Latest Premier League standings after Arsenal's defeat to Brighton; 'The Gunners' face immediate bad news.
On 19 September 2026, the latest Premier League standings were summarized after the first four English Premier League matches of the day, during Week 5 of the 2026-27 season. The key match saw Brighton host and decisively beat reigning champions and table leaders Arsenal 3-0.
This marked Arsenal's first Premier League loss of the 2026-27 season and caused them to lose their top spot, due to an inferior goal difference compared to Manchester City, who are set to host Sunderland this Sunday. Meanwhile, Brighton surged up to 3rd place.
1. Manchester City 12 points (goal difference +6)
2. Arsenal 12 points (+4)
3. Brighton 10 points
4. Brentford 9 points (+6)
5. Everton 9 points (+3)
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10. Liverpool 6 points (+2)
11. Ipswich Town 6 points (-4)
12. Nottingham Forest 5 points
13. Manchester United 4 points
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18. Tottenham Hotspur 2 points
19. Fulham 1 point
20. Coventry City 0 points
