LONDON - Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a hard-earned 2-0 victory at Sunderland, moving to 12 points from four matches, while title hopefuls Liverpool and Chelsea were forced to settle for draws. Arsenal were made to work for the victory as Sunderland threatened to take control early in the contest. Their biggest scare came in the second half when David Raya produced a superb save to deny Enzo Le Fee from the penalty spot. Two minutes later, Arsenal made Sunderland pay for the missed opportunity. Bruno Guimaraes opened his account for the club with a superb finish to put the visitors ahead. Bukayo Saka then sealed the points deep into stoppage time, converting from the penalty spot after Sunderland were reduced to 10 men.
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Liverpool’s difficult start continued as they were held to a goalless draw by Fulham at Anfield. The result means new manager Andoni Iraola’s side have drawn three of their opening four league matches. Liverpool struggled to create clear chances, with Victor Munoz’s first-half header against the crossbar their closest effort. Chelsea also dropped points at Stamford Bridge, being held 2-2 by newly promoted Hull City. Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead early, but Mohamed Belloumi struck twice before half-time to give Hull the advantage. Joao Pedro rescued a point for Chelsea with a 66th-minute equaliser. Hull’s impressive start leaves them third on eight points, while Chelsea have seven. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest secured a dramatic 2-1 victory at Aston Villa, scoring an 88th-minute winner to claim their first win at Villa Park in 32 years.
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Ipswich Town edged Crystal Palace 3-2 in a thrilling encounter, while Bournemouth drew 2-2 with Brentford. Tottenham Hotspur were held 0-0 by Everton and remain the only top-flight side yet to score, having failed to find the net in their opening four league matches.
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