Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 on September 6.
The home side took the points in this Premier League encounter and stayed clear at the top.
Current Standings After 38 Rounds
Arsenal leads the 2025-2026 table with 85 points. The side recorded 26 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses alongside a goal difference of 44. Their form line reads five straight wins.
Manchester City sits second on 78 points after 23 wins and 9 draws. Manchester United occupies third place with 71 points from 20 wins. Aston Villa holds fourth on 65 points while Liverpool completes the listed top five with 60 points.
Points Gaps and Form Trends
The seven-point margin between first and second already shapes how accumulators are built around these clubs. Further gaps appear between third and fifth, stretching 11 points across that group.
Arsenal's recent run of results keeps pressure on the chasing pack.
Chelsea's defeat leaves them outside the positions shown in the partial table.
Next Match on the Schedule
Bournemouth hosts Brentford at Vitality Stadium on September 12. That fixture offers fresh lines for anyone following the top flight this weekend.
The overall table picture after 38 matches shows clear separation at the summit. Punters can weigh these standings when reviewing options for upcoming rounds in the campaign.
