Kathmandu, September 7. The battle for the top position in the English Premier League has intensified after the completion of the third round, with Manchester City and Arsenal leading the standings.
Arsenal moved into second place after defeating Chelsea 2–1 in a London derby on Sunday night. The victory gave Arsenal nine points from three matches. Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the season and remain in fourth place with six points.
Manchester City are also on nine points and sit at the top of the table because of their superior goal difference.
Hull City are third with seven points after winning two matches and drawing one.
In another match on Sunday night, Everton held Manchester United to a 2–2 draw to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. Manchester United have recorded one win, one defeat and one draw from three matches. With four points, United are currently 11th in the standings.
After the third round, Brentford, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Everton and Leeds United have five points each.
Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester United and Sunderland have four points each, while Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town have three points apiece.
Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest have two points each. Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur have one point each.
Fulham and Coventry City have been unable to earn any points so far and remain without a point after the completion of the third round.
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