Premier League Standings Before Matchweek 9: Man City and Arsenal Level on 21 Points

Premier League Standings: The Top Ten

1. Manchester City: 21 points (GD +11)
2. Arsenal: 21 points (GD +8)
3. Brighton: 16 points (GD +16)
4. Liverpool: 15 points (GD +3)
5. Chelsea: 13 points (GD +2)
6. Brentford: 11 points
7. Leeds United: 11 points
8. Newcastle United: 11 points
9. Aston Villa: 11 points
10. Hull City: 10 points

At the other end, Manchester United are down in 16th with 7 points. Sunderland prop up the table with 5 points, behind Coventry and Nottingham Forest on 6 points each. See the full table, including home and away standings, on our Premier League standings page.

Premier League Results: Matchweek 8

• Ipswich Town 1-1 Nottingham Forest
• Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City
• Arsenal 2-0 Everton
• Coventry City 0-1 Fulham
• Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
• Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle United
• Hull City 1-1 Brentford
• Liverpool 2-0 Brighton
• Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth
• Sunderland 0-0 Leeds United

The defeat at Villa Park was City's first loss of the season and ended their winning run. Arsenal took full advantage to draw level with City on points. You can also check the official table on the Premier League website.

Matchweek 9 Games That Could Shape the Premier League Standings

This weekend could change the look of the table. City host Brighton tonight, Chelsea face Manchester United, and the round ends with Liverpool vs Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday night. Read our Liverpool vs Arsenal preview and Chelsea vs Man United prediction, or see every kick-off time in the football schedule for tonight.

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