Manchester City Maintain Perfect Start as Premier League Produces Goal-Scoring Drama

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season after edging newly promoted Coventry City 1-0 on Saturday, while Crystal Palace staged a dramatic comeback against Fulham on an action-packed matchday.

Erling Haaland was once again the difference-maker for City, scoring the decisive goal to secure a third consecutive league victory. The strike also marked his 300th club goal in top-flight football, underlining his remarkable scoring record.

At Craven Cottage, Crystal Palace came from behind twice to defeat Fulham 3-2, with Ben Chilwell scoring the late winner. The result gave Palace their first victory of the campaign, while Fulham remain without a point after three matches.

Newcastle United and Bournemouth shared the points in a 2-2 draw, with Newcastle recovering from two goals down. Bournemouth made unwanted history by becoming the first Premier League side to score first in each of its opening three matches of a season without winning any of them.

Elsewhere, Brentford drew 1-1 with Sunderland, Brighton drew 1-1 with Leeds United, while Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur played out a goalless draw. Hull City and Aston Villa also finished 0-0, leaving Hull unbeaten and yet to concede a goal after three matches, while Villa continue to search for their first victory of the campaign.

With Saturday's fixtures complete, attention now turns to Sunday's highly anticipated matches, including Everton against Manchester United and the headline clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.

Saturday's Results Newcastle United 2-2 Bournemouth Brentford 1-1 Sunderland Brighton 1-1 Leeds United Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace Manchester City 1-0 Coventry City Nottingham Forest 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa Manchester City remain the early pace-setters with three wins from three.