Arsenal have opened a three-point lead after winning 1-0 at Liverpool. Manchester City's home defeat to Brighton cost them ground at the top. Brighton are third, only two points behind City.
Current position: 2 November 2026
Arsenal have 24 points from nine games, with Manchester City on 21 and Brighton on 19. Chelsea's 2-0 win over Manchester United puts them fourth on 16, one ahead of Liverpool.
| Pos | Club | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 24 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 16 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 9 | 15 |
| 6 | Brentford | 9 | 14 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 9 | 12 |
| 8 | Tottenham | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Hull City | 9 | 11 |
| 11 | Leeds United | 9 | 11 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Ipswich Town | 9 | 11 |
| 14 | Everton | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | Coventry City | 9 | 9 |
| 17 | Manchester United | 9 | 7 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 7 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 5 |
Newcastle and Everton finish the round on Monday 2 November at 22:00 SAST. Both have played eight matches, so their positions can still change before the next round starts.
Fixtures and dates
| Date | Match | SAST |
|---|---|---|
| 6 November | Everton v Coventry City | 22:00 |
| 7 November | Leeds United v Tottenham | 14:30 |
| 7 November | Arsenal v Hull City | 17:00 |
| 7 November | Fulham v Newcastle United | 17:00 |
| 7 November | Nottingham Forest v Manchester City | 19:30 |
| 8 November | Brighton v Brentford | 16:00 |
| 8 November | Crystal Palace v Liverpool | 16:00 |
| 8 November | Ipswich Town v Bournemouth | 16:00 |
| 8 November | Sunderland v Chelsea | 16:00 |
| 8 November | Manchester United v Aston Villa | 18:30 |
November kick-offs are two hours ahead of UK time in South Africa. A 15:00 start in England is 17:00 SAST, not 16:00.
| Date | Match | SAST |
|---|---|---|
| 21 November | Newcastle United v Arsenal | 19:30 |
| 22 November | Liverpool v Manchester United | 18:30 |
| 29 November | Arsenal v Manchester City | 18:30 |
Arsenal and Brighton make the weekend count
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Liverpool v Arsenal | 0-1 |
| Manchester City v Brighton | 0-1 |
| Chelsea v Manchester United | 2-0 |
| Tottenham v Crystal Palace | 2-0 |
| Coventry City v Sunderland | 3-1 |
| Aston Villa v Fulham | 1-1 |
Arsenal's eight wins from nine have built the lead. Their 14 goals are fewer than City's 20 and Brighton's 24, but five conceded is the best defensive return of those three.
United's one win, Brighton's 24 goals
Manchester United have one win and seven points from nine games. Sunday's home match against Villa is a meeting of 17th and ninth, whatever the names suggest.
Brighton have scored 24 and conceded seven. Winning at City adds weight to that record, but Brentford arrive with five draws from nine and have lost only once.
Arsenal host City on 29 November, after a trip to Newcastle eight days earlier. The lead at the top still has two demanding fixtures attached to it.
The Premier League previews cover match-specific selections. Our 2026 Champions League final recap keeps Arsenal's European result separate from their current league form.
Our betting sites in South Africa guide covers the operator comparison. For a Premier League bet, keep the quoted price alongside the exact market: a match result and a season outright are not interchangeable.
Questions about Premier League 2026/27
Who leads the Premier League on 2 November 2026?
Arsenal lead with 24 points from nine matches, three ahead of Manchester City and five ahead of Brighton.
What time is Newcastle v Everton in South Africa?
The match on 2 November 2026 starts at 22:00 SAST.
When is Arsenal v Manchester City?
Arsenal host Manchester City on 29 November 2026 at 18:30 SAST.
How do November UK kick-offs convert to SAST?
Add two hours to GMT. A 15:00 UK kick-off is 17:00 in South Africa.