According to a report by BBC Sport on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Manchester City remain at the top of the Premier League table with 21 points from seven matches, while Arsenal continue to chase the leaders after securing a narrow victory over Nottingham Forest.

City maintained their perfect league record with a 3-2 win against Ipswich Town on Saturday, keeping them three points clear of Arsenal, who have collected 18 points.

The Gunners strengthened their position with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Substitute Noni Madueke scored in the 80th minute to earn Mikel Arteta’s side three points and maintain their pursuit of the league leaders.

Brighton occupy third place with 16 points after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Diego Gomez was among the standout performers, scoring a remarkable goal from inside his own half.

Chelsea sit fourth on 13 points following their 2-0 win over Everton, while Liverpool are fifth with 12 points after defeating Brentford 2-1 away from home.

Brentford remain sixth with 10 points, while Leeds United occupy seventh place after earning a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Everton also have 10 points following their defeat to Chelsea, while Hull City and Ipswich Town are among the sides on nine points.

Manchester United are 13th with seven points from seven matches. Bryan Mbeumo gave them the lead against Leeds, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised in the second half to ensure the points were shared at Elland Road.

Elsewhere, Bournemouth climbed to 15th place after securing a 2-0 victory over Sunderland on Sunday, recording their first league win of the season. Sunderland remain in the relegation zone with four points, while Nottingham Forest sit 18th on five points after their defeat to Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur occupy the bottom position ahead of their Monday fixture against Coventry City, with the outcome potentially affecting the standings.

Attention will now turn to the next round of Premier League matches, which begins on Friday, October 23, when Ipswich Town host Nottingham Forest. Saturday’s fixtures include Arsenal against Everton and Manchester City’s trip to Aston Villa, with both encounters carrying importance for the developing title race.