According to a report by BBC Sport on Sunday, November 1, 2026, Arsenal remain top of the Premier League table after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Liverpool. Chelsea also claimed an important 2-0 win against Manchester United, while Manchester City suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brighton.

Arsenal lead the standings with 24 points from nine matches, three points ahead of Manchester City, who occupy second place with 21 points. Brighton have moved up to third with 19 points following their impressive victory over the defending champions.

Chelsea sit fourth with 16 points after their win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, while Liverpool have dropped to fifth with 15 points following their defeat at Anfield.

Brentford occupy sixth place with 14 points, followed by Bournemouth in seventh with 12 points. Tottenham Hotspur are eighth with the same tally, while Aston Villa sit ninth, also on 12 points.

Hull City are 10th with 11 points, level with Leeds United, who occupy 11th position. Newcastle United sit 12th, followed by Ipswich Town in 13th, with both teams also having 11 points.

Everton occupy 14th place with 10 points, while Fulham are 15th with nine points. Coventry City sit 16th with the same number of points, while Manchester United remain 17th with seven points.

Crystal Palace are 18th with seven points, followed by Nottingham Forest in 19th place with six points. Sunderland remain bottom of the table in 20th position after collecting just five points.

Arsenal will be encouraged by their continued stay at the top, particularly after securing an important victory over one of their major rivals. Manchester City and Liverpool, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back quickly to prevent the Gunners from increasing their advantage in the title race.

Chelsea will also take confidence from their latest victory as they look to climb further up the table and close the gap on the teams above them. Their performance against Manchester United could provide a boost as they aim to maintain their progress.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United and Everton are scheduled to play their outstanding Premier League fixture on Monday, November 2. The outcome could lead to further changes in the standings, particularly around the middle of the table.