑table after their draw.

EPL Standings

Hull City’s 2–0 win at Fulham propelled them into the top half with 11 points, continuing their impressive start to the season. Newcastle United’s 1–0 home defeat to Aston Villa left them stuck in the lower half, while Villa climbed to 8 points, easing relegation pressure.

Fulham them off the bottom, now on 5 points, but they remain in the relegation zone. Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth are still winless, each with 3 points, while Coventry City hover just above the drop zone with 6 points.

Saturday’s results reinforced Manchester City’s dominance, while Chelsea and Liverpool made significant strides in the race for Europe. Hull’s rise and Fulham’s breakthrough added spice to the mid‑table and relegation battles. With Arsenal, Brighton, and Manchester United all in action on Sunday, the table could shift further as Matchweek 7 concludes.