Premier League standings: City and Arsenal level on 19 points after eight games

The Premier League table after eight rounds shows a tight race at the summit, with Manchester City and Arsenal both on 19 points.
Manchester City have accumulated 19 points from eight fixtures, recording six wins, one draw and one loss.
Arsenal match City’s tally, also sitting on 19 points after eight games with an identical record of six wins, one draw and one loss.
Liverpool sit third with 17 points, having secured five wins, two draws and one loss in the same period.
Chelsea occupy fourth place on 16 points, derived from five victories, one draw and two defeats, while Newcastle hold fifth with 14 points from four wins, two draws and two losses.
Hull City and Brentford’s early‑season form is reflected in their two‑match records, each earning six points from two wins for Hull City and four points from a win and a draw for Brentford.
The narrow margins among the top five suggest a competitive title chase, with City and Arsenal needing to maintain consistency to stay ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea, while Newcastle aim to close the gap.