A dramatic Sunday of Premier League football delivered goals, late drama, and defining performances as the 2026-2027 season continued to gather pace. From a goal-laden thriller at the Etihad Stadium to narrow victories and late equalizers elsewhere, the day’s action showcased the unpredictability and excitement that defines English football’s top flight.
Match Results
| Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
 AFC Bournemouth | 0 - 1 |  Liverpool |
 Leeds United | 0 - 0 |  Crystal Palace |
 Manchester City | 5 - 3 |  Sunderland |
 Fulham | 1 - 1 |  Manchester United |
The most entertaining clash of the day unfolded at the Etihad, where Manchester City FC edged past newly promoted Sunderland AFC in a pulsating 5-3 encounter. Antoine Semenyo stole the headlines with a superb brace, netting crucial goals either side of halftime to keep City in command. However, it was Sunderland AFC’s Brian Brobbey who arguably produced the individual performance of the match, notching a memorable hat-trick and pushing the champions all the way. Ultimately, City’s attacking firepower proved decisive, as they maintained their perfect record under new manager Enzo Maresca and entered the international break three points clear at the summit.
Elsewhere, Liverpool FC continued their impressive unbeaten start, grinding out a 1-0 win at AFC Bournemouth thanks to Alexander Isak’s decisive finish. The move was crafted by Cody Gakpo, whose relentless work rate and creative spark made him a standout performer, while Florian Wirtz also impressed with an assist. Perhaps even more significant for Liverpool FC was their third consecutive Premier League clean sheet—a defensive feat reminiscent of their title-winning campaign two years prior. For AFC Bournemouth, the frustration of another home blank was tempered by signs of defensive progress, as manager Andoni Iraola searches for greater attacking fluency.
At Elland Road, the points were shared as Leeds United FC and Crystal Palace FC played out a goalless draw in a contest defined more by defensive discipline than attacking inspiration. Leeds United FC remained unbeaten and solid at the back, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin spurning their best chance and a VAR intervention denying Crystal Palace FC a second-half breakthrough. Both sides will see positives in their defensive resolve, with Leeds United FC’s clean sheet further underlining their early-season momentum.
There was late drama at Craven Cottage, where Fulham FC and Manchester United FC finished 1-1. Lisandro Martinez’s own goal had put the hosts ahead, but Matheus Cunha salvaged a point for the visitors with a deflected strike in the dying minutes. The result did little to lift the mood around Manchester United FC, who are enduring their worst league start in over a decade—a fact not lost on club legend Gary Neville, who criticized the team’s lack of intensity and running. The pressure continues to mount on manager Michael Carrick as the Red Devils search for answers.
As the league pauses for the international break, it’s Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC who look the early pacesetters, while Manchester United FC and AFC Bournemouth will be hoping to regroup. With standout individual displays, defensive resilience, and plenty of goals, the Premier League once again delivered a Sunday to remember.