The Eye Of Media

By Lawal AbdulMalik-

Arsenal Seize Top Spot in Premier League Table After Gameweek 7.Arsenal successfully moved to the top of the Premier League table after Gameweek 7, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over struggling West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium.

Former West Ham midfielder Declan Rice opened the scoring in the 38th minute, with a Bukayo Saka penalty in the 67th minute sealing all three points for the Gunners. This victory was a statement of intent, particularly since it was a London derby.

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Declan Rice opened the scoring in the 38th minute. Pic: Arsenal

Bukayo Saka penalty in the 67th minute sealing all three points for the Gunners. Pic: Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s side now sits on 16 points after seven matches, boasting a superior goal difference of +11. Liverpool, who previously occupied the top spot, fell one point behind following their weekend disappointment. With a strong defensive record and a potent attack, Arsenal’s placement at the top of the Premier League table after Gameweek 7 reflects their excellent start to the 2025/2026 campaign.

Chelsea delivered a significant blow to their title rivals, defeating Liverpool 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in a high-stakes encounter. The Blues opened the scoring early, with Moisés Caicedo netting a stunning goal from 20 yards out in the 14th minute.

Cody Gakpo’s equalizer for Liverpool in the 63rd minute injected renewed hope and raised the possibility of a remarkable comeback for the visiting team against Chelsea.However, substitute Estêvão secured a dramatic winner for Chelsea deep into stoppage time in the 96th minute, sparking wild celebrations. This result marks a second consecutive league defeat for Liverpool, which now finds themselves in second position in the updated Premier League table after Gameweek 7 with 15 points.

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Chelsea’s hard-fought victory was a massive morale boost, lifting them up to seventh place with 11 points.

Another significant result from the weekend involved Crystal Palace, whose impressive 19-match unbeaten run across all competitions finally ended. The Eagles travelled to Merseyside to face Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, a venue where the Toffees have yet to lose this season.

Daniel Muñoz put Crystal Palace ahead in the 37th minute, maintaining their great form. Everton responded in the second half, with Iliman Ndiaye levelling the score from the penalty spot in the 76th minute. Then, in the third minute of added time, Jack Grealish scored a fortuitous late winner, deflecting the ball into the net off a clearance.

The narrow 2-1 defeat for Palace means they remain in sixth position in the table with 12 points, having played one less game than many of their rivals. This loss ends a remarkable run for Oliver Glasner’s men, a streak that notably included winning the FA Cup last season, as reported by the BBC on their football news section.

In other noteworthy results across the Premier League, Manchester City edged past Brentford with a narrow 1-0 victory courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal, moving them into fifth place.Tottenham Hotspur continued their strong start under new manager Thomas Frank, defeating Leeds United 2-1 away from home to solidify their third-place position with 14 points, level with fourth-placed Bournemouth.

Furthermore, Manchester United secured a much-needed 2-0 home win against Sunderland, providing some relief for their manager.

Nottingham Forest, under new manager Ange Postecoglou, remain winless after seven games, falling to a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle United. The bottom of the table sees Wolves remain rooted to the foot with only two points, closely followed by West Ham and Burnley, who both have four points.