Premier League: Arsenal secure 3-2 win vs Southampton, Manchester City beat Fulham

Arsenal came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 at the Emirates. Manchester City edged Fulham 3-2, thanks to Mateo Kovacic's brace, keeping them a point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who secured a narrow 1-0 win over Crystal Palace through Diogo Jota's early goal.

In Short

• Manchester City secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham
• Arsenal overcame a stubborn Southampton side with a 3-1 win
• Liverpool are top of the Premier League with 18 points

Liverpool maintained their top spot with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, thanks to Diogo Jota's early strike, though they suffered a blow as goalkeeper Alisson was forced off due to injury. On the other hand, Arsenal staged an impressive comeback to defeat Southampton 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium, with Bukayo Saka playing a key role in the victory. Mateo Kovacic scored twice as Manchester City edged Fulham 3-2 at a sun-soaked Etihad Stadium, keeping City just one point behind league leaders Liverpool.

Manchester City 3-2 Fulham

Manchester City secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium, with Mateo Kovacic netting a brace. City, who were chasing Liverpool at the top of the Premier League, had to fight hard for the win, as Fulham took the lead in the 26th minute through Andreas Pereira after a clever backheel assist from Raul Jimenez.

Kovacic equalized for City just six minutes later, pouncing on a loose ball from a corner. The Croatian midfielder then doubled his tally in the 47th minute, scoring a powerful strike after a clever pass from Jack Grealish. Jeremy Doku added a third in the 82nd minute with a stunning top-corner finish, his first of the season.

City now sits in second place with 17 points after seven games, just one behind leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal 3-1 Southampton

Arsenal overcame a stubborn Southampton side with a 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium. Southampton, sitting 19th in the league, shocked the hosts by taking the lead in the 55th minute through Cameron Archer. However, Arsenal quickly bounced back, with Bukayo Saka setting up Kai Havertz to level the game four minutes later.

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal the lead in the 69th minute, and Saka capped off his brilliant performance by scoring in the 88th minute to seal the victory. The win keeps Arsenal in third place, level on points with Manchester City.

Liverpool 1-0 Crystal Palace

Diogo Jota’s early goal was enough to secure Liverpool a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace. Jota netted his fourth goal of the season in the 9th minute after Cody Gakpo’s well-timed pass set him up for a close-range finish. Palace pressed hard throughout the game but could not find an equalizer.

The victory keeps Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with 18 points from seven games, maintaining a one-point lead over Manchester City and Arsenal. However, a late injury to goalkeeper Alisson could be a concern for the Reds heading into the international break.