The Premier League's second matchday delivered thrilling encounters, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur securing impressive victories. Arsenal showcased their attacking prowess with a commanding 5-0 win over Leeds United, while Tottenham Hotspur edged out Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal's new signing Viktor Gyökeres made an immediate impact, scoring his first two Premier League goals. Defender Jurrien Timber also contributed with two goals, and Bukayo Saka added another before leaving the match with an injury. Despite some early pressure from Leeds, Arsenal comfortably controlled the match, highlighting their attacking depth.
In Manchester, Tottenham Hotspur dealt Manchester City an early setback in the 2025-26 Premier League season with a 2-0 victory. Goals from Brennan Johnson and new loan signing Joao Palhinha, aided by an error from City's goalkeeper James Trafford, secured the win for Spurs. This defeat continues City's troubling trend against Tottenham, with Pep Guardiola having lost eight of his last 15 matches against them.
Elsewhere, Brentford secured their first Premier League points of the season with a 1-0 home victory over Aston Villa, thanks to a debut goal from record signing Dango Ouattara. The 23-year-old forward scored in the 12th minute after recovering a rebound from his initial effort. This win also marked a successful debut for new manager Keith Andrews, who took over from Thomas Frank in June.
Burnley manager Scott Parker celebrated his team's "humongous" 2-0 victory over Sunderland, marking their first win of the Premier League season. After a discouraging 3-0 defeat to Tottenham in the opening fixture, Burnley rebounded strongly at Turf Moor with second-half goals from Josh Cullen and Jaidon Anthony. Parker emphasized the importance of securing this early home win, praising his players and supporters.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will host Brighton, Brentford will face Southampton, and Everton will play against Bournemouth in the upcoming fixtures. These matches promise to further shape the early standings of the Premier League as teams continue to vie for supremacy.
