English Premier League match week 6 Roundup: How the top 6 teams performed

• Mohamed Salah’s penalty moved Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table
• Cole Palmer became the first player to score four first-half goals in a Premier League match
• Bruno Fernandes was sent off in Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham

From title contenders to underdogs with surprises, the Premier League's top six continue to deliver and excite fans as usual. Liverpool, despite some stumbles, snatched victory against Wolves, moving to the top of the table. Chelsea impressed with a goal fest, thanks to a Cole Palmer masterclass, while Manchester City, reigning champions, were forced into a stalemate against a relentless Newcastle side. 

Arsenal’s resilience paid off against Leicester in a dramatic win, while Manchester United’s struggles were laid bare in a crushing defeat by Tottenham. Each club had its own story to tell, with twists and drama at every turn.

How the top 6 EPL clubs performed

Here's a summary of how the top 6 teams performed:

1. Wolves 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool’s journey to the top of the Premier League was capped with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Wolves. Despite Mohamed Salah’s winner coming from a well-taken penalty, the Reds were far from their best. 

Arne Slot’s side started sluggishly, clearly second-best during a nervy first half at Molineux. Yet, one magical moment saw Diogo Jota whip a perfect cross into the box, with Ibrahima Konate rising high to send a powerful header into the net.

Liverpool’s lead was briefly halted as Wolves equalised before the hour mark, thanks to Rayan Ait-Nouri capitalising on a defensive scramble. However, just moments later, Jota was wrestled down in the box, and Salah stepped up, sending Sam Johnstone the wrong way. 

It was a patient yet fair performance by the Reds, as they quite comfortably saw out the remainder of the match to sit a point clear at the top, boasting five wins from six games.

2. Chelsea 4-2 Brighton

Chelsea’s ultra-attacking football play saw them blow past Brighton with an exhilarating 4-2 win. The story of the match was Cole Palmer’s brilliance, scoring an extraordinary four goals in the first half, including a stunning 30-yard free kick. 

Brighton’s early lead, thanks to Georginio Rutter capitalising on Roberto Sanchez’s goalkeeping error, was quickly overturned by Palmer’s ruthlessness. His penalty which doubled the lead, following a Jadon Sancho foul, earned him his fourth goal. 

Despite a second goal for Brighton, Palmer was unstoppable, nearly grabbing a fifth in the second half. The youngster’s dominant display saw Chelsea moved up to third place just behind defending champions, Manchester City.

3. Newcastle 1-1 Manchester City

Manchester City’s title defence faced a bump in the road as Newcastle secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park. City took the lead just before half-time through a moment of brilliance, with Jack Grealish delivering a pinpoint cross for Josko Gvardiol to score. However, Newcastle’s brilliance showed in the second half when Anthony Gordon converted a penalty after a clumsy foul by Ederson.

City came close to grabbing a winner late on, but Nick Pope’s heroics denied both Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland. Pep Guardiola’s side now has two consecutive draws and will need to be more consistent with wins as they look to defend the title.

4. Arsenal 4-2 Leicester

Arsenal continued their strong start to the season, but not without a scare, as they overcame Leicester 4-2. After controlling much of the first half with goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, the Gunners seemed on course for an easy win. However, James Justin stunned the Emirates with a superb second-half volley to level the score.

Despite Mads Hermansen’s heroics in goal, Trossard’s last-minute effort, aided by a deflection off Wilfred Ndidi, restored Arsenal’s lead. Kai Havertz sealed the deal in stoppage time, guiding Arsenal to three vital points in their title quest.

5. Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham

Manchester United’s struggles deepened as Tottenham floored them 3-0 at Old Trafford. Erik Ten Hag’s men struggled throughout, with Spurs' Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke finding the net. Bruno Fernandes’ red card just before half-time added to United’s woes, leaving them with ten men for the remainder of the match.

Tottenham’s dominance was glaring, and their counter-attacks proved lethal, with United unable to make any meaningful threat. Ten Hag’s future looks uncertain after another demoralising defeat, as pressure mounts on the Dutchman.

English Premier League Matchweek 2 Roundup: How the top 6 teams performed

Previously, TheRadar reported that the second week of Premier League action brought plenty of goals, late drama, and a few unexpected twists. Manchester United’s struggles continued as they faced yet another frustrating loss to Brighton, raising early questions about Erik ten Hag’s ability to fix their ongoing issues. 

Meanwhile, Tottenham bounced back from a disappointing opening game with a dominant win over Everton, while Chelsea’s attacking prowess shone in their victory over Wolves, though defensive concerns linger.