Gameweek 3 of the 2026/27 Premier League season delivered high-octane drama, defensive masterclasses, and an unprecedented level of parity across the league.
A record six out of the ten weekend fixtures ended in draws, creating plenty of tactical intrigue at both ends of the table.
In this Premier League Gameweek 3 Review, we break down the biggest talking points and takeaways from GW3 as the top flight takes shape.
Arsenal Shows Champion Grit to Overpower Chelsea
The defending champions proved why they remain the team to beat. In an intense London
derby at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal fell behind early to a Morgan Rogers goal—conceding for the first time this season.
However, Mikel Arteta’s men mounted a furious comeback. Kai Havertz leveled against his former club before captain Martin Ødegaard capped off a brilliant move involving Christos Tzolis to seal a 2-1 win. Arsenal maintained a perfect start with three wins from three games.
Manchester City Tops the Table as Haaland Hits the Ground Running
Manchester City matched Arsenal’s perfect record with three consecutive victories to sit at the summit of the table. City put on a clinical display against Coventry City, with Erling Haaland proving to be the star performer.
The Norwegian striker maintained his phenomenal personal milestone of recording an attacking return in every Gameweek 3 match since joining the Premier League.
Liverpool Dominates Ipswich as Isak Unlocks His Potential
Following back-to-back draws to start their campaign, Liverpool finally registered their first win of the season with an impressive 2-0 victory away at Ipswich Town.
Alexander Isak was the star of the show, scoring twice inside the opening ten minutes following two sharp assists from Cody Gakpo.
With Ronald Araújo slotting seamlessly into right-back and Jeremie Frimpong starting from the bench, Liverpool secured a clean sheet and remains undefeated under their new tactical setup.
Hull City’s Defensive Wall and High-Flying Attackers
Newly promoted Hull City continues to be the defensive revelation of the season. They are the only team alongside Arsenal to hold an elite defensive record, boasting three consecutive clean sheets from three games.
Their upcoming Gameweek 4 clash against a prolific Chelsea attack—who, alongside Brighton, leads the league with 8 goals scored—will be a fascinating collision of styles.
Slow Starts and Struggles at the Bottom
At the bottom end of the standings, Coventry City and Fulham are experiencing severe early-season blues, having failed to pick up a single point across their opening three fixtures.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur managed to halt their losing run with a gritty draw against Nottingham Forest, but Roberto De Zerbi’s side remains winless alongside Coventry and Fulham in the relegation zone.
With the early-season narratives quickly coming into focus, the battle for European places and survival promises to be fiercely contested.
What was your main takeaway from this week’s action? Can Hull City keep their incredible clean-sheet streak alive against Chelsea, or will Arsenal and City run away with the title race? Drop your thoughts and analysis in the comments section below!
