Following the first full Premier League gameweek of 2026, it is as you were in terms of the title situation, after Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City all failed to capitalise on each other's setbacks.

The Citizens' 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion and Villa's 0-0 stalemate with Crystal Palace opened the door for the Gunners to surge clear, but champions Liverpool shut up shop in a scoreless midweek showdown at the Emirates.

However, the Reds are now at risk of being leapfrogged by a red-hot Brentford side after the Bees' 3-0 beating of Sunderland, while Newcastle United are also within touching distance of the top four after their frenetic 4-3 success over Leeds United.

The post-Ruben Amorim era began at Manchester United with a disappointing 2-2 draw at Burnley, while Liam Rosenior watched on as Chelsea fell to a 2-1 loss to West London rivals Fulham.

Elsewhere, Antoine Semenyo enjoyed the most extraordinary Bournemouth farewell - netting a last-gasp winner in their 3-2 success over Tottenham Hotspur - Nottingham Forest defeated West Ham United 2-1 in their basement battle, and Wolverhampton Wanderers' unbeaten run stretched to three games in their 1-1 stalemate with Everton.

Here, Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team...