Arsenal maintains perfect start; Chelsea, Liverpool stumble at home

Arsenal's bid to retain their Premier League title remained on course as the Gunners extended their unbeaten run with a commanding 2-0 victory against Sunderland. The win underscored Arsenal's strong start to the season and their credentials as genuine championship contenders.

However, other top-six sides faltered on the weekend, with Chelsea and Liverpool both unable to secure victories at home. The draws represented missed opportunities for the two clubs to maintain pressure at the top of the standings, with Tottenham also held at home in what proved a difficult round of fixtures for the traditional powerhouses.

Arsenal's continued success suggests they possess the depth and quality required for another sustained title challenge. With rivals dropping points, Mikel Arteta's side have seized the initiative early in the campaign. The coming weeks will prove crucial in determining whether Arsenal can maintain their momentum and convert their perfect start into a genuine assault on the crown.