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Brighton, Brentford, and Manchester City shine in Premier League start

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Brighton, Brentford, and Manchester City shine in Premier League start

Summary

After five matches in the Premier League, Brighton leads with an impressive performance, having scored 16 goals and defeated champions Arsenal. Brentford matches their achievement with dominant wins over Tottenham and Chelsea, ranking high as well. Manchester City remains perfect, winning all their games, including a key victory at Manchester United. Teams like Manchester United and Tottenham are struggling, with United placing last after a disappointing start. The international break now allows teams to regroup before the next fixtures on October 10.

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•Brighton scores 16 goals, tops the rankings with 9 points.
•Brentford unbeaten, defeats Spurs and Chelsea convincingly.
•Manchester City remains flawless after five matches.
•Manchester United sits at the bottom with only one win.
•International break ahead before league resumes on October 10.

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