Premier League results: Man City stay perfect, Brighton thrash Palace 5-0
Haaland scored twice as City beat Ipswich 3-2 to make it seven wins from seven. Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa won away, while Manchester United drew at Leeds.
At a glance
- Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2 to make it seven wins from seven games and lead on 21 points, three ahead of Arsenal.
- Brighton beat Crystal Palace 5-0 in the M23 derby, scoring three times in the first ten minutes, and are third.
- Arsenal won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, Liverpool 2-1 at Brentford, Chelsea 2-0 at Everton and Aston Villa 1-0 at Newcastle.
- Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds after Bryan Mbeumo's opener; Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1 on Monday night.
Manchester City's perfect start goes on. Pep Guardiola's side beat Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad to make it seven wins from seven, while Brighton produced the most emphatic result of the weekend, crushing Crystal Palace 5-0. Here are all the results from the Premier League weekend of October 17–19, 2026, and what they mean.
All the results
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17 | Manchester City v Ipswich Town | 3-2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Brentford v Liverpool | 1-2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Everton v Chelsea | 0-2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Fulham v Hull City | 1-0 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Newcastle United v Aston Villa | 0-1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Brighton v Crystal Palace | 5-0 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Leeds United v Manchester United | 1-1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Nottingham Forest v Arsenal | 0-1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Bournemouth v Sunderland | 2-0 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Tottenham Hotspur v Coventry City | 3-1 |
City made to work
Ipswich, back in the top flight, gave the leaders a scare. Phil Foden opened the scoring on 19 minutes, but Daizen Maeda equalised two minutes later. Erling Haaland restored the lead before half-time and added another in the second half to make it 3-1, before Ipswich scored in stoppage time to set up a nervy finish. City held on for a 21st point out of 21.
Brighton blow Palace away
Brighton were 3-0 up after just ten minutes of the M23 derby at the Amex: a Palace own goal on 4 minutes, then strikes from Diego Gómez (7') and Yasin Ayari (10'). Charalampos Kostoulas added a fourth after the break and Jack Hinshelwood completed the rout late on. The win lifts Brighton to third with the league's best goal difference (+18).
Big clubs win on the road
- Arsenal ground out a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest to stay three points behind City.
- Liverpool came from Brentford with a 2-1 win, only their third victory of the season.
- Chelsea won 2-0 at Everton to climb to fourth.
- Aston Villa won 1-0 at Newcastle.
United held at Elland Road
Manchester United's search for consistency continues. Bryan Mbeumo gave Michael Carrick's side a 35th-minute lead at Leeds, but the home side equalised early in the second half and the points were shared. It follows last Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid.
Elsewhere, Bournemouth beat Sunderland 2-0, Fulham edged Hull 1-0, and Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1 on Monday night.
Top of the table
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 18 |
| 3 | Brighton | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +18 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 12 |
| 6 | Brentford | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +5 | 10 |
Why it matters
City's 100% record after seven games is a strong early statement in the title race, but Arsenal are keeping pace and Brighton's attacking form makes them genuine contenders for a Champions League place. Liverpool and Manchester United, meanwhile, have work to do to stay in touch with the top four.
What happens next
European competition takes centre stage in midweek before the next Premier League round on the weekend of October 24–25, which includes Chelsea v Tottenham in a London derby.
Questions people are asking
Who is top of the Premier League?
Manchester City, with 21 points from seven games after a perfect start. Arsenal are second on 18 and Brighton third on 16.
What was the score in Man City vs Ipswich?
Manchester City won 3-2 on October 17, 2026. Phil Foden and Erling Haaland (two) scored for City; Ipswich replied through Daizen Maeda and a stoppage-time goal.
Did Manchester United win against Leeds?
No. The match at Elland Road on October 18 ended 1-1. Bryan Mbeumo put United ahead in the 35th minute, and Leeds equalised early in the second half.
