Premier League standings: City leads, Arsenal close as Liverpool trails
Manchester City sit top of the Premier League on 19 points, with Arsenal level and Liverpool a close third after eight games.
The Premier League table after eight rounds shows Manchester City maintaining the summit with 19 points.
City have recorded six wins, one draw and one defeat, giving them the maximum possible points from eight games.
Arsenal sit level on 19 points, also posting six wins, one draw and one loss, mirroring City's record.
Liverpool occupy third place with 17 points from the same eight matches, having won five, drawn two and lost one.
Chelsea sit fourth with 16 points, derived from five wins, one draw and two losses, while Hull City have a perfect start in their first two games, earning six points.
Brentford earned four points from their opening two fixtures, and Newcastle United have accumulated 14 points after eight games, placing them just outside the top four.
The narrow gaps among the top three suggest a competitive title race, with upcoming fixtures likely to shape the leaders as the season progresses.
