The Premier League is back and so is Arsenal. The Gunners vanquished arch-rival Tottenham today at Emirates Stadium 3-1. Eight games in, Arsenal has won seven and lost only one. They lead the league as they have all of the new season. Arsenal is for real.
Liverpool on the other hand is in a real malaise. Today they tied Brighton 3-3 at Fenway Park upon Merseyside. They are ninth, two wins, four draws and a loss in seven desultory matches.
Chelsea stayed in the hunt--for second place with a 2-1 win at the Crystal Palace in London.
The Main Event is Sunday morning in the colonies. Manchester United (6) at Manchester City (2). United have won four straight. City have Erling Haaland.