Arsenal climbed to the top of the Premier League table after beating Everton 2-0. Manchester City lost their first game of the season to Aston Villa.
Arsenal moved level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners earned a 2-0 win over Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Heavy rain fell during the match on Saturday.
Earlier, Manchester City lost 2-1 to Aston Villa. Nicolas Jackson scored two goals for the home side. This result ended City's perfect start to the league season.
Meanwhile, Arsenal took advantage of the slip by the league leaders. Ezri Konsa scored his first goal for the club early in the match. Gabriel added a second goal later in the second half.
Ben White provided the assist for Gabriel during his 200th appearance. The win puts Arsenal on 21 points after eight games. They now sit tied with Manchester City in the standings.
Also, Aston Villa climbed to sixth place after their big win. City faces intense pressure due to an ongoing financial case. They deny any wrongdoing regarding these alleged rule breaches.
In other matches, Tottenham Hotspur shocked Chelsea with a 2-0 victory. This was their first win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years. Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders scored an own goal during the game.
Then, Chelsea player Cole Palmer received a red card late in the match. Mathys Tel scored a brilliant solo goal to secure the win for Tottenham. The team now sits in 12th place.
Finally, Fulham earned a narrow 1-0 win against Coventry City. Oscar Bobb scored the winning goal in the 80th minute. Fulham now holds 13th place, while Coventry remains in 19th position.
