Here is a look at the Premier League table after Round 3- the EPL log as it stood before the September 2024 international break.
There were four teams with a 100% record at the end of Week 2; that’s now reduced to two teams (Man City and Liverpool) following Arsenal and Brighton’s 1-1 draw.
Premier League Standings After GW3 24-25 season
Man City, Liverpool, Brighton and Arsenal make up the top four, with MCFC topping on goals scored.
New Arsenal signing Raheem Sterling had some interesting words written on his hoodie jacket as he sat in the stands watching the Gunners take on Brighton at the Emirates Stadium earlier today (on August 31, 2024)
The words inscribed on Sterling’s jacket were “Make your choice; embrace the changes to come” (see pic below)
Sterling sealed a deadline day loan switch to the Gunners from Chelsea.
Arsenal were strong favourites for the Brighton clash according to pundits– both teams were unbeaten going into GW3.
The first Premier League game in GW3 this weekend sees Arsenal host Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium. Both sides are unbeaten as on GW2, and will be looking to maintain their 100% record. Here is what the pundits feel.
Paul Merson
Merson thinks a win is an “absolute necessity” for the Gunners, and thought they nicked a win off Villa last weekend, with AVFC being the better side in the second half.
Merson adds that while Hurzeler has made a dream start to his life as BHAFC Albion and that his side will make it tough for the Gunners, Mikel Arteta’s men will have “just enough” to come away with all three points. Has gone for a 2-1 Arsenal win.
Chris Sutton
At the BBC, Sutton thinks Arsenal’s GW2 victory was a “bit of a statement” because Villa had done a home and away league double over them in 23/24.
Adds that Brighton are “brave” and “will back themselves” but Arsenal, with home advantage, should win 2-0.