A Martin Zubimendi double took Arsenal top of the Premier League as Ange Postecoglou's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest ended in a 3-0 defeat, while Nick Woltemade's debut goal earned Newcastle's first win of the season against Wolves on Saturday.

Chelsea defeated Fulham 2–0, with João Pedro and Enzo Fernández scoring, to claim the top spot in the Premier League table for the first time in years.

Since 2025, Chelsea has maintained an unbeaten home record in the Premier League for 12 matches, a feat only matched by Liverpool and Aston Villa during the same period. Manchester United experienced a rollercoaster match at Old Trafford, ultimately winning 3-2 against Burnley to secure their first victory of the season.

Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has admitted he wouldn’t be surprised if Chelsea made it a three-horse race for the title this season. The Blues have strengthened their squad this summer and have added a number of exciting players, especially in attack.

Everton's Ornella Vignola got a hat-trick on her Women's Super League debut as her side beat Liverpool 4-1, while champions Chelsea got their chase for a seventh straight title off to a winning start as England's top-flight returned this weekend.