English Premier League Points Table 2026–27 Updated: Manchester City Reclaim Top Spot as Surprise Package Hull City Climb to 3rd
Get the latest Premier League 2026-27 points table after Matchday 3. Discover how Manchester City and Arsenal lead the charge with perfect records, Hull City's surprising ascent, and the intense fight for European spots and against relegation. Stay updated with the current EPL standings, team positions, and goal differences as of September 9, 2026.
The 2026-27 Premier League season is off to a scorching start, with the initial three matchdays already setting a thrilling tone at both ends of the table. As of September 9, 2026, two familiar giants are leading the pack with perfect records, while an unexpected contender has thrown its hat into the ring for European places. The race for the title, European qualification, and survival in England's top flight is well underway, promising another season of breathtaking football. UCL 2026–27: Erling Haaland Double Fires Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City to Winning Start.
Title Race: City and Arsenal Set the Pace
Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC have wasted no time asserting their dominance, both boasting immaculate records of three wins from three games. The reigning champions, Manchester City, currently sit atop the league on goal difference, having netted seven goals and conceded just two, accumulating nine points. Arsenal mirrors their points tally with nine, scoring six and conceding only one, showcasing their defensive solidity. Hot on their heels, and perhaps the biggest surprise of the season so far, is Hull City AFC. The Tigers have enjoyed a fantastic start, winning two and drawing one of their three matches, leaving them in a remarkable third position with seven points and an unblemished defensive record of zero goals conceded.
European Qualification Scramble
Just behind the top three, the battle for Champions League and Europa League berths is incredibly tight. Chelsea FC currently occupies fourth place with six points, but with a goal difference of just +1 after a high-scoring start to their campaign. A cluster of teams, including Brentford FC, Liverpool FC, Newcastle United FC, Everton FC, and Leeds United FC, are all locked on five points. These clubs are demonstrating early ambition, each having secured one win and two draws, indicating a highly competitive mid-table push for continental football. Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Manchester United FC are not far behind, both sitting on four points, ready to pounce should any of the teams above them falter. Lionel Messi Nominated for Ballon d’Or 2026.
Relegation Battle Heats Up
At the other end of the spectrum, the fight for survival is already intense. Fulham FC and Coventry City FC find themselves rooted to the bottom of the table, both having lost all three of their opening fixtures. Fulham has managed to score four goals but conceded seven, leaving them with a goal difference of -3, while Coventry City is yet to find the net, with a goal difference of -5. Just above them, Aston Villa FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC are in a precarious position, sharing 17th place with just one point each. Both teams have endured a difficult start, failing to register a win and conceding five goals without reply, signaling a tough road ahead if fortunes don't change soon. AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest FC are also hovering dangerously close to the drop zone with two points apiece, indicating that every result will be crucial in the coming weeks. Lamine Yamal Rewrites Ballon d'Or History with Record Third Nomination Before 20.
Premier League 2026–27 Points Table (As of September 9, 2026 – Matchday 3)
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Chelsea FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | Brentford FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | Newcastle United FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | Everton FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 11 | Manchester United FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | Sunderland AFC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 |
| 13 | Ipswich Town FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 17 | Aston Villa FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Coventry City FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
With just three matchdays completed, the 2026-27 Premier League season has already provided plenty of talking points. While the early leaders look formidable, the sheer competitiveness across the league ensures that every fixture will be crucial in shaping the final standings as teams battle for glory, European berths, or simply to avoid the dreaded drop.
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