High-flying Leeds, Villa suggest this Premier League title race could be the best one ever
With teams like Leeds, Aston Villa, and Everton storming back from their faded glory days, this could be most unpredictable Premier League race yet.
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Nicol: Leeds' movement is fantastic but not sustainable (1:24)
Bamford hits hat-trick as Leeds end Villa's winning start
Leeds United's Patrick Bamford scored a superb hat-trick as they brought Aston Villa's winning start to the season to an abrupt end with a 3-0 win.
Mark Ogden Senior Writer, ESPN FC
Ground staff at Aston Villa disinfecting the ball as part of the Premier League COVID-19 protocols ahead of Villa's clash with Leeds United. A win for Villa takes them top of the table.
Bayern Munich 4th?! Shaka Hislop unveils his latest Power Rankings (1:49)
High-flying Villa's feet firmly on the ground, says Smith
Aston Villa have exceeded expectations with their perfect start to the Premier League campaign thanks to their defensive excellence but they cannot
Barkley sinks Leicester as Villa remain perfect
Aston Villa stretched their perfect Premier League start to four wins after a superb stoppage-time goal from Ross Barkley gave them a 1-0 victory.
Premier League transfer review: Who's the biggest winner? (5:37)
Nicol sounds off on Liverpool's 'ridiculously high line' (1:50)
Laurens: Liverpool players' attitude a cause for deeper concern (1:06)
Klopp: Liverpool 'lost the plot' in thrashing by Villa
Stunned Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said his side "lost the plot" in their 7-2 humbling by Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Man United and Liverpool's day of woe: How the internet reacted
At least Man Utd could enjoy their day for a few minutes, but neither they nor Liverpool will recall the day with any affection. Let's try to recap!
Hislop: Can't blame Adrian for Liverpool losing 7-2 (1:29)
Man Utd concede six as Liverpool hit for seven
Manchester United and Liverpool conceded six goals on the same day for the first time in the clubs' history on Sunday.
Liverpool concede seven in thrashing at Villa
Premier League champions Liverpool fell to a shocking 7-2 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday, their first defeat of the campaign.
Liverpool's Klopp wary of COVID-19 risks during international
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp expressed his concerns about releasing his players for international duty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the clu
Stoke City top Aston Villa 1-0 in Carabao Cup (0:33)
Chelsea's Barkley in surprise move to Aston Villa
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley on a season-long loan, the club announced on Wednesday.
Villa beat Fulham 3-0 to move into top four
Aston Villa moved into the Premier League top four after they strolled to a 3-0 win at Fulham.
Konsa seals Villa win over 10-man Sheffield United
Aston Villa got their season up and running with a laboured 1-0 home win against 10-man Sheffield United on Monday.
Martinez leaves Arsenal to join Villa for £20m
Aston Villa have signed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Sources told ESPN the fee is around £20 million.
Grealish helps Villa avoid cup upset vs. Burton Albion (1:48)
Man Utd target Grealish pens new Aston Villa deal
Grealish had been a transfer target for Manchester United this post-season, but he has committed his future to the Villa Park outfit.
Liverpool striker Brewster among Premier League youngsters set to break out in 2020-21
While the Premier League has seen an influx of blockbuster signings, Tor-Kristian Karlsen details 11 young stars ready to join the league's elite.
Can Arsenal's Pepe and Everton's Iwobi justify high price tags? (2:02)
2020-21 Prem Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 13 |
| Aston Villa | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| Leicester City | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +5 | 12 |
| Leeds United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Southampton | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Crystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 10 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| Arsenal | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 9 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 8 |
| West Ham United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 8 |
| Manchester City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Newcastle United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Manchester United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -8 | 2 |
| Burnley | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 1 |
| Fulham | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 1 |
2020-21 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference7Tied-1st
Goals Scored12Tied-6th
Assists11Tied-2nd
Goals Conceded51st