Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton victories spotlight this weekend. Whereas, Manchester United still have plenty to puzzles ton solve.
The Premier League 2025/26 season delivered another weekend of drama, goals and surprises, as Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Everton all secured impressive victories. Meanwhile, Manchester United continue to wrestle with unanswered questions following another frustrating result.
Across the nine-game slate of Matchweek 2, fans witnessed shock defeats, dominant performances and a few early indicators of which sides might set the pace this season.
West Ham United 1-5 Chelsea: Maresca’s Blues Run Riot
Friday night football opened with Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea dismantling West Ham at the London Stadium. The Blues bounced back from their opening-day draw with Crystal Palace in emphatic fashion, scoring five past a lacklustre Hammers side.
João Pedro continued his fine form up front, while goals from midfield and defence underlined Chelsea’s new-found balance. Despite missing Cole Palmer, Maresca’s men looked ruthless, showcasing their attacking depth.
For Graham Potter’s West Ham, the alarm bells are already ringing. Following a 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Sunderland in Matchweek 1, the Hammers once again struggled to keep possession and were defensively exposed. Potter’s tactical approach and player cohesion are under scrutiny, with back-to-back losses leaving them near the bottom of the Premier League table.
Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Thomas Frank’s Dream Start
Tottenham Hotspur stunned eight-time champions Manchester City at the Etihad, securing a statement 2-0 victory. New manager Thomas Frank couldn’t have asked for a better start to life in North London, with two wins from two matches.
Brennan Johnson opened the scoring before João Palhinha doubled the Spurs’ advantage in the first half. City dominated possession but were toothless in attack, with Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush failing to convert chances.
The defining moment came when City’s new goalkeeper, James Trafford, played a poor pass straight to Pape Sarr, who capitalised to set up Palhinha’s strike via Richarlison. Pep Guardiola’s men looked uncharacteristically blunt, while Spurs showed defensive solidity and attacking efficiency.
Bournemouth 1-0 Wolves: Iraola Secures First Win
At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth picked up their first points of the season with a 1-0 win over Wolves. Marcus Tavernier struck early inside five minutes, assisted by Antoine Semenyo, and Andoni Iraola’s side never looked back.
Dominating possession and racking up more shots on goal, Bournemouth looked far sharper than in their opening defeat to Liverpool FC. The manager praised his summer signings Amine Adli and Junior Kroupi but admitted they still need more time to fully integrate into the squad.
Burnley 2-0 Sunderland: Reality Check for the Black Cats
Sunderland’s Premier League return suffered a setback at Turf Moor as Burnley ran out 2-0 winners. Despite controlling large spells of possession, the Black Cats failed to threaten, managing just two shots on target.
Scott Parker’s Burnley were clinical, with Josh Cullen and Jaidon Anthony finding the net. Sunderland, buoyed by their opening-day win over West Ham, were brought back down to earth in Lancashire.
Arsenal 5-0 Leeds: Gyökeres Leads Gunners’ Rout
Arsenal produced the most dominant display of the weekend, thrashing Leeds United 5-0 at the Emirates. Viktor Gyökeres scored twice, while Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka also got on the scoresheet in a blistering attacking performance.
The result highlighted Mikel Arteta’s attacking blueprint, but injury concerns remain a shadow over the Gunners’ title ambitions. Both Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka picked up knocks ahead of a crucial clash with Liverpool at Anfield next week.
Everton 2-0 Brighton: Grealish Inspires Toffees
David Moyes celebrated Everton’s first win of the season as the Toffees beat Brighton 2-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Former Manchester City star Jack Grealish rolled back the years with two assists, setting up goals for Illiman Ndiaye and James Garner.
Grealish’s arrival has already lifted Everton, with his experience and creativity offering a new dimension. Moyes will hope the victory sets the tone for a push towards the top half of the Premier League table.
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Frustration Grows for Amorim
Manchester United’s early-season woes continued at Craven Cottage as they were held 1-1 by Fulham. The Red Devils still haven’t scored a goal of their own this season, with Rodrigo Muniz’s first-half own goal giving them the lead before Fulham equalised after the break.
Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty, adding to the frustration for new manager Rúben Amorim. United’s marquee signing, Benjamin Šeško, once again brought in the second half but struggled to make an impact. After a costly goalkeeper error in Matchweek 1 and a lack of cutting edge in attack, United already appear far from convincing.
Matchweek 2 of the Premier League 2025/26 season delivered thrilling goals, managerial storylines and early signs of potential title challengers. Chelsea and Tottenham look sharp under new management, Arsenal’s attack is firing despite injury setbacks, and Everton are boosted by Jack Grealish’s creativity.
In contrast, West Ham and Manchester United face mounting pressure to turn things around quickly before the season slips away from them.
The Premier League never disappoints — and if the opening two weeks are anything to go by, this campaign promises fireworks.